Prepared by Elpidaa Advanced Technologies, Karachi. These answers explain project planning; performance and commercial terms are agreed for each site.
What is AI video analytics for CCTV?
AI video analytics examines camera images for defined objects or events, such as a person crossing a boundary, a vehicle arriving or visible protective equipment. It helps an operator find footage to review. Useful results depend on the camera view, configuration and response process.
Video analytics planning ↗Can AI analytics work with existing CCTV cameras?
Often, but each setup needs checking. Start with the camera and recorder model, authorized RTSP stream access, supported video formats and image quality. An analogue camera may work through a compatible recorder or encoder. A readable stream does not prove that the camera can show the event you need.
Camera compatibility checklist ↗What is needed for number plate recognition in Pakistan?
ANPR needs a sufficiently detailed image of the plate at the intended capture point. Evaluate your lane angle, vehicle speed, day and night lighting, and representative plate formats. Measure correct reads, incorrect reads and unreadable plates separately. Gate authorization and manual overrides need their own integration and testing.
Plan an ANPR evaluation ↗How much does a CCTV analytics project cost?
Elpidaa publishes indicative ranges: CCTV installation labour in Karachi is PKR 4,000 to 6,000 per camera (cable billed per metre), an installed 4 MP IP camera is about PKR 20,000 to 37,000 all-in, analytics setup is PKR 10,000 to 25,000 per camera stream, and hosted analytics is PKR 5,000 to 8,000 per camera per month. Prices exclude all taxes and are confirmed in writing after a site survey; ANPR is quoted per lane.
Compare project costs and quotations ↗Where are images and video processed?
The public Vision Studio sends selected images and enabled camera frames to Elpidaa’s server for in-memory analysis. An installed CCTV system is separately scoped. Agree the processing location, recording, access permissions, retention, backups and support access before connecting production cameras.
Read the processing policy ↗How should a video analytics pilot be evaluated?
Define the events and camera views first, then label representative footage independently. Compare detected events with missed events and false alerts. Test day and night conditions, alert delivery, operator acknowledgement and recovery from camera or network failure. Record the method and limitations before expanding.
Evaluate video analytics ↗Where does Elpidaa provide site assessments?
Elpidaa is based in Karachi and serves major cities across Pakistan, especially Punjab. Coverage includes Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Multan, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Peshawar and Quetta. Share the facility type, camera count and priorities; assessment travel, installation and support are agreed in the project scope.
Discuss service coverage ↗Can cameras reliably check personal protective equipment?
Visible helmets or vests can be assessed only when image detail, viewing angle and lighting are suitable. Occlusion, distance and similar-looking clothing can cause mistakes. Define the equipment and zones to evaluate, keep uncertain cases visible and use human review alongside workplace procedures.
Plan PPE monitoring ↗Compare camera rules, a separate analytics system and a public demo
| Approach | Useful starting point | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Existing camera or recorder rules | A defined event on a supported camera or recorder. | Available rules, firmware, licensing, alert delivery and who reviews events. |
| Separate analytics system | A scoped workflow across camera streams or integrations. | Stream compatibility, compute capacity, data flows, recovery and support. |
| Public Vision Studio | Exploring selected images and sampled camera frames. | Demo output is a starting point; a site deployment needs its own acceptance test. |
What to prepare for a site assessment
- City, facility type and the operational problem to solve.
- Camera count, model names, recorder details and relevant camera views.
- Representative day and night examples you are authorized to share.
- The person responsible for reviewing and responding to alerts.
- Processing, access and retention requirements for the project.
Use the project brief to prepare this information. Arrange technical credentials separately with the team.