People Analytics

Heat Map

Turn your video data into actionable insights with IncoreSoft’s Heat Map module. Instantly visualize traffic flow, dwell time, and zone popularity across any time period—and make smarter layout and promotion decisions with ease.

Real-time inference
On-premise or cloud
GDPR compliant
REST API & SDK
Busy shopping mall
LIVE HEATMAP
Hot
Warm
Cold
Zone Analytics
Entrance847
Center632
West wing384
East wing91
common.capabilities

Key Advantages of the Heat Map Module

01

Identify warm and cold zones - instantly spot high-traffic and low-traffic areas to optimize store layout and engagement

02

Measure ad and promo impact - visualize how customers interact with banners, ads, and displays in real time

03

Optimize product placement - position high-margin items in hot zones to maximize sales

04

Improve layout and customer flow - analyze movement patterns to remove bottlenecks and enhance shopping experience

05

Generate detailed reports - access performance data by hour, day, or week to make data-driven decisions

06

Cross-platform and multilingual - operate seamlessly across devices and languages for global retail environments

07

Enhance staff allocation - schedule employees around hot-zone activity to improve efficiency and service

08

Integrate with Incoresoft modules - combine Heat Map with People Counting or Traffic Analytics for deeper insights

Process

How It Works

01

Capture

CCTV cameras stream live video into the analytics engine. Deployments often run on existing networks, avoiding the need for extra hardware.

02

Measure

The algorithm detects human presence, measures dwell times and counts detections within control zones. After conducting experiments with it, you can see how intensity changes by hour or day.

03

Visualize & Report

A heatmap layer is generated (static or kinetic), with reporting windows you choose - hourly, daily, weekly, or custom. We have found from using this product that the visualizations are the fastest way managers can spot problems and opportunities.

Integrations

Works With Your Existing Stack

Deploy alongside your current cameras, hardware, and VMS - no forklift upgrade required.

IP Cameras

Any ONVIF / RTSP stream

Axis CommunicationsBosch Security SystemsDahua TechnologyHanwha VisionHikvisionVivotekUniview (UNV)MilesightRTSPONVIF

VMS Platforms

Native plugin & SDK support

VMS VezhaMilestoneGenetecNx WitnessAvigilon

Edge Hardware

GPU-accelerated inference

NVIDIA JetsonIntel NUCGPU ServerCloud
AI-powered Heat Mapping visualizes real-time foot traffic to reveal crowd patterns and high-value zones - helping businesses optimize layouts, measure promotions, and improve in-store performance with seamless VMS integration.

What is a retail heat map and how does it help?

Imagine sprinkling a thermal powder across a store floor: red where people gather, blue where they don’t. That’s a heat map - a visual summary of visitor density and movement. Instead of spreadsheets, you get intuitive, instant insights: which displays work, where bottlenecks form, and how foot traffic changes during promotions.

Core business benefits

  • Optimize product placement - move high-margin items into warm zones.
  • Measure ad & promo impact - did that endcap really pull customers?
  • Staff smarter - place associates where customers need help, not where they don’t.

Prove ROI for store changes - remodels and campaigns become measurable.

These core metrics reveal how visitors interact with store spaces. By tracking zone activity, dwell times, peak hours, and promo impact, retailers can pinpoint high- and low-performing areas, optimize layouts, schedule staff effectively, and measure campaign ROI.

Metrics you should track with heat map module

MetricWhy it mattersTypical insight
Visitor count by zoneUnderstand interest distributionSpot neglected aisles
Average dwell timeProxy for engagementLonger dwell → opportunity for conversion
Peak hoursStaff & promo schedulingPlace staff during peaks
Promo impact (pre/post)Attribution for campaignsMeasure ad effectiveness quickly
Actionable insights for using heat maps effectively - measure dwell and movement patterns, test layout changes, connect data with POS for ROI tracking, and turn cold zones into high-performing areas.

Practical tips: What to measure and what actions to take

1. Measure dwell and path, not just headcount

Counting people is useful - but retail heat mapping shines when you combine counts with dwell and path analysis. After conducting experiments with it, teams often find that dwell time correlates more closely with conversion than raw footfall.

2. Use A/B testing for layouts and promotions

Try moving a promo display for two weeks and compare heat maps. Our analysis of this product revealed that small shifts can produce outsized returns (think better visibility, better flow).

3. Blend heatmap data with POS

Heat maps tell you where customers are - POS tells you what they buy. Put them together and you can quantify a display’s ROI.

4. Don’t ignore “cold” zones

Cold zones are opportunities - move seasonal items there, run micros-promos, or re-think signage. Through our practical knowledge, reassigning a cold shelf to a clear visibility spot often revives sales.

Incoresoft Heat Map Solution helps you visualize, analyze, and enhance every square meter of your business environment.

Why Choose Incoresoft for Heat Map Solutions

Incoresoft delivers advanced AI-powered heat map analytics that turn CCTV footage into actionable business insights. Our technology helps you track visitor flow, optimize layouts, and boost performance - all in real time.

  • Proven Expertise: Years of experience in AI and video analytics for retail, industry, and smart cities.
  • Easy Integration: Works seamlessly with existing CCTV and VMS systems.
  • Real-Time Insights: Monitor customer foot traffic and adjust your strategy instantly.
  • Data-Driven Optimization: Improve product placement and understand visitor behavior.
  • Scalable Solution: Ideal for retail chains, public areas, and industrial facilities.
  • Detailed Reports: Generate analytics by hour, day, or week for deeper insights.
  • Reliable Support: Our team provides continuous updates and professional assistance.
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