ShotSpotter’s Latest U.S. Patent Enables Major Advancement in Machine Learning Accuracy for Its Gunshot Detection Technolo...
25 September 2019 - 6:30AM
ShotSpotter, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI), the leader in solutions that
help law enforcement officials identify, locate and deter gun
violence, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
(USPTO) has granted ShotSpotter U.S. Patent No. 10,424,048 entitled
“Systems and Methods Involving Creation and/or Utilization of Image
Mosaics in Classification of Acoustic Events”.
ShotSpotter’s real-time gunshot detection solution uses a
two-step process that employs both machine classification and human
review. The system is able to distinguish with high accuracy
whether a loud, impulsive sound detected by its acoustic sensors is
a gunshot or a non-gunshot incident, such as fireworks, in less
than 60 seconds. The innovation behind this 33rd patent granted to
ShotSpotter covers the conversion of multiple features of the audio
event into a set of visual displays that are combined into a single
image mosaic. This enables the system to leverage “deep
learning” neural networks that typically identify and classify
images, not sounds.
Since its implementation, this approach, along with the ability
to train the system using ShotSpotter’s proprietary database of
over 14 million gunshot and non-gunshot incidents, has resulted in
significant improvements in machine classification accuracy.
Events that are machine-classified with high confidence as
non-gunshots can now be excluded from the human classification
step. This allows more focused expert review of probable gunshots
in ShotSpotter’s Incident review Center (IRC) prior to notifying
patrol officers digitally about the gunfire incident location.
Additionally, the company expects to benefit as its customer base
grows by being more efficient in the staffing of the IRC.
“Despite having no direct competitors for our wide-area
municipal gunshot detection service, we continue to invest in
R&D to extend our platform and improve the associated
technology. This patent represents another important innovation in
our AI efforts,” said Ralph A. Clark, President and CEO of
ShotSpotter. “We will continue to advance our solutions so
that our law enforcement customers are provided the highest-quality
gunshot detection solution to help keep their communities
safe.”
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the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited
to statements regarding the anticipated benefits in machine
learning accuracy. Words such as “believe,” “potential,”
“plans,” “expects” “predict,” “will,” variations of these terms or
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identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many
of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond
ShotSpotter’s control. ShotSpotter’s actual results could differ
materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking
statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to
not achieving the anticipated benefits from the company’s
advancements in its machine learning technology, as well as other
risk factors included including ShotSpotter’s most recent annual
report on Form 10-K and other SEC filings. These forward-looking
statements are made as of the date of this press release and were
based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections
as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Except as
required by law, ShotSpotter undertakes no duty or obligation to
update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as
a result of new information, future events or changes in its
expectations.
About ShotSpotter Inc.ShotSpotter (NASDAQ:
SSTI) provides precision-policing solutions for law enforcement to
help deter gun violence and make cities, campuses and facilities
safer. The company’s flagship product, ShotSpotter® Flex™, is the
leading gunshot detection, location and forensic analysis system,
and is trusted by 100 cities. ShotSpotter® Missions™
(formerly HunchLab) uses artificial intelligence-driven analysis to
help strategically plan patrol missions and tactics for maximum
crime deterrence. ShotSpotter has been designated a Great Place to
Work® company.
For more media information for ShotSpotter,
contact:Media Contact: Liz Einbinder
ShotSpotter, Inc. +1 (510) 794-3147
leinbinder@shotspotter.com
Investor Relations Contacts: Matt Glover
Gateway Investor Relations +1 (949) 574-3860 SSTI@gatewayir.com
JoAnne Horne Market Street Partners +1 (415) 445-3240
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