WO2008154003A2 - System and method for integrating video analytics and data analytics/mining - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to a system and method for analyzing video and more particularly to a system and method for integrating video analytics and data analytics/data mining that exploit the strengths of both video and data analytics.
- This business-data-alone approach fails for several reasons.
- the data characterizing the situation may not be available because the store system may have been bypassed.
- the data system tends to be post event mining, which limits its ability to handle real time/time sensitive alerts and notification.
- this enhancement has failed also.
- the stand alone analysis of the video is problematic because it can be prone to false alarms or inadequate accuracy levels to make it reliable. Also these arrangements tend to require event configuration/definition of rules to detect the anomalies and these patterns may not be understood ahead of time.
- the present invention advantageously provides a method and system to integrate video analytics techniques with data analytics techniques to more accurately identify potentially suspicious behavior and events requiring attention of management personnel.
- the present invention provides a method and system for monitoring facilities, such as retail stores or warehouses, using data collected at point of sale registers to more accurately recognized objects and events detected simultaneously through a video monitoring system.
- One aspect of the present invention includes a method for detecting potential suspicious behavior in a monitored facility.
- Video content of an activity occurring at the monitored facility and transaction data relating to a transaction processed at a point of transaction terminal are collected.
- the video content is correlated with the transaction data to produce correlated data.
- a set of user-defined rules are applied to the correlated data. Responsive to identifying a match between the correlated data and at least one rule of the set of user-defined rules, the transaction is determined to be potentially suspicious.
- Another aspect of the present invention includes a method of automatically identifying activities occurring at a monitored facility.
- Video content of activity occurring at the monitored facility is collected.
- the video content is analyzed using object recognition techniques by applying a set of video analytics rules to the collected video information.
- Transaction data relating to one or more transactions processed by at least one point of transaction terminal within the sales facility is also collected.
- the video content is correlated with the transaction data to provide correlated transaction data.
- a system for analyzing activities occurring at a monitored facility includes a video analytics system, a data analytics system, and an integration server.
- the integration server is communicatively coupled to the video analytics system and the data analytics system.
- the monitored facility includes at least one point of sale register.
- the video analytics system collects video content of activities occurring at the monitored facility.
- the data analytics system collects transaction data relating to one or more transactions processed by the at least one point of transaction terminal.
- the integration server correlates the video content to the transaction data to produce correlated data.
- the integration server also applies a set of user-defined rules to the correlated data and identifies a match between the correlated data and at least one rule of the set of user-defined rules.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary video and data analytic system constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of exemplary video and data monitoring points constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart of an exemplary return transaction process performed according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an exemplary cash void transaction process performed according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an exemplary customer counting process performed according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an exemplary process to automatically link transactional exceptions to indexed video performed according to the principles of the present invention
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an exemplary line duration measuring process performed according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart of an exemplary cash drawer opening as detected by video analytics without transactions detection process performed according to the principles of the present invention
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart of an exemplary process to set up point of sale (“POS") rules and generate exceptions performed according to the principles of the present invention
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an exemplary process to set up user-definable video rules and generate alerts performed according to the principles of the present invention
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an exemplary process to set up user-definable store data and video rules combinations performed according to the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart of an exemplary reporting process performed according to the principles of the present invention.
- relational terms such as “first” and “second,” “top” and “bottom,” and the like, may be used solely to distinguish one entity or element from another entity or element without necessarily requiring or implying any physical or logical relationship or order between such entities or elements.
- One embodiment of the present invention advantageously provides a method and system for analyzing video using a combination of video analytics and data analytics/data mining techniques.
- the invention may include software consisting of user interfaces, e.g., Client/Browser, management and analysis components, and reporting capabilities.
- a video system with embedded analytics at the edge, video storage at a digital video recorder ("DVR") or other storage device, and retail transaction data devices may also be included.
