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Camera Management allows you to maintain a comprehensive inventory of surveillance cameras deployed throughout your jurisdiction. Track cameras by type, location, technical specifications, and operational status.

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Overview

The Camera Management system provides:
  • Complete camera inventory with technical details
  • Camera type classification (Fixed, Dome, LPR, Dual, etc.)
  • Site-based organization
  • IP address and serial number tracking
  • Installation and orientation data
  • Real-time statistics by camera type
  • Excel import/export capabilities
  • Remote camera restart functionality

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Camera Type Statistics

The main camera view displays real-time counts by type:

Fixed Cameras

Standard fixed-position cameras for general surveillance

Fixed FR Cameras

Fixed cameras with facial recognition capabilities

Fixed LPR Cameras

License Plate Recognition cameras (including NV and AV variants)

Dome Cameras

PTZ dome cameras with 360° coverage

Dual Dome Cameras

Dome cameras with dual sensors (thermal/optical)

BDE (Totem) Cameras

Specialized totem surveillance stations
Additional Statistics:
  • Total Cameras: Count of all cameras (excluding BDE totems)
  • Total Channels: Sum of all camera channels across the network
  • Counts include only cameras at active sites

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Searching Cameras

Find cameras using multiple search criteria: Search by:
  • IP address
  • Camera name
  • Site name
  • Camera type
The search performs partial matches across all fields. Results display 100 cameras per page, sorted by ID.

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Creating New Cameras

Add cameras to the system with complete technical specifications:
1

Select Camera Type

Choose from available camera types:
  • Fixed
  • Fixed - FR (Facial Recognition)
  • Fixed - LPR (License Plate Recognition)
  • Fixed - LPR NV (Night Vision)
  • Fixed - LPR AV (Advanced Vision)
  • Dome
  • Dual Dome
  • BDE (Totem)
2

Select Site

Assign the camera to an active site. The site determines the camera’s geographic location (latitude/longitude).
3

Enter Network Information

Configure network settings:
  • IP Address: Camera’s network IP
  • Camera Name: Descriptive identifier
4

Set Orientation

Specify camera viewing direction:
  • North, South, East, West
  • Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Northwest
  • Angle: Numeric angle value (degrees)
5

Add Technical Details

Record technical specifications:
  • Serial Number: Device serial number
  • Intelligence: AI/analytics capabilities
  • Installation Date: When camera was installed
  • Stage: Deployment phase (e.g., “Phase 1”, “Phase 2”)
6

Add Observations

Include any special notes, issues, or configuration details
Camera coordinates (latitude/longitude) are automatically inherited from the selected site. This ensures consistent geographic positioning.

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Viewing Camera Details

Each camera record displays: Identification:
  • Camera name
  • IP address
  • Serial number
  • Camera type
Location Data:
  • Assigned site
  • Latitude and longitude (from site)
  • Orientation direction
  • Viewing angle
Technical Information:
  • Intelligence/analytics features
  • Installation date
  • Deployment stage
  • Observations
Operational Data:
  • Site active status
  • Associated site details
  • Physical camera reference (if applicable)

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Editing Cameras

Update camera information as needed: Editable Fields:
  • IP address
  • Camera name
  • Camera type
  • Assigned site (coordinates update automatically)
  • Intelligence features
  • Serial number
  • Orientation and angle
  • Installation date
  • Stage
  • Observations
When you change the assigned site, the camera’s latitude and longitude automatically update to match the new site’s coordinates.
Validation:
  • Site selection is required
  • Camera type must be selected from valid options
  • All updates are logged in the audit system

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Deleting Cameras

Remove cameras from the inventory:
  • Deletion is permanent
  • Removes all camera data
  • Associated audit records may be preserved (depending on configuration)
Ensure you want to permanently remove the camera before confirming deletion. Consider deactivating the site instead if you may need the camera data later.

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Remote Camera Operations

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Restarting Cameras

Initiate remote camera restarts:
1

Select Camera

Choose the camera to restart from the camera list
2

Click Restart

System generates restart URL with camera credentials
3

New Tab Opens

Restart command opens in new browser tab
4

Confirm Restart

Camera receives reboot command via CGI interface
Restart URL Format: 
http://{username}:{password}@{camera_ip}/cgi-bin/magicBox.cgi?action=reboot
Camera credentials are retrieved from environment variables (CAMARA_USER and CAMARA_PASS). Ensure these are properly configured in your system.

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Camera Types Explained

Fixed Cameras - Standard surveillance cameras
  • Static viewing angle
  • General-purpose surveillance
  • Most common camera type
  • Various resolution options
Fixed - FR (Facial Recognition) - Cameras with facial recognition AI
  • Biometric identification capabilities
  • Real-time facial matching
  • Integration with identity databases
  • Specialized positioning requirements
Fixed - LPR (License Plate Recognition) - Automatic license plate capture
  • LPR: Standard license plate recognition
  • LPR NV: Night vision variant
  • LPR AV: Advanced vision with additional features
  • Automatic vehicle identification
  • Traffic monitoring
Dome Cameras - PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) surveillance
  • 360-degree coverage
  • Remote control of viewing angle
  • Zoom capabilities
  • Indoor and outdoor variants
Dual Dome Cameras - Multi-sensor domes
  • Two independent sensors
  • Often thermal + optical
  • Enhanced detection capabilities
  • Day/night operation
BDE (Totem) - Specialized surveillance stations
  • Multi-camera units
  • Integrated in totem structures
  • May include multiple camera types
  • Counted separately in statistics

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Site Association

Cameras are always associated with sites: Site provides:
  • Geographic location (lat/long)
  • Physical location description
  • Active/inactive status
  • Grouping for multiple cameras
Active vs Inactive Sites:
  • Only cameras at active sites are included in statistics
  • Inactive site cameras remain in database but excluded from counts
  • Useful for maintenance periods or decommissioned locations
Multiple cameras can be assigned to the same site. This is common for intersections or buildings with multiple viewing angles.

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Intelligence Features

Track AI and analytics capabilities: Intelligence Types:
  • Facial recognition
  • License plate recognition
  • Object detection
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Crowd detection
  • Intrusion detection
  • Line crossing
  • Loitering detection
Record what intelligence features each camera supports for reporting and deployment planning.

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Import/Export Operations

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Importing Cameras

Bulk import cameras from Excel:
1

Prepare Excel File

Format your Excel file with required columns:
  • Camera name
  • IP address
  • Type
  • Intelligence features
  • Brand and model
  • Serial number
  • Stage
  • Site
  • Coordinates
2

Upload File

Select Excel file through the import interface
3

System Processes

System validates and imports camera records
4

Confirmation

Success message displays number of cameras imported

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Exporting Cameras

Generate complete camera inventory in Excel:
  • All camera details included
  • Technical specifications
  • Site associations
  • Current status
  • Export filename: ListadoCamaras_YYYY-MM-DD_HH-MM-SS.xlsx

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Best Practices

Use Consistent Naming

Establish a naming convention for cameras (e.g., “CAM_SiteAbbrev_Direction_Number”)

Keep Sites Active

Only deactivate sites when cameras are truly offline. Active/inactive affects statistics.

Record Accurate Coordinates

Ensure sites have correct lat/long so camera positions are accurate on maps.

Document Intelligence Features

Always specify what AI/analytics each camera supports for accurate capability reporting.

Set Correct Orientation

Accurate orientation data helps with coverage analysis and gap identification.

Track Installation Dates

Record installation dates for warranty tracking and maintenance scheduling.

Use Stage Field

Track deployment phases for project management and rollout planning.

Regular Exports

Export camera data regularly as backups and for external analysis.

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