Loitering Detection

Loitering detection is used to detect whether a target stays within a specified area longer than the set time and trigger alarm for linked actions.

1. Go to Smart Analysis > Smart Event Settings > Other Events.
2. Select a camera.
3. Click Loitering Detection.
   Figure 1 Loitering Detection
4. Check Enable Loitering Detection.
5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured loitering detection pictures.
6. Set loitering detection parameters.
   1. Select Arming Area.
      Note:

      Up to 4 areas are selectable.

   2. Set Time Threshold.

      Time Threshold

      The time of the target staying in the region. If the value is 10, an alarm is triggered after the target has stayed in the region for 10 s. Range: [1-10].

   3. Set Sensitivity.

      Sensitivity

      Similarity of the background image to the object. The higher the value is, more easily the detection alarm will be triggered.

7. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Configure Arming Schedule.
8. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Configure Linkage Actions.
9. Click Apply.