Advanced processor that turns video surveillance cameras into intelligent /smart real-time sensors

Position within the Tri-Layered Shield: Perimeter

Video surveillance cameras are the eyes of the security system in thousands of installations. But far too often, such eyes are too insensitive and limited to provide adequate levels of surveillance coverage. MATE transforms this situation with Trigger, a compact, low-power and affordable video content analysis and transmission device. This advanced processor converts every camera into an intelligent smart real-time sensor that can detect a wide range of activities at the perimeter and on site.

Trigger's function in processing video content smartly and independently near the camera increases accuracy and fault tolerance while reducing network bandwidth and overall operating costs. It sends video streams to the Control Center on an On-Event or On-Demand basis. Its two DSP processors concurrently analyze four video channel inputs, automatically detect events and transmit over an existing LAN infrastructure. These capabilities ensure comprehensive coverage and optimal viewing quality. Virtually unlimited Trigger units can be managed by Cortex.

The practical answer
Trigger copes with diverse scenarios and environmental disturbances by incorporating Behavior Watch high-level learning algorithms. This allows for indoor and outdoor Video Motion Detection, line-crossing with directionally-sensitive intrusion detection and detection of stopped vehicles or abandoned objects.  

Bi-directional audio transmission
In addition to supporting high quality video, Trigger also enables bi-directional audio transmission. This is used to listen to the site, as well as to pass commands to local security personnel and warnings to intruders. A video-out port supports local display of video and alarm indications on a local monitor. 

Many data and control interfaces
Trigger can control multiples devices through its serial interfaces and camera control ports. A single Ethernet port is used to receive commands and set-up information, transmit audio and video data and perform software upgrades. The GPIO alarm ports allow Trigger to receive external alarms from sensors and activate external devices such as sirens upon event detection.

Advanced management software
MATE's package of control-side software components empower Trigger’s effectiveness as a detection and transmission device:

• Interface with Cortex provides remote site management, device control and alarm and video display/playback.
• Central control flexibility includes rule selection, transmission mode selection and live video display with tracking overlay.

Trigger applications for high-volume vehicular and pedestrian traffic