ABSTRACT
Today, there are a large variety of intelligent video applications (also known as video intelligence, video content analysis (VCA), video analytics, or just analytics) to choose from, and as the market continues to grow, so will the development of new and smarter analytics software. Some analytics tools, such as video motion detection (VMD) and camera tampering alarms, are relevant to most video surveillance installations. Others are specially developed to address the needs of specific industries, such as retail, transportation, and critical infrastructure markets. This chapter provides an overview of the most common types of analytics applications.
