python_security_system

A Python-based security system for real-time motion detection and video storage.

Features:

• REST API development using Python and Flask with multithreading
• Real-time motion detection using Python OpenCV
• Video storage in Google Cloud Object Storage
• A text notification system to send real-time text alerts upon detection of activity using Twilio
• Arming/Disarming functionalities
• Activity logs for detailed monitoring and analysis of security events

Installation

Prerequisites:

• Python 3.9+
• ffmpeg
• Other python dependencies, you can install these by running: pip install -r requirements.txt from the root directory.

Execution

• Running The Backend: cd src/backend && python main.py