AI Based Camera Output Triggers Strobe Light

AI Based Camera Output Triggers Strobe Light 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) security cameras are specialized network IP cameras that perform advanced analytical functions such as vehicle detection, person detection, face detection, traffic counting, people counting, and license plate recognition (LPR). These artificial intelligence functions are achieved using highly advanced video analytics software that is built-in to the camera and recorder they are connected to. AI cameras can be used as a stand-alone device by recording to an SD card, or they can be connected to a network video recorder (NVR) to create a multi-camera AI system that records to a central hard drive. Please note that only certain models are capable of license plate recognition / automated number plate recognition (ANPR).

 

DVR / NVR Alarm Relay Output

Please note that the the alarm strobe light is self-powered. The alarm outputs on the DVR / NVR are simple relays (they are either open or closed). They DO NOT provide any power output. Also, please note that you can ONLY connect low voltage devices alarm devices to these alarm relay ports. Connecting high powered devices can fry your motherboard and ruin your DVR / NVR.

Important WARNING! The maximum current rating of these alarm relays is 1A, the voltage is 30VDC/ 250VAC, so the maximum power rating is 30W for DC alarm device, 250W for AC alarm device.

You can see above how I wired the strobe light to the output port. Notice how the strobe light’s 12V DC power supply is connected in-line. I used 18 gauge 2 conductor PVC Insulation Jacket Unsheilded / Stranded Copper wire to connect the strobe light to the recorder.

Here is a close-up of the alarm output ports on the back of the DVR / NVR. I am using the COM1 and NO1 ports. NO stands for normally open, which means that power does not flow thorough the relay until the alarm is triggered.

AI Software Setup

Please follow these steps to configure the AI software on the NVR.

From the DVR/ NVR main menu, select AI / Event.

On the AI / Event screen, do the following.

1.   Select More from the AI Event menu.

2.   Select the camera that you are applying the AI rule to from the camera dropdown.

3.   Select Line Crossing as the event type.

Next, do the following.

1.   Check the Enable Detection by IPC (IP Camera) checkbox.

2.   Check the Draw Line checkbox and draw your tripwire on the screen.

3.   Choose the direction of the traffic flow used to trigger the alarm. You can choose a single direction or both directions.

Next.

1.   Click on the Detection Target tab.

2.   Check Human for the detection target type. Uncheck Motor Vehicle and Non-motor Vehicle as they are not applicable in this case.

1.   Click on the Trigger Mode tab.

2.   Click on the Alarm Out Configure button. Please note that you may setup additional alarm triggers on this screen such as image snapshot, mobile app push notification, alarm buzzer, pop-up video, and email alerts.

On the DVR alarm output screen, select the alarm output that your light (or other device) is connected to from the window on the left and click on the arrows (>>) to put the alarm output on the right window. Then, check the checkbox next to it.

Click OK. Then, click Apply in the lower right.

You may then close all of the DVR / NVR configurations screens and return to the live view of your security cameras.

AI Software / Object Detection Visualization

On the live security camera view of your recorder, double click on the camera that you are using for this alarm project to show that camera’s live view full screen. You can enable the AI / Object Visualizations by clicking on the above icon.

 

When you enable the AI software visualizations on the live camera view, a few things happen.

1.   The alarm event window opens on the right. When your security camera detects the event that you configured, a snapshot image will appear in that screen to document the event.

2.   All objects that the system is able to detect will be outlined. Please note above that I am outlined with that yellow box because the AI software is detecting me as a human. The cars in the background are outlined in purple. Even though we are only using people detection for our alarm, the NVR software still outlines the other object types that it recognizes.

3.   The line crossing / virtual trip wire is shows in red. And the A->B traffic flow that I setup it also shown

4.   NVR / DVR Alarm Output Turns Light On

Last, here is a screenshot of the strobe light turned on as a result of the human detection / line crossing event.

Trigger Alarm Output from iPhone App

This is how you can manually trigger (turn on) the alarm relay output on the DVR from the iPhone app. Please note that the Android mobile app is identical to the iPhone all in looks and functionality. They are exactly the same app.

