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Counting people with computer vision
Use standard surveillance hardware to automatically and accurately count the number of people in a defined area in real-time – without the need for specialized cameras or individual tracking devices. Popular indoor and outdoor uses include:
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Retail
Understanding the number of customers entering stores during particular days and times.
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Smart cities
Monitoring the usage of public spaces and facilities to understand trends in demand.
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COVID-19
Track the number of people entering a building or area in real-time to effectively manage capacity and density limits.
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Transport
Count the number of commuters by service and time of day to understand utilization patterns.
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Security
Monitor people entering restricted or high-risk areas.
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Event management
Track crowd size and understand traffic flow in and out of a defined areas to prevent overcrowding and preemptively manage bottlenecks.
*Disclaimer: Outcomes described and depicted are illustrative in nature. Learn more.