Canon network camera VBS30D User Manual
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Intelligent Function Setting Tool 101 5 Admin Tools If camera control privileges are not obtained, this function is grayed out. (10)[Detection Settings] Show the [Detection Settings] dialog box (p. 108). This dialog box allows you to reduce the effects of lighting changes. (11)[Lock camera position] checkbox Select this checkbox to move the camera position to a preset position selected from the preset selection box and lock it there. Lock the camera position when specifying detection settings to obtain a correct detection result. If camera control privileges are not obtained or if preset positions are not set, this function is grayed out. (12)Camera position selection box Select the camera position from the view restriction presets or the home position. Use the Preset Setting Tool to set presets or the home position (p. 90). If camera control privileges are not obtained, the [Lock camera position] checkbox is not selected, or if the preset position is not set within the view restriction area, this function is grayed out. (13)[Detection Setting List] A list with the specified detection settings is shown. (14)[Add] The [New Detection Settings] dialog box is shown and detection settings can be added. (15)[Delete] Delete detection settings selected from the [Detection Setting List]. (16)[Detection Setting Number], [Detection Type] The detection setting numbers and detection types selected from the [Detection Setting List] are shown. (17)[Enable these detection settings] checkbox Select this checkbox to enable the detection settings that are selected in the [Detection Setting List]. (18)[Detection Criteria] tab, [Event] tab Switch between the Detection Criteria and Event tabs. [Detection Criteria] Specify detection settings name, detection area/line, and detection criteria (p. 103). Specify operations to be performed when events occur (p. 104). (19)[Restore settings] Clear the settings you have specified on the screen of the tool and restore the settings saved in the camera. (20)[Save settings] Save the edited detection settings in the camera. After the detection settings have been specified, be sure to save the settings in the camera by clicking [Save settings]. Flow of Intelligent Function Setting The intelligent functions are set according to the procedure below. For details on the setting method, see each setting page. „Camera Position Settings For details on the preset setting method, see “Preset Setting Tool” (p. 90). This selects [Lock camera position] in the Intelligent Function Setting Tool. If [No] is clicked, select [Lock camera position]. Important It takes tens of seconds for the intelligent function to restart. No detection is performed while restarting. Important Presets that were set with the Preset Setting Tool cannot be used for the settings of intelligent functions. 1Register the camera angle as a preset using the Preset Setting Tool. Important It is strongly recommended that you preset the camera angle in advance and lock the camera at a preset position with the Intelligent Function Setting Tool. An angle of view that captures the target object up close is also recommended. 2Launch the Intelligent Function Setting Tool. 3Click [Yes]. 4Select a preset.
102 „Intelligent Function Settings When you click [Add] in the [Detection Setting List], the [New Detection Settings] dialog box is displayed. Set the [Detection Setting Number] and [Detection Type] of the detection setting you want to add, and then click [OK]. Up to 15 different detection settings can be registered. (1) [Detection Setting Number] Specify a detection setting number from 1 to 15 for the detection area you want to set. (2) [Detection Type] Select detection types that suit your purpose from [Moving Object Detection], [Abandoned Object Detection], [Removed Object Detection], [Camera Tampering Detection], or [Passing Detection]. For details on detection types, see p. 97. To enable detection settings, select [Enable these detection settings]. Clear this checkbox to disable a setting. Set detection criteria while operating the camera and checking the video in the video display area. Click [Save settings] to save the settings in the camera. You can check the detection status of the specified detection settings in the event display panel (p. 139). 1Add detection settings. 2Enable Detection Settings. 3Set detection criteria ([Detection Criteria] tab p. 103). 4Set operations to be performed when a change in a subject is detected ([Event] tab p. 104). 5Save the detection settings in the camera. 