Cameras
Overview
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Video-as-a-Service Pricing Model
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On Premises and Direct to Cloud (D2C) Architecture
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Camera Configuration, VPN and Remote Support in the Cloud
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Live and Recorded Video Viewing from Anywhere
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Video Analytics-as-a-Service
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AI Based Event Creation and Distribution
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BluSKY-Milestone Integrated Interface
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6,000 Supported Cameras
Camera List Definitions
| Name | Description |
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| Model | This field indicated the model number of the camera. |
| Name | The name assigned to the camera. |
| Description | This field is used to provide additional information. |
| Inserted By | The name of the login who created this entry in BluSKY. |
| Date Updated | The date this entry was last updated. |
| Updated By | Who make the last update to this entry. |
| Date Deleted | The date this entry was disabled or deleted from BluSky. |
| Deleted By | Name of person who disabled this entry. |
Camera Definitions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The name chosen to identify the Camera. Choose descriptive names that allow for easy administration and maintenence. |
| Model | The model number assigned to the Camera. |
| System | The System using the Camera. |
| Facility | The name of the Facility using the Camera. |
| Description | This field provides additional information that is related to the Camera. |
| Serial Number | A unique number assigned to the device by the manufacturer, that is used to identify the specific item. |
| Camera Type | This identifies the type of Camera being used. |
| Login | The account name used to access the Camera. |
| Password | The password used to access the Camera. |
| Portal | If used, this will identify the Portal that is being monitored by the Camera. This can be important when creating Video event capture via Rules. |
| Recording Server | The name of the recording server that is storing the Video feed. |
| External Camera Id | Additional information used to identify the Camera outside of BluSKY. |
| IP Address | An Internet Protocol address is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer) participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. |
| Subnet Mask | A subnet mask is used to break an IP network into logical subdivision. |
| Default Gateway | A default gateway in computer networking is the node that is assumed to know how to forward packets on to other networks. |
| Public IP Address | A public IP address is a globally routable IP address, meaning that the address is not an address reserved for use in private networks. |
| Lens Info | Information on the lens that is beign used by the Camera. |
| Stream URL | The URL where the stream from the Camera can be viewed. |
| HRes | Horizontal Resolution. |
| VRes | Vertical Resolution. |
| Fps | Frames per second. |
| Milestone Driver | |
| Recording Encoder Type | |
| Bandwidth Limit | |
| Variable Bitrate | |
| Compression Rate | |
| PreBuffer Length | |
| Recording Enabled | |
| Center and Zoom to Rectangle | |
| Center to Position in View | |
| Diagonal Support | |
| Ptz Enabled | This field indicated if the Camera has Pan/ Tilt/ Zoom capabilities. |
| Home Support |
Search Criteria
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| System | Name of the access control system. |
| Search | This field is used to specify which records should be searched. The options are Active, Deleted and Active + Deleted. |
| Search Text |
This field is used to limit the number of rows listed in the list box below. To use simply type a string of characters or words. Please note you will only see items for which you have the permission and access rights. We recommend a search first, even when you are creating a new entry. |
| View | These settings control how the information is displayed. For Cameras there are two options, All and Custom. |
| Submit | Starts search based on the criteria selected in the two prior steps. |
| Reset | Clears all fields in order to start a new search. |
Camera Setup Actions
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Will bring you to the create screen. Use this if the entity does not exist in the BluSKY database. Be extremely careful not to create duplicates with slightly different names. |
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View will bring you to the view screen. Use this to look up information on existing entities and access Audit Info. |
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Edit will enable you to edit the selection you chose. |
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Delete allows for removal of the entity from the BluSKY database. |
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Expand adds additional columns to the Integrator information displayed on the List page. The icon now displays as Shrink. |
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Shrink restores the List page to its original column display. |