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Gadgets in the car became the best friend of the investigator.
Cameras for reading car numbers can start tracking not only cars, but also people inside the cabin. Leonardo is promoting the SignalTrace system, which adds sensors to such cameras to collect smartphone identifiers, wireless headphones, smartwatches, automotive modules and other devices near passing transport.
The product was reported by 404 Media. According to Leonardo, SignalTrace links data from number recognition to devices and creates a unique digital fingerprint for investigators. If the camera sees the same machine several times and fixes a repeating set of gadgets nearby, the algorithms tie the found identifiers to the license plate, time and place.
In the Leonardo leaflet lists a wide set of data sources. SignalTrace can collect information from radio frequency tags in electronic passes and microchips of animals, Bluetooth devices like smartphones, fitness bracelets and wireless headphones, tire pressure sensors, multimedia systems, car Wi-Fi points and laptops.
The company separately claims that SignalTrace collects only publicly transmitted identifiers and does not decrypt messages, calls or other content. At the same time, the set of signals still allows you to associate personal devices with a particular car, route and passengers.
The main feature of the product is the long-term comparison of different signals. The Leonardo description states that the system stores data about devices and the contacts found in the Enterprise Operations Center for subsequent requests and analysis. Law enforcement agencies will be able to search for information later, and not only at the time of travel of the car in front of the camera.
Leonardo says SignalTrace helps identify suspects by a unique set of devices, track group movements, column routes, and human trafficking operations. The leaflet also says that the system can recognize transport by digital imprint even without a visible or correct license plate.
SignalTrace is not only designed for roads. The description mentions the stations, venues, shopping centers and other sites where sensors can be installed next to the already installed number recognition cameras. This approach expands the observation zone without completely replacing the existing infrastructure.
Leonardo sells license plates and communication equipment to law enforcement, border services and other government customers. The American division of the company has concluded contracts with the US Special Operations Command and the US General Services Office, according to the purchase records of Widely Reported.
The company did not respond to the request of journalists by the time of publication of the material. It is not yet known at what stage is the introduction of SignalTrace, where the system is going to be used and what restrictions will be in place when collecting data from personal devices.
Cameras for reading car numbers can start tracking not only cars, but also people inside the cabin. Leonardo is promoting the SignalTrace system, which adds sensors to such cameras to collect smartphone identifiers, wireless headphones, smartwatches, automotive modules and other devices near passing transport.
The product was reported by 404 Media. According to Leonardo, SignalTrace links data from number recognition to devices and creates a unique digital fingerprint for investigators. If the camera sees the same machine several times and fixes a repeating set of gadgets nearby, the algorithms tie the found identifiers to the license plate, time and place.
In the Leonardo leaflet lists a wide set of data sources. SignalTrace can collect information from radio frequency tags in electronic passes and microchips of animals, Bluetooth devices like smartphones, fitness bracelets and wireless headphones, tire pressure sensors, multimedia systems, car Wi-Fi points and laptops.
The company separately claims that SignalTrace collects only publicly transmitted identifiers and does not decrypt messages, calls or other content. At the same time, the set of signals still allows you to associate personal devices with a particular car, route and passengers.
The main feature of the product is the long-term comparison of different signals. The Leonardo description states that the system stores data about devices and the contacts found in the Enterprise Operations Center for subsequent requests and analysis. Law enforcement agencies will be able to search for information later, and not only at the time of travel of the car in front of the camera.
Leonardo says SignalTrace helps identify suspects by a unique set of devices, track group movements, column routes, and human trafficking operations. The leaflet also says that the system can recognize transport by digital imprint even without a visible or correct license plate.
SignalTrace is not only designed for roads. The description mentions the stations, venues, shopping centers and other sites where sensors can be installed next to the already installed number recognition cameras. This approach expands the observation zone without completely replacing the existing infrastructure.
Leonardo sells license plates and communication equipment to law enforcement, border services and other government customers. The American division of the company has concluded contracts with the US Special Operations Command and the US General Services Office, according to the purchase records of Widely Reported.
The company did not respond to the request of journalists by the time of publication of the material. It is not yet known at what stage is the introduction of SignalTrace, where the system is going to be used and what restrictions will be in place when collecting data from personal devices.
