i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security) announced Version 3.0 of i-PRO Active Guard, the company’s AI-powered intelligent search software. 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 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, which is the highest in the industry, the new release of Active Guard Version 3.0 now 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.

Running entirely on-premises without the need of an external internet connection, the system gives organizations complete control of their data, avoiding latency or privacy concerns associated with cloud-based processing.

i-PRO Active Guard 3.0 combines edge-processed analytics in i-PRO AI-enabled cameras with a server-based generative AI engine. Using best-shot images with metadata from i-PRO AI camera models, the system interprets user queries with precision and speed, delivering the right results quickly and intuitively. Importantly, users do not need to replace existing i-PRO AI cameras to take advantage of this powerful new software update.

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.