CASE STUDY

AI-Powered Threat Detection for Consumer Surveillance Systems

Overview

CLIENT

Confidential (Switzerland)

SECTOR

Security / Computer Vision

LOCATION

Switzerland

TIMELINE

2024

The Challenge

The client’s goal was to unlock advanced AI-driven capabilities using the cameras they already had. Traditional systems rely heavily on motion detection and simple object tracking (people, cars, animals). What they wanted was something much more ambitious - a system capable of understanding context, detecting unusual behavior, and identifying subtle indicators of threats before they escalate. The technical challenge was twofold: we needed to work within the limits of low-end hardware (limited resolution, frame rate, and field of view), and we had to build computer vision models that could interpret nuanced behavioral cues in real time without producing noise or false positives.

The Solution

Our AI and software engineering teams collaborated to develop a Proof of Concept that integrated cutting-edge computer vision models into standard consumer surveillance setups. The system was designed to run efficiently on edge devices or lightweight servers, making it accessible without the need for high-end hardware. At its core, we integrated AI models capable of identifying subtle behavioral anomalies - such as loitering, unusual movement patterns, or activity during restricted hours - that could signal potential threats even when they appear harmless. Rather than triggering alerts for every motion, the system evaluates context - including time, location, object type, and behavioral patterns - to assess the level of risk more intelligently. The overall architecture was modular and scalable, supporting both single-property and multi-site rollouts with equal efficiency.

The impact

The Proof of Concept proved that advanced AI threat detection can work effectively on low-cost surveillance systems. It provided the client with a powerful demo platform that validated their idea, sparked interest from early partners, and laid the groundwork for a larger-scale implementation. By leveraging our deep expertise in AI, computer vision, and cloud-native architecture, we demonstrated how even legacy camera setups can be transformed into intelligent security systems - capable of detecting not just what’s happening, but why it matters.

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