Work

VideoCignium: Desktop application for automated analysis of surveillance videos using AI

Year: 2026

Type: software-paper

Abstract: VideoCignium addresses the persistent challenge in urban security and forensic analysis: the manual review of extensive surveillance footage, which is labor-intensive and prone to human error. Although advanced AI models exist, their practical integration into accessible tools for non-technical forensic analysts remains limited. This work introduces an open-source desktop application that automates the analysis of security camera recordings by combining computer vision and artificial intelligence. The system detects motion in user-defined regions of interest, classifies objects using YOLO models, and extracts timestamps via OCR, all within an Electron-based interface that enables efficient sequential processing of large video volumes. Validation on high-traffic urban datasets shows a recall of 99.59% and a precision of 94.23% in motion detection (F1-score = 96.83%), with 72.35% accuracy in object classification, resulting in a review time reduction of up to 40x compared to manual methods. The software integrates temporal metadata extraction and structured reporting, providing a robust and open framework for urban security and data-driven policy making.

Source: SoftwareX

DOI: 10.1016/j.softx.2026.102603

Authors: Pablo Natera, Pablo Fernández-González, Pablo G. Rodríguez, Ruth Torres, Rubén Molano

Institution: Universidad de Extremadura

Language: English

Topic: Video Surveillance and Tracking Methods

Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200