Trimble Video Intelligence proves value with oilfield, other fleet operations
Oil & Gas was the first Trimble unit to adopt the Video Intelligence platform, and the system has achieved solid success with oilfield service companies and fleet operators, according to Trimble officials.
They provided an update on the impact Video Intelligence is having in the oilfield during the 2018 in.sight user conference held September 9-12 in Houston, Texas. One operator who had recently added the Video Intelligence system reported 16 wrecks in the oilfield in the first couple of months of 2018. The system generated a quick payback by proving that most of the crashes were not the fault of the oilfield service company.
The platform continues to evolve to meet customer needed. A key oilfield benefit is the driver out of truck feature that sends an alert if a timer expires before the driver returns to the truck. The driver sets the timer when he leaves the truck.
“Drivers often are on well sites by themselves,” a Trimble representative said. “They can slip and fall on ice and snow. They can be overcome by hydrogen sulfide. There have even been bear attacks.”
Enhancements Video Intelligence platform announced at the in.sight conference included the introduction of the Intelliview feature and the availability of a new camera and digital video recorder (DVR) that capture high-definition (HD) video.
Intelliview helps filter different Onboard Event Recordings (OER)-triggered events by categorizing videos as primary or secondary risks, bringing the most critical videos to the forefront so fleets may take immediate action. The Intelliview feature uses computer vision in conjunction with machine learning to create algorithms designed to detect patterns in large data sets and to predict outcomes with reliable, effective, and repeatable results.
“Intelliview is the latest milestone in the evolution of Video Intelligence and will enable fleets to save time by focusing on the videos, drivers and driver behaviors that require immediate attention to reduce risk,” said Jim Angel, vice-president of Video Intelligence Solutions for Trimble Transportation Mobility. “As technology such as machine learning evolves, we are constantly improving our solution to save customers time and money while helping improve safety and provide potential liability protection.”
Trimble also announced the debut of a new HD camera that provides 720p HD resolution, which has twice the shutter speed and captures video at three times the pixel quality of previous cameras available as part of the Video Intelligence solution. The new HD DVR is equipped with a 4G LTE modem and captures video at HD resolution. The HD DVR is fully compatible with all Video Intelligence cameras.
Trimble’s Video Intelligence solution is designed specifically for the commercial transportation industry, with forward, side and rear-facing cameras providing fleets with a 360-degree view of their vehicles. Video is triggered by company-controlled settings, including sudden acceleration or hard braking, to help fleets potentially protect themselves in the event of an accident and to enhance coaching opportunities across their driver base.
“Since we launched Video Intelligence more than two years ago, we have continued to advance the platform to improve the quality of the product for our customers,” said Angel. “Providing fleets with HD equipment will allow them to capture higher quality footage and have a clearer picture of the challenges their drivers face on the road.”