Video surveillance in a museum

As temples of history, museums nowadays play a crucial role in showcasing artifacts of the past. Such status makes video surveillance indispensable in such a setting. And a twofer, too – it ensures the safety of both exhibits and visitors! A good security system doesn’t just guarantee protection against theft and vandalism, it is also a valuable assistant in preventing accidents and monitoring foot traffic.

Xeoma museum video surveillance software

Why not build such a system with Xeoma video surveillance software? The program offers an impressive variety of modules and additional features that allow you to set up unique surveillance algorithms for every possible occasion.

Let’s delve into Xeoma’s usability with a few examples.

Theft

Such an occasion is usually the first thing that comes to mind when you try to imagine a museum emergency. Theft of exhibited artifacts is, unfortunately, far from a rare occurrence. This is where Xeoma’s modules come in handy to facilitate a timely response. Your number one module will be, of course, “Motion Detector”. Select your desired detection zone and sensitivity for maximum efficiency and pair it up with, say, “Cross-Line Detector” to mark off-limits areas. Additionally, the “Loitering Detector” will let you know when someone lingers in restricted territory suspiciously long. Think of remote rooms that have nothing to do with exhibits and display nothing of interest for anyone who isn’t a thief.

If it’s the exhibits themselves you want to monitor, the “Object Detector” module is the best choice. And in case you would like to keep track of your employees, “Face Recognition” is able to support a whole database to establish automated identification. This module is also useful if some areas should be closed off for visitors only: “Face Recognition” can be configured so that the system does not react to registered faces at all. For the highest accuracy and double authentication, you might consider the combination of “FaceID” and “Smart-Card Reader” (or “QR Code Recognition”). Your database will do all the work for you!

Injuries

For instance, a visitor slips on a wet floor. The “Slip and Fall Detector” module will not only draw your attention to such an unpleasant situation, but also call for an ambulance if necessary. “Sound Events Detector” might also be of use if you need to narrow down your emergency list to a few specific options, be it screams, cries, sirens, breaking glass, or gunshots. The chance of false alarms can be reduced to a minimum.

A visitor wants to experience history first-hand and touch the artifact? Xeoma will notify you instantly! Aside from the aforementioned “Cross-Line Detector”, “Object Detector” and “Sound Events Detector” (for example, when someone breaks a glass case), Xeoma supports the “HTTP Request Sender” module for better integration into your original system. If Xeoma spots an offense in the making, it can request that your alarms go off – even before the damage is done! – even before the damage is done!

Fire

“Smoke Detector” (with an additional “Fire Detection” option) is a universal solution for preventing and quickly neutralizing possible fires. The “Sending Email”, “SMS Sending” and “Sound Alarm” modules will inform you and your staff in a matter of seconds should smoke or flames be detected. With prompt reaction, you can make sure the fire is extinguished in time.

Museum security and marketing with Xeoma video surveillance software

Marketing

Like any other business, museums rely heavily on customer feedback. The “Visitors Counter”, “Gender Recognizer” and “Age Recognizer” modules will help you precisely determine your target audience, while “Face Detector (Emotions)” will pinpoint your visitors’ impressions of your service. In the event that your planning might require changes, you can decide on your new working hours with the help of “Crowd Detector” and “Parking Spots”. Learn of the busiest hours and adjust your museum’s schedule to suit everyone’s preferences!

Xeoma is not only about surveillance. The program is intended to be easy to use, so its functions are not limited to detection. With Xeoma, you can also:

Store recordings in archives that can be configured as you see fit. Xeoma’s flexible archive viewer and export feature will definitely be of value if your recordings are ever needed to gather evidence or conduct any other kind of inspection. You can search for needed segments by faces, names and license plates;
Control your module chains with the “Schedule” module and tune your system to match your working hours;
Link your Xeoma to other cameras (including those with detectors) in your system via the ONVIF protocol;
Combine all available servers into one for easier feed access and response efficiency with the multiserver mode;
Cover any layout thanks to the eMap feature. It’s an interactive multilayered map that allows you to place your cameras virtually like they are placed in the museum for maximum convenience;
Use any cameras of your choice: Xeoma supports all leading brands, including IP and wired cameras;
Have your cameras supervise the territory for you, as Xeoma also works with PTZ cameras! Moreover, the “Moving to PTZ preset” module allows you to set specific tours for your cameras, providing full autonomy of your desired monitoring system.

As you can see, it’s not very difficult to make your museum a safe place. Let it be an example of art, not a crime scene.

October, 24 2024