The High Cost of Cloud Video Analytics
Cloud-based video analytics require powerful servers to process data in real-time. The infrastructure needed to support these analytics can be expensive, and these costs often get passed down to the end-user through subscription fees. This high operating expense can be a significant barrier for small to medium-sized enterprises and individual users.
Solution: On-Camera Analytics with SmartVision
SmartVision is a smart video surveillance tool that uses machine learning, object detection, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), and real-time facial recognition. By moving analytics to the camera side, SmartVision eliminates the need for high-cost servers, making the solution more affordable and efficient.
Bandwidth Limitations
The average global bandwidth capacity can vary widely, and in some regions, it may be insufficient for streaming high-quality security footage to the cloud. This can lead to choppy videos, delayed feeds, and even service interruptions.
Solution: Efficient Load Balancing
SmartVision optimizes the use of available bandwidth by automatically balancing the load and determining the usage pattern. It can process object recognition on both CPU and GPU, allowing for smoother video streaming and analytics.
ISP and Router Restrictions
Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) implement restrictions to manage network traffic and optimize bandwidth for multiple users. These restrictions can interfere with the consistent uploading of video feeds to the cloud, affecting the reliability of cloud-based security camera systems.
Solution: Local Storage and Remote Access
SmartVision provides the flexibility to set up a complete video surveillance system with remote access, using any IP or USB camera. This setup circumvents ISP restrictions by allowing the option of local storage, which can then be accessed remotely whenever needed.
High Data Consumption
A high-resolution cloud security camera can consume a substantial amount of data, often exceeding several hundred gigabytes per month. This can result in additional costs or even throttled internet speeds.
Solution: Customizable Alerts and Notifications
SmartVision allows you to stay informed with relevant alerts. Instead of streaming all the footage to the cloud, you can choose to receive notifications triggered by specific events, reducing data consumption significantly.