Explore AI technology on Panasonic Camera (i-PRO)

NGÀY ĐĂNG 17/09/2025

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With the support of AI technology, Panasonic cameras (i-PRO) have gone beyond the traditional surveillance role. From facial recognition, detecting abnormal behavior to image processing right on the device - all create a smart, proactive and highly effective security system. So how is AI technology in Panasonic cameras different from regular cameras? Let's explore with KPS in this article.

Overview of AI application trends in surveillance cameras

In recent years, AI (artificial intelligence) has become an inevitable trend in the security surveillance technology industry. From smart urban areas, office buildings to traffic systems and factories, AI-integrate

d surveillance cameras are gradually replacing traditional systems thanks to their intelligent analysis capabilities, instant feedback and minimizing human errors and omissions.

Not just simply recording, modern AI cameras can distinguish between people and objects, recognize faces, analyze abnormal behavior, and warn of risks in real time. This helps improve monitoring efficiency, save on personnel costs, and increase proactiveness in incident handling.

Following the global trend, major brands such as Panasonic, i-PRO, Bosch, CNB... are constantly improving to integrate AI right into the camera (Edge AI), thereby enhancing the ability to process data quickly, securely, and save bandwidth.

In the context of urbanization and increasing security needs, the application of AI to surveillance cameras is no longer the future - but the present is taking place strongly, creating the foundation for smarter, safer, and more effective security solutions than ever.

Explaining AI in cameras: image processing, object analysis

Intelligent image processing

Unlike traditional cameras that only transmit image signals to the center for processing, AI-integrated cameras are capable of:

• Analyzing videos right on the device (Edge AI).
• Removing interference factors such as tree movement, changing light, rain and snow.
• Detecting and extracting important information from images, such as moving objects, direction of movement, speed, etc.
• This helps increase response speed, reduce the load on the central system and optimize storage efficiency.

Real-time object analysis

Panasonic AI cameras (i-PRO series) can:

• Identify and classify objects: distinguish people, cars, motorbikes, bicycles, animals, etc.
• Behavior tracking: detect abnormal behavior such as intrusion, dropping things, moving in the opposite direction.
• Facial recognition (with supported models): serving timekeeping, access control or security tracing.
• Thanks to AI, the camera can issue smart warnings only when it detects truly abnormal behavior, helping to reduce false alarms and improve accuracy.

Outstanding features of Panasonic cameras integrated with AI

Advanced object analysis

One of the outstanding strengths of Panasonic cameras integrated with AI is the ability to analyze objects advancedly, helping the device not only record images, but also understand and classify the content appearing in the frame accurately.

Panasonic AI cameras have the ability to automatically recognize and classify objects such as: People, cars, motorbikes, bicycles, animals, ... helping the monitoring system filter accurate data, eliminating unimportant or interfering objects.

• Identify abnormal behavior: moving in the opposite direction, standing for an unusually long time, breaking into restricted areas, etc.
• Analyze the direction of movement, speed, and size of objects.
• Support counting people, counting vehicles, measuring the density of people in the area.

AI-based Motion Detection (SMD) – Smart Motion Detection

Unlike conventional cameras that only detect simple motion, SMD technology on Panasonic cameras is integrated with artificial intelligence to help distinguish and intelligently evaluate movements occurring in the frame.

• Conventional cameras are prone to triggering alarms when there is movement of leaves, light changes, rain, insects, etc.
• Panasonic AI cameras use AI algorithms to only respond to really important movements, such as people or vehicles.

This reduces false alarms by up to 90%, saving time and increasing accuracy for the supervisor. Not only does SMD detect motion, it also identifies who is moving, helping to set up alerts according to priority levels, suitable for the actual situation in each area.

Face Detection / Face Matching

AI Face Detection / Face Matching technology on Panasonic cameras provides proactive monitoring, enhances security and supports smart and accurate access management.

With Face Detection, Panasonic cameras can:

• Automatically detect human faces in the frame, even when moving quickly, tilting or wearing masks.
• Circle the face to process and record metadata for later search.
• Combined with high-resolution photography technology to record clear facial details day and night.

With Face Matching on high-end cameras or Panasonic's integrated VMS (Video Management System), users can:

Store a face database (Face Database) including members, VIPs, people being warned...

