Cameras and Analytics Index

Datasheets & Overviews

BluB0X and BluSKY (Overview) — High‑level overview of how BluSKY unifies access, alarms, visitors, intercom, elevators and video. Explains that all cameras are configured in the Cloud and how BluSKY Video + Diagnostics make remote support and multi‑site visibility straightforward. Includes links to Video Management System Integration and a Video Storage Calculator. BluINFO Link. 

AI Recorder Controller – 4 Reader (AiRC‑4) Datasheet — An all‑in‑one edge device that combines access control, NVR, intercom, and high‑end video & data analytics processing on an open platform. Useful when you want video analytics on board, fewer boxes, and simpler deployments. BluINFO Link.

BluSKY Reporting & Analytics Guide for Tenants — PDF guide to the tenant‑facing reports and analytics in BluSKY—how to access, customize, and use them across security functions (access, visitors, elevators, video). Helpful for non‑admin stakeholders who still need camera/event analytics views. BluINFO Link. 

Camera Setup & Basics

“Gold Standard” Configuration for BluSKY Cameras — The canonical checklist for camera setup in BluSKY across Basic Info, Scene Description, Analytics & Statistics, Camera Instructions, Streams, Maps & Locations, Homography, View Geometry, ROI, Motion, Custom Analytics, Associated Devices, Cloud Video, Recorder Settings, and PTZ. Includes recommended stream resolutions, frame rate (15 fps), bandwidth/bit‑rate guidance, and naming conventions (Force Camera Name). BluINFO Link.

Force Camera Name — Explains the Force Camera Name field and how to synchronize the NVR’s camera name with the BluSKY camera name (or vice‑versa). Useful for maintaining naming consistency across large deployments. BluINFO Link.

Recorder (System Overview) — Describes how Recorders bridge local video servers with the cloud so cameras can stream and record to BluSKY efficiently. Covers deployment intent (ease of rollout, low maintenance) and where Recorders fit in the overall System setup. BluINFO Link. 

64 Camera System (Typical) — A worked typical with licensing line items for local vs. cloud recording per camera and channel license notes—useful for quoting and capacity planning. BluINFO Link. 

24 Camera Video & Video Analytics System (Typical) — Typical system bill of materials including video analytics options and a note that video motion detection ships as a “free” core analytic with video. Good reference for scope and pricing. BluINFO Link. 

Geometry & Mapping (Homography & View Geometry)

Why We Need Your Floor Plans — Plain‑language explainer of homography: matching a camera’s image to its real‑world position on a floor plan so operators can see where a camera is looking on the map and toggle between views. Great primer for non‑technical stakeholders. BluINFO Link. 

Homography: Camera Config Section (Release – Nov 2024) — Introduces the dedicated Homography section in Camera Configuration: associate a camera to a floor plan, plot points, toggle user/AI points, show point counts, and visualize device overlays. BluINFO Link. 

Homography Points & Modes (Release – Jan 2025) — Clarifies Show Homography Points options (Manual vs AI) and allows 1–4 points for more flexible calibration. Also documents association‑mode UX and thresholds for AI pipelines. BluINFO Link. 

Homography Enhancements + Analytics Section (Release – Feb 2025) — Adds error feedback for auto‑point generation, Camera Instructions for ROI/ROD via text/voice, and a new Analytics & Statistics section driven by RaceTrack movement analysis. BluINFO Link

Homography UX & Overlays (Release – Dec 2024‑2) — Adds automatic regeneration when geometry changes and confidence scores for AI points, plus camera view “flashlight” overlays and floor plan overlays in the Homography section. BluINFO Link.

Camera Floor Plan Mapping (Blog) — Product vision article showing automatic key‑point detection and alignment between camera imagery and 2D floor plans, with manual fine‑tuning, view projection, and pose estimation to speed deployments. BluINFO Link. 

Regions of (Dis)Interest (ROI/ROD) & Camera Instructions

ROI/ROD via Camera Instructions (Release – Feb 2025) — Generate Regions of Interest and Regions of Disinterest by typing or speaking instructions; BluSKY returns a stitched image with color‑coded legends to verify coverage. BluINFO Link.

