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Uniview is a private high-tech enterprise committed to biodiversity conservation, guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), China's ecological civilization strategy, and the U-IPD technological product development process.
Growing Towards Goodness, Uniview has safeguarded species such as the Upland Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, Eagle Owl, Swift, and Przewalski's Gazelle. We have also participated in the observation, rescue, and protection of wildlife in key areas, including the National Nature Reserve for Rare and Endemic Fish in the Upper Yangtze River (Yangtze Sturgeon, Chinese Paddlefish, and Rock Carp), Tangjiahe Nature Reserve (Giant Panda, Golden Snub-nosed Monkey, and Takin), and the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park (Amur Tiger and Amur Leopard, addressing human-wildlife conflicts).
Uniview's engineers aspire to make the world better through their codes and hardware innovations.
Animal Intelligent Recognition Algorithm and Multi-Lens Bullet-PTZ Integrated Camera
Background Story:
Located in the northwest corner of Qingchuan County, Guangyuan City, in northern Sichuan, the Tangjiahe Nature Reserve covers an area of 40,000 hectares. It is part of the Giant Panda National Park and serves as a natural reserve focused on the protection of forest ecosystems and wildlife, with the giant panda and Sichuan golden monkey as its primary conservation targets.
Solution:
By deploying multi-lens cameras within the reserve, the system utilizes high-zoom and highly defog features to better capture the tracks of passing animals. Combined with a backend intelligent recognition algorithm, the solution enables automatic identification of various rare animal species.
Popular Zoo Protecting Red Panda Habitats
Background Story:
Hongshan Forest Zoo was the first in China to eliminate animal performances, focusing instead on creating an ideal urban sanctuary for wildlife. The zoo is committed to the philosophy of “harmonious coexistence between humans and nature,” setting a benchmark for wildlife conservation and sustainable urban living.
Solution:
The red panda enclosures and nesting boxes are equipped with 360° panoramic monitoring to comprehensively observe their daily lives and breeding activities. Even in complete darkness, infrared imaging ensures clear visuals. Dual-lens PTZ cameras are deployed in the outdoor activity area, providing both panoramic overviews and detailed tracking, enabling quick localization of red panda movements. Perimeter protection is set up to prevent unauthorized feeding, boundary crossing, and physical contact, establishing an invisible safety barrier between visitors and the red pandas.
Undisturbed Observation Within the Attic
Background Story:
Every year, Beijing swifts migrate from South Africa to Beijing, covering a one-way distance of 16,000 kilometers. In July or August, they begin their journey back to South Africa. Swifts often choose ancient buildings as their habitats, and Zhengyangmen—also known as Qianmen or Grand Qianmen—is no exception. As the southern gate of Beijing’s Inner City, Zhengyangmen was originally built in the 17th year of the Yongle reign (1419). Swifts have been living here for 600 years, with nearly a thousand of them circling the skies above during summer.
Solution:
In the spring of 2021, led by the Zhengyangmen Museum, Uniview provided technical equipment. Following the principle of "no disturbance to the swifts' lives," the team overcame several engineering challenges, including working within the wooden structure of the ancient building, capturing images in the attic's dark and backlit environment without supplementary lighting, and optimizing camera placement in confined spaces. The project was completed now, and subsequent observations contributed invaluable research data to the conservation of Beijing swifts.
From Desert to Forest: Discovery of the National First-Class Protected Animal, the Desert Cat
Background Story:
UNV products recognize the smoke signals of the forest and safeguarding its verdant expanse with intelligence. In the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Hainan Prefecture boasts over 10 million acres of forest, with countless rolling hills draped in lush greenery. This thriving habitat is home to more than 110 species of wild birds.
Solution:
1. Uniview has equipped 32 forest areas across 5 counties in Hainan Prefecture with a complete suite of thermal imaging PTZ cameras and a forest fire visualization and command dispatch system. This technological solution enhances forest fire prevention, ensuring the safety of the habitat for the thriving bird population.
2. The dual-spectrum high-precision PTZ cameras can accurately detect and locate high-temperature heat sources. The back-end forest fire prevention platform provides real-time alert notifications, integrated with indoor large screens and mobile apps. This creates seamless real-time collaboration between the command center, patrolling personnel, and firefighting teams, enabling swift responses to fire incidents and preventing potential fire threats.
3. Beyond Hainan Prefecture, Uniview’s forest fire prevention solutions are making a difference in Yunnan, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Guizhou, Jilin, and numerous other forested areas across China. With deployments in over 200 locations, Uniview's solutions monitor forest fire risks and quietly protect the natural flow of mountain birds.
A habitat for numerous bird species, including the Baer's Pochard and Grey Heron
Background Story:
The Baiyangdian Basin is home to 230 species of wild birds, including 10 nationally protected first-class species such as the Great Bustard, White-naped Crane, and Baer’s Pochard, as well as 41 second-class protected species like the Common Crane, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, and Black-winged Kite. Baiyangdian has been renowned as the "Lake of Carp" since at least the Western Jin Dynasty.
Solution:
1. An intelligent water management solution was deployed in the Baiyangdian Basin of Hebei. This includes 600 Starlight PTZ cameras and bullet cameras to monitor the upstream river basin environment. By leveraging intrusion behavior analysis, the system ensures comprehensive management and protection of the basin's daily ecological environment.
