Platform: Data & Intelligence

Capture Photo Verification

How OcuTrap captures and delivers a verification photo with every trap trigger

OcuTrap captures a photo at the moment of trigger and delivers it to your phone alongside the alert. So you can verify the trap state before driving out. This is the foundation of the platform's Data & Intelligence module.

Raccoon in the field at dusk

How does capture-photo verification work?

  • When a trap fires, the integrated camera takes a photo within seconds of the trigger.
  • The photo is compressed for cellular transmission and uploaded to OcuTrap's cloud over LTE-M.
  • The operator receives a push notification, SMS, or email alert with the photo attached.
  • Photos are stored in the OcuTrap app history alongside trap ID, GPS coordinates, and timestamp for audit, reporting, and grant documentation.

Why does the photo matter?

  • Verify before you drive: See what triggered the trap before loading the truck.
  • Skip empty triggers: Wind, debris, and non-target movement are obvious in the photo.
  • Audit trail: Every catch has a timestamped, geotagged image for compliance and grant reporting.
  • Welfare: For TNR and shelter programs, the photo lets volunteers identify ear-tipped cats before responding.

What's the photo quality?

  • Resolution: 1600 × 1200 pixels, compressed for cellular transmission.
  • Wide-angle lens with night-vision mode for low-light captures.
  • Photos are stored at full resolution in the OcuTrap cloud. You can download originals from the app any time.

Where does the photo data go?

  • Images upload to OcuTrap's cloud and are available in the OcuTrap app and web dashboard.
  • You retain full ownership of your original images (see Data Use Policy).
  • Identifiable images are not shared with third parties without consent except as required by law.

What's on the roadmap?

  • Automated species labeling and empty-trigger detection are on the OcuTrap roadmap as future Data & Intelligence capabilities. They are not shipping today.
  • Until those land, the capture photo itself is the verification layer. And operators decide what to act on.

Contact

Questions about photo capture, storage, or data use? Email support@ocutrap.com.

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