The Autotracking feature is also known as "Automatic Tracking" and is one of the main advantages of obtaining equipment with the quality of Axis Communications.
Although it is possible to find the Autotracking feature in software and cameras from other brands, Axis, which is a pioneer in IP technology for the CCTV market, has developed an application that works natively and is free to add this functionality to its cameras.
In this article, we will delve deeper into Autotracking and the advantages this feature can provide to your business.
The Application
Available completely free on the Axis website, Axis Digital Autotracking is part of the extensive line of applications provided by the manufacturer to improve the daily experience of the end user.
The application enables fixed cameras to detect movements of people and vehicles and follow them during the monitoring scenario. Thus, upon detecting any movement from these agents, the autotracking initiates digital zoom and follows along, showing details of the person or vehicle, allowing for better analysis and higher quality monitoring.
See below a demonstration video of the application:
In the video above, Autotracking is using a fixed camera, the Axis P3367-VE. The use of fixed cameras is recommended for this type of application as they provide better support for detecting moving objects and people; this type of camera is also commonly specified for projects with similar scopes such as LPR (License Plate Recognition).
Bandwidth Reduction
Additionally, Autotracking has an intuitive interface that allows the user to define detection areas and areas to be excluded. The application also allows integration of the cameras with event management functions, enabling the camera to use Autotracking only when an alarm is triggered, thus providing bandwidth savings.
The Autotracking feature can be used in cameras for both indoor and outdoor environments. Generally, this feature is applied in parking lots, boarding and disembarking areas, and slow-moving vehicle traffic.
Finally, Axis Digital Autotracking has its own algorithms for detecting vehicles and people, which can filter out and exclude small movements, such as those from small animals, foliage, and small objects, allowing the functionality to operate fully and without interference issues.
