Verkada Person Attribute Search Tested
Verkada offers "Person Attribute Search", effectively its entry into the growing appearance search segmnet, but how well does it work?
IPVM tested Verkada's Person Attribute Search to see how it compares with competitive offerings, examining:
- How well are subjects tracked across multiple cameras?
- What search parameters are offered for Attribute Search?
- How accurate are color-based searches in full-light and dark/IR scenes?
- How accurate is gender search?
- How accurate are search results for accessories such as backpacks?
- How easy or hard is configuration?
- How does Person Attribute Search work in the Verkada Mobile App?
- How does Verkada Person Attribute Search compare with Avigilon Alta Appearance Search?
Note: This report is part of a series leading up to the Attribute Search Rankings Comparison, with the first being Avigilon Alta Appearance Search Tested. Avigilon Unity and BriefCam are next.
Related Verkada analytic testing includes Camera Analytics Rankings 2023 - 21 Manufacturers, 40 Analytics (including Verkada) and Verkada Facial Recognition Tested.
For background on this general technology segment, see our Appearance Search Guide.
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