1.   Tap the menu icon in the lower right (the icon with the 3 dots…).

2.   Tap Manual Alarm.

3.   Tap the Alarm Output that you want to trigger / enable.

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Video Wall Magic

Video Wall Magic 

Whenever people talk about CCTV, one of the first associations is video walls. No matter how powerful the servers behind, it is the visual that produces the "wow" effect — even on the most tech-savvy customers. Yet, they often back off, having heard the price. And this is where all EVO Global customers clearly benefit: EVO video wall has just got a major enhancement, and it does not cost you a rupee. EVO by LUXRIOT.

Video walls are widely used everywhere from airports to rock concerts. Traditionally, in CCTV their application includes, but is not limited to, showrooms and control centres. To build a video wall, you take narrow bezel monitors, projectors, or TV sets, and tile them together. Depending on the goal, some or all of them may form one huge screen. This resulting "transformer" display is much better rather than just one large display: it offers customizable shape and size, distributed processing, and superior reliability.

Typically, you would employ additional technologies to make several output devices work as one. EVO Global allows casting a single picture onto a combination of displays from separate workstations. Most importantly: without anything other than just regular Windows display management. EVO is one of the most comprehensive enterprise-level VMS solutions on the market, featuring interactive maps linked to alarms; an advanced event and action manager; analytics tools; video wall support and other components you will definitely appreciate. To ensure the safety of your data, the software also offers edge recording for synchronising all data with IP devices storage, archive replication, advanced system health monitoring and failover, which will reduce the disruption of your video surveillance recordings to zero. SSA Integrate is India Regions business partner.

Fantastic Flexibility

Video walls have been available in EVO Global since its very first versions. So what's different now?

Earlier, we already saw how the Luxriot virtual video wall helps organize collections of displays, including those in different locations. Now, EVO Global offers another option: mosaic display, or, according to a customer, "the real video wall". Previously, you could have a virtual collection of screens, scattered across the place, managed from your office. From now on, EVO Global also gives you an opportunity to combine several local screens into one. Both approaches fit into the video wall definition, yet they have different use case scenarios. And, both retain EVO's convenient and flexible management instruments.

In other words, EVO now acts as your video wall controller — no middleware required. The displays may be independent, maybe even driven by different workstations. But, in EVO they behave as a single canvas. Clever algorithms ensure full synchronization between the screens, guaranteeing zero delays.

Such architecture provides notable flexibility. Not only can you re-arrange the displays or add new ones at any point, but you also are free to use variegated hardware. This is true for both workstations and display brands. While a consistent video wall solution looks best on homogenous LCD/LED panel sets, a temporary replacement or a quick demo set-up becomes a piece of cake.

As you would expect, the rest of EVO Global video wall functionality remains the same. Once configured, any video wall screen contents can be controlled from anywhere in the universe.

Smooth Setup

Let's consider a use case. 

Four display panels tiled contiguously, driven by two workstations. The task for EVO will be to display one high-resolution picture using all four screens. Simultaneously, an extra display in the operator's room should preview the same layout.

Briefly, the plan is: create a video wall, install clients, assign client displays to the video wall screens.

Add a single screen video wall in EVO Console

Detailed description

Step 1: in your EVO Console, add a new video wall. For the current setup, the wall layout will be simply one screen, 1x1 grid. We shall use the same video wall screen for both the showroom and the operator's room.

Step 2: install EVO Monitor on all client workstations. The client application does not require a license, and you can use either 32- or 64-bit packages. Each application instance may have one or several windows. Therefore, the four panels can be split between two, three, or four workstations. Let's assume we have two client PCs here, each driving two displays.

Step 3: link physical displays to video wall screens. In this case, we have only got a single video wall screen, and we shall use it twice.

First, in the showroom, all 2x2 displays will belong to the video wall screen with a "tiled" option. To do this, open the multi-display settings, select a window, tick the Video wall screen setting, then also tick the Tiled display option on the right. In the mosaic preview, enter the grid size and then select the part of the big screen that is occupied by the underlying physical display.

Second, in the operator's room, simply point the monitor to the same video wall screen, without selecting the "tiled" setting. As a result, the same output will be produced on a single preview display.