Automatically compare faces in live video with available data to:

• Warn when someone is not allowed to appear.
• Verify identity when entering and exiting restricted areas.
• Record people appearing multiple times a day or within a specific time frame.

Color Night Vision

Panasonic cameras with integrated AI technology not only excel in image analysis but also maintain true color images even in extremely low light environments thanks to the Color Night Vision feature - color night vision.

Unlike traditional infrared cameras that only produce black and white images, Panasonic AI cameras use:

• High sensitivity sensor
• Large aperture lens
• Intelligent AI light processing technology
• Helps record full color images in low light conditions (0.01 lux or lower), without IR light or only minimal ambient light such as street lights, area backlights.

Abnormal behavior detection (AI Behavior Detection)

This feature uses deep learning algorithms to identify and evaluate the following behaviors:

• Illegal entry into restricted areas
• Unusual wandering around sensitive areas
• Gathering in large groups for long periods of time
• People lying down or not moving (falling, stroke)
• Objects left behind or stolen

The system will immediately send real-time warnings when detecting behavior that is not consistent with the normal scenario.

Advanced Security – FIPS & NDAA Standards

In the context of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, the security of image data and surveillance systems is a top priority. Panasonic AI cameras are designed to meet the world's most stringent security standards, specifically:

• FIPS 140-2 Level 3 - US government-level encryption standard.
• Compliant with NDAA - regulations on the use of security devices in US federal agencies and organizations.

Expand features with AI Plugin

One of the highlights of the Panasonic AI camera line is the ability to expand features through AI Plugin, helping users customize analysis functions according to specific usage purposes without changing hardware.

AI Plugins are specialized analysis software packages that can be downloaded and installed directly into Panasonic cameras with integrated AI. These plugins leverage the processing power of the AI engine inside the camera to perform advanced tasks such as:

• License plate recognition (ANPR/LPR)
• People Counting
• Object classification (vehicles, people, animals, etc.)
• Contextual behavior analysis
• Detecting wearing masks, hard hats, PPE

All are processed edge-based, meaning right at the camera, without having to send them to the server, helping to reduce latency and bandwidth.

Edge AI technology - processing right on the camera

Instead of sending all image data to the central server for analysis as in the traditional way, Panasonic AI cameras apply Edge AI technology - intelligent processing right at the device.

Edge AI is a technology that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) directly on the camera hardware, allowing:

• Image analysis and object detection on the spot
• No need to transmit video data to the cloud or server for processing
• Optimize response speed and significantly reduce latency

Panasonic AI cameras are integrated with a dedicated AI processing chip (AI engine), which handles all tasks from classifying people/objects, counting people, facial recognition, behavior detection, etc. completely locally (on-device).

Outstanding security - FIPS 140-2 standard, NDAA compliant

FIPS 140-2

FIPS 140-2 (Federal Information Processing Standard) is a security standard issued by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), regulating requirements for data encryption and hardware protection.

Panasonic cameras are FIPS 140-2 Level 3, which means:

• The device has a hardware anti-tamper mechanism
• Data is strictly encrypted during processing and storage
• Secure encryption key management – prevents unauthorized access

This is a standard required by government, financial, and defense organizations in the US and many other countries.

NDAA

NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) is a US defense law that prohibits government organizations from using equipment from companies considered a security risk.

All Panasonic AI cameras are NDAA compliant, which means:

• Do not use components from suppliers on the “black list”
• Allowed to be deployed in government, military, and critical infrastructure projects in the US and allied countries
• This not only demonstrates the quality of the hardware – but also proves the reliability and transparency in the supply chain.

Practical applications of Panasonic AI cameras

Building & office security

• Facial recognition: Touchless access control, increased accuracy in employee identification
• Detect abnormal behavior: Automatic warning when there is illegal intrusion, fence climbing, moving in the opposite direction...
• Counting people - traffic analysis: Tracking the density of people entering and exiting, supporting the optimization of operating procedures & fire prevention

Retail & supermarket

• Monitoring customer behavior: Analyzing stop time, direction of movement to optimize shelf arrangement
• Detect theft/abnormal operation: Warning when there is cover-up behavior
• Unusually fast pick-up and drop-off...
• Counting visitors: Reporting the number of visitors by time frame, evaluating the effectiveness of promotional programs

Factory, industrial park

• Monitoring dangerous areas: Warning when workers do not wear protective gear (PPE), enter restricted areas
• Color Night Vision: Record clearly at night without the need for auxiliary lights
• Intelligent motion detection (AI Motion Detection): Reduce false alarms in areas with a lot of moving machinery

Traffic - parking - smart urban areas

• License plate recognition (LPR): Automatically record and manage vehicles entering and exiting parking lots
• Detect violations: Stopping and parking in the wrong place, going in the wrong direction, running red lights...
• Vacancy management: Combining a vacancy notification system in a smart parking lot

Government, military & financial agencies

• FIPS 140-2 & NDAA standard security: Meets national monitoring standards
• Edge AI processing on-site: Does not transmit sensitive images external, enhanced privacy
• Advanced Object Analytics (AI Object Analytics): Track specific objects with high precision

Operation center, integrated VMS system

• Compatible with many VMS software and AI Plugins
• Easy integration into the access control, fire alarm, IoT ecosystem
• Customize monitoring scenarios according to the characteristics of each field

Some typical Panasonic AI camera models

WV-X15501-Z1LN camera

• 1/1.8” 5MP sensor, 10x optical zoom
• Smart AI: Advanced object analysis, behavior detection, face recognition
• Color night vision (Color Night Vision)
• Automatically adjusts the viewing angle intelligently (Auto Tracking)
• NDAA compliant and FIPS 140-2 security

i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LK

• 5MP resolution, fixed lens, outdoor bullet design
• Salt-resistant, anti-corrosion, active stable operation in coastal environments
• AI recognizes people - vehicles - abnormal behavior
• Color night vision, enhanced 24/7 monitoring capabilities
• NDAA & FIPS 140-2 level 3 compliant

i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LN

• IK10 anti-vandalism, sturdy metal housing
• Smart infrared, long-range night surveillance
• Integrated with many AI features: face detection, object classification, smart tracking
• High-end security standard FIPS 140-2, suitable for environments with strict security requirements
• NDAA compliant - ready for all government and military projects

There are also some other lines and models

High-end AI camera line integrated with Edge AI

• WV-S15700-V2L
• WV-S15501-Z3L
• WV-S15501-Z1L
• WV-S15500-V3LN
• WV-S15500-V3LK
• WV-S15500-V3L
• WV-S1536LA

These camera models integrate Edge AI, advanced image analysis, object recognition - abnormal behavior - face with high accuracy, while supporting strict security standards.

Mid-range AI dome/Bullet Camera Series IP66, IK10 standard, integrated AI version

• WV-S66600-Z3LN
• WV-S66600-Z3L
• WV-S65501-Z1G
• WV-S4576LA
• WV-S25500-V3L
• WV-S2536LNA
• WV-S2536LA
• WV-S2136LA

These models have outstanding features: Smart Motion Detection (SMD), Face Recognition, Color Night Vision, Abnormal Behavior.

Multi-sensor AI Camera Series

• WV-U85402-V2L
• WV-S85402-V2L
• WV-S8564L

4-sensor camera provides panoramic view, suitable for open areas or needing wide coverage.

Basic AI Integrated Camera Series (U-series)

Panasonic's U-series models are compact, reasonably priced, and integrate light AI (e.g., human/vehicle detection, anti-shake, etc.). backlight, motion alert):

• WV-U65301-Z1 – 21x optical zoom
• WV-U31301-F2L – Compact dome, 2MP
• WV-U2142LA / WV-U2140LA / WV-U2130LA – Fixed U-series, suitable for indoor installation
• WV-U1542LA / WV-U1532LA – Basic outdoor bullet camera

Official i-PRO distributor in Vietnam

KPS is proud to be the official distributor of i-PRO cameras (formerly Panasonic) in Vietnam – the world’s leading brand of surveillance equipment integrated with advanced AI technology. With extensive experience in the security and light industry, KPS not only provides genuine products, but also brings comprehensive, optimal solutions according to each actual need.

Why choose KPS as a security solution provider:

• Authorized i-PRO distributor – Panasonic, ensuring quality, origin and genuine warranty.
• KPS has a team of technicians trained by the company, ready to support surveying, designing and implementing systems according to international standards.
• KPS provides smart security solutions - optimizing investment efficiency.
• Fast and in-depth technical support, committed to long-term companionship with customers and partners.
• Available warehouse - flexible progress, serving both urgent and large-scale projects well.

Contact KPS today to receive advice on the most suitable security solution for your business!