Analytics & AI – Promising Tools for Securing Construction Sites
Cameras on a construction job site, especially a remote one, are essential tools for securing equipment, tools and valuable building materials. Law enforcement, insurance providers and risk assessment experts all consider video surveillance to be a standard loss prevention measure that any construction company should take. To meet this demand, the surveillance industry is producing advances in camera technologies that are transforming construction site security in powerful ways. Nowhere is that more evident than in the evolving field of video analytics.
Video analytics is a sophisticated science that makes it possible for cameras to learn, via artificial intelligence, what kind of objects are entering a protected area and which intrusions should set off alarms or notifications. If an object of concern is detected, the software triggers a deterrent such as an audio message or flashing lights to ward off the intruder. A notification is also sent to authorized personnel to alert them of the incident so they can respond quickly.
When configured correctly, smart cameras and their software can pay for themselves many times over. However, as exciting as artificial intelligence is proving to be, it still requires human intelligence to put it into action by pairing triggers with the most effective action. There’s no getting around the learning curve which takes some trial and error. Mobile Pro Systems platforms take the guesswork out of the equation so you can harness the power of video analytics and get the results you want much faster.
A Smarter Surveillance Platform Designed for Smart Camera Systems
The connection between video analytics software and a trailer or mounted unit’s firmware is very important. The MPStatus Interactive Dashboard which comes with all our surveillance products is the key to efficient management of your system. While your trailer or mounted unit is operating, the MPStatus application is collecting data that can be reviewed when adjustments are needed.
For example, one of our customers was experiencing some false alarms due to devices being triggered too quickly. They called our tech support who ran the history and were able to pinpoint the device settings. By simply increasing the motion detection setting from 1 second to 5 seconds and delaying the top light activation from 4 seconds to 10, they were able to set the system to respond to the motion detection time that would most likely warrant an alarm.
How Mobile Pro Systems Helps You Succeed with Video Analytics
You choose a camera manufacturer and we’ll integrate their video analytics software with your unit. Because our platforms are not tied to any particular camera or device brand, you can use your preferred camera manufacturer. If you need more info about which camera types will work best for you, our solutions consultants can help you decide.
All platforms have a time-saving fully programmable automation scheduler for video analytics events. The MPStatus Dashboard allows you to completely configure your automation and response based on the trigger received from the camera. It’s easy to use and intuitive. You can access the Dashboard on any laptop or smart device, so matter where you are, you know what’s happening with your unit.
Second-to-none expert support technicians who can analyze your unit’s historical operating data and system performance. Our U.S. based tech support can efficiently guide you in fine-tuning the settings to limit false alarms and optimize each device’s response.
Theft, vandalism and downtime can quickly drain the profit from any construction project. We believe the investment you make in high tech surveillance security technology and learning how to use it should not be a drain on your time as well. For more information about our solutions for construction site security, call a solutions consultant today: 952-324-5656.