i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security and public safety solutions, announced Version 3.0 of i-PRO Active Guard, the company's AI-powered intelligent search software. This latest release introduces free text search powered by generative AI, enabling security teams to interact with video management systems (VMS) using natural language and everyday expressions for filtering instead of only predefined attributes.
Security operators can now type queries, such as “fire truck,” “person who fell down,” or “electric scooter”, and receive precise results, even if those parameters were never manually tagged.
Release of Active Guard Version 3.0
New release of Active Guard Version 3.0 now introduces free text search powered by generative AI
Building on the foundation of 98 predefined attributes generated at the edge, which is the highest in the industry, the new release of Active Guard Version 3.0 now introduces free text search powered by generative AI, giving users virtually unlimited flexibility to go beyond predefined filters and describe exactly what they are looking for in natural language.
"Video data keeps growing, but the ability to quickly find what matters and instantly act on it with the right decision makes all the difference for mission-critical environments," said Gerard Figols, Chief Operating Officer at i-PRO.
He adds, "Thanks to free text search using natural language, professionals gain greatly expanded search capabilities, creating precise search filters as easily as speaking. Seamless integration with leading VMS platforms like Genetec, Milestone, Luxriot and VideoInsight ensures faster access, greater control, and smarter decisions."
Built for mission-critical security
Running entirely on-premises without the need of an external internet connection, the system gives organisations complete control of their data, avoiding latency or privacy concerns associated with cloud-based processing.
“Mission-critical sites often restrict internet access to reduce cyber risk, which rules out cloud-based features,” said Philippe Henaine, Manager, Strategic Partners at i-PRO, adding “That’s why we built GenAI directly into the on-premises Active Guard server. Operators get the full power of free text search inside their VMS, while keeping data privacy and cybersecurity fully under their control.”
Seamless integration and compatibility
The system interprets user queries with precision and speed, delivering the right results
i-PRO Active Guard 3.0 combines edge-processed analytics in i-PRO AI-enabled cameras with a server-based generative AI engine.
Using best-shot images with metadata from i-PRO AI camera models, the system interprets user queries with precision and speed, delivering the right results quickly and intuitively. Importantly, users do not need to replace existing i-PRO AI cameras to take advantage of this powerful new software update.
With the X-Series camera AI processing relay feature, Active Guard 3.0 can extend GenAI search capabilities to non-AI cameras, including cameras from other manufacturers, bringing legacy devices into the modern GenAI ecosystem.
Person Image Similarity Search
Version 3.0 also introduces ‘Person Image Similarity Search’ using Person Re-Identification technology. Person Image Similarity Search enables operators to locate visually similar appearances within video footage, supporting investigations without relying on personal attributes or automated identification.
The feature improves search efficiency across challenging environments where appearance may change due to clothing or lighting.
