Avigilon Control Center

Focus of Attention Interface

The Focus of Attention (FoA) interface was introduced with the ACC7 software and provides users with a more intuitive way to consume information about potential security events. As a head of security it gives you peace of mind that your staff will be using the CCTV as efficiently as possible.

It shows users how the cameras are connected and has nodes that represent each camera. These are grouped in a honeycomb formation according to how cameras are organised. Powered by Avigilon cameras and appliances with self-learning and next-generation analytics, the FoA interface uses artificial intelligence to detect and flag events that may require your attention. They are highlighted visually in color-coded nodes to indicate different levels of importance helping you prioritise your response to events.

It also provides a clean and simple display to verify security event notifications. With just a simple mouse hover over the illuminated node, operators can preview the live video or click into the node to expand it for a closer review and replay of the event.

Advanced search and identification features

ACC 7 introduced an enhanced analytical feature that not only puts people and vehicle in boxes to highlight them, it also shows you what the subject is by putting a car or a person symbol at the top of the box.

Facial Recognition: Ability to create Watch Lists

Those operating a CCTV system within a school or other organisation can identify a person that is believed to be a threat and a add a picture of them to a watch list. When the CCTV cameras pick up an image that provides a face match against the watch list, the security operators will receive a notification so that they can take proactive measures to assess the situation and ensure the safety of students, staff or other members of the public. Up to 500 names can be added to an appearance watch list which means even on the biggest of sites security can be managed more pro-actively.

Avigilon’s next generation video analytics also provides enhanced performance in crowded spaces with the ability to classify more than 50 objects with improved accuracy. Different types and colours of vehicles can also be identified.

The software was designed with openness in mind and though it is advanced, this sophisticated, deep learning AI search engine tool is easy to use and allows you to easily integrate with other leading camera and hardware devices. Avigilon video management software is available in a variety of versions and appliances.

You can integrate Avigilon with existing legacy systems, including access control and building management. The distributed architecture with .NET based API makes it easy. Operate and maintain a single interface and save on training and maintenance costs. Additionally, data is hosted, owned and controlled locally by the operator which ensures you are compliant with data protection rules.

Avigilon Cloud Services

If you have upgraded to ACC 7.4 or higher you can use Avigilon Cloud Services (ACS) which make it incredibly easy to remotely access your CCTV footage. The process to switch to ACS is simple as no special user, firewall configuration or complicated network changes are required and it is an included entitlement under any host licensed under an ACC edition – standard, core or enterprise.  Connecting ACC sites to the cloud also allows organisations with multiple locations to centralise access to their ACC sites securely from a browser or mobile device. ACS allows you to use a Chrome or safari browser to access camera lists, view live and recorded video, control PTZ movements, export snapshots and video on MP4 format. Users have the ability to access both their camera views and bookmark views.

By cloud-connecting  customers will benefit from the additional features Avigilon will be adding like an centralised system health monitoring and maintenance services. ACS can also be used with the ACC Mobile 3 app. This provides timely and proactive responses to analytic alarms sent from ACC software as push notifications to the ACC Mobile 3 app.

ACC Mobile lets you monitor your system remotely over any wireless IP network using any Apple or Android device and view live and recorded video from any location with a wireless connection reducing response times.

• Zoom in on objects to get unparalleled image detail.
• Read numberplates from across a car park.
• Get evidence-quality facial recognition.
• All with Avigilon Control Center and HDSM technology.

Detecting Unusual Activity

Avigilon has developed two cutting-edge AI  technologies to make it easy to detect unusual events and people which will provide even more support for you as a head of security or as the CCTV operator. Unusual Motion Detection (UMD) is able to continuously learn what typical activity in a scene looks like, and then detect and flag unusual motion. It requires no predefined rules or setup to do this. Within the FoA interface it is flagged in teal. UMD technology is embedded on the Avigilon H4A, H4 Mini Dome and H4SL cameras.

Meanwhile, Unusual Activity Detection (UAD) is designed to enable the detection of atypical activities, such as people and vehicles travelling at faster speeds or are in unusual locations and alert operators. In the FoA interface it is flagged as a yellow event. UAD technology is also embedded in the Avigilon H5A camera range, offering high-powered AI capabilities on these latest most advanced cameras.