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Video analytics use cases

Explore practical ways to use video analytics across connected places. Echelon Platform use cases can be configured around each site's operations, existing cameras, and priorities.

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See examples of analytics for buildings, public spaces, production facilities, stores, and logistics sites.

Use case library

Browse examples by the operational goal they support. Availability and configuration depend on the site and deployment.

Physical security

Help protect people and property.

  • Intrusion detection: Identify people entering a venue or restricted zone.
  • Loiter detection: Identify people lingering outside a venue.
  • People occupancy: Count people in a building or room.
  • People tracking: Track movement of people through a facility.
  • People management: Monitor activity in public spaces.
  • Proximity detection: Monitor people near secured objects, such as parked vehicles.
  • Vandalism prevention: Monitor property for activity that may lead to vandalism.

Worker safety

Support safer work environments.

  • Safety monitoring: Monitor workplace and production safety protocols.
  • PPE compliance: Monitor the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Collision avoidance: Monitor movement of workers and equipment within facilities.
  • Fire and smoke detection: Identify potential fires and smoke events.
  • Keep-out area monitoring: Identify activity in restricted or secure areas.
  • Spill detection: Identify spills that may create risks.
  • Worker fallen: Detect potential worker falls.

Inventory management

Improve visibility into goods and stock.

  • Box counting: Count boxes on pallets during loading and unloading.
  • Pallet counting: Count pallets as they move through operations.
  • Planogram compliance: Track product placement and shelf-space use.
  • Shelf restocking: Monitor shelf stock and potential replenishment needs.

Operational efficiency

Understand processes, spaces, and customer flow.

  • Defect inspection: Identify manufacturing defects for quality control.
  • Process improvement: Monitor production processes and workflows.
  • Dwell times: Track time spent at locations or interacting with staff.
  • Heat maps: Understand where people spend time.
  • Queue management: Monitor lines and waiting times.
  • Space utilization: Understand use of facility areas.
  • Worker productivity: Monitor work activity and productivity.

Traffic management

Improve awareness of vehicle activity.

  • License-plate recognition: Identify vehicles by license plate.
  • Traffic violation detection: Identify vehicles violating traffic rules.
  • Vehicle access control: Manage vehicle access to areas such as parking lots.
  • Vehicle counting: Monitor vehicle counts and parking occupancy.
  • Vehicle tracking: Track vehicle movement to identify unauthorized use or loitering.

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