Certified Sensors
Certified Sensors
PADS4 supports direct and indirect sensor connections, enabling integration with various cameras and audience measurement software. Sensors can connect directly via IP devices or indirectly through third-party software that interfaces with multiple sensors.
Direct Sensor Connections
The following devices have been tested and verified by NDS for direct integration with PADS4.
Hikvision Cameras
| Manufacturer | Model | Functionality | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikvision | DS-2TD1217B-6/PA | Face Recognition, Facemask Detection (firmware required) | Thermographic Turret Camera |
| DS-2TD2617B-3/PA | Face Recognition, Facemask Detection (firmware required) | Thermographic Bullet Camera | |
| DS-2CD6365G0-IS | Tripwire Line Detection | Network Fisheye Camera | |
| DS-2CD6825G0/C-I(V)(S) | People Counting | Dual-Lens People Counting Network Camera |
Hikvision API Configuration
To enable API access for PADS4:
- Open the Admin portal of the camera.
- Navigate to Configuration > Security > Verification.
- Set RTSP authentication to Digest/Basic.
- Set Web verification to Digest/Basic.
Mobotix Cameras
| Manufacturer | Model | Functionality | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobotix | M7 Series | Facemask Detection (requires IAFacedetect app), Thermal Imaging | Various lens focal lengths available; check with the manufacturer for compatibility. |
Setup: Visit the Mobotix configuration page for integration details.
Indirect Sensor Connections (Third-Party Software)
PADS4 can retrieve data and events from various third-party face/audience recognition software.
Supported Third-Party Software
| Manufacturer | Software | Functionality | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone | XProtect | Alarm Retrieval | Connects with 9,000+ cameras, enabling alarms that PADS4 can use to inform or guide the audience. See Milestone XProtect setup for integration details. |
| Quividi | Vidireports 6/7 | Audience Measurement Data | Calculates audience analytics from camera video streams. Provides gender, age, mood, and more in real-time. See Quividi website for details. |
| SightCorp | DeepSight | Audience Measurement Data, Face Recognition | Retrieves real-time facemask, gender, age, mood, and other analytics. See SightCorp website for details. |
| Saimos | Saimos | Audience Measurement Data, Face Recognition, People Counting | Sends real-time facemask detection events when a person leaves the camera view. See Saimos website for details. |
Key Takeaways
- PADS4 supports both direct and third-party sensor connections.
- Direct integrations include Hikvision and Mobotix cameras.
- Indirect integrations work with Milestone, Quividi, SightCorp, and Saimos.
- API configuration may be required for direct sensor connectivity.
For further details, consult the manufacturer’s website or PADS4 documentation.