The Sensors feature in PADS4 allows you to integrate cameras, camera management software, and other devices that generate real-time data. This data can be used within PADS4 to trigger incidents or create rules that affect digital signage presentations.

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Certified Sensors

Some sensors, particularly cameras, can provide audience measurement and facial perception data, including:
  • Number of people detected
  • Age group estimation
  • Gender identification
  • Facial attributes (e.g., presence of a beard)
  • Whether a person is wearing a face mask
The available features depend on the sensor model. Some devices require third-party software for integration. For a list of supported devices, check the Certified Sensor page. This sensor data can be used in PADS4 to trigger incidents and apply rules inside presentations based on real-time information.

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Overview of Sensors in PADS4

The Overview section displays all added Sensors. A green indicator next to a sensor means that PADS4 has a successful connection.

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Adding a New Sensor

To add a sensor, follow these steps:
  1. Click + New in the Overview section.
  2. Select the Sensor type (e.g., Camera, Sensor Management Software).
  3. Choose the specific model or software type.
  4. (Optional) Add a description and location for easy identification.
  5. Provide the hostname and credentials to allow PADS4 to connect to the sensor.

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Using Areas to Group Sensors

An Area is a physical or logical grouping of multiple sensors. This is useful when combining multiple people-counting cameras to track total visitor numbers across multiple entry points.

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Creating a New Area

  1. Click + New in the Area section.
  2. Assign a name to the Area.
  3. (Optional) Provide a description.
  4. Select one or more Sensors to include.
    • Sensors can be assigned to multiple Areas if necessary.
  5. Define Incident Rules for the Area.
    • When a rule condition is met, an incident is generated in the PADS4 CTRL Center.

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Configuring Incident Rules for Sensors

Incident rules allow automated detection of specific conditions and trigger alerts. These rules can be applied to Areas to enhance security, compliance, or operational efficiency.

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Available Incident Rules

RuleDescription
No FacemaskIf the camera supports facemask detection, an incident is created when someone without a mask is detected.
Maximum People CountTriggers an incident if the number of people in an Area exceeds the defined limit.
Maximum TemperatureTriggers an incident if the detected body temperature exceeds a specified threshold.
Milestone AlarmsAllows integration with the Milestone video management system to trigger incidents based on predefined camera conditions.
Important Notes:
  • Ensure that temperature values match the unit settings (Celsius or Fahrenheit) of the camera.
  • For Milestone alarms, define the alarm name in PADS4 to match the one used in Milestone.

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Incidents in PADS4

Incidents detected by sensors are managed in the PADS4 CTRL Center. For more details, refer to the How to Use Incidents page.

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Using Sensor Data in PADS4 Designer

PADS4 allows sensor data integration into digital signage presentations. Available options include:
  • Event-based triggers from cameras with detailed facial recognition.
  • Area-level data aggregation from multiple sensors.
  • Incident-based triggers for dynamic content adjustments.
By utilizing sensor data, you can create responsive, real-time digital signage experiences based on actual environmental conditions.