Dwell Detection
Description
Calculates the time each visitor remains inside a zone (store, floor, fitting room, checkout, etc.), enabling the evaluation of conversion indicators and space utilization.
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Description | Calculates the time each visitor remains inside a zone (store, floor, fitting room, checkout, etc.). |
| Algorithm | 1. Groups Entries. 2. Groups Exits. 3. Matches trajectories 1-to-1 by similarity. 4. Exit time – Entry time → Dwell. |
| Key Parameters | • Line perimeter (defines the zone) • Re-ID window (default 2 h) |
| Accuracy | 98 % on validated datasets |
| Typical Use Cases | • Evaluate individual / group sales conversion indicators |
Visual explanation
| Visual Explanation | ![]() | ![]() | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | 1. Entry grouping: incoming people are grouped. | 2. Exit grouping: outgoing people are grouped. | 3. Temporal grouping and (4.) Dwell calculation: people are re-identified and dwell time is calculated. |

