CCTV AI: Search by Description, Not Just Timestamps

Stop scrubbing timelines. With InteliATE, analysts CCTV AI: Search by Description plain‑English description—“find a man in a red jumper running near a red car”—and jump straight to relevant clips. Deploy on‑prem or air‑gapped, keep data private, and log every action for audit. Optional modules include anomaly alerts and, where lawful, facial recognition and LPR—all integrated with case management.

What “search by description” means

Instead of scanning hours of footage, you type what you’re looking for. The system parses the request (e.g., “man with a red jumper, running near a red car”) and returns the moments that match. It’s built to answer natural‑language queries across your camera network.

Why this matters: Analysts move from timeline scrubbing to content search, cutting review time and improving response during incidents.

What else you can automate—on‑prem

• Anomaly detection: alerts for behaviors you define (e.g., break‑ins, violence).

• Events & access: theft, unauthorized entry, suspicious abandonment, traffic violations.

• Crowd insights: unique people counts (prevents double counting on re‑entry), dwell/queue views, and—if policy allows—alerts for banned visitors or employee verification.

• Optional modules (policy‑controlled): LPR and facial recognition with real‑time matching capabilities. Use only where lawful.

All models run offline/on‑prem, integrate with your existing infrastructure, and are trained on your data for domain accuracy.

Where it fits best

• Airports & borders: search by description across checkpoints; combine with queue analytics or LPR.

• Public safety & venues: crowd density, re‑entry de‑duplication, and incident retrieval by description.

• Retail & campuses: loss‑prevention events (left‑object, suspicious movement) and staff verification where permitted.

Why on‑prem (and offline) matters

InteliATE deployments are disconnected from the internet, with end‑to‑end encryption, role‑based access, full audit logs, and even an “in‑a‑box” form factor when needed. Data never leaves your environment.

How it works with InteliATE

1. Ingest & index your existing camera feeds.

2. Query by description to jump straight to matching scenes.

3. (Optional) Alerts for predefined behaviors—sent to your SOC.

4. Case management: export clips, map events, and build disclosure‑ready packages. Vehicle‑trajectory tools can assemble multi‑day routes and export court evidence.

Privacy by design

For people counting, the system supports anonymous counts by default. Face‑based watchlists are only where legally permitted, with full audit trails and documented governance.

Implementation checklist

• Scope the queries: list real descriptions your team searches for today.

• Pick the behaviors: define anomalies to alert on (e.g., break‑ins, violence).

• Decide on modules: basic search, + anomaly, + LPR/facial (if lawful).

• Integrate on‑prem: use your current camera network; no rip‑and‑replace.

• Wire to cases: send matches and alerts to the AI case manager with audit logs.

FAQs of CCTV AI: Search by Description

Can this run fully offline?Yes—on‑prem or air‑gapped, with encryption, RBAC, and full activity logs.

Does it support real‑time alerts?Yes—set your behaviors (e.g., unauthorized access, suspicious abandonment); alerts trigger in operation.

Is re‑entry double‑counting handled?Yes—unique people counts avoid inflating numbers when visitors re‑enter.

Can we export evidence?Yes—cases can include clips, timelines, and (for vehicle analysis) exportable court evidence.