6Check the detection result. (1) (2) Important Notes on intelligent function settings and operation When setting intelligent function, do an actual detection test to confirm that detection will be performed correctly. When the entire screen is exposed to sudden changes in brightness, detection may not be performed as intended for up to 5 minutes. If [Auto] is used in [Day/Night] settings or automatic switching between [Day Mode] and [Night Mode] is performed when a timer is used, [Restarting intelligent function. Please wait.] is shown and intelligent function will restart. Detection will not be performed while intelligent function is restarting. If the camera is operated during intelligent function setting or operation, [Restarting intelligent function. Please wait.] is shown and intelligent function will restart. Detection will not be performed while intelligent function is restarting. If [Video] > [Video Size Set] on the Setting page is changed, be sure to change the preset position setting (VB-S30D/VB- S31D only) and intelligent function settings, and check the operation. The intelligent function may not operate, depending on the settings. Set intelligent function again if the angle of view is changed through camera operation, or the camera position of a preset or home position is changed using Preset Setting Tool. If an [Enable] detection setting exists under [Status] in the [Detection Setting List] while the camera position is locked, control privileges cannot be obtained by VB Viewer or RM. Also, the custom settings automatic control will no longer run. Difficult-to-detect Subjects Objects or portions where there is little contrast in color or brightness with the background may not be detected. Small objects and changes on the screen may not be detected. Partial or entire changes in light on the screen may trigger detection. If multiple objects overlap, the detection status may change. In particular, passing may not be detected or may be detected at the wrong timing.
Intelligent Function Setting Tool 103 5 Admin Tools Setting Intelligent Function Detection Settings „Setting Detection Criteria ([Detection Criteria] tab) Set detection criteria while operating the camera and checking the video in the video display area. (1) [Detection Settings Name] You can use up to 64 characters in a detection setting name. Be sure to enter a single-byte alphanumeric detection setting name. In a [Detection Settings Name], ASCII characters (spaces or printable characters) can be used. (2) [Area Shape] Select [Rectangular] or [Polygonal] for the shape of detection areas you want to set in the video display area. For details on detection area setting operations, see “Setting Detection Areas” (p. 104). [Quick setting] The detection area is drawn automatically when the detection criteria is [Removed Object Detection]. [Clear] If the [Area Shape] is [Polygonal], the detection area set in the video display area is deleted. (3) [Display Color] Choose the color of the detection setting. The color selected here becomes the display color of the detection area/line in the video display area. (4) [Object Size (%)] [Change Ratio (%)] [Duration (Sec)] Set the lower limit for the size, change ratio, and judgment time for the set detection area to trigger detection. If the value set here is exceeded, “Detected” mode is triggered. Click the text box to enter a value directly, or specify a value using the slider. For details on the setting method, see “Setting Detection Criteria per Detection Type” (p. 105). (5) [Clear detection line] Clears the detection line set in the video display area. (6) [Passing Direction] Select the passing direction of a moving object relative to the detection line. (7) [Decision Point] Select the point of a moving object that will be used as criteria for passing detection when a moving object crosses a detection line. (1) (3) (4) (2) [Detection Criteria] tab (1) (3) (6) (7) (5) (4) Passing detection Moving object detection, abandoned object detection, camera tampering detection Removed object detection (1) (3) (4) (2) Video Display Area Detection Area
104 „Setting Event Operations ([Event] tab) Set operations to be performed upon detection of changes in a subject. [Event] tab (1)Specify the operation timing. (Multiple checkboxes can be selected.) [ON Event Operation] checkbox When selected, the operations set in (2) [E-mail Notification] and [Video Record] are performed the moment detected mode is triggered to ON. [OFF Event Operation] checkbox When selected, the operations set in (2) [E-mail Notification] and [Video Record] are performed the moment detected mode is triggered to OFF. [Detected mode Operation] checkbox When selected, the operations set in (2) [E-mail Notification] and [Video Record] are performed for as long as detected mode is active. (2)Specify the event operation. (Multiple checkboxes can be selected.) [E-mail Notification] checkbox When selected, e-mail notification is performed at the timing set in (1). [E-mail Notification] must be set in advance under [Upload] in the Setting page (p. 53). [Video Record] checkbox When selected, video record is performed at the timing set in (1). [Video Record Action] must be set in advance under [Event] in the Setting page (p. 56). (3) Operation of External Device Output [External Device Output for ON Event] checkbox Select this checkbox for enabling external device output at an ON event and select operation (active or inactive).[External Device Output for OFF Event] checkbox Select this checkbox for enabling external device output at an OFF event and select operation (active or inactive). „Setting Detection Areas Set detection areas in the video display area. Setting a [Rectangular] detection area A rectangle is shown in the video display area. Move or resize that rectangle to set a detection area. Setting a [Polygonal] detection area Specify polygonal areas with a maximum of 32 angles. Click in the video display area to form the polygon point by point. Click on a previously set point to complete the polygon and set the enclosed area as the detection area. The set area can also be moved by dragging it. Setting a detection area using [Quick setting] [Quick setting] can be configured for [Removed Object Detection] only. The background video is created. Important It is recommended that the detection criteria are set in a condition as close as possible to the condition in which the camera is actually used. Perform a detection test in advance to make sure that the detection frame continues to be displayed for a subject targeted for passing detection. (1) (3) (2) 1Temporarily remove the object whose removal you want to detect from the video display area. 2Click [Restart intelligent function]. 3Replace the object whose removal you want to detect in its original position.
