Camera as a Universal Sensor (CaaUS)

Transform everyday cameras into real-time IoT devices. Convert video into structured, actionable data and make decisions at the edge in single-digit milliseconds.

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From Raw Video to
Real-Time Decisions

Camera as a Universal Sensor (CaaUS) treats every camera as an intelligent, real‑time sensor. It transforms raw video into GIS‑tagged events and streams them via MQTT for instant, consistent decisions at the edge or core.

  • Monitor and act on video insights in milliseconds

  • Drive automation for public safety, traffic, and critical infrastructure

  • Reduce bandwidth by processing at the edge, not just the cloud.

  • Unify video + IoT data in a deployable, scalable architecture.

A Partnership Exceeding Today’s Expectations

Built jointly by Network Optix, HiveMQ, and Volt Active Data to convert video into structured events, distribute them reliably, and fuse streams and state to decide & act in milliseconds
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Network Optix Nx Go

Connects to any camera/sensor, calibrates scenes, detects & classifies events, and maps them to real‑world coordinates to produce GIS‑tagged, analysis‑ready data.

HiveMQ MQTT
HiveMQ MQTT

A high‑performance MQTT broker that moves Nx Go detection data instantly and reliably across local, edge, and cloud systems, at scale and low latency.

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Volt Active Data

An in‑memory decisioning database that fuses & analyzes high‑velocity MQTT streams with millisecond latency, enabling adaptive signals, safety alerts, and system responses.

High‑value, real‑time use cases

Most streaming architectures can’t make a decision without sending data through multiple hops, adding latency, complexity, and cost.

Traffic & Mobility

Adaptive lights, congestion insights, incident detection, and coordinated routing.

Public Safety

Automated safety alerts and faster response with on‑device detection and edge decisions.

Critical Infrastructure

Real‑time monitoring and automated actions for smart infrastructure and city operations.

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See CaaUS in Action: Visit the Curiosity Lab to see a live deployment of Network Optix’s video capabilities, HiveMQ’s infrastructure, and Volt’s decisioning engine.