- DVR digital video recorder
- a user interface allows users to define the configurations and rules, pre-event, as well as conducting the mining of the data and video, after the
- the video and data systems may be networked together and communicate via database transmissions and queries as well as Application Programming Interfaces.
- the video and data analysis nodes may have the ability to process their analysis in an embedded, distributed manner, and transfer processed meta-data to the system databases.
- KPIs Key Performance Indicators
- the system may be programmable to trigger alerts in real time, as well as mine patterns of data and behavior after the fact, and combine both sources of information so to enhance the ability to address more complex and a wide range of use cases.
- the system may also be programmable to combine the triggers from video analysis and data analysis in the following comprehensive combinations: Data Analytics Trigger- Video verification, Video Analytics Trigger-Data Verification, Data Analytics Trigger- Video Analytics Verification, Video Analytics Trigger-Data Analytics Verification.
- FIG. 1 an exemplary business intelligence system 10 for integrating video analytics and data analytics/data mining that exploits the strengths of both video and data analytics constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
- the business intelligence system 10 may be structured to support enterprise- wide video solutions and broader use cases across retail operations.
- the business intelligence system 10 combines a video analytics subsystem 12 with a data analytics subsystem 14 to model and detect suspicious activities and
- the video analytics subsystem 12 may include one
- video cameras 16 one shown
- a video recorder 18 a video engine 20
- a video controller 22 a video controller 22
- a video system interface 24 The video camera 16 captures images of activity within a local viewing area and transfers the images to the video recorder 18
- the video recorder 18 may time-stamp and store the captured images for later recall.
- the video engine 20 performs object
- the function of the video engine 20 may be embedded in the video camera 16 or other edge devices to allow processing of live video in addition to video stored in the video recorder 18. Additionally, time-stamping may also be performed by the video camera 16 or some other intermediate device.
- the video controller 22 controls the basic configuration of the video system, such as which video cameras 16 are active, the pan, tilt, angle, and zoom settings for each video camera 16, playback of requested video segments, etc.
- the video system interface 24 allows a user to set the rules and conditions for the video analytics server 20 and to choose specific video segments for playback.
- Each component of the video analytics subsystem 12 may be directly coupled to other components in the video analytics subsystem 12 at a local level. Alternatively and/or additionally, each component of the video analytics subsystem 12 may be linked to other components in the video analytics subsystem 12, the data analytics subsystem 14, a network client 26, and/or other locations through a local-area network (“LAN”)
- LAN local-area network
- components of the video analytics subsystem 12 may be co-located or embedded within other components of the system 10.
- the video system interface 24 may be implemented on the
- network client 26 as a web browser or a plug-in to existing data analytic and/or video software application.
- the data analytics subsystem 14 includes a point of transaction terminal 30 for collecting information relating to transactions within the monitored facility.
- the point of transaction terminal 30 may be a point of sale ("POS") register for collecting information relating to sales transactions conducted upon check-out.
- the point of transaction terminal 30 may include a communication interface for transmitting data with a data engine 32.
- the data engine 32 receives data concerning transactions completed, initiated or voided from one or more POS registers 30.
- the data analytics server 32 analyzes the transaction data to determine if any transactions or group of transactions meet conditions determined according to preset rules as well as post event mining.
- the data analytics system interface 24 allows a user to set the rules and conditions for the data engine 32 and to generate and view reports.
- An integration server 36 combines elements of the video engine 20 and the data engine 32 to correlate transaction events occurring at a point of transaction terminal 30 with the recognition of objects detected by the video engine 20.
- the integration server 36 may contain the video engine 20 and/or the data engine 32.
- data analytics system interface 24 and the video system interface 24 may be combined into a single user interface (i.e., a dashboard) located at the network client 26.
- a dashboard a user may combine one or more rules from the video analytics system 12 with one or more rules from the data analytics system 14 to create a set of rules for the integration server 36 to determine precisely when very specific events occur.
