The FLEXIDOME IP micro 3000i is a high-quality surveillance camera designed to deliver reliable performance 24/7. It offers a range of advanced features for enhanced surveillance capabilities, including Essential Video Analytics. The camera is also designed for easy installation, thanks to its compact and minimalist design that provides flexibility in mounting options. The Essential Video Analytics feature strengthens the concept of Intelligence at the Edge, providing powerful video analysis capabilities. It is particularly useful in controlled environments with limited detection ranges. The system can reliably detect, track, and analyze objects, triggering alarms when predefined criteria are met. With a smart set of alarm rules, complex tasks are made easier, and false alarms are reduced. Metadata is attached to the video, enabling quick retrieval of relevant images from hours of stored video. This metadata can also be utilized to provide irrefutable forensic evidence or optimize business processes, such as people counting or crowd density information. The camera incorporates a high dynamic range mode, which utilizes a multiple-exposure process to capture more details in both highlights and shadows within the same scene. This allows for improved object and feature recognition, even in challenging lighting conditions, such as bright backlight.