FAQs

AXIS Autotracking is a suite of applications developed by AXIS Communications that enable automatic detection, tracking, and management of moving objects using Axis network cameras. These applications enhance surveillance capabilities by automatically zooming in on and following moving objects, facilitating more effective monitoring and incident management. Different versions and types of auto-tracking applications are tailored to specific needs and camera types, including fixed cameras and PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras.

AXIS Digital Autotracking 2

AXIS Digital Autotracking 2 is specifically designed for fixed-megapixel cameras. This application detects, zooms in on, and follows moving objects like people and vehicles. It is beneficial in low-traffic areas like parking lots and perimeters and during non-working hours in various facilities. The application operates efficiently under different lighting conditions and can be configured to ignore disturbances such as swaying trees or small animals, thus reducing false alarms.

Key features of AXIS Digital Autotracking 2 include:

• Automatic object detection and tracking.
• Reduction in bandwidth and storage needs by focusing only on areas with motion.
• Compatibility with all AXIS P and Q line megapixel fixed cameras that support the AXIS Camera Application Platform.
• Integration with the camera’s internal event management system for various notifications and actions.

AXIS Radar Autotracking for PTZ

AXIS Radar Autotracking for PTZ is designed to automatically control the direction and zoom level of PTZ cameras. This application uses motion data from AXIS security radars to detect and track objects, optimizing camera views for better surveillance coverage. It is compatible with various Axis PTZ cameras and can be integrated into a video management system for enhanced functionality.

AXIS Perimeter Defender PTZ Autotracking

This application syncs a PTZ camera with a fixed camera running AXIS Perimeter Defender analytics. It enables the PTZ camera to automatically zoom in and track alarm objects detected by the fixed camera. This setup allows for detailed close-up views without compromising the overall surveillance coverage. The application is ideal for high-security perimeter protection and can be used in various settings, such as construction sites and parking lots.

Each version of AXIS Autotracking is tailored to specific types of cameras and surveillance needs, offering flexible and powerful tools for modern security systems. These applications help reduce the manual effort required to monitor large areas and enhance the surveillance system’s effectiveness by focusing on relevant incidents as they occur.

Yes, AXIS Cameras are ONVIF compliant. AXIS Communications was one of the founding members of ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) in 2008, alongside Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation. ONVIF is an organisation that aims to standardise communication between IP-based physical security products to ensure interoperability regardless of the brand.

As a founding member, AXIS Communications actively participates in developing and promoting ONVIF camera standards, which aim to ensure interoperability among network video products and other IP-based security devices.

AXIS Lightfinder technology is a system-on-chip technology developed by AXIS that enables network cameras to capture high-quality colour video even in low-light conditions. It is designed for day-and-night cameras and is particularly effective when the light is dim or quickly lowered. The technology combines a susceptible CMOS sensor with optimized image processing algorithms on a state-of-the-art chip to produce crisp images in lowly lit lighting conditions. This technology is an version of the low lux technology found in most cameras, with lux being a measure of illumination. The sensor has light sensitivity beyond ordinary sensors, and the software developers at AXIS have maximized performance to squeeze out the best possible image quality. AXIS Lightfinder technology is beneficial for forensic purposes, as it captures full-colour images in extremely low light, even better than the human eye, which is essential for identifying subjects.

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The Axis Camera Application Platform (ACAP) allows developers to create and run applications directly on Axis network cameras. This platform enables the integration of customised applications and offers access to a wide range of video analytics. ACAP is designed to be future-proof, continuously developed to align with modern development tools and infrastructure, and supports the development of more powerful Axis hardware.

Key Features and Capabilities

• Edge-based Computing: ACAP allows applications to run entirely or partially on the edge, improving system efficiency and reducing storage, bandwidth, and hardware needs.
• Computer Vision: The ACAP Computer Vision SDK targets video analytics application developers. It offers familiar tools and APIs for developing edge-based computer vision applications.

• Native SDK: The ACAP Native SDK builds low-level ACAP applications in C or C++. It targets users who want to develop plug-in-style, event-generating applications that fit nicely into a VMS-centric system.
• Integration: ACAP supports integration with backend servers or cloud services, making designing applications that combine edge-based computing with server/cloud capabilities easy.
• Flexibility: The platform is adaptable for various industries and use cases, making it ideal for hybrid solutions that combine edge and cloud-based processing.
• Open Source: ACAP is an open application development platform that facilitates the integration of compatible third-party solutions, resulting in a growing variety of applications.
• Example Code: The ACAP GitHub repository provides example code for APIs and features, including object detection, QR decoding, and image capture, using popular open-source ML libraries such as OpenCV.

