Most modern cameras have built-in microphones that are sufficient to capture high-quality audio for analytics purposes.
Video analytics has grabbed the attention of physical security customers in recent years. The introduction of AI systems that can recognize what it sees has helped improve not just security but also business operations. According to Allied Market Research, the global AI video surveillance market size was valued at US $14.83 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $55.22 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 14.9 percent during the period.
A related area that doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves is audio analytics. Just as video content can provide valuable insights based on spatial and physical attributes, audio content can provide clues to threats and issues. For instance, detecting sounds like scream...