Abstract: The invention provides a method of and system for a method of monitoring an object using thermal video data. The method comprises capturing thermal video images of a scene comprising the object using one or more thermal imaging cameras, and outputting a thermal video data stream to a processing apparatus. In the processing apparatus, the thermal video data stream is processed by performing a multivariate analysis of the thermal video data stream to generate one or more models of the behaviour of the object. The one or more models includes modelling of temporal development of a thermal signature of the object, and modelling of covariation of the thermal signature between different parts or regions of the scene.

Abstract: An impact-absorbing member for impact protection of a vehicle made from a work piece including a hollow profile provided with walls and an inner space. At least a part of at least one wall of the profile is cut in such a way that it forms a lip. The lip is bent away from the wall thereby forming at least one additional reinforcing wall. A method for reinforcing an impact-absorbing member used in a vehicle includes making a cut in at least one section of a wall of a work piece thereby forming at least one lip, which is bent away from the wall thereby forming at least one additional reinforcing wall.

Abstract: Impact-absorbing member for impact protection of a vehicle. The impact-absorbing member is made from a work piece (1) comprising a hollow profile provided with walls and an inner space. At least a part of at least one wall (3) of the profile is cut in such a way that it is forming a lip (4). The lip (4) is bent away from the wall thereby forming at least one additional reinforcing wall. Method for reinforcing an impact-absorbing member used in a vehicle where a cut is made in at least one section of a wall (3) of a work piece (1) thereby forming at least one lip (4), which is bent away from the wall thereby forming at least one additional reinforcing wall.