From the Camera to the Cloud: How Computer Vision Turns Data Into Action

Day in and day out cameras all around us collect massive amounts of data But only about 10 percent of that information actually gets used leaving valuable insights by the waysideEnter computer vision Computer vision technology teaches computers to see and comprehend the world Using deep learning neural networks computers can identify process and analyze images captured by smart cameras and other devicesThe upshot Insights can be quickly deployed to boost profits and to solve problemsamp160The applications are wideranging Computer vision is already being harnessed to do such things as spot product defects on assembly lines manage retail inventory diagnose illnesses promote safety in cities and airports and much moreImproving Customer ExperiencesAmong the industries that see some of the greatest potential in computer vision is retailamp160The sector is witnessing a seismic shift as online shopping continues to gain ground and brickandmortar outlets increasingly shutter As their physical stores face mounting competition retailers are employing vision technology to boost efficiency and deliver more desirable shopping experiencesImagine walking into a store grabbing what you want and simply walking out the door No need to stand on an annoying checkout lineamp160This is no longer a shopper39s fantasy In fact CloudPick a retail technology startup is using an Intel vision product the OpenVino toolkit to allow retailers to go cashierlessWhen shoppers enter a store they simply download a QR code Highdefinition cameras and computer vision algorithms track their selections When shoppers leave the store they39re automatically billedKeeping Hot Items in StockAnother retailamp160problem that computer vision is helping to solve outofstock merchandiseArriving at a store and not finding the items you want is not just a drag for customers it also can drag down the bottom line Indeed inventory being out of stock is often cited by shoppers as a key reason why they leave a store without making a purchaseUsing vision technology retailers can gain unprecedented visibility into what39s moving off their shelves Store employees receive automatic alerts when it39s time to restock No more timeconsuming manual inventorytaking requiredContributing to the Factory of the FutureSimilar innovations are being put to work in factories AIpowered vision systems are allowing manufacturers to automate myriad assembly line tasks and improve efficiencies and outcomesTake the process of defect detection Finding problems on an assembly line early is critical especially when producing products that require a high degree of quality and reliability Depending on humans to spot defects can be a timeconsuming costly and often inaccurate processBut with strategically placed cameras and a machine vision algorithm in place factory floor inspections can move as swiftly as the production line amp8212 and achieve close to 100 percentamp160accuracySmart Cameras Mean Smart CitiesBut it39s not just businesses that stand to benefit from computer visionAs urban populations balloon cities are turning to computer vision apps to improve quality of life For instance cities are using vision tools to monitor traffic flow and to make realtime decisions aimed at reducing congestionamp160Smart cameras capture and analyze traffic patterns The data is automatically sent to intersections that might be hit by traffic jams down the line Meanwhile alerts are sent to drivers to help them adjust their routesNowhere is computer vision39s potential to transform urban life more evident than in San Diego The city in partnership with Intel and others is deploying the world39s largest smart city sensor platform by adding thousands of intelligent sensor nodes into streetlights citywideAs a result San Diego can gather data in real time and use the information in multiple ways including directing drivers to available parking spots and helping first responders deal with emergenciesamp160That39s just the beginning The city has adopted an open platform that can be used to develop more AI tools in the futureAs computer vision continues to develop and innovate San Diego amp8212 and others amp8212 can find new ways to put valuable data to workIn SumEach day cameras all around us collect massive amounts of data But only about 10 percentamp160of that information actually gets used leaving valuable insights by the waysideComputer vision technology teaches computers to see and comprehend the world Using deep learning neural networks computers can identify process and analyze images captured by smart cameras and other devices The resulting insights can be quickly deployed to boost profits and solve problems in manufacturing retails transportation and beyondClick the social buttons to share this story with your friends and colleaguesThe opinions and points of view expressed in this content are exclusively the views of the author andor subjects and do not necessarily represent the views of 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