Security cameras that can detect, classify and track objects, such as people and vehicles may sound like science fiction but they are in fact a reality of todays video surveillance market.  Video content analysis is providing front-line security professionals with real-time, actionable intelligence, allowing them to proactively address potential security threats.  According to a recent report from IMS Research, the market for security cameras and associated equipment with embedded video content analysis capability will exceed US$3.4 billion by 2010.  Senior Research Director at IMS Research, Simon Harris commented, "This is one of the biggest technology developments in the video surveillance industry in recent years and organizations need to know how they can leverage video content analysis to improve the security of their facilities."