Motorola Solutions Seeks to Block Rival Security Camera Imports

Motorola Solutions and its Avigilon unit accuse startup Verkada of copying patented technology to enter the market for video security, according to a complaint filed with the International Trade Commission in Washington.

• The three patents in the case involve programming abilities and the use of artificial intelligence and video analytics to identify people based on gender traits and clothing color, and retrieve video footage that’s relevant to an investigation
• Motorola Solutions seeks to block imports of Verkada’s Dome Series, Mini Series, Bullet Series, Fisheye Series, and D-Series cameras made in Taiwan and used by retailers, municipalities and school districts
  • “Rather ...