AI video monitoring for cashiers

A camera watches the cash desk: if the cashier is away for more than 5 minutes, the AI immediately notifies the manager.

A computer-vision monitoring system for retail points. The camera stream is analysed in real time: the AI detects whether an employee is at the cash desk and tracks the time. If the cashier is absent for more than 5 minutes, the manager gets a Telegram alert with the time and camera name, so the shop stays under control even when the manager is away.

Objectives

Remove the need to watch the cash desk manually and alert the manager about problems instantly.

Solution

A person-detection model on the video stream, an absence timer, a configurable threshold (5 minutes) and Telegram alerts.

Technologies

Python, OpenCV, Computer vision, Telegram Bot API