People counting with existing CCTV cameras

The problem

How it works

1. 1A counting line is defined at each entrance or zone boundary.
2. 2People are detected and tracked across the line.
3. 3Directional counts are aggregated per hour, day and location.
4. 4Counts feed occupancy calculations and reports.

What can be detected

• Entries and exits per door
• Footfall by hour and day
• Zone-to-zone movement counts
• Inputs for occupancy limits

Typical scenarios

• Store and branch entrances
• Hotel lobbies and restaurants
• Factory gates and canteens
• Event and exhibition areas

Working with existing cameras

• Overhead or steep angled views at entrances give the most reliable counts.
• Existing security cameras may need a different angle for doorway counting.
• Most IP cameras and NVRs that provide RTSP or ONVIF streams can be connected, regardless of brand.
• Before a pilot, sample footage from each candidate camera is reviewed for resolution, angle, distance and lighting.
• Where a view is not suitable, the recommendation is usually to reposition the camera or add one — not to replace the whole system.

Integration

• Dashboard and exports
• REST API to POS, BI or building systems

Privacy and security

• No face recognition is used in safety and operations analytics; events describe what happened, not who.
• On-premise processing keeps video inside your network.
• Evidence clips, retention periods and user access are configurable and should follow your GDPR/KVKK policies.
• Workplace monitoring should be introduced with clear employee information and, where applicable, consultation with employee representatives.

Limitations

• Groups walking very close together can reduce accuracy; this is validated against manual counts.
• No identification of individuals is performed.