Improve project efficiency with Intelligent Video Analytics Systems
By Hommax SmartSD
Everything you need to know about video analytics and artificial intelligence in the security industry
What is Video Analytics?
Video analytics is based on software embedded in both surveillance cameras and NVRs to analyse images and audiovisual content in real time. This technology focuses on deep learning algorithms, mainly based on neural networks, hence its language is equated with Artificial Intelligence.
Its algorithms obtain intelligent information from the recorded images to interpret actions, record any anomalous situation, send alarms if specific events occur and facilitate decision-making based on the recorded events.
This is a technological advance in surveillance systems that significantly increases their efficiency, eliminates false alarms and helps to reduce costs.
Video Analytics Software Functionalities
The main objective of using video analytics in security is to avoid false alarms and to receive only those for which an alert has been previously configured. There are different types of software depending on the parameters included in their internal algorithm and according to the technology used in each system. It is important to emphasise that not all of them work in the same way, nor do they offer the same characteristics or features.
For example, there are CCTV cameras that incorporate embedded sensors capable of analysing images in real time and recording them with the events produced; in the same way that there are NVR systems and intelligent video servers that also perform these analyses in their own system but with different depth; depending on the make and model of the equipment, we can find IP recorders that are not very advanced or servers with advanced technology that differentiate faces, voices or merchandise. We will choose one or the other depending on the type of installation and the client's budget.
However, in any of the cases, this software requires a previous configuration so that the image processing fits the established requirements and the corresponding alarms are generated. For example, a security system focused on traffic and vehicle control is not the same as one that is needed to prevent human intrusions. In this sense, let's take a look at the most frequent events that can be monitored by intelligent video software.
What does Intelligent Video Analytics software detect?
- Intrusions
Identifies suspicious individuals and pursues them as they approach or move away from the monitored area.
- Vehicles
It can differentiate between different models of cars that want to enter the monitored area.
- People
It can differentiate between the faces of people, authorising or denying access to a certain area, based on certain pre-configured characteristics. It can also identify the number of people passing through a given area or the capacity of a perimeter.
- Goods in or out
You can monitor containers entering and leaving, for example, a shipping port or parcels moving through logistics warehouses.
Advantages of Intelligent Video Analysi
- Savings
On the one hand, there are savings in personnel costs, as the analysis is done by the camera or recorder itself, whereas with a system without analytics, a security guard would have to monitor the recordings. Similarly, there is no need to invest in recording storage devices.
- Provides solutions
In large facilities, recording with analytics allows different departments to apply solutions to different events and assists in decision making.
- Event Reporting
The software's identification of events allows for reports that also assist in decision making.
- Avoids security breaches
The risk of security breaches is reduced due to the loss of surveillance that occurs when systems are controlled only by people.
- Avoid false alarms
This is one of the great advantages of video analytics. Thanks to it, false alarms are considerably reduced, which allows for an increase in the efficiency of the security system.
As mentioned above, not all analytics software offers the same functionality. Nor is the analytics of the first equipment that came onto the market the same as the latest that we know of. For this reason, it is necessary to evaluate the objectives and needs of each project in order to choose the best equipment.
In this sense, at Hommax we highlight the advances of the company Davantis, with almost 20 years of experience in the sector and a team dedicated to the research, development and manufacture of systems based on digital recording and video analysis for the security sector.
Hommax relies on Davantis for video analytics in complex scenarios, perimeter protection and effective solutions. Their dedication and experience has made them experts with more than 30% of their staff dedicated to the development of new solutions with their own technology and compatible with all security systems on the market.
Davantis' deep learning based video analysis allows early detection of intruders, reducing installation and maintenance costs, as well as optimising staff resources.
Intelligent video analysis systems are more efficient than other passive security solutions such as barriers, cable sensor, terrestrial, microwave, video sensor or PIR sensor. These solutions do not distinguish between real intrusions and false alarms.
Video analysis enables real-time detection and verification of intrusions, generating a minimum of false alarms. This translates into a significant reduction in cost and installation time.
In its Video Analytics servers, it works with special algorithms that speed up the work of alarm reception centres and control centres, as it helps operators to manage incidents and events that are generated quickly and almost instantaneously. It is one of the most advanced software in analytics and stands out for its powerful algorithm for tracking vehicles and people, perimeter security and number plate analysis.
Davantis performs video analytics for:
- Images captured from visible, infrared and thermal cameras.
- Complex scenarios and demanding installations.
- Perimeter protection.
- Reinforcing perimeter security.
- Offer effective solutions in small and large installations.
Among its functionalities we highlight:
- Voice recognition, captures and records comments that occur in the video.
- Target detection: identification and classification of people and other targets.
- Event detection: describes and records all events, activities and actions that occur.
- It applies continuous learning and statistics to interpret the activities taking place in the event to predict future events.
At Hommax we recommend the use of Davantis for installations where accuracy is the main value of the solution.
Contact us if you need advice or support in your facilities.
