As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow, billions of devices are networked each year. As the number of end devices continues to grow, the technology is becoming smarter and more versatile. These developments have ushered in a new breed of smart security cameras that can not only provide data-rich video, but analyze that data and trigger appropriate actions through the use of smart apps on the device. By effectively making them into IoT sensors, smart cameras can be flexibly equipped and re-equipped with applications used to address COVID-19 related needs at stadiums and other event spaces – then repurposed to address other operational needs.
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, once restrictions are lifted, many stadiums will be searching for solutions to help them increase safety and security procedures, while enhancing visitor experience. Smarter surveillance cameras will likely play an important role in that by providing the operational intelligence required to take the right actions and automate processes to help visitors and operators alike.