How to use Genetec's Forensic-Search in SC SaaS with different Bosch IVA Pro packs?

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This article explains how to use Genetec's Forensic-Search in SC SaaS with different Bosch IVA Pro packs.

Introduction

Bosch Security Systems is a leader in advanced camera-based video analytics, offering unparalleled detection accuracy and speed through on-camera processing. This approach not only accelerates analytics performance but also eliminates the need for additional on-site server hardware, providing significant cost and operational efficiencies.

With each new firmware release, Bosch continues to expand its suite of video analytics capabilities. The most recent advancements allow for the detection of various objects, categorized as follows:

People:

• Basic person detection (via Bosch IVA Pro Buildings)
• Traffic pedestrian detection (via Bosch IVA Pro Traffic)
• Advanced intruders, such as individuals crawling or camouflaged (via Bosch IVA Pro Perimeter)

Vehicles:

• General vehicle detection (via Bosch IVA Pro Buildings)
• Limited vehicle sub-classes (via Bosch IVA Pro Perimeter)
• Detailed vehicle classification with full sub-classes (via Bosch IVA Pro Traffic)

With the release of firmware version 9.40, Bosch cameras now offer the capability to detect more complex objects, as listed below.

New Bosch IVA objects:

• Detailed human attributes, including gender, clothing style and color, hair characteristics, glasses, hats, backpacks, and bags (via Bosch IVA Pro Appearance)

Prerequisites

• Camera of CPP-14 platfrom or newer
• Genetec Cloud Link (Gateway)

Camera enrollment to Cloud Link

• In the SaaS Configuration, select "+ Add Device."
• Choose the cameras from the discovery list, or
• Add the device manually by selecting "Use Device Information."

Camera setup for Forneic Seach (Cameras needs to be connected via Cloud Link)

• After enrolling cameras they also need to be configured to deliver a best-shot image in the metadata stream. This setting needs to be changed in the Configuration Manager (version 7.74 and above).
• The Snapshot extraction mode in the VCA → Metadata section needs to be set to Extract for all objects to work properly with SC SaaS.
  
  

Conducting 'Forensic Search' in SC SaaS

supported attributes and Object for search 

Use Case Examples

The ability to search for Bosch IVA Pro objects in Genetec SC SaaS Forensic Search can address a wide range of operational challenges. Below are a few practical examples:

• Workplace Safety Enforcement: Ensure compliance with safety regulations on construction sites by detecting whether personnel are/were wearing safety vests and hard hats.
• Automated Rule Enforcement: Streamline the enforcement of workplace safety rules and automate compliance reporting.
• Compliance Insights: Gather actionable data on safety compliance for performance improvements.
• Cost Reduction: Minimize the financial impact of non-compliance and potential safety violations.
• Forensic Attribute Search: Find individuals based on specific physical characteristics (e.g., clothing color or accessories) across multiple cameras.
• Vehicle Detection: Search for vehicles based on attributes such as license plate, make, or model.
• Crime Investigation: Identify vehicles associated with criminal activity or recover stolen vehicles through advanced search filters

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Bosch offers a forensic search plug-in for Genetec Security Center. How does it differ from the solution presented here?

The solution described here—searching for Bosch camera-detected objects through SC SaaS Forensic  Search does not require additional plug-ins, providing an out-of-the-box experience in Genetec's Security Center SaaS.
However, one limitation is that it cannot combine object detection with Bosch IVA rules (such as line crossings or loitering) as with the Bosch Forensic Search plugin for the on-prem solutsions.

Can I run all types of Bosch IVA Pro on a single camera to detect all objects?

No, it is not possible to run all IVA Pro packs simultaneously on one camera. You must select the specific IVA Pro packs that suit your use case. The only exception is the combination of Bosch IVA Pro License Plate Recognition and Car Make/Model, which can run together. For other packs, while multiple licenses can be installed on a single camera, only one can be active at any given time.