Camera health monitoring technology using computer vision

Problem We're Solving: Eliminating camera view problems and verifying camera health

Are all my security cameras on-site working properly?


Is there anything blocking the camera view? 

Security cameras can be useful for deterring crime, help stop a crime when it is happening, or assist in filing liability claims after the crime has occurred. However, if those workplace cameras are broken or aren’t working to the best of their ability, then businesses can be left vulnerable to crime - or even held accountable if an injury or incident occurs on their property without those cameras having worked properly.

Meanwhile, having to make sure all on-site security cameras are working well is a tedious and timely task. It involves work such as manually checking for obstructions, glares, or tilts in the device so that the cameras can do what they need to do to keep the worksite or business secure. There's also the added factor of missing any important video footage whenever a camera isn't working, or the camera view is obstructed. All of these factors make having operational cameras 100% of the time absolutely vital for security reasons.

Current alternatives for a camera health monitoring system

While relying on manual verification of security cameras has been commonplace for a number of businesses, the list of things to do when monitoring your cameras is continuous, as issues can come up on the daily that compromise camera health. 

This can compromise your security levels, if there's ever a time period when the on-site cameras become non-operational in between checks.

• Physical camera checks: Manual camera verification requires constant checks of the camera's exterior for any visible tampering, tilts, obstructions, etc. This is an extensive, hands-on task especially when there's a number of security cameras to monitor 24/7.
• Manual verification of WiFi connection: The security camera stops recording when it becomes disconnected from the WiFi. This means that the staff on-site are in charge of rebooting the WiFi to get the cameras connected and begin recording again.
• Manually recording camera health statistics: Constantly monitoring security cameras is a big task on its own, not to mention keeping daily or weekly camera health logs of any issues that may have occurred. 

Groundlight's solution: Camera health monitoring technology using computer vision

Groundlight AI uses vision AI to automatically inspect every security camera at a worksite, while providing prompt alerts to users to any individual issues related to camera health. 

Groundlight AI can easily integrate with your existing security cameras or with new ones. There are two ways to integrate with your security cameras, with coding and a “no code” solution. The Groundlight Hub is a plug-and-play solution that allows business owners to equip their cameras with Groundlight’s Camera Health Monitoring Technology, no coding or developers needed.

The Groundlight Hub device securely connects with your working camera through WiFi or ethernet cable, allowing your existing systems to use vision AI and enable our Camera Monitoring System technology to work for you. Images are analyzed 24/7 (at a specified frame rate) to detect any obstructions in your camera(s) view, or if there's any damage to your camera. If any damages or blockages are detected, an SMS will be sent to your phone.

Groundlight’s Camera Health Monitor Technology can detect any issues around the camera’s visibility, including:

• Blur: The camera view and subsequent recordings are clear
• Tilt: Whenever a misalignment is detected
• Obstruction: Any blocked view(s) for the camera
• Glare: Any obstructions or flares detected
• Black or Blank Screen: When the camera feed is delayed or gone
• Tampering: Can detect any interferences or meddling with the camera

When an issue with the camera health is detected including any of the possibilities listed above, an alert of the specific issue will be sent to the user.

Key features

• Regular and Customizable Camera Inspections: Need your on-site cameras checked daily? Hourly? Users can customize the software according to their individual needs, with options for minute-by-minute, hourly, daily, or weekly camera inspections available.
• Customized Reports: Know all issues with your security cameras and when they occurred. Groundlight’s Camera Health Monitor generates tailored reports on camera and image issues for daily to monthly logs.
• Health Statistics: Track all vital stats with timestamps and don’t worry about losing the data. Groundlight’s CVC collects and presents historical data on camera system health.

Impact

Companies using Groundlight AI's camera verification checker experience major breakthroughs in their camera monitoring system.

• Cost-Efficiency: Users see a major reduction in all costs related to camera maintenance, manual health tracking, and manual device checks.
• Ease of Use: Like the Groundlight Hub, our Camera Health Monitor can easily be implemented into your current operating system, using Open-Source Python SDK and RESTful API. The learning curve is small with the help of natural-language intuitive interfaces. The cloud-based interface also allows for easy accessibility from anywhere with internet access.
• Tried and Tested: Highly accurate AI makes for minimal false alerts and proven performance.
• Scalability: Adaptable to organizations of any size, with flexible configuration options.

Invest in Groundlight AI's Camera Health Monitor and upgrade your security camera monitoring system's efficiency, reliability, and overall performance.