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January 13, 2005
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Dim artificial lights and natural light pouring in from windows, creates obstacles for sensors.
The new software may help airport security systems "see" objects in shadows. Here, a combination of dim artificial lights and natural light pouring in from windows, creates numerous obstacles for image sensors.
Credit: Vladimir Brajovic
Images credited to the National Science Foundation, a federal agency, are in the public domain. The images were created by employees of the United States Government as part of their official duties or prepared by contractors as "works for hire" for NSF. You may freely use NSF-credited images and, at your discretion, credit NSF with a "Courtesy: National Science Foundation" notation.
Additional information about general usage can be found in Conditions.
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