At Camera Security Now, we’re excited to share Verkada’s latest breakthrough—AI-powered search, a cutting-edge feature within the Command platform that transforms how users search for people and vehicles within their security footage.
By utilizing freeform text search, this new technology allows users to conduct highly detailed searches with unprecedented ease and accuracy. This feature builds on years of innovation in cloud-based search and computer vision, solidifying Verkada’s place as a leader in intelligent security solutions.
To put it simply, Verkada’s AI-powered search lets users quickly find specific footage by typing in text queries, using advanced technology for fast and accurate results.
The Evolution of Verkada’s Search Capabilities
What started as a simple motion search has evolved into something far more powerful. Initially, Verkada’s default camera footage view was based on motion events rather than a traditional timeline scrubber. Over time, this advanced to include specific attributes like vehicle type and clothing color, making it easier to pinpoint footage based on unique identifiers.
With the introduction of AI-powered search, Verkada customers now have the freedom to use natural language queries instead of a fixed list of search attributes. Whether you’re looking for “a person driving a forklift” or “a person holding a red vase,” the system quickly pulls up the most relevant footage based on the text input. This leap in search functionality saves time and offers more flexibility, making security footage analysis far more efficient.
How Does AI-Powered Search Work?
Verkada’s AI-powered search employs a two-fold strategy for optimum performance. First, the company utilizes a publicly available model that combines large language and vision functionalities. This model, trained on billions of data points, enables text and images to be compared, ensuring that relevant search results are accurately retrieved. The result is a seamless ability to search for images using natural language.
What makes Verkada’s system truly stand out is its in-house model that processes customer video data in advance. This pre-caching mechanism ensures that search queries are fast and scalable, eliminating the need to analyze the video footage each time a query is run. The result? Faster and more efficient searches, even for large-scale operations.
Industry-Specific Use Cases
One of the most powerful aspects of Verkada’s AI-powered search is its adaptability across industries. By allowing users to search for a broader range of attributes, this feature has applications in various fields:
- Retail – Anti-Shoplifting
Retailers can now search for specific objects or apparel to identify shoplifting incidents. For example, security teams can input queries like “person holding a Louis Vuitton bag” or “person near the front door with a red vase” to find footage related to theft cases quickly and efficiently.
- Manufacturing & Logistics – Workplace Safety
Manufacturing and logistics companies can use the AI-powered search to ensure safety compliance by querying for “person operating a forklift” or “person wearing a safety vest.” This capability allows businesses to monitor workplace conditions, ensuring that safety protocols are followed.
- Healthcare – Safety and Compliance
Healthcare organizations can improve patient and staff safety with search queries like “person wearing a medical mask” or “person washing hands.” Hospitals can also enhance their ability to track their fleet by searching for “San Mateo ambulance,” ensuring quick access to critical footage in emergency situations.
- Education – Student and Staff Safety
Schools can use it to ensure the safety of students by quickly identifying individuals involved in disturbances or locating students who may have left secure areas. A query like “student near exit without permission” can instantly pull up footage, helping staff react swiftly.
- Corporate Offices – Ensure Compliance
In corporate settings, security teams can monitor unauthorized access to sensitive areas or ensure compliance with visitor protocols. Queries like “person without visitor badge in secure zone” allow for quick identification of policy breaches.
Real-World Success Stories
Many organizations have already seen substantial benefits from adopting Verkada’s AI-powered search. For example, a large retail chain used the technology to significantly reduce their time spent on loss prevention investigations. By enabling quick searches for specific clothing items or objects, they were able to identify and address shoplifting incidents more effectively, leading to a notable decrease in theft and an overall improvement in store security.
In another case, a manufacturing plant utilized the search capabilities to enhance safety compliance. By regularly querying for safety gear and equipment use, they ensured that all employees adhere to safety protocols, which contributed to a safer working environment and a reduction in workplace injuries.
Safeguarding Against Misuse
As with any powerful tool, ensuring it’s used responsibly is crucial. Verkada has implemented moderation techniques in its AI-powered search to prevent inappropriate or harmful queries. By balancing the need for accurate results with the importance of responsible use, Verkada has developed a moderation system based on open-source data and industry best practices. This ensures that searches are useful, respectful, and do not compromise the platform’s usability.
Looking Ahead: The Future of AI-Powered Security
Verkada’s AI-powered search is just the beginning. The continuous development of AI and machine learning technologies promises even more advanced security solutions in the future. Verkada is already exploring ways to further refine search accuracy, improve response times, and expand the range of identifiable attributes for even more detailed analysis.
Moreover, AI-powered search is part of a broader trend toward automation and smarter security systems. As AI continues to evolve, we can expect more intuitive, user-friendly features that will allow businesses and organizations to maintain a stronger, more proactive security posture.
Adding AI-Powered Search to Business Security Systems
Verkada’s AI-powered search represents a significant leap forward in security technology. By allowing users to search footage with freeform text queries, it offers unprecedented flexibility, speed, and accuracy. Whether you’re a retailer looking to curb shoplifting, a manufacturer focused on workplace safety, or a healthcare facility aiming to enforce compliance, this feature is designed to meet your unique security needs. With built-in safeguards to prevent misuse, Verkada’s AI-powered search sets a new standard in the industry, empowering users to take control of their footage like never before.
For more information on how this technology can transform your security setup, contact us at Camera Security Now.
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