Fire Detection And Real-Time Notification Using Computer Vision

Is there a fire and/or smoke?

Early fire detection and warning is vital, and computer vision provides the best automated solution for facilities to effectively manage and reduce fires if and when they occur. These solutions can detect a fire even faster than smoke detectors and will send out alerts in real-time to prevent fire from spreading, thus reducing the need to rely on sprinkler systems altogether.

Current Alternatives to Fire-Smoke Detection

There are currently a number of more traditional fire detection and prevention methods in place at facilities big and small. And while many have worked for years, there is room for improvement when it comes to speed and effectiveness. These include:

• Fire alarms: Fire alarms are the most common fire detection method used today in households, workplace facilities, and beyond. The sound is effective at alerting people of fire. They require constant cleaning and inspections.
• Smoke detectors: Legally required by most jurisdictions, with a number of them having to be installed on every floor of a residential dwelling. These require battery checks and upkeep in order to remain effective.
• Heat detectors: Another type of fire detector that is most suitable in spaces where high heat machinery is present. Helps with false alarms from smoke detectors. Can detect high heat and are more effective at detecting and preventing high energy fires.

• Infrared detector: IR cameras can be installed to detect heat, flames, and any hot-spots which can lead to a spread of fire.
• Security cameras: A visual solution which requires 24/7 human supervision to be effective, so there's lots of room here for human error. Aren't reliable in the case of a power outage unless there is a backup system.
• Sprinkler systems: Once activated, sprinkler systems help to put out fires but they are not completely effective.

Groundlight's Solution: Fire-Smoke Detection Using Computer Vision

Start using a computer vision solution for effective early fire detection and prevention. The Groundlight Hub is a "Plug and Play" AI appliance and connects with your existing networks and cameras. Use the cameras to capture images of the space that needs to be monitored, train the computer vision model to detect any fire or flame in the area, and if Groundlight detects any fire or flames, the user will be notified in real-time.

Key Features

• Quick and simple setup: Groundlight’s computer vision technology was built for seamless deployment on day one, which means that your fire detection system can be up and running within hours.
• Adaptable AI technology: Even when the scene changes, Groundlight adapts. The technology is designed to detect any inaccuracies in the images it captures, ensuring the best accuracy for fire-smoke detection.
• Real-time monitoring and alerts: Instant notifications for utmost efficiency, permitting quick response time to limit and prevent any potential damage caused by a fire. 

Impact

Applying Groundlight's fire detection solution provides serious advantages when it comes to facility safety, cost-effectiveness, and overall reliability.

• Cost-effectiveness: Reduce insurance costs and improve your facility’s reliability by deploying the most dependable fire-smoke detection solution available today. Through real-time alerts and early detection, the need for sprinklers and other prevention systems will be drastically reduced.
• Safety: Early fire detection is essential to prevent injuries and fatalities. The most advanced solutions are needed to reduce all losses.
• Increased reliability and security: Feel secure knowing that a computer vision-powered fire detection solution is the most advanced type of fire prevention out there.