- the system 10 may include a dashboard for each user type to allow access to only the views and reports that are of importance to their operational needs.
- the integration server 36 may be stand-alone or could reside on any application server.
- the integration server 36 for real time events could also be located at a central corporate level, either on the same hardware server as the data engine 32, or on a dedicated application server.
- the business intelligence system 10 should be able to sync time across all components.
- the business intelligence system 10 may be implemented at local stores / locations, at a central corporate office, or a combination thereof connected through the wide-area network 28.
- the wide area network 16 may include the Internet, intranet, or other communication network.
- the communication network is pictured in FIG. 1 as being a WAN, the principles of the present invention may also apply to other forms of communication networks, such as personal area networks ("PANs”), local area networks (“LANs”), campus area networks (“CANs”), metropolitan area networks (“MANs”), etc.
- PANs personal area networks
- LANs local area networks
- CANs campus area networks
- MANs metropolitan area networks
- the system 10 advantageously provides an easy to use video system interface 24, data analytics system interface 34, and reporting packages to analyze data and view live and stored video that supports alerts and patterns.
- FIG. 2 a layout of an exemplary local retail facility 38 is shown which details potential video monitoring locations and data collection sites in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 shows a retail facility, the invention is not limited to such. It is contemplated that any monitored facility can be implemented and supported by the present invention, such as a warehouse or other location where merchandise or assets enters or leaves.
- the system 10 is programmable and is capable of providing business and operational intelligence to operation facility entry/exit points 40, points of sales (i.e., transactions) such as check-out lines 42 or
- an exemplary operational flowchart is provided that describes steps performed in determining that a return transaction has transpired without the presence of an actual customer.
- the process allows store managers or Loss Prevention ("LP") professionals to monitor in real time when returns happen while no customer is present in front of POS counters.
- At least one video camera 16 should be monitoring the area surrounding a given POS register 30.
- the data engine 32 receives the POS data (step S 102) regarding the return transaction.
- the data may include, for example, an identifier for the POS register, the type of transaction, the time of transaction, the name or other identifier of the employee performing the transaction, the amount of the transaction, etc.
- the data engine 32 requests a visual verification from the video engine 20 (step S 104).
- the video engine 20 attempts to count the number of customers present in front of the POS register (step S 106). If the video engine 20 is unable to count the customers, the transaction is flagged as "customer count unknown" (step S 108). For example certain environmental conditions, such as sudden lighting changes, very dim lighting, poor video quality, intense glare in the image, camera motion may prevent the video engine 20 from being able to determine an accurate customer count. All transactions flagged as "customer count unknown" may constitute suspicious activity and details of the transaction may be included in a report for further review at some later time.
- step Sl 10 If the video engine 20 returns a customer count not equal to zero (step Sl 10), indicating that at least one customer is present at the check out counter, the transaction is deemed to be proper (step Sl 12) and no further action is taken. However, if the video engine 20 returns a customer count not equal to zero (step Sl 10), indicating that at least one customer is present at the check out counter, the transaction is deemed to be proper (step Sl 12) and no further action is taken. However, if the video engine 20 returns a customer count not equal to zero (step Sl 10), indicating that at least one customer is present at the check out counter, the transaction is deemed to be proper (step Sl 12) and no further action is taken. However, if the video engine 20 returns a customer count not equal to zero (step Sl 10), indicating that at least one customer is present at the check out counter, the transaction is deemed to be proper (step Sl 12) and no further action is taken. However, if the video engine 20 returns a customer count not equal to zero
- step S 11 engine 20 returns a customer count equal to zero (step S 1 10), indicating that no customers are present at the check out counter, an alarm of "return fraud" is generated (step Sl 14) and the return transaction is flagged.
- the alarm may be displayed on the dashboard, saved in a database, sent to the video recorder 18, and/or sent to an event handler in the video analytics system 12. If a user wishes to playback the corresponding video, he/she merely selects an alarm indicator from the dashboard and the video is then replayed and flagged as "viewed.” All flagged transactions are available for post-event mining.
