With too many instances of violence in our schools and public spaces, prevention is critical for educators and officials who must keep students, faculty, and staff safe. When students feel safe at school, they can focus on learning, resulting in improved academic performance.
In the video below from the 2023 Security Technology Forum, Nils Zerrer, Florian Richter, and Matt Cirnigliaro demonstrate and explain Bosch's new layered solution approach to safety featuring audio gunshot detection and visual gun detection.
Key chapters:
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 0:30 - Building Entry Point Overview
- 4:12 - Gun and Gunshot Detection Solutions Introduction
- 6:19 - Layered Technology Approach: AI-enabled Audio and Video Technology
- 9:27 - AI-enabled IVA Pro Visual Gun Detection System
- 20:44 - Gun Detection System Demonstration
- 21:50 - Instant Replay Verification Layer Demonstration
- 27:10 - Q&A
Presenters
Nils Zerrer is the Group Leader for Firmware and AI Product Management at Bosch Security Systems. He holds a master’s degree in Machine Learning from the University College London and is currently located in Eindhoven (Netherlands).
Florian Richter is the Chief Product Owner and Group Leader for the AI development team at Bosch Security Systems. He holds a PhD in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from the Leibniz University Hannover and is currently located in Hildesheim (Germany).
Matt Cirnigliaro is the Video Analytics Marketing Manager for Bosch Security and Safety Systems in North America. With over 7 years of experience at Bosch, he is a wealth of information when it comes to pairing appropriate technologies to security challenges.
Watch the entire Bosch Video Technology Update Presentation here >>
Reliable detection for peace of mind
The Gun Detection System from Bosch is the first to pair video and audio AI to prioritize proactive security and safety involving guns at schools. The near-invisible system offers a multi-layered approach to elevate the security and safety of campuses while enabling a smooth, frictionless flow and welcoming atmosphere that promotes learning.
When someone brandishing a gun enters the school, the system is designed to promptly alert personnel who can verify the gun and take proactive measures. If a gun is not visually detected, audio AI, the second layer, is designed to detect and classify gunshots precisely while accurately estimating the direction from which the sound originates. This capability may enable quick and appropriate responses. And since the system’s visual and audio layers are camera-based, security staff can always rely on high-quality video footage for forensics supporting first responders.
The Power of a Layered Approach
Bosch's Gun Detection System can operate independently, but it is also compatible with other systems like video, access control, and public address. These integration paths enable additional responses like human verification, locking doors, initiating automated public address and two-way radio announcements, and dictating smart lockdown and evacuation protocols.
Install the system at entrances, high traffic funnel points, and approach paths up to 30-feet wide to provide early warning while remaining nearly transparent and frictionless as opposed to metal detection systems. This system consists of the following components:
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) and grant writing support
Interested in upgrading your school security, but need funding? Bosch is partnering with a grant writing agency to help you understand federal funding eligibility, ESSER funding details, and grant opportunities.
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