classified and their behaviour can be analysed; for example, an object “human” and an object “car” can be clearly differentiated. Through comprehensive examinations of plausibility, false alarms are reduced to an absolute minimum without ignoring a “real” alarm message. Thus, the intruder who gains unauthorised access to a property can be detected safely, while, for example, a stray cat does not trigger a false alarm.
In addition, intelligent video analysis systems provide the option of counting objects or persons, to differentiate their directions of movement and speed or to report position changes of objects. This is only a small sample of the many options – but it already clearly demonstrates the extent to which the technology supports humans.
Integration and open interfaces The benefit of a video security system increases even more when different systems are joined together to make a complete system. For this, the CCTV system must be designed in such a way that it can serve as an open platform for the integration of third-party systems. The integration process is carried out by using either standard or customised communication protocols, known as “Open Platform Tools“, or with tools developed specifically for the customer. Video surveillance is thus not considered in isolation, but in the context of higher-level building management systems, access control, fire alarm systems or similar systems.
Video management software here again serves as the interface between technology and humans, since operators use it to control the entire system – as complex as the networking of the systems “in the background” may be.
Business Intelligence
It is now very common for video security technology to be tied to access controls or intrusion detection systems. However, in line with technological development, the options for integration are increasing as well. Video surveillance systems are no longer stand-alone systems, but are fully integrated into the entire business process. This is then not only about making the surveillance itself more efficient. The CCTV system expands into “video information technology” that controls and optimises all of the operational procedures, with “Business Intelligence” the key word.
A project that utilises this Business Intelligence to an unprecedented extent is City of Dreams (CoD) in Macau. The casino, as well as the neighbouring hotels and leisure facilities (theatres, concert halls, shopping malls), are monitored by a single gigantic video security system. All technology, from cameras to recording devices to software and video management, has been supplied by Dallmeier CCTV/IP experts. The special thing about this is that the system is 100% IP-based. Thus, CoD has one of the first and largest fully end-to-end IP surveillance systems for casinos. What makes the system so “intelligent” is the interface connections that had not been realised in this way before. Whether gaming, food & beverage or security systems, from slot machines, playing card readers, cashier systems to controlling chip distribution (RFID) and monitoring workstations in the casino area, everything is connected.
Thanks to its abundant integrations, the system now has become a video information system. This is no longer about clearing up cases of fraud at gaming tables or thefts – the video technology is also used for overall process control and process optimisation. For example, entire games are verified and alarms are triggered for irregularities, merchandise deliveries are monitored or money transports within the casino premises are followed and documented transparently. Thus, this is an enormous synergy effect that ultimately saves time and cuts costs, as well.
Hand in hand The times are long gone in which security operators stared at the monitors for hours on end in the hope of discovering something unusual. This would not even be possible, considering the attention needed to process the immense flood of information. The technology, so to speak, takes over the “preliminary work” and selects and directs the attention to specific issues in a targeted manner. Even though the technology can never entirely replace humans and their ability to make assessments, operators can use it to monitor almost any number of devices, since their attention is only specifically directed to concrete cases. Synergy effects that save time and also reduce costs can ultimately be achieved through many options for integration and by connecting video security technology with third-party systems.
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