2. Uniview’s smart water management solutions are not limited to the Baiyangdian Basin. They have also been implemented in other bird habitats such as the Yangmu Reservoir in Jilin and the Miyun Reservoir in Beijing. By the end of 2021, Uniview had successfully delivered over 240 smart water management projects. These efforts safeguard serene waters and protect bird habitat
Safeguarding the Growth and Reproduction of Przewalski’s Gazelles
Background Story:
The Przewalski’s Gazelle, also known as the Chinese Tibetan Antelope or Yellow River Antelope, is a wildlife species endemic to China. Once considered the most endangered antelope in the world by the late 20th century, its population is now confined to the areas surrounding Qinghai Lake. It has been classified as "Endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Solution:
Diverse Front-End Cameras:
Four-Lens Panoramic Cameras: These cameras provide a wide panoramic view with a single device, supporting various smart detection and analysis features, offering comprehensive monitoring of the grasslands at a glance.
55x Dual-Spectrum Thermal PTZ Cameras: Equipped with multiple patrol modes, these cameras support fire point detection and simultaneous real-time viewing of both visible light and thermal imaging channels. The thermal imaging capability extends detection range and enhances sensitivity, enabling real-time monitoring of any movements in the grasslands.
LightHunter PTZ Cameras: Featuring visual enhancement and 1080P/60fps capabilities, these cameras deliver smoother motion images. They excel in capturing stable and vivid visuals of the Przewalski’s Gazelle as they run and leap across the grasslands.
Adapted for the Qinghai Lake Environment:
The equipment features a high-quality sealed structure with anti-oxidation and anti-salt spray coatings, as well as IP66/67-rated weatherproofing, providing resistance to rain, dust, and harsh outdoor conditions. It ensures reliable, all-weather video capture while being windproof, lightning proof, and shockproof. Adaptive defog technology guarantees clear and stable imagery in various weather conditions. Additionally, the system utilizes wireless networking with point-to-point transmission via wireless bridges, offering a flexible and efficient setup to quickly resolve connectivity challenges in remote field environments.
Emergency Alerts and Population Monitoring:
The server and video integrated management platform provide unified management and smart analysis of front-end cameras and video streams. The system supports alarm linkage and audio linkage, enabling remote voice alerts or on-site intervention in emergencies. After the monitoring system was deployed, it successfully identified and rescued a Przewalski’s Gazelle trapped in a barbed wire fence. Furthermore, the accumulated data can be integrated with third-party algorithms to analyze the gazelle's coat condition, growth status, and other aspects, effectively supporting population monitoring efforts.
Safeguarding the rehabilitation of 50 raptor species, including the Upland Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, and Eagle Owl, through a three-phase program over three years.
Solution:
Phase 1 (2022) – "Protection":
Video coverage of the ICU, operating room, and aviaries to assist in the rescue and rehabilitation of raptors. The system provides real-time monitoring, supporting individual care and recovery efforts.
Phase 2 (2023) – "Observation and Live Broadcast":
Smart, fully automated, and non-intrusive observation, with high-quality imagery comparable to professional cameras. The footage is broadcast to the world, showcasing the rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
Phase 3 (2024) – "Tools":
The "I Found a Bird" mini-program integrates AI-generated images, surgical recordings, exemplary cases, online consultations, and VR tours. This phase contributes to industry education and public awareness.
Future Plans:
Complete Process Integration:
Streamlining the seven-step process of raptor care: “Reception – Physical Examination – Treatment – Nutritional Support – Rehabilitation Training – Pre-release Evaluation – Release and Post-release Tracking.”
Multi-Topic Exploration and Technical Demos:
Projects like "Night Exploration at BRRC – How to See Owls in Color at Night" (Colorhunter with Wise-ISP) are part of ongoing technical advancements and research.
Client Feedback:
“The technical equipment provided by Uniview at a critical time has been a great help, and it gave us encouragement. Both parties share the same vision. The achievements in wild bird conservation made by IFAW and Uniview in China are dedicated to all bird lovers around the world. Thanks to Uniview!”
— Ma Chenyue, Director of IFAW China Project
Protecting rare and endemic fish species such as the Yangtze Sturgeon, Myxocyprinus Asiaticus, and Procypris Rabaudi.
Solution:
The project includes the deployment of over 200 Lighthunter Laser positioning system, a comprehensive management platform, storage systems, and an LED display system for the command center, along with subsequent algorithm development.
Fishing Ban:
The Chishui River, the only large river in the upper Yangtze River Basin that has preserved its natural flow, plays a pivotal role in the Ten-Year Fishing Ban. It was the first river in the Yangtze River Basin to implement a full-scale fishing ban.
Protected Area:
This project focuses on the Chishui River section of the National Nature Reserve for Rare and Endemic Fish in the Upper Yangtze River, ensuring the conservation of critical habitats and biodiversity.
Identifying Siberian Tigers and Leopards to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Solution:
Large Models, Industry Software, and APP
Large Models:
In the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, located in Wangqing County, Yanbian Prefecture, Jilin Province, Uniview's Large Model Platform is utilized to rapidly develop tiger and leopard recognition algorithms. By analyzing data from over 1,000 IP cameras deployed at key intersections, the system enables 24/7 monitoring.
Deterrence:
The system detects tigers and leopards in advance and triggers IP camera alarms to drive them away. Additionally, the platform allows for manual intervention upon receiving alarms, effectively preventing tigers and leopards from entering villages and posing a threat to human safety.