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Dwell Time Analysis

What is dwell time analysis?

Dwell time analysis is the process of measuring how long a person stays in a specific area, using security cameras or analytics software. Businesses use it to understand customer behavior, detect suspicious activity, and optimize layouts in retail stores, restaurants, and public spaces. In security, dwell time analysis helps identify loitering, potential threats, or unusual behavior, triggering alerts when someone stays in a restricted area too long. By providing insights into movement patterns, it enhances security, improves customer experience, and supports data-driven decision-making.

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Why is dwell time analysis important?

Dwell time analysis is important because it helps businesses and security teams understand behavior patterns, detect potential threats, and improve operational efficiency. In security, it identifies loitering or unusual activity, allowing for quicker responses to suspicious behavior. In retail, it provides insights into customer engagement, showing which areas attract the most attention and where store layouts can be optimized. For businesses, dwell time analysis supports data-driven decisions that enhance security, improve customer experiences, and increase overall efficiency.

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