Hikvision, renowned for its innovations in AI-powered IoT, has announced the ITxPT certification of its Dual-Lens Passenger Counting Camera. This certification represents a significant advancement in the integration of smarter and interoperable systems within public transportation networks.
The ITxPT (Information Technology for Public Transport) certification is a widely acknowledged standard in Europe's public transportation sector. It emphasizes onboard IT architecture, interoperability, and data consistency.
With this certification, Hikvision's Dual-Lens Passenger Counting Camera (DS-2XM6825G1) is affirmed to work seamlessly with ITxPT-compliant systems, providing standardized data on passenger flow for bus and rail applications. This development aids public transport operators in creating more cohesive and efficient systems, even when incorporating devices from multiple manufacturers.
Improving Public Transportation Efficiency
This capability allows operators to better analyze traffic patterns and make informed operational choices
The certification is particularly timely as public transport operators encounter increasing demands for enhancing passenger safety and efficiency. Conventional onboard systems often falter in providing complete visibility and accurate data on passenger flows, impacting effective route planning, scheduling, capacity management, and service optimization.
Hikvision's camera addresses these issues by supplying precise passenger flow statistics at vehicle doors and transit passageways. This capability allows operators to better analyze traffic patterns and make informed operational choices.
Features Tailored for Real Transit Environments
Designed specifically for transit settings, the camera includes several advanced features:
- Advanced Perception: Utilizing dual-lens stereo vision, the technology constructs a 3D scene, akin to human depth perception. It accurately detects not just individuals, but also strollers, bicycles, and wheelchairs, providing a comprehensive overview of boarding activities.
- 98%+ Counting Accuracy: The system detects every person upon entering the frame, registering a count only when they fully enter or exit, thus filtering out those who linger at doorways.
- Flexible Installation: Its adjustable mounting bracket is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, requiring a minimum installation height of 1.9 meters, suitable for city buses, metro carriages, and articulated coaches.
- Broad Protocol Support: Alongside ITxPT, the camera supports various streaming formats, door signal integration, and protocols such as ONVIF, RS-485, and Hikvision SDK, ensuring smooth integration with existing management systems.
- Durable Design: With IP66 and IK08 protection ratings and an operating temperature range of -30°C to 75°C, it is equipped to withstand the demands of extensive transit use.
Commitment to Open Standards
Jake Song, Onboard Security Product Director at Hikvision, emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating, “Receiving the ITxPT certification demonstrates Hikvision's commitment to open standards and long-term compatibility in the public transportation industry. Public transport operators need reliable and standardized data to support smarter decisions. This certification helps ensure our onboard solution can integrate more efficiently into multi-vendor transport systems.”
With this certification, Hikvision broadens its potential to assist operators in implementing standardized, scalable, data-driven onboard solutions. It opens the door for more extensive deployment in European transit projects, where ITxPT compliance is a pivotal factor for system integration and project endorsements.
Hikvision, a global pioneer in the AI-powered Internet of Things (AIoT), has announced that its Dual-Lens Passenger Counting Camera has officially received ITxPT (Information Technology for Public Transport) certification. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Hikvision's commitment to smarter, more connected, and more interoperable public transportation systems.
As one of the most widely recognized standards in the European public transportation industry, ITxPT focuses on onboard IT architecture, interoperability, and data standardization. The certification confirms that Hikvision’s Dual-Lens Passenger Counting Camera (DS-2XM6825G1) integrates smoothly with ITxPT-compliant onboard systems and can deliver standardized passenger flow data for bus and rail transit applications. This helps public transport operators build more unified and efficient systems, even when using devices from different manufacturers.
Public transport operators
The certification comes at a time when public transport operators are facing increasing pressure to improve both passenger safety and operational efficiency. Many traditional onboard systems, for example, struggle with limited visibility inside vehicles and incomplete passenger flow data. As a result, many operators face challenges in route planning, vehicle scheduling, capacity management, and service optimization.
The certification comes at a time when public transport operators are facing increasing pressure
Hikvision’s Dual-Lens Passenger Counting Camera helps address these challenges by providing accurate passenger flow statistics at vehicle doors and transit passageways. The solution supports data display and export based on buses, routes, and stops, helping operators better understand passenger traffic patterns and make more informed operational decisions.
Real transit environments
The camera includes many features designed for real transit environments:
- Advanced perception: Using dual-lens stereo vision, the camera reconstructs a 3D view of the scene—much like how human eyes perceive depth. It accurately identifies not just people, but also strollers, bicycles, and wheelchairs, giving operators a comprehensive, real-time overview of the boarding activity.
- 98%+ counting accuracy: The camera detects each person from the moment they appear in frame and only registers a count when they fully enter or exit—filtering out people who pause or linger near the door.
- Flexible installation: The adjustable mounting bracket supports a minimum installation height of just 1.9 meters, making it compatible with a wide range of vehicle types—from city buses to metro carriages and articulated coaches.
- Broad protocol support: In addition to ITxPT, the camera supports multiple streaming formats, door signal integration, and a range of protocols including ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum), RS-485, and Hikvision SDK, ensuring smooth integration into existing fleet management systems.
- Built for the road: With an IP66 and IK08 protection rating and an operating temperature range of -30°C to 75°C, the camera is built to handle the demands of real-world transit environments.
Public transportation industry
“Receiving the ITxPT certification demonstrates Hikvision’s commitment to open standards and long-term compatibility in the public transportation industry,” said Jake Song, Onboard Security Product Director at Hikvision. “Public transport operators need reliable and standardized data to support smarter decisions. This certification helps ensure our onboard solution can integrate more efficiently into multi-vendor transport systems.”
With the ITxPT certification, Hikvision further strengthens its ability to support transportation operators seeking standardized, scalable, and data-driven onboard solutions. The certification also creates broader opportunities for deployment in European transit projects, where ITxPT compliance is often a key requirement for system integration and project approval.
