Finding the right moment in CCTV footage has always been a challenge for installers and security teams. Traditional search tools often force you to scroll through hours of recordings or rely on filters that only scratch the surface of what really happened. That slow, manual process is exactly the problem Uniview set out to solve with its new intelligent video search technology called SeekFree. For installers who spend their days commissioning systems, demonstrating capabilities to customers, and troubleshooting post-installation issues, a faster, smarter way to locate events on video isn’t only nice to have, it’s a game-changer.
What is SeekFree?SeekFree is Uniview's next-generation intelligent video search technology built into selected NVRs that lets users find footage simply by describing what they're looking for in plain language, rather than using rigid attribute filters and a complex search menu. Why it works is down to the intelligence behind it. SeekFree is powered by Uniview's own large-scale AI model, trained on billion-level datasets and capable of recognising thousands of object types, behaviours, and scene elements. Instead of relying only on basic motion or time filters, the system understands context, relationships, and descriptive language. It converts video into structured metadata at the recorder level, allowing natural language queries to be matched against detailed visual information with speed and accuracy. SeekFree runs directly on Uniview NVRs and is compatible with many existing Uniview cameras and systems, eliminating the need to overhaul an entire installation to benefit from the technology. Recommended platforms include the NVR502-IM series and NVR502-IX series, which provide the processing performance needed to support SeekFree's AI-driven search capabilities. These models also incorporate AcuSearch Uniview's metadata search technology that works alongside SeekFree to refine results using captured object attributes and behavioural data. |
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Installer Perspective: Why It Matters?
From a installers' point of view, SeekFree answers a series of real, practical frustrations. Duringcomissioning and handover, explaining traditional search interfaces to end users can be a tedious and technical task. Users are often left confused by filter menus and attribute tags that don't match how people naturally think about events.
SeekFreee also cuts down the volume of support calls installersreceivee after an installation goes live. Instead of customers calling back for help because they can't find the right video clip, installers can train users once to use plain language queries and then watch as customers quickly learn to find footage on their own. This frees up installers' time for new projects and high-value tasks rather than repetitive support.
Real-World Scenarios Where SeekFree Adds Value
Imagine a retail environment where theft prevention teams need to find an incident involving a person carrying a particular item. Tradtionaly this would involve selecting time ranges, guessing camera coverage and filtering by limited categories.
With SeekFree, you simply describe the event as it happened, and the system returns the relevant footage in seconds instead of hours. In corporate or campus settings where after-hour access violations might occur, a security operator can describe what they're looking for rather than painstakingly comb through camera feeds.
On industrial or construction sites, safety managers can search for behaviours like missing safety equipment or unsafe practices without relying on manual review or cumbersome metadata filters.
Across all these situations, SeekFree turns what used to be slow, manual labour into rapid, intuitive investigation. These scenarios matter because they reflect the kinds of requests installers and end users deal with every day. Rather than revisiting a site because someone struggled to find a clip, professionals equipped with SeekFree can locate the necessary footage quickly and prove system coverage or operational compliance without delay.
Final ThoughtsUniview’s SeekFree redefines video search from a technical chore into something natural, fast and intuitive, right out of the installer’s hands and into the end user’s workflow. For installers, it simplifies training, reduces support overhead, and enhances the value of every system deployed. For operators, it speeds up investigations, improves response times, and delivers evidence more effectively than ever before. In an industry driven by clarity, speed and usability, SeekFree moves intelligent video search into a new era where seconds truly matter. |
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