1. Analyze
The video feed is reviewed for gestures or sequences that require verification.
AI loss prevention
Video analytics and alerts for retailers
Opticable assesses the store's cameras, angles, network, and procedures, then integrates video analytics that flags events for your team to verify.
- Existing cameras firstAssessment before replacement
- Local installationMontreal and across Quebec
- Human verificationEvery alert remains an event to review
- One technical partnerCameras, network, cabling, and support
The service
What is assessed, configured, and supported
- Inventory of cameras, feeds, and priority areas
- Review of angles, lighting, and visibility of relevant gestures
- Assessment of the network, PoE, NVR, and access controls
- Configuration of alerts and designated recipients
- Verification and response procedure defined with the team
- Adjustments, support, and coordination with related systems
How it works
Analyze, alert, verify
The right event. To the right person. At the right time.
AI directs attention to an event; a person remains responsible for the decision.
2. Alert
A short clip is sent to the devices or people configured to receive events.
3. Verify
The team reviews the event and follows its procedure based on the situation observed.
Real example
See the event, then decide
This loop shows a sequence flagged for verification. The red frame directs attention to a behaviour; it does not confirm by itself that theft occurred.
In real time: an opportunity to respond before the situation results in a loss.
- A short clip instead of hours of recording
- An alert sent to designated people
- A decision made under the retailer's procedure
Planning calculator
Estimate what inventory losses may represent
The 1.5% starting rate comes from the RCC/LPRC report. Change it if you know your internal rate. The third slider simulates a reduction from 0% to 100%. The default 30% is a cautious planning reference, not a guaranteed result.
This estimate provides an order of magnitude. Inventory losses have several causes, and video analytics can address only some of them. Actual outcomes vary by business, procedures, and image quality.
Your estimate
Estimated annual inventory losses$54,000
Estimated monthly average$4,500
Value of the simulated reduction (30%)$16,200At 30%, this amount represents the portion of estimated annual losses that would be avoided. It is a scenario, not a guarantee.
Assess my camerasThe estimate is for planning only and is not a quote.
Cameras
Technical criteria that matter
Angle and pixel density
The person and relevant gestures must occupy enough pixels in the image without major obstructions.
Lighting and motion clarity
Retail lighting changes with the time of day, storefront windows, and aisle conditions. Dark images, strong backlighting, or motion blur can reduce useful detail. We assess the real image quality during operating conditions.
Feeds and network
Feed compatibility, stability, PoE, segmentation, recording, and access rights are evaluated together.
Deployment
A clear four-step commissioning process
A progressive rollout validates images, configures alerts, and refines the system before normal operation.
On-site assessment
We review priority areas, camera angles, image quality, the network, and the response procedure.
Implementation plan
We confirm compatible cameras, required corrections, alert recipients, and project scope.
Configuration and testing
We configure feeds, access, and alerts, then validate operation under the store's real conditions.
Adjustments and support
We refine settings using observed events and remain available after commissioning.
Compatibility assessment
Find out what your current cameras can support
Before recommending replacement equipment, Opticable reviews the actual images and the infrastructure behind them.
Request a camera assessmentImages and coverage
Angles, obstructions, lighting, motion clarity, and useful detail in priority areas.
Feeds and network
Stream compatibility, stability, PoE, recording, access rights, and available capacity.
Alert workflow
Who receives events, how they are verified, and what action is permitted.
Upgrade priorities
Keep what works and identify only the corrections required for reliable analysis.
Privacy and limits
An alert remains an event to verify
The system should not be presented as automatic proof or a guaranteed reduction. Access, clip retention, and operating procedures must respect applicable requirements.
Recommended reading
Understand the system before deciding
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Read the articleFrequently asked questions
Questions retailers ask before an assessment
Do all cameras need to be replaced?
Not necessarily. The first step is to assess existing camera feeds, angles, image quality, and network capacity. Only the gaps that prevent useful analysis should be corrected.
Who receives the alerts?
You choose the designated people and devices. The workflow should identify who reviews an event, within what timeframe, and who can decide on a response.
Does an alert confirm that theft occurred?
No. An alert identifies an event that requires verification. A person reviews the clip and applies the business's policy.
What happens when an alert is not relevant?
Events can be reviewed during commissioning so camera angles, settings, and procedures can be adjusted. The objective is a useful workflow, not a claim of perfect detection.
How long does implementation take?
Timing depends on the number of locations, cameras, corrective work, network access, and the alert workflow. The site assessment defines a realistic scope and schedule.
How is privacy handled?
The project should define authorized users, retention periods, access removal, signage, and procedures that comply with applicable privacy obligations.
Assessment
Are your cameras and procedures ready for video analytics?
An on-site review checks priority areas, angles, feeds, and response steps before a solution is recommended.