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Smoke and Fire Detector

SmartVision is a high-tech video surveillance system that includes smoke and fire detection using advanced machine vision algorithms. This feature allows the system to automatically detect signs of smoke and flames in the video stream from IP cameras, providing early detection of potential threats, such as fires.

The smoke and fire detection feature in SmartVision can be activated through the camera settings and can work independently from other options, such as motion or object detection.

Using the Smoke and Fire Detector in SmartVision

SmartVision offers a software-based smoke and fire detector that allows the system to automatically detect signs of smoke and fire in the video stream from cameras. This is especially important for improving safety in areas where the risk of fire exists, as it enables timely responses to potential threats. In the IP camera settings, go to the Detection section. This option is available if motion detection is enabled.

Enabling Smoke and Fire Detection in SmartVision

How to Enable the Smoke and Fire Detector:
  1. Go to the settings of your IP camera.
  2. Open the Detection section.
  3. Find the Enable smoke and fire detection option and activate it.
Once this option is activated, the system will automatically analyze the video streams and detect signs of smoke and fire in the frame. It is recommended to use this feature independently from other detection options (e.g., motion or object detection) to avoid overloading the system and improve recognition accuracy.
Technical Requirements:
For the smoke and fire detector to work correctly, a computer with sufficient computing power is required. This option is only available on 64-bit operating systems, as real-time video stream processing using machine vision algorithms demands significant computational resources.

Advantages of Software-Based Smoke and Fire Detection Over Physical Sensors:
  • Flexibility and Accuracy: SmartVision’s software-based smoke and fire detection uses advanced machine vision algorithms, enabling it to recognize various fire-related signs, such as smoke, flames, and changes in lighting, even in complex conditions. This makes the system more versatile and adaptable to different situations.
  • Cost Savings on Equipment: Software detection does not require the installation of additional physical smoke and fire sensors. All that is needed are IP cameras, significantly reducing installation and maintenance costs.
  • Remote Access and Analysis: Software detection not only identifies smoke and fire but also records all events in the database, allowing you to analyze incidents at any time and receive real-time notifications about potential threats.
  • Integration with Other Security Systems: SmartVision's software solution integrates with other security systems, automatically linking events with other types of detection, such as motion or face recognition.
Thus, the smoke and fire detector in SmartVision is a powerful tool for enhancing security on premises, providing a highly accurate and flexible alternative to traditional sensors.

Displaying Smoke and Fire Detection Events in the SmartVision Events Form

In the Events form of SmartVision, all events related to smoke and fire detection will be displayed, along with other event types such as motion detector activations, face and license plate recognition, and object detection.

When the system detects smoke or fire in the frame, the event will be automatically recorded in the event log with an appropriate label in the Events line.

In the event list, you will see the following data:
  • Event Type: This will be clearly marked as "Smoke" or "Fire," making it easy to differentiate these events from other types of detections.
  • Time of Activation: Each event will have the exact time when the smoke or fire was detected.
  • Camera: The camera that captured the event will be specified, which is useful when analyzing incidents across different areas of the premises.
  • Visual Information: A video snippet showing the moment the smoke or fire detector was triggered.
Additionally, as with other events, the events form includes a filtering feature, allowing you to quickly find events by type (e.g., "Smoke" or "Fire"), time, or camera. You can also use the search form to filter events by specific parameters.

Cloud Server Upload Status:
If video transfer to a cloud server is enabled for the camera, the event form will show the upload status of files. This helps track whether video footage with recorded smoke and fire events has been successfully uploaded and is available for further analysis.