Intelligent Video Analytics

Intelligent Video Analytics is a guide to mastering modern surveillance technology. This reference covers everything from the basics of CCTV systems to the latest advances in video analytics, making it an essential resource for networking and security professionals.

Part I, Foundations of CCTV Technology, explains the fundamentals of CCTV cameras, lenses, recording devices, monitors, and network design and security. Part II, Camera and Sensor Technologies discusses various camera types, image sensors, and image processing principles and optics. Part III, Advanced Concepts in Computer Vision and Deep Learning, covers CNNs, object detection, tracking, face recognition, and video content analysis. Part IV, Computing Technologies for Video Analytics, studies the essentials of GPUs, CPUs, and edge computing. Part V, Enhancing Security, Safety, and Operational Efficiency," examines the principles of physical security, and operational efficiency. In Part VI, Designing Video Analytics Platforms, covers designing robust video analytics systems with applications for smart cities and law enforcement. Part VII, The Future of Video Analytics with Generative AI," considers the role of generative AI in anomaly detection and video synthesis.