Security and privacy protection in visual sensor networks: a survey

摘要

Visual sensor networks (VSNs) consist of devices with image sensors and with processing and networking capabilities, to monitor large quantities of images of people, automobiles, and so on. VSNs amplify the core nature of the surveillance society with widespread application areas such as environmental monitoring, smart homes and meeting rooms, elder care, and assisted living. The network of cameras can collect data that can be analyzed to identify the identities, behaviors, interaction patterns, and personal preferences of individuals. A proper set of security and privacy mechanisms should be understood and implemented for the VSNs.