Full‑ROI Motion Defaults (Release – Oct 2024‑2) — Motion detection can be enabled without drawing an ROI; BluSKY assumes full frame by default and applies automatic default sensitivity/thresholds—with manual ranges expanded when you need them. BluINFO Link.

AutoCameraROID™ / AutoFloorROID™ (Newsletter + Multifamily Blog) — AI pipelines that auto‑map ROIs and RODs to your floor plans and camera scenes to reduce manual effort and tighten alarm relevance. Often paired with FloorEYES™ for floor‑level movement/occupancy insights. BluINFO Link.

Motion Detection & Eventing

Milestone Video Configuration – Motion — Best practices for motion detection tuning (sensitivity/threshold) per camera, including day/night and indoor/outdoor considerations, plus batch configuration tips. Reduces false alerts and unnecessary storage. BluINFO Link. 

Avigilon – Motion & Streams — How to set mid/high‑end stream resolutions (e.g., 1280×720, 1920×1080) and where to configure motion detection in ACC; includes advisory to disable ACC analytics service when it interferes with camera loading in BluSKY. BluINFO Link. 

Salient Integration Updates (Release – Feb 2024) — Integration improvements for reduced frame‑rate streaming, faster camera call‑up, and streamlined control of camera streaming/viewing—useful in bandwidth‑constrained sites. BluINFO Link.

Streams, Resolution & Performance

Gold Standard – Stream/Bit‑Rate Guidance — Recommended aspect ratios, 15 fps, and bandwidth limits for live/recorded streams so operators get smooth playback without saturating links. Also covers overlays and compression rate settings. BluINFO Link. 

Milestone Best Practices – Live Stream Settings — Target resolutions (1280×720, 1280×800, 1024×768), 15 fps, H.264 (Baseline/Main), ~1 Mbps live bit‑rate, and GOP ≈ 1s for responsive operations and compatibility. BluINFO Link.

Hanwha/Wisenet “Gold Standard” for NVR — Manufacturer‑specific profile: match native sensor resolution, recommended bit‑rate (≈1.5 Mbps), VBR, GOP, and frame‑rate for predictable performance in BluSKY. BluINFO Link. 

PTZ & Operator Controls

PTZ on Maps & Presets (VMS A&E Spec) — How PTZ cameras present on maps, including preset “fan” angles, click‑to‑move to preset, live preview, and timeline‑linked playback zoom. Helpful for specifying control room UX. BluINFO Link. 

District Templates & PTZ Presets (Blog) — Shows how BluSKY’s templates can standardize PTZ presets, camera names, and AI rules across sites—accelerating new campus/site onboarding. BluINFO Link. 

Gold Standard – PTZ Settings — Notes on enabling PTZ for cameras with PTZ capability and defaulting the ancillary PTZ toggles appropriately during configuration. BluINFO Link. 

AI Analytics Pipelines (BluEYES, SceneIT, RaceTrack, FloorEYES, SummarEYES, Auto)*

BluEYES™: AI Surveillance as a 24/7 Concierge — Positions BluEYES as real‑time video analytics that detect unusual activities, reduce false alarms, and relieve operator fatigue—integrated with broader BluSKY workflows. BluINFO Link. 

SceneIT — Describes automated scene understanding per camera, generating persistent scene descriptions and object categorization—foundation for smarter ROIs and anomaly detection. BluINFO Link. 

RaceTrack™ (ISC West Innovations) — Explains how RaceTrack tracks object movement (people/vehicles), overlays paths/heat maps, and computes velocity/acceleration to reveal patterns and improve masking and staffing decisions. BluINFO Link. 

Analytics & Statistics in Camera Config (Release – Feb 2025) — Adds a camera‑level analytics section (Background, object tracking, motion analysis) powered by RaceTrack—centralizing insights with the rest of the camera setup. BluINFO Link. 

FloorEYES™, AutoLabel™, AutoID™ (Newsletter) — Newsletter snapshot of pipelines: FloorEYES for floor‑level device/region awareness, AutoLabel for improved object categorization, and AutoID for best‑image selection across the estate. BluINFO Link. 

SummarEYES™ & RaceTrack™ in Multifamily — Shows portfolio value of SummarEYES (hourly/daily/weekly text summaries) and RaceTrack (flow analytics) for managers; includes AutoCameraROID/AutoFloorROID mentions. BluINFO Link. 

