CEO indicated in 10K Cysco and IBM are developing new hardware and software applications for remote monitoring that, if successful, could have profound implications for the industry.
now when I did a google i could only see monitoring in the business environmental....(the licensing agreements could be explosive)
Now i know Eyetalk was also developed for business, the patents also cover the areas of business:: including Patent 8,144,184 describes biometric capabilities in identifying and authenticating personnel that approach the system. The EyeTalk Communication biometric capabilities enable the smart camera technology to read physical characteristics such as finger scans, voice recognition, iris scan, physical stature, etc. Biometric use is anticipated in extremely sensitive environments where entry management and security is of critical importance.
Eyetalk For Business
24/7 Communication EyeTalk allows executives to view businesses and communicate "virtually" any time of the day or night. Archival system and database track and monitor employees, inventory and property.
Acts as a virtual receptionist (respond to anyone who comes to the front entrance) Provides instant or pre-recorded verification to US Postmaster, UPS and Federal Express Monitors back entrance deliveries for restaurants and industrial businesses Prevents false-alarm calls to security and municipalities (eliminating additional human resources burden) Conversely saves city tax dollars by reducing "immediate response" dispatches Records employees' arrival and departure Monitors equipment and office supplies Tracks inventory
Stats 47 percent of all US businesses have 4 or fewer employees, according to US Census, 2004.
Labor costs rose 1.8 percent while productivity declined, accroding to a June 2007 Bloomberg News report.