CCTV installed on an accident prone road can do what?? Do recording of an accident and until someone comes and check the CCTV footage the culprit would have been ran away, leaving behind the victim to die. So what’s is next required, is to make existing and new security & surveillance systems smart or incorporated with artificial intelligence in them. Taking the same case, if we combine alarm with the camera that is further connected to police station and some in-built sensor mechanism that could recognize a sudden high density flash in light or sound. The system can raise an alarm in the nearby police station, the movement accident occurred, saving lives of victims and better crime control. Similarly a smart CCTV in an ATM premises can raise alarm if detected a masked person and may be locked the machines & doors in-spite of just recording the scene. We have talked to the major companies in India dealing in Surveillance & security systems and invite their standpoint on making systems, SMART…
As stated, nowadays security systems are not just supposed to monitor the scene, but to be smart enough to take preliminary actions. Some of the already available add-ons are facial recognize mechanism, alarm & sensors accompaniments or software incorporated. In the story ahead we shall be elaborating more on these smart systems technologies, the realistic implementation of these systems, new innovations in the field and expected results of the up-gradations. This story will also talk about one of the important utility for such systems, Wi-Fi or LAN connectivity with the emergency services.
Requirement to upgrade security systems to act smartly
This will not be wrong if we, making an installed on planned security surveillance system capable of taking some preventive or alarm action, will make their job done in a meaningful manner. We have already illustrated examples in this content. Dr. Ajay Talwar, Head – Business Dev. Verticals (System Technologies, India), Bosch Limited said, in present circumstances every individual and Organization want to be safe and secure! Trends are moving towards IP. The move to IP is no longer so much a trend as it is simple fact: New installations are going IP and many analog users are upgrading to network-based solutions. This is poised to change, with analysts believing that IP shipments will take over analog by the end of the decade. Evidence of this shift can be seen in markets. The entrance of 4K resolution into the security industry was met with Similar to how HD was expected to be the new standard for image resolution when it was first introduced into the industry (which it since has become), I believe that 4K ultra-high definition (UHD) will eventually replace HD as the standard . In terms of technology edge technology at camera will be the preferred solutions for all sorts of analytics to save cost and Bandwidth requirements. Talking about Bosch extended capabilities to support smartness in the systems he added, Smart city means better security features and systems in place for all sort of requirements with IP. Bosch Security Systems is an innovative, global provider of high-quality security, safety, and communication products and solutions. It is one of the key players in the industry both globally and in the Indian market. We offer a complete range of specialized state-of-the-art products and systems for standard or customized applications and projects, which enables us to offer our customers true one-stop shop solutions. Bosch’s innovative IP and Analogue based CCTV Surveillance System and Access Control is a part of our Security portfolio; whereas for safety we have fire alarm and intrusion systems. Further, we have public address and conference systems, critical communication systems and professional sound systems which form a part of communication. These systems / products are available and we need to understand what the level of usage we need is. Talking about addition infrastructure required he said, Yes Wi-Fi and other things will surely help, but we can start with simple setups having high speed and keep an option to upgrade the same system for upcoming 10 years, to ensure all future requirements are incorporated in same system with integrated features.
In views of Mr. Yogesh B Dutta, COO at Aditya Infotech Ltd, a smart video surveillance offers many advantages which meet the daily surveillance needs and offers HD images and backup facilities. The other advantages are remotely accessing the live or recorded videos on smart-phones and laptops, smart search, schedules recording, face recognition, video content analysis. However, it depends upon the business requirement. The needs of an educational institute would be different from a Jewelry shop. The range of smart system varies from few advanced to highly advanced features like video content analysis, face recognition, smart search, etc. With introduction of technologies like HDCVI, All-in-one DVRs that offer integration with Analog/HDCVI/IP devices and DVRs that offers remote accessibility and other smart solutions such as Insta-Live plug n play wireless solution, the cost of upgrade to smart system is gradually coming down and is well within reach of most business segments. Talking about practical implementation of these systems, he said, In the legacy video surveillance systems, a lot of data points exist. The interpretation of data by using data mining can produce vital information for the business. Here is the future of next generation smart surveillance lies. The information and patterns found by data mining will useful not only for the security purposes but also for business inputs as well. If we look at benefits expected with these upgraded technologies, the upcoming technologies provide huge benefits such as, HD transmission with lower storage, higher frame-rate, smart control, recording, smart search, video content analysis (VCA), face recognition, superior quality videos irrespective of lighting environment, integration with safety devices like fire alarms, thief alarm, etc. Integration extends the functionality manifold than their whole sum. These technologies are capable of facilitating many other systems to work in sync. Better internet connections with good bandwidth ensure they function without interruptions. The bandwidth needs of storage have further gone down with H.265 encoding standards. This has made the introduction of 4K HD solutions viable in Indian application areas.