- an exemplary operational flowchart is provided that describes steps performed in determining that a cash transaction has been voided without the presence of an actual customer.
- at least one video camera 16 should be monitoring the area surrounding a given POS register 30.
- the data engine 32 receives the POS data (step S 122) regarding the cash transaction.
- the data engine 32 requests a visual verification from the video engine 20 (step S 124).
- the video engine 20 attempts to count the number of customers present in front of the POS register (step S 126). If the video engine 20 is unable to count the customers, the cash void transaction is flagged as "customer count unknown" (step S 128). All transactions flagged as "customer count unknown” may constitute suspicious activity and details of the transaction may be included in a report for further review at some later time.
- step S 130 If the video engine 20 returns a customer count not equal to zero (step S 130), indicating that at least one customer is present at the check out counter, the transaction is deemed to be proper (step S 132) and no further action is taken. However, if the video engine 20 returns a customer count equal to zero (step S 130), indicating that no
- an alarm of "cash post void fraud" is generated (step S 134) and the cash void transaction is flagged.
- the alarm may be displayed on the dashboard, saved in a database, sent to the video recorder 18, and/or sent to an event handler in the video analytics system 12. If a user wishes to playback the corresponding video, he/she merely selects an alarm indicator from the dashboard and the video is then replayed and flagged as "viewed.” All flagged transactions are available for post-event mining.
- an exemplary operational flowchart is provided that describes steps performed in counting the number of people entering and exiting the store over periods of time and detect periods of high traffic in, or high net occupancy.
- this information is combined with data from sales and staffing systems to determine peaks and troughs for store staffing and sales conversion calculations.
- At least one video camera 16 should be monitoring each entry and/or exit location in the store.
- a user requests initiates the people counting feature and designated the time frame for the count.
- the integration server 36 receives the request for people count (step S 140) and instructs the video engine 20 to count the number of people photographed entering and/or exiting the store during the pre-determined time frame (step S 142).
- the data engine 20 determines the number of transactions and the total amount of the transactions occurring during the pre-determined time frame (step S 144).
- a report of the results is generated (step S 146) and a visual representation of the report is displayed in the dashboard.
- FIG. 6 an exemplary operational flowchart is provided that describes steps performed in playing back recorded video corresponding to a
- the integration server 36 receives a request for video corresponding to a transactional exception (step S 148).
- the integration server 36 retrieves the corresponding video from the video recording system 18 (step S 150) and plays the requested video (step S 152) at the network client interface 26 using, for example, the dashboard.
- FIG. 7 provides an exemplary operational flowchart that describes steps performed in measuring check-out line durations.
- the present invention allows store managers or other corporate operation personnel to identify the instances where the check out waiting line is longer than a pre-defined threshold or the waiting time is longer than a pre-defined threshold, and retrieve corresponding POS data. This feature allows users to investigate the underlying factors causing the delay, such as when someone has a big purchase, an insufficient amount of check-out registers are open, etc.
- the video engine 20 determines that a check-out line or the duration of time spent in a check-out line is longer than a predetermined threshold (step S 154).
- An alarm is sent to the network client interface 26 and to the video recorder 18 (step S 156).
- the alarm may be displayed, for example, in an event handler of the network client interface 26 or on an alarm list in the video controller 22.
- the integration server 36 receives an alarm information request requesting transaction data occurring at the time of the alarm (step Sl 58).
- the alarm information request may be initiated by, for example, a user clicking on an alarm displayed at the network client interface 26.
- the data engine 32 outputs a listing of transactions that
- the listing may be displayed at the network client interface 26 or may be printed to a physical copy.