Create a tiled video wall in EVO Monitor via multi-display setup

Step 4: have fun managing the video wall remotely or with E&A. For manual remote administration, there is a separate tab in the EVO Monitor application called — who would have thought? — Video wall. To start, drag and drop your video wall from the Resources section on the left. And then, place the desired layouts, channels and maps onto the preview area below. All adjustments will take instant effect and you will notice the changes in both rooms. Don't forget to save the current layout as start-up by clicking the "three stripes" button in the upper right corner of the preview area.

Tips & Tricks

To make the most out of the tiled video wall, remember a few aspects:

• make sure the video cards meet the hardware requirements for EVO Monitor
• calibrate your displays to match the brightness and color settings
• use displays with the same aspect ratio and resolution
• choose displays with the near-zero bezel (frame) and minimize the gap between them

Hardware requirements

Refer https://www.luxriot.com/support/hardware-calculator/

Benefits

EVO Global video wall feature is a strikingly simple yet powerful solution for anyone. All the more, we are proud to present the "stretchy" video wall option as a further advantage.

• Feel free to experiment with any size or shape, and re-build your video wall at any time. Any alterations to the original layout only need a few fine-tune clicks on the client side.
• The feature is already included with your EVO Global license - no additional costs involved.
• On top of that, the EVO Global video wall does not have strict requirements for the used display type. You do not have to stick to a particular brand, never mention additional software or hardware drivers. This also means you can start with the existing infrastructure, and the final solution may implore little or no extra investments at all.
• Easy setup and re-configuration.
• EVO Global redundancy covers for video walls, too, — have you set up your mirroring server?
• Control your video walls remotely from anywhere in the world. All changes are effective immediately. For routine scenarios, use our advanced Event & Action management: any video wall contents will pop up and disappear automatically.

Luxriot Evo Global, is not only offering 64-bit speed and all the necessary tools for setting up an absolute situational alertness system aimed to respond quickly to events, but also introduces a central server governance hierarchy of all the components. To know more on this, can mail to ssaintegrate@gmail.com

Top 10 video surveillance cameras & NVR of 2016

Top 10 video surveillance cameras & NVR of 2016

In order to come up with a comprehensive assessment, the products on this list all adhere to the following guidelines:

·        The product must have been uploaded to the asmag dot com database between Jan. 2016 and Dec. 2016.

·        The main purpose of the camera must be for professional security; no Wi-Fi cameras, cube cameras, DIY, or cameras targeted at the smart home sector were included.

·        Only one camera per company was chosen.

Top 10 video surveillance cameras of 2016:

1. Hikvision DS-2CD6626DS-IZ(H)S Dark Fighter 2 MP anti-corrosion dome

2. Dahua HD-TPC-PT8320-T hybrid network PTZ camera

3. Axis XF40-Q1765 explosion protected fixed network camera

4. Sony SNC-VB770 ultra high sensitivity 4K network camera

5. Surveon CAM2441HI box network camera

6. LILIN ZR8022 1808p HD Day & Night autofocus IR IP camera

7. EverFocus EZN7221 2 MP Full HD ultra-low light camera

8. Pelco by Schneider Electric Optera 12 MP panoramic IP camera

9. DynaColor DynaHawk ZD series hyper mini fisheye IP camera

10. ITX NCB-2003PR/NCB-1303PR IP camera

Top 10 video surveillance NVR of 2016:

1. Wavestore A-Series NVR

2. QNAP VS-2204 Pro+ VioStor NVR

3. Merit LILIN NVR408M H.264 1080p real-time multi-touch vehicle standalone NVR

4. Milestone Husky M50A NVR

5. Hikvision DS-96128/2561NI-E16(-E24) Embedded Super NVR

6. Hunt HNR-16GSQ NVR

7. Dahua DH-NVR5216/5232-16P-4KS2 NVR

8. Verint Nextiva EdgeVR 100/200 Series NVR

9. EverFocus Commander 2 ENVR8008 NVR

10. Surveon NVR7800 series

iPhone and iPad Security Camera Apps

iPhone and iPad Security Camera Apps

As a well-known eSecurity Professional in India I got many appreciation call/mail for my Blog writing. Thanks to all of you for read and understand my wrong English writing on my blog. Recently I visit Bhubaneswar (Located in India, Capital of Orissa) and face some question, customer ask you people highlight our NVR/ DVR is support Remote viewing on iPhone & iPad, but we are not enjoy the benefits of mobile security camera monitoring. Our System Integrator / Installer technical person come and say something that we are not understands. So you’ve come to the right place. Many IP camera and NVR manufacturers have unveiled top-of-the-line mobile monitoring apps compatible with the iPhone and iPad. A list of manufacturer iPhone security camera apps and iPad security camera apps is provided below, each with a detailed description of noteworthy features.

