i-PRO has announced Version 3.0 of i-PRO Active Guard, the company’s AI-powered intelligent search software.

According to the company, 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 engine,” “person who fell down,” or “electric scooter”, and receive precise results, even if those parameters were never manually tagged.

i-PRO says that free text search powered by Generative AI gives 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.

“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.”

Mission-critical security

Running entirely on-premises without the need of an external internet connection, i-PRO highlights that 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.

“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.”

AI-powered software

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 reportedly interprets user queries with precision and speed.

Users do not need to replace existing i-PRO AI cameras to take advantage of this powerful new software update, the company says.

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.