Mr. Jagdeep Thakur C.E.O, SGV Industries joined us on this survey. As per Mr. Thakur, the existing security system could not help us to protect our family from the threat spread out in our society or in our existing social structure. So it is the time to upgrade our self tremendously or we need to purely make over not even our city but also the whole country into surveillance the existing security system could not help us to protect our family from the threat spread out in our society or in our existing social structure. So it is the time to upgrade our self tremendously or we need to purely make over not even our city but also the whole country into surveillance. Talking about new innovations he said, we are in a developing state of mind or i should rather say that human nature is to develop our soul and mind day after another, so I also welcome the new innovation and it will surely help our system to manage security on higher side. Up-gradation might take some time to implement but it is not impossible and these features are very interesting and helpful. This will not even require the whole change of setup as I understand, it will only require the up gradation of the old structure, so it is very much possible to implement. Up-gradations will have many benefits like more connectivity, more security, more education, more right to information & increase literacy rate etc. Commenting on Wi-Fi connectivity he said, it is really a fantastic idea to work on Wi-Fi or on higher speed network like other countries, because that will help us to connect things faster and properly if we have a secure network. This will surely speed up our emergency services and security system also. This would also help the cloud services to perform efficiently and faster. But as I can see a question in your above conversation that in Indian application area, it would really require a lot of up gradation to become a smarter city which will have a advance setup of Wi-Fi and other services. But I really respect our Honorable CM that he promised to give us city with complete Wi-Fi connectivity.
We talked to Mr. Atulya Chandra, General Manager, Honeywell Security Asia Pacific Region, and as per his views, while the Indian security market is still in its nascent stages of evolution in terms of size, the current user base is quite evolved and comprises of demanding customers who understand IT and technology. Furthermore, the existing legacy systems have limitations. By upgrading software as well as hardware components, we can make these systems smarter. The higher the software content, the easier it is to convert them into smart devices or systems. However, if the systems are very old, it is advisable to install a new system, as the cost of installing a new system is lesser then the cost of upgrading.
Talking about new innovations he said, Facial recognition is still evolving, and there are very few trusted OEMs that provide reliable, low error solutions. However, having said that, there is a great need for facial recognition solutions. Unlike in developed countries, most systems in India are standalone. This is, however, changing with a gradual shift towards IP technology that makes devices more connectible and smarter. This is the future of smart technology. The important benefits these upgraded technologies have over the existing technologies are:
- Lower cost of ownership
- Provides users a seamless way to connect their disparate security systems onto a single smart management system
- Better scalability per the future requirements
- Robust solution with low errors and false alarms
- Gives the user a standardized experience across all sites
- Easy to navigate graphical user interface enhances overall user experience
Talking about extended infrastructures he said, Back end connectivity through Wi-Fi, over network or emergency services connectivity are always important so that devices can alert users in case of emergency. How easily can we contact emergency services like the police, ambulances and disaster management services in times of need is of utmost importance.
Solutions available in market
Many global leaders are supporting advance solution in security & surveillance systems. To high some of them are:
- Bosch Security Systems is an innovative, global, one-stop-shop for high-quality security and communication products. Bosch Security Systems has its state-of-the-art demo cum training academy at Bangalore. This academy aims to bring the highest level of manufacturer training to the industry, to improve product knowledge and competency. Best part with Bosch is we have Bosch Integrated solution (BIS) software. You can integrate all security requirement with single software, means one stop shop for high quality security integrated solution The product portfolio consists of:
- Closed circuit television (CCTV) systems including
- State of the art IP- solutions
- Access control systems
- Intrusion detection and control
- Fire alarm systems
- Public Address/Voice Evacuation systems
- Conference systems
- Paging and Personal security systems
- Social Alarm systems for the elderly and disabled
- Aditya Infotech Ltd.: CP Plus has always been a pioneer in the introducing technology and innovation to video surveillance. We understand the surveillance needs of the nation and always strive to offer better, efficient and smarter. Our recent offerings have been:
- CP PLUS Coral Series HDCVI,
- CP PLUS fish-eye cameras,
- Quadra Series IP Cameras,
- iDVRs, Apex series Cameras,
- vOptimus Pro VMS,
- InstaCloud/Insta On -A free DDNS service,
- iWizard, 3i Home Solutions,
- 265 encoding
- InstaLive Plug n Play wireless kit.
- SGV Industries: The company is having one of the best setup in north India and capable to produce huge, latest technology to produce state of the art products, support like software and hardware both and setups internationally also for procurement, we are channel partner of many companies abroad. Recently, SGV has partnered with US-based Aptina Imaging to manufacture Surveillance & Security products for the Indian market.
