Researchers develop system to thwart unwanted video and still photography

A Georgia Tech camera-neutralizing prototype could soon be used to stop movie piracy and other forms of unwanted digital-camera photography. Shown here with the device are, left to right, Jay W. Summet, PhD student; James R. Clawson, research technician; Gregory Abowd, associate professor at Georgia Tech, and Khai N. Truong, assistant professor at the University of Toronto. Credit: Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek