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More apps for open camera OS

Security and Safety Things GmbH (SAST) has announced that 21 new applications are currently in development as part of its App Challenge to create new solutions for the retail, transportation and manufacturing sectors. Developers from 16 different companies have been working on apps that can provide solutions to COVID-19 specific needs or common industry pain points. The apps will run on cameras powered by the operating system developed by SAST.

A total of 11 of these new AI-enabled analytic apps have already been loaded onto the company’s open application store, and will now be rated by a jury of prominent integrators. Another 10 applications are expected to follow over the coming weeks. The application store already features close to 70 camera applications from which integrators and end users can choose to suit their particular use case. Using the SAST OS, multiple applications are capable of running simultaneously on a single camera so end users can accomplish several different functions with one device. Also, apps can be replaced over the camera’s lifetime, allowing users to flexibly repurpose cameras and source more value from the hardware investment.

For example, retailers can install apps that can track occupancy levels and detect facial coverings, and later install apps that perform heat mapping or customer traffic flow. Some will assist in preventing shoplifting or address COVID-19 specific challenges, such as the detection of proper face protection, occupancy management and adherence to social distancing.

Applications in the transportation and smart city category will, among other things, assist municipalities in assessing the effectiveness of COVID-19 restrictions or anonymise sensitive data by masking PIN pads, phones, laptops and humans to provide a greater level of privacy. An app example in the manufacturing and logistics category is parcel detection, which will inform building owners when a package is left unattended. This seeks to solve a pain point brought on by the lack of onsite staff in a variety of verticals, due to COVID-19.

The challenge, which was launched in April, offers developers the chance to present their solutions to leading industry players and compete for three prizes of €10 000 as well as the opportunity to present their winning application at one of the upcoming Security & Safety Things events.

Learn more about Security & Safety Things and its application store at https://www.securityandsafetythings.com/for-developers.

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