The AccuraCounter was introduced in 1986 when Mark Walker developed an ac-powered library patron counter using an industrial security sensor and a pedometer as a display. It sold for $99 and was very popular. By the way, today's adjusted price for that sensor would be $272 plus shipping.

The AccuraCounter underwent many changes as technology improved and other features were requested - but the basic idea of a reliable, responsive, inexpensive, simple to install, simple to use counter still remains.

Today, We Count People offers a number of versions of the AccuraCounter, and those will be reviewed below. All AccuraCounters are ac-powered and provide a total count (no breakdown of hourly, daily, monthly counts). The user would walk to the display, write down the count, and reset to zero.

We Count People offers a number of versions of the TotalCounter. Most of them are battery-operated, using standard (easy-to-find) batteries, with a typical battery life of 1 year. This section will review the TotalCounter versions that provide a 'total' count on their display. Another section will provide an overview of the TotalCounters that provide a breakdown of hourly, daily, weekly and monthly counts.

These counters are very simple to install and align.

This section will review the counters that are installed above the entrance.

The TotalCounterOH is not as accurate as the dual lens IP Connected Video counter - nor does it offer reporting - but it is less expensive and is easier to install. The IP Connected Video counter is the most accurate, can be used to measure across very wide entrances, and includes sophisticated cloud-bases reporting packages.