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Connecting Cameras

Cordatus seamlessly integrates with diverse camera types, encompassing IP, CSI, GMSL, and USB cameras. This flexibility allows users to choose the most appropriate camera and integrate it with Cordatus for efficient video analytics.

Connecting a Physical Camera​

Connecting on Web App​

To use a a CSI, USB, or GMSL camera with the Cordatus Web App, follow these steps:

  1. Physically connect your camera to your device, for example, by using a USB cable.
  2. Install any required drivers, if needed. Refer to your camera manufacturer for detailed instructions.
  3. Open Cordatus Web App and go to the Cameras page.
  4. Click the + button on top to open a modal for adding a new camera.
  5. Choose Camera Type as Physical.
  6. Select a device from the Devices list, use Groups to find your device easily if you need.
  7. Select the connected Camera or Cameras from the list.
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If you can't locate your physical camera in the list, click the refresh icon next to the "Cameras" label. If it still doesn't appear, try restarting the inference engine/ stream engine and refreshing your page.

  1. Assign a name to your camera in the Camera Label field.
  2. If you want to add your camera to a group, click the group icon and select the group that you want your camera to be added. If you want to add all of your cameras to add in the same group click Apply also for other selected cameras.
  3. To add location information and view your camera on the map (accessible through the map icon in the left menu), follow these steps:
    • Click the group icon under the Location label.
    • Use the search icon (magnifying glass) to search for the camera’s location.
    • Alternatively, zoom in and out with the mouse wheel and drag the map to find the location.
    • Once you find the location, click on the map to place a pin with an "X" label.
    • If needed, use the home icon to reset the map to its original view.
    • You can also switch between 2D and 3D views or change the map type using the icons at the top.
    • After selecting the location click the Set Location button to save location information.
  4. Click Save to confirm.

Following these steps will add your camera to the list on the left, making it available for use with your AI models.

Connecting on Client​

Cordatus Client seamlessly identifies CSI, USB, and GSML cameras automatically, eliminating the need for manual addition by the user.

Connecting an IP Camera​

You can integrate and utilize IP cameras within Cordatus, supporting both HTTP/HTTPS and RTSP streams.

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HTTP URLs should follow the format "http://[IP_ADDRESS]/[STREAM_PATH]", while RTSP URLs should adhere to "rtsp://[USER]:[PASSWORD]@[IP_ADDRESS]:[PORT]/h264".

You can add IP cameras to your Cordatus account using either the Cordatus Web App or Cordatus Client.

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It's important to know that IP cameras added through the Cordatus Web App can only be managed from the web interface. They cannot be controlled from the Cordatus Client. If you want to manage these cameras in the Cordatus Client, you need to add them directly using the Cordatus Client.

Connecting on Web App​

  1. Open Cordatus Web App and go to the Cameras page.
  2. Click the + button at the top to open a modal for adding a new camera.
  3. Choose Camera Type as IP.
  4. Enter your Camera Source URL.
  5. You can either attach your IP camera to a specific device or use it independently:
    • To attach it to a device, select Device in the Attach to field and choose the desired device.
    • If you don’t want to attach it to a specific device, select Public in the Attach to field.
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    The option to attach IP cameras to devices is still under development and will be available soon.

  6. Enter a name for your camera in the Camera Label field.
  7. To add location information and view your camera on the map (accessible through the map icon in the left menu), follow these steps:
    • Check the box next to Add Location.
    • Use the search icon (magnifying glass) to search for the camera’s location.
    • Alternatively, zoom in and out with the mouse wheel and drag the map to find the location.
    • Once you find the location, click on the map to place a pin with an "X" label.
    • If needed, use the home icon to reset the map to its original view.
    • You can also switch between 2D and 3D views or change the map type using the icons at the top.
  8. Click Save to confirm.

Following these steps will add your camera to the list on the left, making it ready to use with your AI models.

Connecting on Client​

  1. Launch Cordatus Client and access the Cameras page.
  2. Select the Add IP Camera button, prompting the appearance of a new camera modal.
  3. Enter your Camera Source URL in the IP Camera URL field.
  4. Provide a name for your camera in the Label field.
  5. Confirm the addition by clicking the Save IP Camera button.

 

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Be careful when connecting an IP camera. Only use URLs from trusted and stable sources. Using unreliable or untrustworthy URLs may cause connection problems, instability, or security risks. Verify the source and reliability of the URL before adding it to Cordatus for a safe and stable connection.