i-PRO has announced the launch of the latest version of its Active Guard intelligent search application. This application integrates smoothly with Video Management Systems (VMS) from Milestone and Genetec, offering security operators crucial real-time alerts and facilitating in-depth forensic searches using edge-based AI analytics.
According to Gerard Figols, Chief Product Officer at i-PRO, "The Active Guard plugin was developed to seamlessly deliver i-PRO's 98 unique AI attributes captured in our cameras into the industry's leading VMS to make security operators' lives easier". He emphasized that Active Guard 2.0 allows metadata integration from third parties directly into the workflow, strengthening i-PRO's open platform approach.
Version 2.0 brings numerous improvements, particularly the integration with Vaxtor and Morpho technologies. Vaxtor, recognized for its high-performance Optical Character Recognition, now offers search filters for its OCR Container and OCR Genesis applications, broadening its functionality from just license plate recognition to include text from shipping containers, ID cards, and passports. In a similar vein, Morpho's AI-driven fall-detection analytics can now be sent to the VMS via Active Guard.
"This native integration of Vaxtor and Morpho demonstrates i-PRO's commitment to making our edge-AI hardware open to customization for applications outside of traditional security, collaborating intensely with innovative software development companies in the market", said Figols.
Juan Vercher, CEO of Vaxtor, praised i-PRO's efforts, saying, "Active Guard's evolution enhances the capacities and improves the operational efficiency of all our analytics". "We deeply value i-PRO's dedication to developing tailored integrations, advancing and enhancing intelligent data management, and bringing significant value to our partners and customers".
Additional features of Active Guard Version 2.0 include timeline search capabilities, enhanced integration with the Genetec and Milestone VMS, and expanded dashboard functionalities. Timeline search now enables operators to track persons, vehicles, or objects across multiple cameras, offering a comprehensive view of their movement over time. Enhanced graphing tools allow users to count people in various locations and generate aggregated data, which is particularly useful in areas with heavy foot traffic.
In contrast to many systems that depend on server-based analytics, i-PRO's strategy utilizes AI-enabled analytics directly at the edge, within the camera itself. This approach optimizes processing power and bandwidth, minimizing the need for extra server hardware and improving data analysis accuracy. Active Guard is characterized as a video protection application that processes and transmits data generated by cameras to a VMS, emphasizing metadata transfer instead of the complete video stream. This integration delivers a cohesive user experience within the VMS, enabling the visualization and search of unique data attributes. In addition to its conventional security functions, Active Guard provides data-driven intelligence for organizations seeking to leverage cameras as IoT sensors. This capability can assist in monitoring operational efficiency and compliance, offering substantial value across a range of corporate and industrial environments.