A
new release of the edge-based AXIS Perimeter Defender intrusion detection
analytics now supports AI-based human and vehicle classifications for perimeter
protection use cases. The new functionality, when combined with calibration,
ensures minimal false alarms.
“AXIS
Perimeter Defender reinforces physical access controls to give you an edge
where security starts – at the perimeter of your site. Together with Axis
cameras, it provides an effective edge-based system that automatically detects
and responds to people and vehicles intruding on your property. When combined
with thermal and PTZ cameras, it’s suitable even for high-security locations
such as chemical and power plants, and prisons,” says
Clifton Greeff, National Surveillance Business Manager at Duxbury Networking.
The AI-based functionality is relevant for the new
AXIS Q1951-E/AXIS Q1952-E thermal cameras. It gives AXIS Q1951-E/Q1952-E camera
users three different ways of implementing the analytics application – in
standard calibration mode, AI mode without calibration, or combined calibration
and AI mode for minimal false alarms. All other cameras compatible with AXIS
Perimeter Defender will have access to only the standard calibration mode.
“With the combination of Axis pan tilt zoom cameras and Axis Horn
speakers, installers can offer their clients a full solution that
assists with deterrence ,as well as identifying potential breaches,” says
Greeff.
AXIS Perimeter Defender
provides the elements you need for a fully integrated, scalable and effective
perimeter protection system. Its software comprises an edge-based intrusion
detection analytics app for outdoor fixed cameras, an optional PTZ autotracking
app for PTZ cameras, and an efficient PC-based installation program that covers
both apps. AXIS Perimeter Defender’s Design Tool helps ensure success by
enabling proper planning for camera installations at a site.
AXIS Perimeter Defender analytics can
trigger an alarm using multiple detection scenarios based on predefined
intrusion zones, zone crossing, conditional zone crossing and loitering. It
minimises false alarms by ignoring variable illumination, swaying vegetation
and fast-moving shadows on the ground. It offers functions that help filter out
alarms caused by headlights, insects and water on a camera lens. The app also
supports burnt-in metadata overlays, such as for people and vehicles, to help users
visually verify alarms.
“The app integrates with the camera’s
event management functions and is compatible with many video management
software – so you can program automatic responses to alarm triggers.
Automatically playing a message from loudspeakers or turning on lights helps
scare off intruders. Sending emails and live video notifies guards to take
action. Sending and recording video-only-on-alarm makes reviews and searches
easier, and reduces bandwidth and storage needs,” says Greeff.
AXIS Perimeter Defender Bridge to Milestone XProtect
is a free plugin that enables Milestone XProtect video management software to
connect directly with AXIS Perimeter
Defender analytics for event streaming, bookmarking events in a video
stream, and retrieving metadata.