Optica

iPhone & IPad Security Camera App Name: OpticaMobile & OpticaMobile HD

Optica, a leading manufacturer of high-definition IP cameras, offers OpticaMobile and OpticaMobile HD mobile apps designed for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. OpticaMobile delivers a wide spectrum of features to improve the viewing experience for all Optica IP cameras, including quad-view mode, live video streams, bookmarking, audio, snapshots, dual stream support, and PTZ control of Optica’s P218Z speed dome. It’s an easy and convenient way to tap into your Optica IP camera system while on the go. OpticaMobile HD is built for use on the iPad, while OpticaMobile is compatible with iPhone and Android devices.

Milestone

iPhone & IPad Security Camera App Name: XProtect Mobile

Milestone is one of the leading providers of video management software. Always on the forefront of IP video technology, Milestone offers an iPhone security camera app designed for use with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 6, and iPad. To use the iPhone and iPad app, you must first have Milestone’s free XProtect Mobile Server installed and configured, which you can download from the Milestone website. Once installed on your iPhone, you can view live video from several cameras simultaneously; play back recorded images; control PTZ cameras; connect to cameras from more than one site; and send images to others via MMS and email. It’s by far one of the best mobile monitoring apps out there.

Smartvue

iPhone & IPad Security Camera App Name: Smartvue 9

An all-star player in the NVR market, Smartvue offers a complimentary iPhone and iPad monitoring app compatible with a wide range of IP camera brands and styles such as Axis, Sony, Optica, Vivotek, and Panasonic. This innovative app allows you to view numerous cameras at once, slide through live images, connect to different cameras, change display options, see off-site camera monitors, view recorded video, and search archived footage. It’s easy to use, has an intuitive design, and operates through simple touch screen functions such as scrolling and pinch-to-zoom.

Vivotek

iPhone & IPad Security Camera App Name: Vivotek iViewer

The iViewer iPhone security camera app created by Vivotek is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 5, iPhone 6 and iPad devices. With the iViewer app installed on your iPhone or iPad, you can view your live camera feed anytime, anywhere. You’re not limited to just one camera either; the iViewer supports hundreds of live camera feeds from innumerable server connections. The app gives you complete control of your live video, including PTZ camera control, a snapshot command to capture specific video frames, real-time switching of cameras to change displays as needed, and saving your display settings. The app also features remote playback so you can browse through recorded images for peace of mind. Additionally, you can search recorded video via a date and time, and playback recorded video in time intervals of 1, 2, 5, and 10 minutes.

QNAP

iPhone & IPad Security Camera App Name: VMobile

NVR manufacturer QNAP offers a free mobile monitoring app called VMobile that works with most versions of the iPhone as well as the iPad. Using the VMobile app, you can view your IP cameras and playback recorded video from the VioStor NVR series. Unique to the VMobile app is its ability to connect with hundreds of network cameras of varied brands. You’ll have access to breakthrough mobile monitoring features like PTZ control, notification of events and snapshots, adjustable viewing modes, and recorded video playback.

Everfocus

iPhone & IPad Security Camera App Name: MobileFocus

Everfocus is one of the world’s most trusted manufacturers of CCTV camera systems and DVRs. The MobileFocus app supports multi-touch control for zooming in on images, quick access to preset positions, sequence mode, image snapshots of real-time video, PTZ control, full screen displays, live audio, and device management, among many other convenient features. The app currently works with all Paragon Series DVRs and HD Series DVRs.