- step S 162 The integration server 36 sends an inquiry to the data engine 32 and/or the Point of transaction terminal 30 to verify if any transaction occurred (step S 164). If a transaction did occur (step S 166), no alarm is required (step S 168) and the process ends. However, if no transaction occurred (step S 168), then an alarm is generated (step S 170) which may be displayed on the dashboard, saved in a database, and/or sent to the video recorder 18 and the network client interface 26. The integration server 36 receives an alarm information request requesting the video recorded during the alarm period (step S 172).
- the alarm information request may be initiated by, for example, a user clicking on an alarm displayed at the network client interface 26.
- the corresponding video is then played back (step S 174), for example, using the dashboard, and the corresponding video is flagged as "viewed" (step S 176).
- FIG. 9 provides an exemplary operational flowchart that describes steps performed to set up POS rules and generating exception reports.
- retail store managers or other corporate operations personnel are able to define POS data rules and Key Performance Indicators ("KPIs") using the dashboard (step S 178).
- KPIs Key Performance Indicators
- these rules may be as simple as compiling a list of all the returns made in a store or corporation, or just the returns for a specific register and/or specific employee and/or specific product and/or specific times. This provides the ability to perform complex data mining on any type of data being captured by the system.
- the data engine may be as simple as compiling a list of all the returns made in a store or corporation, or just the returns for a specific register and/or specific employee and/or specific product and/or specific times. This provides the ability to perform complex data mining on any type of data being captured by the system.
- the data engine may be as simple as compiling a list of all the returns made in a store or corporation, or just the returns for
- step S 180 queries the database of the point of transaction terminal 30 against the rules/KPIs (step S 180) and generates a KPI report listing any exception to the rules/KPIs (step S 182).
- FIG. 10 provides an exemplary operational flowchart that describes steps performed to set up user-definable video rules and generating alarms identifying violations.
- an embodiment of the present invention also provides a means for setting up video analytics rules.
- Retail store managers, loss prevention professional, or other corporate operations personnel are able to define video analytics rules using the dashboard (step S 184).
- the video analytics rules may include rules for alerting when any specific visual patterns, behaviors, or content are detected.
- the video analytics rules are sent to the video engine 20 and any embedded edge devices (step S 186). Video analytics alerts are generated whenever the video engine 20 determines that at least one video analytics rule has been violated (step S 188).
- FIG. 11 provides an exemplary operational flowchart that describes steps performed to combine POS data rules and video analytics rules to precisely define specific alarm events. In this manner, data intelligence and video intelligence are integrated to determine when specific events occur as defined according to the needs of the user.
- POS data rules are defined using a user interface such as the dashboard (step S 190).
- Video analytics rules are also defined using the dashboard (step S 192).
- Applicable POS rules and video analytics rules are selected (step S 194) and combined using logical operations, e.g., AND, OR, NOT, IF FALSE, TRUE, etc., to generate user- defined conditions (step S 196).
- the user-defined conditions are then run to generate real time events or to conduct after-the-fact searches (step S 198). .
- an exemplary operational flowchart is provided that describes steps performed to generate reports against all rules/KPIs, alarms and events. Desired rules, KPIs, events, and/or conditions are selected (step S200) and the time duration and report format are specified (step 202).
- the integration server 36 selects POS data and video recordings corresponding to the selected rules, KPIs, events and or conditions occurring within the specified time duration to generate a report in the specified format (step S204).
- the reports may be used to further investigate and identify suspicious activity and/or improve overall store management capabilities.
- the software solution may support automatically authenticated connections such as Integrated Windows Authentication ("IWA"), also known as NT authentication.
- Security features may limit local application-specific user IDs. Passwords should be used to access the system 10. Although permissions based on LAN ID may be used, additional security features may also be used. Membership in one or more active directory groups may be used. With active directory support, users are not required to provide any additional authentication when launching the application. Security should be based on the identity of the currently logged-on workstation user, with verification of privileges taking place automatically behind the scenes.
- the application itself may have strong database security standards, with multiple layers of security applied to the database system as a whole, as well as individual tables within the database.
