Chap.10
Intelligent Video Systems
10.1 Introduction
The need to retrieve useful data in a more efficient way and to provide more prompt response has contributed to
the development of intelligent video systems. The architecture of an intelligent video system mainly includes the
centralized and distributed types.
10.2 Architecture
10.2.1 Centralized Platform
A centralized intelligent video system performs video content analysis at the back-end. It uses an intelligent DVR
featuring high computing capabilities to analyze and process data from all cameras.
Analog Cameras
Figure 10.1 Video content analysis in centralized architecture
Intelligent DVR
Video Analysis
Analog-to-digital Conversion
Video/Audio Compression
Video/Audio Management
Video/Audio Storage
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