Korean researchers have developed a new type of security camera capable of distinguishing sounds including human screams and explosions.

When the camera detects a sound it turns toward the origin of the sound.

Currently undergoing outdoor testing, the camera was developed by a team at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, led by principal researcher Choi Jong-suk.

“(The team) sped up the process of completing the technology due to the recent crimes that took place here,” Choi said.

Choi also said that the team would work with the industry to develop commercial products equipped with the technologies.

The camera is fitted with an automatic sound detection system that enables it to detect sounds that are louder than the normal background noise.

The security camera is also capable of distinguishing eight different sounds including screaming, the sound of a window breaking, explosions and the sound of a closing door.

By Choi He-suk  (cheesuk@heraldcorp.com)