- the software provides automatic operation log and remote bugs/defects/issues reporting to central server. Bugs are automatically collected by the software. End-users can submit their own bugs via web site or through the application itself. All databases and records are able to be backed up and archived. The installation processes for any
- 17 applications in the system of the invention may be silent, automated installation on both server and workstation.
- the software deployments can follow standard scripting tools (SMS, for example) and require no user interaction.
- Remote configuration can also be available. Updates can also be conducted remotely.
- the configuration processes are user-friendly, including but not limited to automatically detecting video recording devices within a LAN, and providing a graphical user interface for any configuration of all devices and components.
- the integration server 36 may be compatible with commonly used enterprise server environments, including but not limited to enterprise web servers, enterprise application servers, and enterprise database servers.
- a store gateway for collecting video analytics alerts and counting data, transporting the data to corporate for transfer to a database in database and leveraging a file transfer protocol ("FTP") server approach, presenting video analytics alerts and acknowledgement at the store level, configuration of video alerts through a rule management tool or an integrated interface, and presenting Exception reporting/data mining/trends analysis of POS data with video analytics and video verification.
- FTP file transfer protocol
- the system 10 may also include artificial intelligence to distinguish alerts versus exception reporting paths.
- Examples illustrating the differences for video analytics include but are not limited to traveling into unauthorized areas for deliveries, restricted stock areas, hiding merchandise, dwelling or loitering for too long a period of time indicating potential suspicious behavior or a need for assistance, and groups of people congregating indicating potential suspicious activity.
- Examples illustrating the differences for exception reporting / trend analysis with data and video analytics with POS focus include but are not limited to invalid transactions due to absence of
- the system 10 may be programmable to allow for the definition and configuration of corporate wide video analytics during initial installation at the store level.
- the system 10 may also incorporate a store level solution programmable for handle addressing, database modification, transport, and other store level video management functions.
- Data input may be taken from video surveillance and video analytics, and integrated with mapping information, such as mapping between cameras and register / aisles.
- aspects of the database for the system may include using data feeds from video surveillance and video analytics, and the mapping data.
- Some possible data fields contemplated include but are not limited to Count, Date/Time, RuIeID, CameraID, and Rule Type (occupancy, etc).
- Data mapping may include: StorelD, OrganizationID, Referenced ReferenceType (register, aisle, etc.), and Activity Type (customer occupancy, item scan, etc.).
- a time synchronization mechanism may be used to link POS data with video information, perhaps similar to how registers sync POS data time.
- the system 10 may be structured to allow video analytics rules to be managed (change control) at an enterprise-wide level, and not just at a store or location level. Rules management approaches may be include that will facilitate initial configurations and future updates. One approach is to set up zones at the store level and apply rules at the corporate / enterprise level. In the area of transport, data may be located in a flat file or structured database located in a folder at store level and collected and transported via a network to
- the invention advantageously provides a high degree of sensitivity /detectablity with regard to revealing problem areas.
- the user is able to address issues with employees and customers sooner through disciplinary action, improvements in customer service, or even training improvements.
- the output will be more reliable and accurate and minimize or eliminate false alarms. False alarms can undermine confidence in the solution and limit its success.
- the present invention can be realized in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. Any kind of computing system, or other apparatus adapted for carrying out the methods described herein, is suited to perform the functions described herein.
- a typical combination of hardware and software could be a specialized or general purpose computer system having one or more processing elements and a computer program stored on a storage medium that, when loaded and executed, controls the computer system such that it carries out the methods described herein.
- the present invention can also be embedded in a computer program product, which comprises all the features enabling the implementation of the methods described herein, and which, when loaded in a computing system is able to carry out these methods.
- Storage medium refers to any volatile or non-volatile storage device.
- Computer program or application in the present context means any expression, in any language, code or notation, of a set of instructions intended to cause a system having an information processing capability to perform a particular function either directly or
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