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The Value of Aggregated Video Data for Benchmarking Patterns Video analytics systems are trained to identify, track, and classify objects, to create a structured database of information out of the unstructured video data in order to power granular search, comprehensive reporting, and smart alerting. One of the most valuable benefits of a comprehensive video content analytics platform is the ability to uncover quantitative data about trends, patterns and…
Mitigating Worker Safety and Health Risks Warehouse workers face an increasing variety of safety risks on a daily basis: From slips, trips, falls, entanglements, chemical spills, to muscle strains and fatigue, accidents can and do happen. Some accidents involve heavy / dangerous machinery, such as conveyor belts, stairways, forklifts, and charging stations. Worker safety is…
To Deploy in the Cloud or On-Premises? Each Option Has Advantages Today, organizations are fortunate to have the freedom of choice when it comes to software deployment: In recent years, technology has evolved to enable solution implementation either via the cloud (i.e., hosted on a vendor’s server), or through an on-premises installation (stored locally on a customer’s servers). Each approach has advantages, depending on the organization’s needs, which is why the…
More and more law enforcement agencies worldwide are using video surveillance to extend their monitoring and forensic capabilities. Video camera networks are growing exponentially, from cameras embedded in “smart” streetlamps to doorbell video cameras (for which private citizens may opt to share video feeds as evidence and intelligence with local police departments), the combination of…
Physical security in hospitals and healthcare facilities is hugely important, not only for the sake of protecting staff and patients, but also for safeguarding valuable inventories, facilities, and laboratories. From ambulance bays to cafes, parking areas, medical supply storage units, and ICUs, healthcare facilities play host to hundreds or thousands of patients, staff, and visitors…
Intelligent Video Surveillance for Securing Grocery Stores Loss prevention is a top priority for all brick-and-mortar retailers, including grocery stores. Although most grocery store chains don’t employ large security teams to patrol the shopping aisles, many of them do employ security staff behind the scenes to monitor stores and warehouse facilities. Also, grocery stores commonly…
Physical Security Software for Smart Cities The Smart City is one that is driven by the goal of improving its residents’ quality of life in terms of traffic flows, pollution prevention, safety and security and more. To achieve this, they utilize Internet of Things (IoT)-connected sensors to collect data for intelligent decision-making across many agencies…
People Counting & Count-Based Video Analytic Alerts Video content analytics enables operators to leverage video surveillance networks beyond traditional public safety and security uses: By detecting all the objects in a scene and then extracting identifying, classifying and indexing them, video intelligence software enables a variety of analysis capabilities – including object and face recognition – which ultimately empowers users to leverage video for driving…
Grocery Stores in the Age of AI, BI & Video Content Analytics The strength of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is that they empower users to see both the big picture as well as the granular details: AI can make sense of Big Data and business analytics, so that companies can forecast and plan predictively based…
An Explanation of Facial Recognition Technology Facial recognition, a biometric technology, is increasingly used to identify people that appear in a photo or video. In simple terms, facial recognition refers to the ability of a software to recognize a person’s identity from an image of its face. Historically, face recognition solutions would map out a human…
Technology Solutions for Streamlined and Secure Transit Regardless of the transport channel – whether service for passengers or cargo, from aviation to buses, subways, commuter ferries, ships, and trains – every transit agency has to keep its customers satisfied. To achieve this, transport companies endeavor to move goods and people to their destinations as quickly…
Overcoming the Challenge of Manual Video Analysis CCTV cameras are widely used in various surveillance settings, from street corners to university campuses and even private homes. Any site can have multiple cameras, each generating a high volume of footage that can offer valuable insight into the surveilled space and the people and objects that pass…
Leverage Video to Drive Port Security & Productivity Shipping ports are busy, expansive environments bustling with employees, vehicles, trains, cranes and shipping containers that move a great variety of industrial and/or consumer goods in high volumes. The operational staff at the shipping port must be able to track activities across the port’s many offices, terminals, loading docks, customs facilities, and maintenance, storage and parking areas. The stakes are high because of…
Leveraging Video Cameras Owned by Private Citizens and Businesses Many municipalities across the globe have invested in video surveillance or CCTV camera networks for street and building monitoring; such cameras act as eyes on the scene and enable the collection of video evidence for investigations. In this way, the cameras augment the efforts of police…
Large-scale events warrant large-scale security systems. Whether an event takes place at a facility on a sprawling campus, in a convention center, at a theme park, or in a stadium, video surveillance systems are a standard security and monitoring tool leveraged by venues of all sizes, typically exclusively for the sake of physical security: The…
The Expanding Video Surveillance Landscape Nowadays, video surveillance cameras are ubiquitous and commonplace, appearing in environments from retail stores to public schools, college campuses, hospitals, parking garages, banks, corporate offices and transit stations. It’s a great advantage to extend human sight and keep an “eye” on multiple areas – especially crime hotspots. Some facilities maintain…
Reaping Rewards of Theme Park Surveillance Investments Amusement parks serve thousands upon thousands of visitors every day and are consistently growing with more elaborate and exciting rides – costing several millions of dollars. The next level of success is undeniably tapping into existing resources that are already capturing huge amounts of actionable, quantifiable data and…
As we begin the new year and decade, it is prime time to assess the state of the video content analytics industry and ponder how it might evolve in the coming 12-18 months. The video surveillance market has been booming for many years, but the introduction of complementary video intelligence technology has enabled users to derive more value from their video surveillance investments, transforming…
Intelligent Analytics for Theme Parks Physical security is a priority for theme parks, especially since so many cater to families with children, with major theme parks drawing hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of visitors each year. Such entertainment complexes require 24/7 security to safeguard the attractions as well as the visitors and staff. Theme…
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