Intelligent Function Setting Tool 105 5 Admin Tools An outline for the detection object is drawn using a polygon with up to 32 points. If there are multiple detection objects, the area is drawn around the largest object. Note Drag the square marks (■) at each angle to change the shape of the polygon. Click [Clear] to delete the polygonal detection area. The camera tampering detection area cannot be changed. Changing a [Rectangular] detection area into a [Polygonal] shape or changing a [Polygonal] detection area into a [Rectangular] shape Changing the shape of the detection areas already set deletes that area and switches to a new drawing setting. „Setting the Detection Line Use the video display area to set the detection line. Specify a detection line consisting of a polygonal line with a maximum of 32 angles. In the video display area, click the start point of the detection line and then click the end point. To create a detection line consisting of polygonal line, click each angle in the polygonal line in order. To confirm a detection line, click any of the already set angles. The angles in a confirmed detection line can be dragged to change the shape of a detection line and lines between angles can be dragged to change the position of the detection line. Note Drag the square marks (■) at each angle to change the shape of the detection line. Click [Clear detection line] to delete a detection line. „Setting Detection Criteria per Detection Type Specify different detection criteria for each detection type. Detect criteria for [Moving Object Detection] Set detection areas where you want to detect moving objects. For [Object Size (%)], enter a value or move the slider to set the ratio of the size of an object moving in the detection area to the size of the detection area. When the ratio of an area where the camera has detected a moving object exceeds the value set for [Object Size (%)], detected mode is triggered to ON. When [Object Size (%)] is changed, an indicator frame showing the size of the object is displayed for 1 second in the center of the video display area, allowing specification of the settings while checking the size ratio. Any moving objects detected are shown with contour lines. If a moving object is smaller than [Object Size (%)], its contour lines are white. If the moving object is larger than [Object Size (%)], its contour lines take on the same color as the detection area, indicating that “detection” mode has been triggered to ON. Detect criteria for [Abandoned Object Detection] Set areas where you want to detect abandoned objects as detection areas. 4Click [Quick setting]. 5Click [Restart intelligent function] again. Configured detection area Object size indicator Detection area Contour lines of a detected moving object
106 [Object Size (%)] Enter a value or move the slider to set the ratio of the size of an object that was left behind in the detection area to the size of the detection area. When [Object Size (%)] is changed, an indicator frame representing the area of the object is displayed for 1 second in the center of the video display area. This allows you to check the size ratio of the abandoned object detection area while specifying the [Object Size (%)] setting. [Duration (Sec)] Set the time that must elapse after an object has been left. If both the values for [Object Size (%)] and [Duration (Sec)] are exceeded, detection mode is triggered to ON. Any moving objects detected are shown with contour lines. If [Object Size (%)] and [Duration (Sec)] are not exceeded, contour lines are white. When all detection criteria are met, contour lines take on the same color as the detection area and “detected” mode is triggered to ON. Detect criteria for [Removed Object Detection] Set detection areas for objects whose removal you want to detect. For [Duration (Sec)], set the time that must elapse after the object has been taken away. Detected mode will be triggered to ON when an object is taken away from the detection area for a period longer than the set [Duration (Sec)].Any moving objects detected are shown with contour lines. As long as [Duration (Sec)] has not elapsed, contour lines are white. When [Duration (Sec)] has elapsed, contour lines take on the same color as the detection area, indicating that “detected” mode has been triggered to ON. Detect criteria for [Camera Tampering Detection] For [Camera Tampering Detection], the entire video display area becomes the detection area. “Detected” mode will be triggered to ON when the video is obstructed over an area exceeding the ratio set in [Change Ratio (%)]. When [Change Ratio (%)] is changed, an indicator frame representing the area that can be obstructed is displayed for 1 second in the