Can I use my existing CCTV cameras for AI safety monitoring?

How does AI read an existing CCTV camera?

AI video analytics software reads the video your cameras already produce. FACSOR connects to your NVR, DVR or camera system, reads the stream over RTSP or RTMP, and processes the video to detect safety risks and track operations.

Cameras with a clear view stay where they are. There is no rewiring and nothing to fit on people or vehicles; the FACSOR team agrees the processing setup, on-premises or hybrid, with your site.

What makes a camera suitable?

Suitability depends on what the camera sees, more than on its age. Check three things for each area you want to watch:

• View: the people, vehicles or items you care about are in frame and not hidden.
• Distance: the camera is close enough for the detail you need. Seeing whether someone wears a helmet needs a closer view than counting vehicles at a gate.
• Light: the area is clearly visible in the footage during the hours you want to monitor.

What can AI detect on existing CCTV?

FACSOR uses the same cameras for safety and for operations:

• Missing PPE at gates and lines
• Forklifts too close to people, and blocked lanes
• Entry into restricted areas, and movement after hours
• Work at height and blocked walkways
• Line availability, performance and idle time
• Box, bag, vehicle and people counts, and container dimensions

How are zones and rules set up?

You draw zones on each camera view and attach a safety rule to each one, such as the PPE required in that zone. One camera can run several zones and rules at once.

When a rule is broken, alerts go by role, from floor supervisors up to the plant head, by SMS, in the FACSOR mobile app and on the web app.

Where does the video get processed?

FACSOR processes the video on an edge device at your site. It runs fully on-premises, or hybrid with the cloud; which one suits you depends on your site and your IT policy.