Trip Wire Detection
Virtual trip wire that triggers an alert the moment a person or vehicle crosses a defined line in the camera view. Provides immediate notification for controlled boundary crossings at doorways, gates, restricted corridors, and site boundaries — without any physical hardware.
Key Features
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Instant alert when a person or vehicle crosses the virtual trip wire
Direction-aware — trigger on crossing one way, both ways, or specific direction only
Multiple trip wire lines per camera
Person and vehicle class filtering — alert only on selected object types
Low latency — alert fires within seconds of line crossing
Evidence image and short video clip per event
No physical hardware — uses existing IP camera infrastructure
Edge deployment for real-time, on-site detection
Technical Specifications
Detailed technical information about Trip Wire Detection
Prerequisites & Limitations
What Trip Wire Detection needs to run reliably, and the operating limits to plan for.
Prerequisites
- Camera: 2MP+ IP/RTSP covering the line or boundary to be monitored
- Adequate illumination — pair with an IR illuminator for night monitoring
- Stable bandwidth between camera and edge/server — roughly 4–8 Mbps per 2MP H.264/H.265 stream
- Mounting for a clear, unobstructed view across the virtual line
- Stable power and network at the deployment point
Operating Limits
Indicative figures — actual limits depend on hardware, scene, and configuration.
Deployment Models
Trip Wire Detection is available in 2 deployment models. Choose the option that fits your infrastructure.
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