Hikvision’s Smart NVR: A Text Search Game Changer?

Hikvision is changing the game with its new text-search smart NVR series, making video searches faster and smarter than ever before. A recent product test by a&s China gives us a closer look at this innovative technology.

In the often tedious world of security systems, finding the right video footage can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Sifting through countless hours of recordings is inefficient and time-consuming. That’s why the demand for intelligent, cost-effective smart NVRs is soaring. Hikvision’s answer? Text-search smart NVRs, packing multimodal large models and advanced hardware. Now, users can simply type in a word or sentence and the NVR swiftly retrieves the relevant footage.

Cutting-edge hardware

The power of this NVR lies in its advanced hardware. It supports previewing, storing, and playing back video from up to 32-megapixel high-definition network cameras. Instant playback and multi-channel viewing are a breeze. The system can decode 32 channels of 1080P video simultaneously without a hitch and supports 16 channels of synchronized playback, as well as multi-channel reverse playback, perfect for complex event tracking.

When it comes to storage, the NVR boasts 8 SATA interfaces and 1 eSATA interface, allowing for a maximum capacity of 20TB per disk, totaling up to 160TB. For added reliability, RAID+ arrays ensure data is written and stored safely. In a real-world test, the NVR recorded 8 channels of 4K video for 72 hours using a RAID 5 array. When one hard disk was disconnected, the recording seamlessly switched to a spare disk in under a second. Plus, a locking function prevents accidental deletion of crucial video data.

Smart search made smarter and easier

Equipped with a GPU module and deep learning algorithms, this NVR excels in intelligent analysis. It’s ideal for scenarios that demand real-time monitoring and rapid video retrieval.

The NVR interface features an intelligent text search option, enabling video retrieval with just a click. In tests, entering descriptions like “white van,” “riding an electric motorcycle without a helmet,” “bicycle,” “cart,” or “puppy” instantly generated relevant results.

The NVR also teams up with front-end IP cameras to supercharge video search with these features:

Target analysis: Images captured by IP cameras are modeled and compared to a database, allowing users to quickly find targets based on features or attributes.

Line crossing detection: The system analyzes individuals crossing digital lines or entering restricted areas to determine if they are staff members or unauthorized personnel. It filters out irrelevant objects like animals and shadows to reduce false alarms.

Video data structuring: Video data from high-definition IP cameras is structured effectively to make searching for cars and individuals more precise and efficient.

A new era in video surveillance

Hikvision’s text-search smart NVRs signal a new era for network video recording devices. The ability to support large models, particularly multimodal ones, is becoming increasingly robust and ready for widespread use. This is poised to revolutionize video surveillance and open up a plethora of applications across various sectors.

Whether used as a standalone NVR or networked into a powerful security system, this technology is versatile. It’s suitable for finance, public security, telecommunications, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and water conservancy. Compared to the hefty price tag of typical large model deployments, these NVRs are a fraction of the cost. Hikvision’s text-search smart NVRs, with their high performance and cost-effectiveness, have the potential to reshape video surveillance and unlock a multi-billion dollar market.

a&s review

1. Cutting-edge hardware design for superb IPC support, storage, management, control, and intelligent analysis.

2. Supports video data structuring, enabling structured analysis of people and vehicles in video streams.

3. Diverse search methods, including feature description search and open semantic search. When used with front-end IP cameras, users can quickly find targets by inputting text.

4. A complete range of products to choose from, offering greater flexibility.

Powered by a multimodal large model and cutting-edge hardware, Hikvision’s text-search smart NVRs deliver open semantic search and rapid response times through a minimalist interface. This addresses the common pain points of inefficiency and complexity in traditional video search. The NVR also prioritizes privacy compliance and disaster recovery by combining edge computing and cloud backup. With its focus on cost-effectiveness and intelligent integration, this NVR elevates security from simple storage to true perception and decision-making, closing a crucial gap for small and medium-sized businesses.

As natural language unlocks the “intelligence” within security systems, a technological breakthrough and a revolution in user experience are unfolding. Hikvision’s text-search smart NVR is a prime example of this exciting evolution.