On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 9:16 AM, Chad Nelson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Militarizing Your Backyard with Python: Computer Vision and the Squirrel
> Hordes
> https://us.pycon.org/2012/schedule/presentation/267/
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPgqfnKG_T4
>
> tl:dw;
> He used some python bindings for computer vision libraries to train his
> cameras to recognize a squirrel. Then he shot the squirrels with water when
> they tried to eat the goodies in his garden.
>
> Might help, might not. Fun watching either way.
>

Very fun and cool, but beyond my skill level. Though it seems like the blob
detection could be adapted for buildings.

This video reminds me -- I tried using facial recognition software to
identify dogs. Spectacular fail even if very helpful for people.

kyle