Predictive Analytics (Data‑Driven Buildings) — How unified data across BluSKY + pipelines like RaceTrack and Building Oracle turn video/motion events into maintenance and safety insights (peak usage, unusual patterns). BluINFO Link. 

BluEYES 2.5 (Newsletter – AI Security Revolution) — Update on enhanced visual analytics and natural‑language controls for cameras and analytics tasks. Useful for roadmap and capability awareness. BluINFO Link. 

VMS Integrations & Recording

Video Management System Integration (PDF) — How BluSKY Video brings local VMS feeds to the cloud with seamless browser access to live/recorded/analytic‑linked video. Lists current integrations (e.g., Avigilon, Exacq, Milestone, Salient). BluINFO Link. 

Milestone – Configuration Best Practices — Consolidated settings covering live/record stream parameters, compression/profile, GOP, and operator UX tips. Use this as your starting baseline for Milestone sites. BluINFO Link. 

Avigilon – Stream & Motion Setup — Concrete steps to set high/mid streams and configure motion, with a note about disabling a service that can interfere with camera loading in BluSKY. BluINFO Link.

Salient – Integration Enhancements (Release – Feb 2024) — Improvements to streaming behavior, lower frame‑rate support, and faster camera call‑up to optimize operator experience. BluINFO Link.

Training, How‑To & Tools

How to Create an Interactive Map — Practical guidance for map image prep (size, DPI) and a video walkthrough—important for accurate device landing and homography workflows later. BluINFO Link. 

Interactive Video Tour: Unified Video & AI Analytics (Simulator) — A scripted self‑guided demo that mimics the BluSKY dashboard, showing unified video monitoring and AI features for education/outreach. BluINFO Link.

Blogs & Thought Leadership

The Challenge of Disparate Security Systems — Why unified, cloud‑native security matters for school districts and large portfolios; covers standardized camera configurations (names, PTZ presets, analytics rules) and centralized policy management. BluINFO Link. 

Cloud & Cyber for Multifamily Security — Highlights the operational upside of modernizing to cloud (including SummarEYES summaries for leadership) and integrated analytics. BluINFO Link. 

State of the Art: BluB0X Innovations & Updates — Round‑up including RaceTrack, FloorEYES, AutoFloorROID, AutoLabel, AutoID and how they elevate camera analytics and spatial understanding across your estate. BluINFO Link. 

From Data to Wisdom (DIKIRW Ladder) — Strategic perspective on how BluSKY moves from data to reasoning with AI—context for why advanced camera analytics and summaries are core to the platform’s value. BluINFO Link. 

Release Notes & Updates (Camera‑Related)

October 2024‑2 — Full‑frame motion ROI default, auto defaults for sensitivity/threshold, expanded manual ranges. BluINFO Link. 

November 2024 — Homography section added to Camera Config (map association, plotting points, toggles, overlay visualization). BluINFO Link. 

December 2024‑2 — Auto‑regen homography on changes, confidence scores, and camera/floor‑plan overlays including flashlight view. BluINFO Link. 

January 2025 — Manual vs AI homography points labels, 1–4 point calibration, and association‑mode UX refinements. BluINFO Link. 

February 2025 — Homography error feedback, Camera Instructions for ROI/ROD (text/voice), plus Analytics & Statistics (RaceTrack) on the Camera page. BluINFO Link.

March 2025 — Auto‑Associate pipeline for Associated Devices on the Camera page (manual/AI/Both trigger behavior). BluINFO Link. 

February 2024 — Salient VMS integration enhancements for frame‑rate control, faster call‑up, and streaming management. BluINFO Link. 

June 2025 — Camera UDC/Event playback UX touches (event snapshot placeholders), plus Snapshot‑24 views in Camera Configuration. BluINFO Link.

Presentations, A&E & Control‑Room UX

Video Management System A&E Spec — Detailed specification for VMS deployments including maps, PTZ icons/presets, multi‑camera timeline playback, and Smart Wall interactions—ideal for design submittals. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)

Smart Video Wall A&E Spec — Specifies map‑based camera drag‑and‑drop to Smart Wall views and collaboration patterns for multi‑operator centers. BluINFO Link. (BluINFO)