Until recently, the level of detail has been the key quality parameter for surveillance
cameras, as clear images at all times was the most important feature for high
security. True, security personnel must see all relevant information in great detail to
react quickly and take appropriate action. But what if a moving object leaves the
camera’s field of view?

The AUTODOME IP family of pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) cameras are the answer. These
enable users manually to keep track of persons of interest as they move – even at
speed, far beyond a fixed camera’s field of view.

The new AUTODOME IP cameras from Bosch now add metadata to all captured video
images. This data can be used to improve security by automatically alerting users
once pre-defined criteria are met or for other uses beyond security. For example:
enforcing traffic regulations, enforcing no-parking zones, detecting vehicles driving the
wrong way and delivering occupancy data (the number of vehicles entering or leaving
a parking garage) for smart, more efficient parking.

Their built-in Essential Video Analytics enable the AUTODOME cameras to understand
what they are seeing. They generate metadata to add sense and structure to the
video footage, instead of just capturing and storing video images. They not only
detect objects, but they also deliver associated data like size, speed, shape, direction,
and colour. They automatically distinguish between the object types such as a person,
car, bike, motorcycle or truck.

Because it’s possible to set certain alarm rules, such as someone approaching or
climbing over a fence, security personnel is alerted the moment the alarm rule is
triggered. It can even be configured to recognise changes in speed (running), shape
(crouching) or aspect ratio (falling). When searching for evidence, metadata in
combination with the forensic search functionality allows instant retrieval of relevant
footage from hours of stored video.

The AUTODOME IP 4000i is designed for indoor use. Its discreet housing blends
quietly into interior decor. It comes with full pan and tilt control, plus 12x optical zoom
that identifies fast-moving objects in 1080p resolution at distances of up to 88 meters
at 60 frames per second.

For indoor and outdoor applications with a larger surveillance area, there is the
AUTODOME IP 5000i. With its 30x optical zoom, 1080p resolution and 60 frames per
second video, fast-moving objects can be identified at up to 190 meters during the
daytime, even in challenging lighting conditions.

For larger distances and complete darkness, there is the AUTODOME IP 5000i IR. It
performs identically to the AUTODOME IP 5000i during daytime, and at night identifies
objects at up to 150 meters. Its built-in, infrared beam ensures optimum illumination
regardless of zoom level.

All AUTODOME IP 4000i and 5000i cameras from Bosch offer Intelligent Dynamic
Noise Reduction and Intelligent Streaming, now also combined with H.265 video
compression. Depending on the content of the scene, this reduces bitrate by up to 80
percent. It helps to keep video data manageable, while substantially reducing network
strain, storage requirements and costs, without compromising functionality and image
quality.