Android IP Camera Android Apps

Android IP Camera Android Apps

As a well-known eSecurity Professional in India I got many appreciation call/mail for my Blog writing. Thanks to all of you for read and understand my wrong English writing on my blog. Recently I visit Bhubaneswar (Located in India, Capital of Orissa) and face some question, customer ask you people highlight our NVR/ DVR is support Remote viewing on Android enable phone, but we are not enjoy the benefits of mobile security camera monitoring through our android phone. Our System Integrator / Installer technical person come and say something that we are not understands. So you’ve come to the right place. Many of today’s most trusted manufacturers of IP security cameras, DVR, NVRs, and video management software offer Android IP camera apps for safe and reliable monitoring. I share with you a list of Android security camera apps offered by manufacturers, and the high-end features available on each.

Optica

Android Security Camera App Name: OpticaMobile

Optica, a leading manufacturer of high-definition IP cameras, offers OpticaMobile and OpticaMobile HD mobile apps designed for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. OpticaMobile delivers a wide spectrum of features to improve the viewing experience for all Optica IP cameras, including quad-view mode, live video streams, bookmarking, audio, snapshots, dual stream support, and PTZ control of Optica’s P218Z speed dome. It’s an easy and convenient way to tap into your Optica IP camera system while on the go. OpticaMobile HD is built for use on the iPad, while OpticaMobile is compatible with iPhone and Android devices.

Milestone

Android IP Camera App Name: XProtect Mobile

Created by Milestone, one of world’s leading developers of video management software, the XProtect Mobile Android security app offers a bevy of features catered to on-the-go surveillance users. With an average rating of 4.6, with 5 being the highest score, users have raved about its built-in features and usability. What’s great about this video surveillance app is how many cameras you’re able to view and manage at once. Users were most excited about the number of cameras they can monitor on this app – one even wrote that the app was able to support all 38 of the user’s IP cameras. Key features include video push, control of inputs and outputs, control of PTZ cameras, viewing live video feed from numerous remote security cameras, snapshot sharing to send via email or MMS, and compatibility with WiFi, 3G, and 4G networks.

Smartvue

Android IP Camera App Name: Smartvue Android App

Smartvue has remained on the cutting-edge of NVR technology since its inception. Recognized as an innovator in this market, Smartvue offers complimentary remote video surveillance access to its NVRs so you can check your IP cameras while on-the-go. Designed for Android versions 2.2 and up, the Smartvue Android App gives you complete access to your IP camera system when you’re physically off-site. With the Smartvue Android App installed, you can view your live video feed, playback archived recordings, swipe the screen to change cameras, control display settings as needed, monitor multiple cameras at once, and control PTZ functions. It also works with a wide variety of IP camera brands and body styles. Users have given this video surveillance app excellent ratings for its convenience, ease-of-use, and intuitively designed interface.

VivoTek

Android IP Camera App Name: iViewer LITE

This Android IP camera viewer app offered by Vivotek enables surveillance users to monitor live streaming video from all of their IP cameras, or those that are managed by Vivotek’s video management software for up to 360 seconds at a time. Note that this app currently works only with Android V2.3 and higher. Supporting IP cameras from a multitude of server connections, this app allows PTZ control via the touch screen, real-time video switching for different display options, image snapshots, single-channel playback by search, and the ability to playback recorded video for 1, 2, 5, and 10 minute intervals Additionally, you can configure your app to support fisheye camera views.

QNAP

Android IP Camera App Name: VMobile

Offered by NVR manufacturer QNAP, the VMobile Android App facilitates remote and wireless monitoring of IP cameras by connecting to the company’s VioStar NVR through Android versions v1.6, v2.1, and v2.2. VMobile is able to manage an unlimited number of servers and cameras for a wide variety of IP camera brands and body styles. With this app, you’re able to adjust the display mode, control PTZ, receive notifications if your IP camera detects tampering or vandalism, and capture snapshots that you want to save. You’re also able to playback recorded video from each of your IP cameras and search recorded video based on date and time.

EverFocus

Android IP Camera App Name: MobileFocus & MobileFocusPlus

Through the MobileFocus Android security camera app, you can connect to Everfocus DVRs and IP cameras at the touch of a button. Everfocus is one of the leading manufacturers of CCTV cameras, DVRs, and professional security products, including a select line of IP cameras catered to the ever-growing IP surveillance market. The mobile monitoring app’s easiest functions are viewing your cameras in real-time and controlling PTZ remote security camera models. Auxiliary mobile monitoring technologies include device management, channel control, gesture digital zoom, image snapshots, and full screen mode.