How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Video Surveillance

Video technology has been around for a long time. In the “analog” days, lots of footage would be captured, but detecting something was mostly a human affair. Digital video brought in many advances, not the least of which was better ways to store vast amounts of video footage and the ability to get to a particular timeframe quickly.

In the past few years, video surveillance has been transformed by artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. Machine learning is just what it sounds like, using sophisticated software algorithms to enable machines to detect patterns and "learn" independently, without specific programming for every occurrence that might be encountered.

Read on to see how artificial intelligence has made video surveillance far more proactive and useful, enabling new levels of security for your Bellaire, TX premises.

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Video Analytics

Self-learning analytics take the load off security personnel, as cameras can be trained to spot vehicles, people, license plates, and movements across a specific area. Once trained, the cameras can send alerts for only suspicious actions that fit the patterns you want to be observed. While many systems do this processing at a server or cloud level, the best solutions build powerful software and hardware in the cameras themselves for faster processing and response. 

Advanced analytics also enable better search technology. For incidents that require investigation, advanced search tools can look for specific vehicles, colors, people, license plates, and more, enabling quicker responses for action. Export tools and sharing capability allow easy communication of video evidence to respond to security incidents.

High-Resolution Video

The higher the capture resolution, the more accurate video analytics algorithms can become. With more information, it’s easier to recognize patterns. The same holds true with night vision capabilities; the better the capture, the better the intelligence. Today’s video surveillance cameras are available from HD to 7K resolution, offering very high-quality video and varying levels of analytics precision.

Efficient Management

AI technology also allows for a more efficient video surveillance system. When there is no activity detected, cameras can reduce storage and video bandwidth to save on storage space of uneventful footage. Enhanced intelligence also allows cameras to increase compression of parts of scenes that don’t have movement or change, enabling more efficient transmission of video to control and monitoring centers while reducing bandwidth.

The latest high-definition, intelligent video surveillance solutions go far beyond the capabilities of the past. They can be an efficient and effective security tool for almost any size of premises. ASAP Security Services is a premier provider of state-of-the-art security solutions, serving clients across a broad spectrum of organizations in the private and public sectors. Set up a consultation with our team by calling (877) 418-ASAP, filling out our contact form, or starting a live chat with us below. We look forward to working with you!