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AI Audio Recognition and Analytics for Cameras

The surveillance system industry has grown enormously in the past decade and the contemporary surveillance systems are more efficient than the traditional ones. From tampering detection, face detection to audio detection, the functionalities of the modern monitoring systems are infinite. One such attribute becoming popular in the industry is Audio Analytics. While assessing a situation with no visual content, audio becomes the major contributor to creating a perception of any sort of situation.

Features of Sound Recognition

AI Audio Analytics can recognize a variety of sounds and can be used either for alerting or for triggering the system to record the event. The following sounds can be recognized:

  • Smoke/Fire Alarm
  • Glass breaking
  • Abnormal/Loud Sounds
  • Gunshots
  • Baby crying
  • Dog barking
  • People shouting
  • Sound of running vehicle
  • Audio alarm
  • Doorbell/alarm

If any of these sounds are detected, the system either triggers an event or sends it to a smartphone, even if it is off the premises.

Applications

Most cameras come with an audio channel and, in addition to the video, this can be utilized. Using this, security in lobbies or receptions areas can be improved, immediately alerting the security to potential threats, by detecting loud or unusual noises.

Audio Analytics and Recognition are very useful for applications in smart connected cameras, consumer home cameras, security cameras, in-vehicle monitoring or security, surveillance systems, industrial or professional security, and law enforcement, government, and police solutions.

Importance of AI Analytics

Video surveillance has done an excellent job of enhancing security, especially when coupled with the latest video analytics. But with the everchanging landscape in security, the requirement for audio analytics has become extremely important. Audio can often be the first indication of a problem or security issue and can be caught before the visual clues pop up. Though it is important to have full property coverage, there will always be blind spots as it is not possible to cover every single angle and corner of an area, making audio detection essential for proper security coverage. Moreover, it can trigger one camera or the entire system to record videos when flagged or unusual noises are heard.

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