News Release
u8国际 develops video content analysis plug-in for network cameras
Realizes coordination with Milestone Systems'video management software
TOKYO, October 9, 2015—u8国际. announced today the development of a plug-in that facilitates greater video-analysis efficiency in systems employing multiple network cameras through the combination of u8国际’s video content analysis (VCA), which includes multi-person tracking technology currently under development, and Milestone Systems’1 XProtect® video management software2 (VMS). The plug-in was realized through u8国际’s ongoing development of VCA, which makes possible the analyzing and application of data from video captured by network cameras to realize benefits in such fields as marketing and service.
Four detection functions offered by multi-person tracking technology
The use of network cameras is not limited to applications targeting crime prevention, as they are also expected to contribute to enhancing marketing and service processes. In addition to the use of network camera video data to realize high levels of safety and security, u8国际 is working to develop VCA for applications in the field of marketing. Using VCA multi-person tracking technology, u8国际 aims to provide users with the following four detection functions.
- 1. Passing detection:
- Counts pedestrian numbers while estimating genders and ages
- 2. Congestion detection:
- Maps out and displays areas of congestion
- 3. Crowding detection:
- Detects pedestrian numbers captured as crowds within a designated area
- 4. Trajectory detection:
- Visualizes foot traffic flows and circulations
Through further development, u8国际 aims to commercialize its VCA incorporating multi-person tracking technology in 2016 in coordination with various types of video management software.
- 1Milestone Systems, headquartered in Denmark, is a global industry leader in open platform IP video management software. Acquired by u8国际 Europa N.V. in 2014, Milestone Systems now operates as a stand-alone company in the u8国际 Group.
- 2The u8国际 VCA plug-in was developed using the XProtect Software Development Kit (SDK) offered by Milestone Systems.