AI CCTV, Evolving into Technology for People

CCTV is no longer just about surveillance. It must now address two critical challenges simultaneously: protecting personal information and ensuring industrial safety. In environments like hospitals, public facilities, and industrial sites where multiple users and workers are constantly present, there is a growing need for both the protection of individuals' information within footage and real-time incident response.

VisionPlus+ Prima is an AI-based on-device solution that reflects these new demands. Its deep learning-based human detection algorithm can accurately recognize even stationary individuals, and it applies automatic masking to anonymize faces and full bodies in real time. Furthermore, it instantly detects anomalies such as falls, flames, and smoke, providing alerts that support a shift from simple monitoring to a proactive safety management system.

Rising Social Demand and Policy Changes for Privacy Protection

In South Korea, public demand for protecting personal information within video footage — especially facial data — has been growing significantly.

• 2023 Survey by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and Health and Society: 86% of 1,000 adults nationwide responded that "personal facial information within video footage must be protected."
• National Human Rights Commission: Raised concerns about potential human rights violations from facial recognition and video data processing technologies, emphasizing the need for legislation and human rights impact assessments.
• Amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA): Stricter management standards now apply for CCTV operations, including the need to clearly specify the purpose of installation, shooting range, storage period, and access controls.
• Global Standards like GDPR: Growing demand for anonymization measures in compliance with global data protection standards.

VisionPlus+ Prima: AI-Based On-Device Privacy Protection and Safety Detection Solution

VisionPlus+ Prima is a state-of-the-art AI CCTV solution designed to meet these evolving social and policy demands.

By using deep learning-based human detection algorithms, it can accurately recognize even individuals who are not moving. The system then automatically applies masking (blur, mosaic, ghosting, etc.) to the detected individuals to protect their personal information. It also detects anomalies such as falls, flames, and smoke in real time, delivering immediate alerts to enable swift crisis response.

Key Features

• Automatic Human Detection and Real-Time Masking:
• Accurate detection and masking are applied frame-by-frame, ensuring protection even when individuals are stationary or unexpected situations occur.
• Anomaly Detection and Real-Time Alerts:
• AI analyzes the environment in real time to detect falls, flames, smoke, and other emergencies, providing immediate notifications.
• Dual-Channel Video Storage:
• Original footage and masked footage are stored separately, allowing operators to choose the appropriate method according to their needs.
• Customizable Masking Effects:

• Various masking options are available, including blur, mosaic, and ghosting, to suit different environments.

Innovative Impact Across Application Fields

1. Hospitals and Medical Institutions: 

   In areas like operating rooms, intensive care units, and wards where patients’ and medical staff’s faces are exposed, Prima ensures strict privacy protection by accurately detecting even stationary patients. AI CCTV simultaneously promotes both patient and staff safety and privacy.

2. Public Facilities and Transportation Hubs

   In high-traffic public spaces such as subway stations, libraries, and city halls, the need for anonymizing faces is increasing. VisionPlus+ Prima guarantees both public safety and privacy through automatic video masking.

3. Industrial Sites and Manufacturing Facilities

   AI detects key risk factors such as workers not wearing safety helmets, intrusions into hazardous areas, and falls, helping prevent industrial accidents. Early detection of flames and smoke also contributes to early fire warnings, preventing large-scale disasters.

4. Logistics Warehouses and Storage Facilities

   Fires in enclosed spaces can quickly escalate into major disasters. Prima swiftly detects early signs of smoke and flames through AI video analysis, enabling rapid alerts to minimize potential damage.

The Future Direction of Video Surveillance Technology

AI CCTV is evolving from simple “surveillance” to tools for “understanding” and “prediction.”

Advanced AI technologies are increasingly being used to realize human-centered values such as real-time situational judgment, privacy protection, and enhanced industrial safety. This trend will only continue to strengthen.

VisionPlus+ Prima demonstrates that technology can indeed serve as a safety net for people and sets a new standard for intelligent CCTV solutions.