center of the video display area. This allows you to check the change ratio of the camera tampering detection area, which occupies the entire video display area, while specifying the [Change Ratio (%)] setting. Any moving objects detected are shown with contour lines. If it is smaller than [Change Ratio (%)], contour lines are white. If the video is changed for an area larger than [Change Ratio (%)], contour lines take on the same color as the detection area, indicating that “detected” mode has been triggered to ON. Object size indicator Detection area Contour of abandoned object Removed object detected Important Set detection areas for removed object detection so that they precisely match the contours of the object in question. Influence from the target object’s shadow or adjacent objects may result in the target object being recognized as larger than actual and will not trigger Removed Object Detection. In such cases, reconfigure the detection area to outline the recognized target object. Alternatively, use [Quick setting] (p. 104). Contour of removed object Obstructed area indicator
Intelligent Function Setting Tool 107 5 Admin Tools Note Detection will not be possible for three seconds after the change ratio is modified when camera tampering detection is selected, or when switching into camera tampering detection from another detection mode. Detect criteria for [Passing Detection] Set the passing direction and decision point of the moving object for the detection line that the moving object will cross. [Passing Direction] Select the direction for moving objects to pass the detection line. When an object that moves in the selected direction passes the detection line, “line crossed” is detected. A preview display shows the selected passing direction on the detection line in the video display area. [Decision Point] Select the decision point of a moving object in accordance with a detection line. When a decision point selected here crosses the detection line, “line crossed” is detected. In the video display area, a cross mark is displayed to indicate the decision point in the detection frame. [Object Size (%)] Enter or use the slider to set the size ratio of moving objects for the entire screen.When a moving object exceeds the value set for [Object Size (%)], it becomes a passing detection target. When [Object Size (%)] is changed, an indicator frame showing the size of the object is displayed for 1 second in the center of the video display area, allowing specification of the settings while checking the size ratio. Note A ratio of up to 30% can be set for [Object Size (%)] in passing detection. A passing detection event is notified only when the decision line is crossed. Take care in setting the operation to be performed when an event occurs. „Setting by Right-Click Menu Right-click on the Intelligent Function Setting Tool display screen to display the menu. There, the following functions can be used. [Copy detection area/line] Copy the detection area/line of the detection setting selected. [Paste detection area/line] Paste the copied detection area/line to the detection setting selected. It cannot be copied to camera tampering detection. Pasting a detection line is possible only when the source and the target both set passing detection. [Clear detection area/line] Clear the detection area/line of the detection setting selected. It cannot be cleared in camera tampering detection. [Copy detection criteria settings] Copy the detection criteria of the detection setting selected. [Paste detection criteria settings] Paste the copied detection criteria to the detection setting selected. Pasting is possible only if the source and the target are the same detection type. Contour of camera tampering object Decision point Detection lineDetection frame Important Perform a detection test in advance to make sure that the detection frame continues to be displayed for a subject targeted for passing detection. Object size indicator
108 [Copy event settings] Copy the event operations of the detection setting selected. [Paste event settings] Paste the copied event operations to the detection setting selected. „Reducing effects of lighting change Intelligent functions may not work when the entire screen is exposed to sudden changes in brightness, for example, when indoor lights are turned on or off. Changing the detection settings may reduce this effect. Note Since changing [Detection Settings] restarts the intelligent functions, detection will not be performed during the tens of seconds that it takes to complete a restart. „Displaying Event Status Click the [Event Display] button to open the event display panel and confirm the detection status icon of the intelligent functions. This panel displays the same information as [Intelligent Function (Image Detection)] in the event display panel of the Admin Viewer. For details, see “Displaying Event Status” (p. 139). Note If the detection setting is not stored in the camera, only the detection status for the currently selected detection setting is displayed. 1Click [Detection Settings]. 2Select [Reduce effects of lighting change]. 3Click [Save settings]. Important A [Reduce effects of lighting change] setting may not work depending on the operating environment. Sudden changes in brightness that persist may also have the same effect. Perform a detection test to check what will work.
