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APC (AI Passenger Counter)
Transit Bus & Rail AI Passenger Counting (APC) Systems
Automatic passenger counting systems record boarding and alighting data at bus doors. Compare the number of counting channels, door layout, data integration and any required video-recording functions. Validate counting performance under representative passenger flows before deployment.
Compare AlwayCare AI Passenger Counter Options
Direct engineering comparison across standalone door-counting sensors, 4-channel integrated MDVR hosts, and 8-channel active safety transit recorders.
| Specification / System Model |
PC16
STANDALONE APC
2-Door Overhead Sensor
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PC28
APC + 4-CH MDVR
Entry Fleet Recording
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PC27
APC + MDVR + DMS
4-CH Bus Standard
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PC36
APC + 8-CH MDVR
8-CH + DMS Fatigue
|
PC37
TRANSIT FLAGSHIP
8-CH + DMS/ADAS/BSD
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counting Accuracy & Technology Optical depth sensing | Stereo 3D Optical (>98% Accuracy) | Stereo 3D Depth AI (>98% Accuracy) | Stereo 3D Depth AI (>98% Accuracy) | Stereo 3D Depth AI (>98% Accuracy) | Stereo 3D Depth AI (>98% Accuracy) |
| Video Recording Channels CCTV stream capacity | Counting event snapshot logging | 4-Channel Full HD (1080P) | 4-Channel Full HD + In-Cab DMS | 8-Channel Full HD + DMS Stream | 8-Channel Full HD + DMS + ADAS + BSD |
| Driver Safety Algorithms Active AI modules | Counting Analytics Only | Door flow counting | Passenger Counting + Active DMS Fatigue | Passenger Counting + In-Cab DMS | Full Transit Suite: APC + DMS + ADAS + BSD |
| Door Synchronization Switch trigger inputs | Dual Door Magnetic Switch Triggers | Dual Door Magnetic Switch Triggers | Front & Rear Door Sensor Sync | Multi-Door Switch Synchronization | Multi-Door Switch Synchronization |
| Dispatch & Network Output Protocols & cloud sync | RS485, RJ45 Ethernet, CAN Bus | 4G LTE, GPS, CMSV6, RS485 | 4G LTE, GPS, Wi-Fi, CMSV6 Transit Cloud | 4G LTE, Multi-GNSS, Wi-Fi, RS485 | Dual-SIM 4G, Multi-GNSS, Wi-Fi, JT/T 808 |
| Product Record | View PC16 | View PC28 | View PC27 | View PC36 | View PC37 |
Precision Ridership Flow and Capacity Management
Advanced dual-lens depth estimation filters complex boarding behaviors with zero reliance on light level.
Bi-Directional Separation
Accurately tracks passengers boarding and exiting simultaneously through wide double doors, registering independent counts for each flow direction.
Luggage & Shadow Suppression
3D geometric neural models distinguish human head-and-shoulder contours from roller suitcases, backpacks, strollers, and moving sunlight shadows.
Stop-Correlated GPS Reporting
Automatically timestamps passenger count increments with exact GPS coordinates and route bus stop names for automated transit scheduling analytics.
Tested Across High-Volume Public Transit Fleets
Supplying revenue-audit and passenger density data to municipal transit authorities.
City Buses & Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Overhead door sensors handle heavy crush-load peak hours, calculating live onboard bus occupancy to prevent overcrowding and optimize route dispatch intervals.
Long-Distance Tourist Coaches
Audits ticketed passenger counts against actual boarded passengers, preventing unauthorized ticket cash theft and ensuring legal passenger limits.
Airport & University Shuttles
Compact overhead sensor units link to digital terminal signboards, informing waiting travelers of remaining seat availability in upcoming shuttle vans.
AI Passenger Counter (APC) FAQ
Key engineering answers on ceiling height, door sensors, and accuracy verification.
What installation height is required for the overhead 3D APC camera?
The APC sensor operates reliably at ceiling mounting heights between 1.8 meters and 2.5 meters above the bus entrance step. Different optical focal lenses are available for double-decker buses or low-floor minibuses.
Does the counter connect to the vehicle door switch circuit?
Yes. The device includes dedicated door trigger inputs. Counting activates strictly when the door opens and locks the count when the door closes, completely eliminating false counts from passengers standing near the door during transit.
How does the system perform in complete darkness or low ambient lighting?
AlwayCare APC sensors feature built-in invisible infrared LED illumination. The 3D stereoscopic depth cameras operate with identical >98% accuracy in complete night darkness, bright direct sunlight, and changing shadow conditions.
Can passenger count reports be exported directly to municipal transit software?
Yes. Data can be transmitted via standard RS485 serial ports to existing ticket validators or bus dispatch computers, or transmitted wirelessly over 4G to transit cloud platforms via JSON API, CSV export, or ITxPT protocols.
Upgrade Your Transit Fleet with AlwayCare AI APC
Speak with our public transit specialists to evaluate door dimensions, mounting positions, and ticketing software integration.