Experts have spent the past year building a sophisticated
security system for Super Bowl XLIII, which takes place this Sunday in Tampa Bay, FL. The system will allow security
personnel at this year’s event to remotely track all activities on and off the field. It will
also be used to plan events and report incidents.
Microsoft Surface will be used for the securtiy system at Super Bowl XLIII. Credit: Microsoft
The system uses a software program called E-SPONDER, which is built into Microsoft Surface,
a tabletop, touch-screen display. The device shows a Microsoft Virtual Earth map of
the event area and it’s multi-touch, multi-user interface will let security personnel zoom in and display a 3-D image
of the city, a street or even a building with a quick hand motion.
The system also has built in communications so that controllers can stay in contact with personnel on the ground.
Additionally, Twisted Pair Solutions, Inc will provide
secure, real-time group communications and interoperability for two-way radio
systems and other devices using its WAVE software technology. Fully integrated
with E-SPONDER and leveraging Microsoft’s Office Communications Server
platform, all law enforcement personnel can quickly see who is available and
communicate with them using Instant Messaging, PC to PC Voice, video
conferencing and PC-to radio/walkie-talkie methods. This unmatched capability,
being used largely in the defense and first responder fields, allows for any
user of E-SPONDER to immediately communicate with resources not only in the
command center, but directly in the field.
The video below shows Tampa Incident Commander Major Bennett
explaining the technology.
