ZeroEyes secures patent for AI-based gun detection methodology
Summary
ZeroEyes used hundreds of thousands of proprietary images and videos to train its AI to be the most comprehensive and superior gun detection technology on the market, according to the company. “We’re honored to receive the USPTO’s verification of our unique methodology for proactively preventing gun-related violence,” Marcus Day, senior vice president of research and development for ZeroEyes, said in a statement. “Our rapidly growing team remains committed to engineering effective, scalable solutions to keep our customers safe.” In an emailed response to questions, Sam Alaimo, ZeroEyes co-founder and chief revenue officer, said receipt of the patent “is verification that our technology is novel and our methodology is unique compared to other solutions.” “Along with our SAFETY Act designation, I think it further strengthens our legitimacy from a technical perspective,” he said. ZeroEyes is deployed across a variety of industries in more than 30 states, including K-12 school districts, commercial property groups, shopping malls, places of worship, hospitals, military bases, manufacturing plants, casinos and Fortune 500 campuses, according to Alaimo. The solution, according to the company, “mitigates mass shootings and gun-related violence by reducing response times, providing actionable intelligence with images and delivering clarity among chaos — ultimately saving lives.” Former U.S. military and law enforcement specialists verify every gun detection 24/7/365 from the in-house ZeroEyes Operations Center to eliminate false positives and deliver accurate and actionable intelligence on gun-related incidents, including the gunman’s appearance, clothing, weapon, and real-time location, the release stated.