What is Edge Processing?
Unlike legacy mesh systems that rely on infrastructure-heavy networks and continuous cloud streaming, Acoem’s edge processing analyzes sounds entirely within the ATD-300 sensor.
Our technology is built on a neural network trained on hundreds of thousands of qualified sounds collected over three decades, with up to 15,000 new sounds added monthly. Processing this data directly within the device means:
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Zero Latency: There are no delays from streaming raw data to a distant server when seconds count.
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Cost-Effective Infrastructure: It replaces heavy, multi-sensor mesh systems with a single device covering a massive area.
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High Accuracy at the Edge: Custom-tuned AI processes complex environments locally to drive false positives toward zero.
The 5 Phases of Detection
How It Works: The 5 Phases of Protection
Acoem’s ATD Gunshot Detection System revolutionizes threat detection and real-time response through five distinct phases processed directly at the edge:
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Coverage: A single ATD sensor covers an unparalleled 500-foot radius, the equivalent of 10 football fields.
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Detect & Locate: When an acoustic event over 100dB occurs, the sensor’s AI utilizes 96-attribute pattern matching to instantly classify and locate the precise coordinates of the gunshot.
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Alert & Slew: Upon an acoustic detection, an alert is instantly routed through our Cadence software, and a command is issued to your PTZ cameras to slew to the target. This automated intelligence allows the system to immediately capture video evidence of the event—often capturing attackers before they can lower their weapon or fire a second shot.
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Respond: Along with the audio alert data from Cadence, camera data is pushed to your existing Video Management System (VMS), allowing operators to visually verify the acoustic threat using real-time video feed. This instant verification enables responders to act quickly to provide aid to victims, prevent further violence, or assess damage.
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Adapt: The system easily scales to expand permanent coverage areas or can be deployed via mobile trailers to monitor temporary outdoor environments.
The Tactical Advantage: By automating the data flow from initial detection to visual verification in milliseconds, ATD provides the critical situational awareness teams need to accelerate tactical response and secure actionable video evidence for investigations.
Why Acoem Stands Out
While legacy systems struggle with lag and high infrastructure costs, Acoem’s ATD system redefines what’s possible at the edge:
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Sub-3-Second Response: Detects, classifies, and locates gunshots in real-time, giving first responders a critical head start.
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Intelligent Accuracy: Our proprietary AI filters out common acoustic distractions like fireworks, car backfires, and loud machinery, driving false positives toward zero.
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Privacy-First Design: Built with ethics in mind. The system never streams or records continuous audio, only capturing sounds that exceed 100 dB and match gunshot signatures.
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Unmatched Efficiency: Replacing complex, multi-sensor grids, a single ATD sensor covers a 500-foot radius, slashing hardware, installation, and data costs.
Targeted Protection Across Every Sector
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Public Safety & Law Enforcement: Gain immediate situational awareness in vast outdoor areas without compromising community trust. ATD delivers precise coordinates and instant video evidence, allowing officers to respond safely, locate victims faster, and accelerate investigations.
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Critical Infrastructure Operators: Unmanned and remote assets—like substations and utility grids—are prime targets. ATD detects acoustic threats early, triggering automated camera slewing to instantly assess damage, prevent critical failures, and minimize costly downtime.
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Outdoor Event Organizers: Protect large crowds in vulnerable, open spaces like stadium parking lots, festivals, and concert venues. Mobile, deployable sensors empower onsite security teams to intervene swiftly, preventing escalation and directing aid exactly where it’s needed.
Real-World Impact
In North Carolina, Acoem’s ATD system is assisting law enforcement by detecting gunshots and has already contributed to multiple shooter arrests. A police chief stated,
“It was simple to integrate into our existing camera system and gives us the control we need to get alerts immediately.”
