World of Cameras
In an increasingly connected world, physical threats continue to be a major concern for governments, industry and consumers alike. With new video processing, motor control and audio processing capabilities, modern security systems include cameras that need to process a large amount of data and transform it into information that can help us identify threats and prevent them from becoming reality. Moderns cameras have IP connectivity, either via wired Ethernet, IEEE802.11 WiFi or HDBaseT, and many need to be deployed in harsh outdoor scenarios, where energy efficiency is of critical importance.
Network cameras equipped with video analytics software can aid in two ways: making it easier to spot potential dangers and recognize false alarms, and enhancing the experience of the public attending the event. For example, you can detect when a queue is forming at the entry points and act immediately to regulate the flow of people.
In the case of an incident, surveillance cameras can not only alert emergency services or authorities in real-time, they also provide crucial details of the scene. This allows, for example, the ambulance service to assess the situation and come fully-prepared to tackle it appropriately.
Smart cities use surveillance systems to improve traffic management and urban mobility, making the streets safer and more efficient for every user. Video surveillance, coupled with video analytics, is a key tool in monitoring road networks, intersections and how people move in the city. It provides a real-time view of traffic flow and incidents – including accidents, queues and crowd management – that might disrupt free-flowing movement in the city.
