TPS Traffic and Parking Systems supplies and installs a wide range of people counting systems. We continue to lead the way in pedestrian counting technology using the very best thermal and video-based technology.
We provide reliable people counters for companies in various industries, including retail, education, public transportation, and commercial offices.
With our people counters, you can optimise space, energy, and facilities management and improve the overall customer or visitor experience of your building. Accurately counting people has far-reaching benefits, helping you drive business growth and save money.
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What is a People Counting System?
A people counter is an electronic device that tracks the number of people passing through a particular area. These systems are often used in retail settings to help store owners understand foot traffic data patterns and make decisions about staffing levels and store layout.
They can also be used in public spaces to monitor crowd size, gauge flow, optimise labour, and even define advertising efficiency. In short, a people counting system is a versatile tool that can significantly impact both businesses and individuals.
How Does a People Counter Work?
If you've ever been to a busy store or shopping centre, you may have noticed a small device mounted near the entrance. These are sensors that detect the movement of people through the doorway. Our people counters utilise thermal-based technology, as the accuracy is much higher than other forms of detection.
The data from the sensor is then transmitted to a computer, which keeps track of the number of people who have entered or exited the area or store.
The privacy of everyone who is recorded in that specific area is guaranteed because no personally identifiable information is collected. The accuracy of our people counters is extremely high, often exceeding 99%.
Where is a People Counter Used?
A people counter is used in areas where you want to understand how many people move through a particular space. The TPS People Counter System offers a range of software suites to suit numerous applications. The necessity for highly accurate people traffic and occupancy data is vital for many industries, including:
- Shopping Centres
- Retail Stores
- Public Transportation
- Commercial Spaces
- Business Offices
- Universities
- Schools
- Airports
- Casinos
- Hospitals
For example, store owners will often position people counters to track customer traffic and identify which store areas are the most popular. Knowing where customers go can be essential for maximising sales and profits in retail.
Similarly, administrative planners use these devices to forecast the number of people using a bus or train line, among other public transportation. This allows them to assign the right volume of staff to ensure smooth and unproblematic transit for their passengers.
Additionally, educational institutions like universities and schools can use a people counting solution to optimise timetabling and automatic energy use to cut wasted expenditures.
Ultimately, people counters can used anywhere where valuable insights into how people move through space are required. This makes them essential tools for maximising operational efficiency and minimising congestion.
What are the Benefits of People Counters?
People counters allow you to accurately track the flow of people in a specific building or area. This has several key benefits, including space and energy optimisation, which enable you to create a more efficient and pleasant site. Here are the advantages of people counting systems:
- Save Energy: You can enhance the energy efficiency of your building by tracking the number of people in a given space. These insights let you set HVAC and lighting appliances to automatically switch on or off at certain times to align with how busy each area is.
- Optimise Space: People counters let you track the use of spaces like entryways, meeting rooms, bathroom facilities, and hallways. This lets you plan your space management more effectively, amending the layout and allocating resources to accommodate the volume of visitors. For instance, you may reduce the number of seats in a meeting room if the space is rarely filled, saving you some overhead costs.
- Improve Facilities Management: Similarly, you can enhance your facilities management strategies when you track visitors using a people counting solution. You can reassign your cleaning staff to more popular areas and reduce money spent on unused spaces.
- Identify Traffic Trends: With people counters, you can monitor the flow and occupancy of people to gain accurate insights on arrivals and departures. A visitor counter can track the footfall in each area, showing you which places are busier at which times. This then lets you redistribute your resources to focus on the areas with higher traffic or improve areas with lower footfall.
The benefits listed above contribute to a more positive customer experience. By optimising your resources and accurately tracking the flow and occupancy of people, you can enhance your building or office space to provide more space, adequate lighting, and a more pleasant temperature for your visitors.
Types of People Counters & People Counting Technology
TPS offers various people counting software and strategies. We use the latest technology to provide accurate records of visitor flow and occupancy. Our approaches range from small and accessible thermal counters to more complex cloud reporting software.
TPS Thermal People Counter Sensor
TPS Traffic and Parking Systems supplies and installs the world's most advanced people counting technology into Australia's leading retail stores and commercial premises. Using thermal people counter sensor technology and data analytics software, TPS provides one of the most accurate and informative systems available on the market at an affordable price.
Our classic Thermal People Counter sensors are the most accurate on the market. They offer more than 99% accuracy and are easy to set up. We work with you to install thermal counters in the optimal positions in your space.
TPS V04 Thermal People Counter Sensor
The TPS V04 is a modern thermal people counter equipped with IP connectivity for direct connection to LAN-based systems. This allows remote configuration and data counting using IP infrastructure and browser-based applications.
Our team of experts has installed the V04 people counter system in several of Australia's major businesses and commercial locations. TPS can provide a device that suits all your requirements, whether you want to install it on a door, airport, parking lot, or general commercial premises.
Why Should you Choose the TPS V04 Thermal People Counter?
- Opening Capability of up to 8 units
- Low installation and maintenance costs
- Built-in data logging Direct IP Connectivity
- Remote setup for local or remote configuration
- Remote camera to audit the counting in real time
TPS People Counter Cloud Reporting Software
Our cloud-based reporting software gathers all of your sales data and information from your people counting system. The TPS cloud-based people counting reporting software gives you comprehensive visitor trends, sales conversion percentages, and other insights into your business.
Customer counting technology has long been one of the strongest marketing tools available to retailers. The increased accuracy and ability to analyse reporting in minute increments, all from a cloud-based reporting server, make people counting essential for any serious retail or commercial business.
Here’s what you can do with TPS cloud-based reporting software to benefit your business:
- Measure increases in customer traffic
- Measure sales conversion rates
- Plan staff hours based on hourly and daily trends
Cloud-Based People Counting Statistics
TPS now offers cloud-based people counting reporting for your statistics. Data from our Thermal People Counters are sent to our cloud reporting platform so that you can simply log in to an online portal to access daily, weekly, and monthly statistics.
We also offer data hosting for our Thermal People Counters. This enables us to monitor the sensors in real time and provide a quick maintenance response, ensuring 100% data integrity and upload.
Key Features of TPS People Counters
- High-Tech Monitoring Equipment
- Accurate Results
- Full Privacy with Any Collected Data
- Suitable for Every Industry
- Easy to Install and Use
Get Reliable People Counting Services Today
TPS is a leading provider of people counting systems in Australia. We offer tailored services to suit every budget and work closely with you to identify your needs and implement the right solutions. Give your business a boost with TPS people counters.
We supply and install the TPS people counting system into all major cities - Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Townsville, Rockhampton, Cairns, Darwin, Tasmania, Hobart, Launceston
FAQs
What Sensor is Used to Count People?
TPS offers a range of sensors and people counting technology. Our most popular is the V04 Thermal People Counter, which uses thermal imaging for real-time accurate data and IP connectivity for browser-based data processing.
How Do I Choose the Right People Counter for My Business?
TPS works with you to assess your needs and install the right people counting system for you. With our expert team, you’ll receive the technology you need to drive business growth and accurately optimise your commercial premises.
How Does a Person Counter Work?
Person or people counters track the number of people in a space over a given time period. They do this using motion sensors or thermal imaging technology, which monitors people in real time without collecting identifiable data. TPS thermal people counters provide more than 99% accuracy.
