Hanwha Vision Adds AI Similarity Search to Milestone XProtect Plug-in

Softprom, the official distributor of two global leaders in video surveillance, Milestone Systems and Hanwha Vision, is pleased to announce the release of a new plugin for Milestone XProtect.

With this plug-in, customers can use the AI analytics for people and vehicle search built into Hanwha Vision cameras directly within the Milestone XProtect interface, without requiring additional servers or separate video analytics software:

• AI camera-based object detection
• Support for similarity search
• Control and management of various camera functions
• Management of specialized PTZ functions (wiper, heater, spinning dry, and autofocus)
• Metadata sharing between thermal and visible channels
• Event integration for IP audio and intercom devices

Hanwha Vision AI-based Object Detection within Milestone XProtect

Hanwha Vision AI-based Object Detection within Milestone XProtect

From Milestone XProtect interface operators can search footage using attributes such as person, face, vehicle and license plate. Additional AI searches for retail, industrial safety and other application-specific use cases are also supported, alongside barcode search.

Road AI and Vehicle Management enable searches using vehicle attributes including make, model, colour and country of registration. Each search result includes a Best Shot, the most representative image of the detected subject, allowing operators to quickly identify the correct person or vehicle at a glance.

Instant Alerts upon Event Detection within XProtect

IP Audio & Intercom Integration, Sound Classification

The plug-in goes beyond search, enabling operators to control cameras directly from the monitoring screen. Standard camera controls, along with PTZ and thermal camera functions, can all be accessed within the XProtect. The latest version also adds support for IP audio and intercom integration, allowing operators to communicate with people on site and respond immediately to incidents. From reviewing video to taking action, the entire workflow remains within a single interface.

Hanwha Vision AI-Similarity Search within XProtect

Hanwha Vision AI-Similarity Search within XProtect

The latest version introduces Similarity Search, which enables operators to locate visually similar people or vehicles across large volumes of recorded video from a selected subject. Available on cameras powered by the Wisenet 9 chipset, the feature significantly accelerates investigations by helping users find relevant footage in seconds.

Monitor Analytics Live within XProtect

AI object bounding boxes, Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) events and virtual lines can be overlaid on the live video stream in real time, giving operators immediate visual confirmation of activity within configured detection zones.

Full installation guidance of Hanwha Vision Plug-in for Milestone (latest version 1.09.00), supported specifications and compatibility information are available on the Hanwha Vision website.

The Softprom Security Systems team is certified in all video surveillance and video analytics products and solutions, as well as in the design and implementation of comprehensive integrated security system projects.

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