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How to setup line crossing on my X-Series device?

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Applies to Product: All X-Series equipment
Applies to Firmware: 8.2.2 and newer

 

Overview

Line Crossing Detection is an advanced AI feature on X-Series devices that allows you to define a custom line within a camera’s field of view and detect when specific objects cross it. You can also specify the direction of movement to trigger events, enabling precise monitoring of crossing scenarios for enhanced security.

 

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Access the Device

  • Log in to your X-Series device using your credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to Line Crossing Settings

  • Go to Main Menu > Setup > AI > Setup > Line Crossing tab.

Step 3: Enable the Feature

  • Click the switch icon next to the Enable option to activate Line Crossing Detection.

Step 4: Configure Line Crossing Settings

Adjust the following options to meet your requirements:

  • Channel: Select the camera channel to configure for line crossing detection.

  • Sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity level for detecting objects or persons crossing the line. Higher values increase sensitivity, while lower values reduce false triggers.

  • Target Validity: Configure settings to validate detected objects (if applicable, based on device model).

  • Min Pixel / Max Pixel: Set the minimum and maximum pixel size of objects to be considered for triggering events. This helps filter out objects that are too small or too large.

  • Detection Target: Choose the types of objects to detect:

    • Pedestrian: Detects human-like figures.

    • Motor Vehicle: Detects motorized vehicles.

    • Non-Motorized Vehicle: Detects non-motorized vehicles (e.g., bicycles).

    • Select all relevant options based on your needs.

  • Rule Number: Select the rule to configure (up to 4 rules can be set per channel).

  • Rule Enable: Toggle to activate the selected rule.

  • Rule Type: Define the direction of movement that triggers an event:

    • A→B: Triggers when an object crosses the line from point A to point B.

    • B→A: Triggers when an object crosses the line from point B to point A.

    • A↔B: Triggers for movement in either direction across the line.

  • Draw Rule: In the live video feed, draw a line by holding the left mouse button and dragging across the desired area. Release the button to set the line. The interface will display the rule type visually to help confirm the direction is set as intended.

Step 5: Save Settings

  • Click Save to apply all configured settings.

 

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Scheduling Line Crossing Detection on X-Series Devices

To ensure the Line Crossing Detection feature on your X-Series device is active during specific times, you next need to configure a schedule for when the AI feature operates. Follow these steps to set up the schedule for Line Crossing Detection.

Step 6: Configure the Line Crossing Detection Schedule

  1. Navigate to Main Menu > Setup > AI > Setup > Schedule.
  2. Select the Channel you want to schedule Line Crossing Detection for.
  3. Click the Enable option to activate scheduling for the selected channel.
  4. From the list of available AI features, select Line Crossing.
  5. In the schedule interface, click and drag to draw a box around the days of the week and hours of the day when you want the Line Crossing Detection feature to be active.
  6. (Optional) Use the Copy option to apply the same schedule to other channels, if desired, or configure each channel individually.
  7. Click Save to confirm the schedule settings.

Notes

  • Ensure the schedule aligns with your security needs, such as enabling Line Crossing Detection during specific hours (e.g., nighttime or off-business hours).
  • Verify the schedule after saving to confirm the feature is active during the intended times.
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Configuring Triggered Actions for Line Crossing Detection on X-Series Devices

To enhance the functionality of Line Crossing Detection on your X-Series device, you can configure specific actions to trigger when a line crossing event is detected. This step is optional but allows for customized responses such as notifications, recordings, or alerts. Below are the steps to set up triggered actions.

Step 7: Configure Triggered Actions (Optional)

  1. Navigate to Main Menu > Alarm > AI > Line Crossing.
  2. Set up the desired actions to trigger when a line crossing event is detected:
    • Channel: Select the camera channel to apply the alarm settings to.
    • Buzzer: Enable to make the XVR/NVR emit a beep when a line crossing is detected.
    • Latch Time: Specify the duration (in seconds) for the buzzer to sound after detection.
    • Post Recording: Set the duration (in seconds) for the device to continue recording after the line crossing event ends.
    • Send Email: Enable to send an email notification when a line crossing occurs (requires email configuration in Network Settings).
    • Show Message: Enable to display an on-screen message when a line crossing is detected.
    • Full Screen: Enable to display the camera feed in full-screen mode upon detection.
    • FTP Picture & Video Upload: Enable to upload pictures or videos to an FTP server when a line crossing occurs (requires FTP configuration in Storage Settings).
    • Cloud Picture & Cloud Video: Enable to upload pictures or videos to a cloud storage service when a line crossing occurs (requires cloud configuration in Storage Settings).
    • Enable Record: Enable to initiate recording when a line crossing is detected.
    • Record Channel: Select the channel(s) to record upon detection. By default, the configured channel is selected, but additional channels can be included if desired.
  3. Click Save to confirm the alarm settings.
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