Vectron and Mobotix partner to monitor transactions at the point of sale

The solution developed by both companies allows transaction data from the Vectron terminal system to be linked to video data from Mobotix IP cameras and saved every time a sale is made..

Vectron And Mobotix have developed a video solution for shops and bakery and gastronomy establishments that allows transaction data from the Vectron terminal system to be linked to video data from Mobotix IP cameras and saved every time a sale is made.

This makes it possible to clarify the differences in the terminals, increase subsidiary security and increase sales through optimized store planning based on Mobotix video analytics tools.

Transaction data from a terminal is continuously sent as events at a point of sale (Pos) to a Mobotix camera and intelligently link to your recordings. With Mobotix Management Center (MxMC) 1.7, it is possible to search the POS data stored according to individual criteria and display the corresponding documentary image for each result.

Evaluation of video images, saved with encoding, can be done in the office or from any other MxMC workstation, such as at the company's headquarters, through a secure Internet connection.

Cash processes can be analyzed, For example, by articles, prices or staff. MxMC displays camera images related to each transaction and includes relevant search functions in practice. In this way, conflicting cash transactions can be securely documented and verified.

In addition to the use of MxMC, it is also possible to view the most recent transaction directly in the vectron terminal system explorer. The solution of Vectron and Mobotix helps to clarify the differences in the terminals and also has a preventive effect.

Optimizing sales and security

If the company uses a Mobotix hemispherical camera with MxAnalytics (For example, Q26), you can count both objects and people and show the corresponding movements by means of a heat map.

This allows retailers to obtain additional customer-specific data., as the length of your stay, movements in the opposite direction, Deviations, very fast movements or access to certain areas.

This information is an added value for trade: thanks to an optimal overview, to the heat map of movements and transaction data, merchants can optimize the use of their human resources and store settings.

In the long run, this solution will increase security in subsidiaries, help increase sales through optimized store planning based on video analytics data and minimize costs.

The solution has been developed taking into account the requirements of the new European General Data Protection Regulation, in order to enable retailers to have a cash analysis that complies with data protection regulations.

The solution, that can be used with MxManagementCenter 1.7 or later versions, is compatible with Vectron terminals and Mobotix Mx6 cameras starting with MX-V5.0.2.14 plus firmware version.

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