[Web4lib] graphics based content filter

[Bret Parker]

Not sure of the cost, but here is something that appears to be similar:

Source:  M2 Presswire, March 2, 2005 pNA  (InfoTrac OneFile)

Using high-speed image analysis software, PixAlert Monitor dynamically
monitors PC screen content across the enterprise. 

PixAlert Auditor examines illegal content stored on PCs, servers and
removable media. 

"The rapid proliferation of Inappropriate and illegal material on PCs
and networks is a growing problem for organisations as legislation and
compliance becomes more onerous," says Dave McLoughlin, a director at
PixAlert. "While gateway products go some way to prevent web and email
images, PixAlert is the only solution currently available that protects
organisations from the increasing range of plug-in digital devices that
can at as the source of unwanted images."

For more information on PixAlert products and services and details of
the PixAlert/CIPD survey, visit www.pixalert.com. 

>>> Bob Duncan <duncanr at lafayette.edu> 9/27/2006 7:45 AM >>>
At 10:05 AM 09/27/2006 -0400, Andrew Mutch wrote:
>There are filters that purport to block images based on flesh tones,
etc.
>Here's one example (just what I found via Google):
>
>http://www.ltutech.com/en/technology-and-products.image-filter.html 


I guess being the administrator has its perks?

>>...a score of "0" corresponds to a "totally harmless image" and a
score 
>>of "100" corresponds to "highly pornographic content". This score is

>>generally reported to a human administrator who uses the analysis to

>>determine how his/her organization will respond to the content (e.g.
the 
>>administrator may only want to see the images which score higher than
"50").


Bob Duncan


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Lafayette College
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