People counting sensors

No, not all people counting sensors rely on cameras. People counting is a new feature that is only available for the HALO-3C-PC. People Count works by registering disturbances in a room’s thermal signature, which HALO interprets to find if it is an occupant within the sensor’s field of vision. This helps ensure privacy compliance while providing accurate occupancy data in real-time.

There are several types of occupancy counting sensors, including camera-based, infrared, thermal, ultrasonic and radar-based sensors. The HALO Smart Sensor uses advanced non-visual detection methods to count people accurately without facial recognition or video analytic software, making it ideal for privacy-sensitive environments.

Overhead people counting sensors should be installed at key entry and exit points, such as doorways, hallways and open areas with high foot traffic. Placement should ensure unobstructed views and sufficient coverage for accurate counting. The HALO Smart Sensor is designed for flexible installation in various environments, from classrooms to corporate offices.

People counting technology can be integrated with access control, video management and building automation systems to enhance security and efficiency. The HALO Smart Sensor provides real-time occupancy data that can trigger alerts for unauthorized access, crowd detection or emergency response measures when integrated with security platforms.

The built-in people counting sensor has a 90-degree FoV. The higher it goes, the higher the FoV. Once it reaches 11 ft of height, the range is 16 ft x 16 ft of detection maximum. There needs to be a separation of 18 inches between one person to another to detect two people. Since it is a thermal sensor, if a person is standing behind another the sensor may not be able to detect the two people.