109 Admin Tools 5 This tool lets you view the operating condition log of the camera. Display Screens of Log Viewer (1) [Download] Download log files from this camera or memory cards. (2) [Reload] Reload the displayed log file and show the latest logs. (3) [Previous File] If there are multiple log files in the cameras internal memory or memory card, load and display the file before the currently shown log list. (4) [Next File] If there are multiple log files in the internal memory or memory card, load and display the file after the currently shown log list. (5) [Open local file] Load log files that are saved on a computer to the log display area. (6) [Save to local file] Save the displayed log data as a text file to a computer. (7) [Source] The name of the source from where log files are loaded is shown. From the cameras internal memory: Camera (Internal memory) From a memory card: Camera (Memory card)From files saved to a computer: File name (8) [Copy] Copy to the clipboard logs that you have selected on the log display area. (9) [Select all] Select all the logs that are shown in the log display area. (10)[Show all logs] checkbox When selected, all logs, including those without a log code, are shown. (11)Log display area The content of log files downloaded from the camera, memory card, or computer is shown. (12)[Log Type] Select log types you want to show using the filter function. [Not specified]: Select to show all log types. [Specify type]: To specify the log type, select the level ([Error], [Warning], [Information]) and output module ([Application], [HTTP Server], [System]) of the log. Multiple checkboxes can be selected. [Specify code]: Logs matching the entered log code are shown. Log Viewer (1) (11)(9) (8) (7) (17) (18) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (12) (10) (13) (14) (15) (16)
110 (13)[Date & Time] Set the date and time of the log you want to show using the filter function. Select the [Specify start date & time] or [Specify end date & time] checkbox to set the date and time. (14)[Apply filter] Show the filtered logs in the log display area. (15)[Search for] Enter the character string for which you want to search. (16)[Match case] checkbox Specify whether or not to enable case sensitivity in search commands. When selected, character strings perfectly matching the case in the [Search for] field are searched. (17)[Previous]/[Next] Click [Next] to move down and [Previous] to move up in the search results for (18) [Search]. (18)[Search] Search logs containing the character string searched in the displayed log list and display them. Note Logs cannot be deleted in the Log viewer. Downloading Log Files When Log Viewer is launched, the latest log files will be downloaded and displayed automatically. To download a new log file list, click [Download]. A [Download] dialog box is shown where you can select [Internal memory] or [Memory Card] as a download source. When the list has been downloaded, a dialog box showing the log file list opens. Select the log file you want to view and click [Download], and the selected log file will be downloaded. How to View Logs The log contains the following information. For the log code, see “List of Log Messages” (p. 148). The log code is shown together with one of three icons corresponding to the applicable level. If the log has no log code, no icon is shown. The date and time at which the log was generated. A message regarding the log. Information LevelWarning Level Error Level