Intelligent Unlock 1: People Counting

Suddenly, society came to a standstill. We were asked to work from home as much as possible, shopping streets became deserted and sports clubs had to close their doors. Fortunately, there are now fewer Corona infections and deaths and the strict measures are slowly being relaxed. We are moving from an Intelligent Lockdown to an Intelligent Unlock. However, we will have to keep the distance of 1.5 meters for a longer period of time. But how are you going to do that in your organization, shop or museum?

In this situation – in which we are all looking for opportunities for a 1.5-metre society – we use our expertise to make working and living together easier, better and safer. In a series of short articles, we outline some examples of how you can use (your existing) security technology for this. This article focuses on People Counting with intelligent cameras.

In order to keep the 1.5 meter distance from others, it is important that rooms do not become overcrowded. There are therefore limits on the number of people who can be in a room at the same time. The maximum number of people allowed to attend depends on the regulations in force at the time and the size of the room. With smart technology, you can easily maintain this maximum; without having to deploy additional staff.

How does it work?

Cameras with integrated Video Content Analysis (VCA) count the number of people entering and leaving a building, floor or room. When the maximum number of people is reached, the camera system sends a signal to, for example, a traffic light, after which it turns red. Employees, visitors or customers can now see at a glance that they have to wait a while for the traffic light to turn green again. Optionally, you can also play a voice message at the same time as the red traffic light in which people are kindly asked to wait a moment. It is even friendlier and more informative when you link the camera system to a (narrow casting) monitor that provides real-time information about the number of people who are inside and the number of people who are still allowed in. This way, people not only know if they can enter, but also how busy it is inside.

Suitable for many different environments

People Counting with intelligent cameras can be used for a wide range of applications, such as (office) buildings, shops, waiting areas, lifts, meeting rooms, company restaurants, shops and exhibition spaces in museums.

IP 3000i cameras from Bosch

People Counting as described above is possible, for example, with a new series of IP 3000i cameras from Bosch. The cameras are not only very suitable for regulating the number of people in a building, but also for intrusion detection, compliance with safety regulations and analyzing behavior in, for example, stores. With the built-in Essential Video Analytics, alarms can be sounded, among other things, if people are suspicious or enter a predefined field. The cameras can also detect things like blocked emergency exits or abandoned objects.

Future-proof investment

With a measure like this, your organization can reopen and employees and visitors will feel welcome and safe.
It is difficult to predict how long this temporary ‘new normal’ will last.
We believe it is important that the investments made by organisations remain profitable in the long term.
People Counting with VCA can also provide you with valuable information after the crisis that will help you optimize your processes.

We like to think along with you! Do you have any questions or would you like to exchange ideas with us about this type of solution? We offer you the opportunity to speak for an hour, free of charge and without obligation, with one of our specialists. Remotely, of course. Our specialists can tell you exactly what the best solution is for your situation and challenge. Call for an exploratory meeting: (026) 479 22 33, mail to sales@mactwin.nl or go to our contact page.