i-PRO has announced Version 3.0 of i-PRO Active Guard, the company’s generative AI-powered intelligent search software.
According to the business, 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 reportedly now type queries, such as “fire truck,” “person who fell down,” or “electric scooter”, and receive precise results, even if those parameters were never manually tagged.
Building on the foundation of 98 predefined attributes generated at the edge, i-PRO says that the new release of Active Guard Version 3.0 introduces free text search powered by generative AI, giving 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.”
Running entirely on-premises without the need of an external internet connection, i-PRO says that the system gives organizations 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 generative AI 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.”
i-PRO reveals that Version 3.0 also introduces ‘Person Image Similarity Search’ using Person Re-Identification technology.
Person Image Similarity Search enables operators to locate visually similar appearances within video footage, supporting investigations without relying on personal attributes or automated identification.
The feature improves search efficiency across challenging environments where appearance may change due to clothing or lighting.