Brian Sims
Editor
Brian Sims
Editor
PANASONIC HAS unveiled its new updated range of S-Series cameras, “setting a new standard” with embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and improved image quality for more accurate analytics running on the camera.
The first four indoor dome and box-type models, complete with Full-HD resolution, will be available in early July. Further line-up expansions will follow later on this year, including outdoor and fisheye models.
The addition of AI to the standard range of Panasonic cameras enables businesses to take advantage of deep learning AI applications in their security and wider business operations by dint of using powerful cameras with a long-held reputation for reliability.
With its Software Development Kit, the open platform camera range is designed for third party application development that can be tailored to a business customer’s needs. The AI-capable cameras also reduce bandwidth use and cut infrastructure costs, with analytics and processing taking place on the camera.
The cameras are offered pre-bundled with the i-PRO in-house apps AI Video Motion Detection and AI Privacy Guard. They provide instant access to intelligent security functions such as intruder or loitering detection, while also making sure to protect the privacy rights of individuals by pixelating their figures or faces. This is important for businesses operating in geographies (including Europe) where strict privacy laws are in force.
Three new additions
Besides these two default applications, there are three new additions to the i-PRO in-house application range. AI Face, People and Vehicle Detection enable the easy and quick search of footage based on pictures of faces – even when the latter are masked – or pre-defined attributes for people and vehicles. All of these applications are included free-of-charge to aid the ‘AI-ification’ of businesses.
Lifting AI beyond the purely visual level, sound classifications picked up by external microphones – such as gunshots, yelling, vehicle horns or glass breaking – have also been added to the range.
“Cameras with AI capabilities at the edge are creating a host of new opportunities for businesses across industry sectors in addition to serving their traditional security uses,” explained Gerard Figols, head of security solutions at Panasonic Business Europe. “The introduction of the new i-PRO S-Series cameras has now made these opportunities more accessible and easier to implement for businesses. ‘AI-ification’ and all of its benefits are being made available to every business customer in the security market.”
*For more information on the Panasonic i-PRO Series cameras visit:
Panasonic UK a Branch of PME GmBh
MAXIS 2
WESTERN ROAD
Bracknell
RG12 1RT
UNITED KINGDOM
01344 476541
