VIVOTEK has announced its first video content analysis (VCA) application package, which includes field detection, line crossing detection, and object counting. Introduction of the new VCA application package follows the debut of the VIVOTEK Application Development Platform (VADP), an open platform for integrating video analytics within its cameras. Now, the VCA package can analyze data on a camera to provide solutions for business applications, besides traditional security uses.
‘Field detection’ allows users to define a zone in the field of view for automated monitoring. Whenever a person or object either enters or leaves this zone, the event is automatically detected, and notification is sent to the video management server or other back-end infrastructure. ‘Line crossing’ is used to set up a virtual line within the camera’s field of view so that when a person or object crosses the line, the event is detected. VIVOTEK’s analytic detects line crossing from the left or the right, or from either direction at once. Besides security applications, the field detection and line crossing could be used to demarcate a zone in the field of view corresponding to an area in physical space where access is restricted.
The object counting feature is for retail applications, providing quantitative data on variables such as in-store traffic and shopper behavior, as well as for transport-related use, where the function can be used to track the number of passengers and vehicles. Software accessing the precise numerical data provided by the object counting algorithm can then provide a reliable basis for users to make business decisions, improve service, increase operational efficiency and do analysis.
VIVOTEK Executive Vice President Steve Ma said: “The use of surveillance cameras is expanding from their traditional role in security to business applications. VIVOTEK is leading this trend in a big way with our on-camera video content analysis and the VIVOTEK Application Development Platform. We can’t wait to see the powerful software plug-ins that developers are going to create using this combination-and the benefits they will bring to retailers and other customers around the world.”
The full VIVOTEK video content analysis suite is available on VIVOTEK’s MD8562, FE8174/74V, pictured, and FE8173 cameras. The company plans to integrate field detection and line crossing in other camera models in the near future. For more about VIVOTEK and its product line, visit the company’s VCA Page.
