Axis Creates Custom Video Surveillance Solution for MetLife Stadium

The security team at this North American stadium has worked with the manufacturer Axis Communications to develop a custom video surveillance camera, with 8K resolution and a custom lens, offering crystal clear viewing, accurate and intelligent over long distances.

Located in East Rutherford (New Jersey – USA), he MetLife Stadium welcomes from matches of the National Football League (NFL) to concerts and other events. Considered one of the safest sports venues, be the first to obtain the Safety Act certification from the US Department of Homeland Security. UU. and has been recognized for implementing modern security solutions.

In order to continue advancing in this aspect, those responsible for the stadium have taken another step to develop directly with the security manufacturer Axis Communications a surveillance device adapted to the unique needs of the venue.

“MetLife Stadium has always been committed to safety and holds its partners to a very high standard,” he explains. Fredrik Nilsson, vp. de Axis Communications-. When the security team explained to us that they were having a hard time finding a commercial device that met their needs, “We saw it as an opportunity to innovate and design a more personalized solution”.

This customized solution aims to increase the stadium's security capabilities, providing high-quality, high-definition video at a long distance that allows the team of operators to identify details from anywhere in the venue.

How do you explain Danny DeLorenzi, vp. MetLife Stadium Safety and Security Services, “as one of the largest stadiums in the world, Fan safety is our number one priority. Desafortunadamente, None of the out-of-the-box solutions we tested could deliver the desired coverage with the video quality we were looking for.. Axis worked with us to develop a custom solution in which our needs were taken into account from the concept phase to implementation”.

The result of this collaboration has been the development of an innovative camera capable of providing total visibility throughout the stadium that, at the same time, Enables your security team to take advantage of advanced video analytics solutions.

The new camera has a aim Canon of 150 mm custom made, available exclusively for Axis, que ofrece una 8K resolution (33 megapixels) a 30 FPS and a resolution of 41 megapixels to 15 FPS.

This powerful device uses Artpec-8 chips (a patented system-on-chip designed by Axis) providing optimal performance in a variety of lighting conditions. Besides, has estabilización electrónica de la imagen (EIS), even in noisy crowd situations and turbulent weather conditions.

The camera comes standard with features specifically designed to improve stadium performance in a variety of lighting conditions.. It also features a custom-made lens to deliver 8K resolution and capable of recording images in a wide dynamic range., capturing a wide spectrum of color tones in sharp, high-contrast video.

In addition to identifying and cataloging features with high precision and advanced video analysis, the camera Integrates with existing surveillance devices, allowing compatibility with supports installed in the pressed concrete structure.

Specifically, Those responsible for MetLife Stadium tested that this device could easily integrate with their security system, including video management (VMS), current technology partners and local public safety agencies.

Although with this new personalized surveillance solution, stadium security capabilities are more advanced than ever, but the team is planning new improvements to the venue.

Officials are working to identify ways to leverage the devices to improve security, while exploring different video analytics solutions. The final objective is not only to advance in the protection of fans and visitors, but also expedite entry to the stadium with easier and more efficient access.