Step by step guide to video analytics
What is video analytics?
CCTV cameras produce a huge amount of data, this is becoming increasingly useful, not just for security purposes but for almost any application. Video Analytics (VA) is the analysis of this data producing patterns and trends used for security, marketing and governance.
Common services provided include: facial recognition, flow analysis, fire detection/thermal sensors, 'tripwire' detection and automatic number plate recognition.
Does video analytics work?
Yes. 58% of people have experience using video VA according to the Video Surveillance Report 2017 from IFSEC Global.
Video Analytics are available for almost any application now, it is used by the government 24/7, it can be used in a retail setting and it is even used to analyse trout population on dams when there are environmental concerns.
What can video analytics do now?
Video analytics (VA) is already in use across the board and has endless uses. VA software is applied to sports training facilities such as football pitches to show managers, coaches and players patterns during training.
VA has been used in retail analysing customer flow, this shows management if a queue is too long, a shoplifting incident, staff theft and even customer grouping making it easier to change the interior design or advertising techniques.
What is the future of video analytics?
Video analytics programmes are now being combined with big data. What happens when governments can use this to track crowds? Or when advertising is provided to you based on location and appearance? If you were given a 'citizen code' and followed wherever you go, rating your interactions and trustworthiness.
Can I afford it?
Consistent advancements in CCTV powered by large research and development budgets has pushed manufacturers prices down immensely. Affordability does no longer come at the expense of reliability or performance and most comprehensive systems can be installed and maintained at reasonable prices.
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