How ACAP Works with Axis Cameras

ACAP works with Axis cameras by providing a platform for developers to create and run applications directly on the cameras. This is made possible by the advanced processing power of Axis cameras, such as those equipped with the ARTPEC-8 SoC, which can run real-time object detection and classification on anything that enters its field of vision. The platform combines advanced edge analytics and server-based technologies, allowing applications to run entirely or partially on the edge, improving system efficiency and reducing storage, bandwidth, and hardware needs.

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The AXIS Digital Corridor Format is a specialised video orientation mode designed by AXIS Communications to optimise surveillance in narrow, vertical spaces such as hallways, staircases, aisles, and tunnels. This format addresses the inefficiencies of traditional landscape video formats in such settings, where much of the video frame would typically be wasted on non-essential areas, thus not maximising the camera’s resolution and field of view.

The Corridor Format changes the video stream from a horizontal (landscape) 16:9 aspect ratio to a vertical (portrait) 9:16 aspect ratio. This adjustment better suits the vertical nature of the monitored areas, ensuring that the camera’s field of view is used more effectively, enhancing image quality, and reducing bandwidth and storage waste.

To achieve this format, the AXIS camera can be physically installed sideways, or if it’s an AXIS fixed dome camera, the 3-axis lens can be rotated 90 degrees during mounting. After the physical adjustment, the video image is digitally rotated back 90 degrees through the camera’s configuration interface. This feature requires significant processing power, supported by AXIS’ advanced network cameras.

Overall, the Corridor Format is a practical solution for improving surveillance efficiency in vertically oriented spaces, ensuring better image quality and optimised storage and bandwidth use.

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The AXIS Q86 series helps prevent unauthorised access primarily through its advanced intelligent analytics capabilities. These capabilities include:

1. AXIS Object Analytics: This feature allows for the detection and classification of people and vehicles, which can be tailored to specific needs. This helps identify unauthorised access by distinguishing between known and unknown entities.
2. AXIS Perimeter Defender: This application provides robust perimeter protection by detecting intrusions in real-time. It is specifically designed to handle complex scenarios where high detection accuracy is crucial, effectively preventing unauthorised access.
3. AXIS Video Motion Detection: This feature supports the automatic detection of movement in predefined areas of interest, enabling the system to alert security personnel about potential unauthorised access.
4. AXIS Fence Guard, AXIS Loitering Guard, and AXIS Motion Guard: These analytics are part of the AXIS Guard Suite, which helps detect and alert unauthorised presence in restricted areas.
5. AXIS Tailgating Detector: This application detects if more than one person enters a controlled area within a set time interval, which is crucial for areas where access control systems are used to prevent unauthorised access.

These intelligent analytics are integrated into the AXIS Q86 cameras, providing a comprehensive solution that enhances security by detecting potential unauthorised access and enabling proactive management of security incidents.

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AXIS Q86 thermal cameras are particularly suited for perimeter protection due to several key features:

1. Thermal Imaging Capabilities: These cameras capture images based on the heat radiating from objects, which allows them to operate effectively in complete darkness, challenging light conditions, light fog, and smoke. This capability is crucial for perimeter protection, ensuring continuous surveillance regardless of environmental conditions.
2. Built-in Cybersecurity Features: The AXIS Q86 series includes robust cybersecurity measures such as signed firmware and secure boot. These features help prevent unauthorized access and ensure that the camera system is free of malware, which is vital for maintaining the integrity of security systems.
3. High Durability and Resistance: With IP66, NEMA 4X, and IK10 ratings, these cameras are highly resistant to rust, corrosion, and impact. This makes them ideal for installation in harsh environments, often in perimeter security scenarios.
4. Advanced Analytics Capabilities: AXIS Q86 cameras support the integration of tailor-made third-party analytics and audio analytics. This can enhance detection capabilities, reduce false alarms, and trigger events such as detecting aggressive behaviour or gunshots. This integration capability allows for a highly effective perimeter security system to detect and respond to potential intrusions automatically.
5. Temperature Monitoring: Some models in the AXIS Q86 series can remotely monitor temperatures and send notifications if they pass a set threshold or fluctuate too rapidly. This feature is beneficial for early fire detection and can prevent damage to equipment, adding a layer of security to the perimeter protection.

These features collectively make the AXIS Q86 thermal cameras highly effective for perimeter protection, providing reliable surveillance and enhanced security measures across various environmental conditions and potential security threats.

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AXIS Zipstream technology preserves all the important forensic detail you need while lowering bandwidth and storage requirements by an average of 50% or more.

Unlike most compression technology, Zipstream doesn’t just limit bitrate. Instead, three kinds of intelligent algorithms ensure that relevant forensic information is identified, recorded and sent in full resolution and at full frame rate.

AXIS’ proprietary Dynamic ROI, Dynamic GOP, and Dynamic FPS work together in real-time to preserve faces, tattoos, license plate numbers, and more.

The result? With Zipstream, you keep the resolution and frame rate and still store a whole lot less. So you save space – and money – without sacrificing valuable information.