AI, IoT, Cellular and Solar Combine to cover previously inaccessible sites.
We are proud to announce the release of our Cellular Solar Surveillance and LPR Cameras. Paired with DeepInsights™, the self-contained cameras provide day and night coverage to sites with sparse to moderate activity but where surveillance and LPR capture are still critical.
“We relied heavily on AI to make this solution light, so it addresses remote points of vulnerability,” said Ken Mills, CEO of EPIC iO.
Previously, because of the low traffic, it was difficult for law enforcement to justify bulkier systems used for busy intersections. Conversely, this tamper-proof solution uses intelligence at the edge to detect activity, and transmit it via cellular to DeepInsights™ in the cloud. There, AI further processes the images, looking for license plates and people to eliminate false alarms.
Both versions of the camera are light and consume very little power and bandwidth, making them easy to install and independent of any existing wired infrastructure. Weighing less than 16 oz, the cameras will work indefinitely outdoors day and night with the 10W solar panel. Other power options include an external battery or internal AA batteries, which will still last for thousands of incidents.
The cameras can be used as stand-alone LPR and surveillance solutions or used in conjunction with existing larger DeepInsights™-based EPIC iO deployments. For example, a utility might use regular surveillance at major locations, and these are for remote sites where wired power and network access are impractical.
EPIC iO’s Cellular Solar Cameras are most commonly used for:
- Suspicious Activity: Deployed where vehicular and human traffic is rare and suspicious. It uses DeepInsights™ to deliver instant notifications and rapid incident resolution.
- Blacklists: Used with DeepInsights™ to track blacklisted license plates for a proactive response.
- Forensic Search: Review historical LPR and alarm logs within DeepInsights™ to quickly identify when and where suspicious people and vehicles appeared.
- Logging: Keep track of all activity. Many organizations, such as Homeowners Associations and property managers, need a vehicle log to help resolve incidents.
“We have already seen diverse requests for it, ranging from LPR on quiet back roads to Home Owners Associations, and from surveillance at secluded spots in city parks to surrounding reservoirs to protect the water.”
