November 2018
Version: 5.3
Infrastructure
The environment settings that existed in various .ini files, such as the VSServer.ini file, are now all accessible from one centralized location in the Administrator’s Web-based administration application in the new Settings section.
Administrative
Version: 5.3
Infrastructure
Sources can easily be moved between cases by going to the case’s REVIEW > Status tab and clicking the Move request icon.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.3
Infrastructure
During maintenance, users can prevent cases from being automatically deleted by using the new Do not delete case during auto-delete maintenance checkbox
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.3
Infrastructure
Clients can now sign-in using an SAML authentication token.
Administrative
Version: 5.3
Infrastructure
By default, disabled cameras are now hidden in the Admin panel. You can still see them by using the new Show disabled cameras checkbox in the Cameras list table.
Administrative
Version: 5.3
Integration
The metadata for objects was extended in the BriefCam Open API (BOA) to meet the requirements of PSIM systems.
API
Version: 5.3
Infrastructure
BriefCam is using a concurrent licensing model instead of named users
Administrative
Version: 5.3
Infrastructure
Users are now automatically logged out after 60 minutes.
Administrative
Version: 5.3
Infrastructure
The administrator can release active sessions from the Admin screen
Administrative
Version: 5.3
Infrastructure
BriefCam provides tools for customers to be compliant with the GDPR requirements. The administrator can provide rights to specific users to access the Person Information tab where data on individuals can be viewed, exported and deleted from the customersÕ systems.
Compliance
Version: 5.3
Integration
BriefCam now supports G64x files when using Genetec, which dramatically shortens the duration of video fetching.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.3
Integration
Outbound API for Respond Alerts: The BriefCam Respond Outbound API is an easy and straightforward approach for third parties to integrate BriefCam Respond alerts into their existing alerting infrastructure
API
September 2018
Version: 5.2.1 UP3
Integration
Live processing support for IndigoVision VMS: Implementation of RTSP-based live integration with IndigoVision VMS is now possible using direct camera access.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.2.1 UP2
Infrastructure
Alert Processing Server (APS) Linux deployment: We have added support for APS deployment on Linux, which provides better resource utilization than an equivalent Windows deployment. Currently available only for Response module using Milestone VMS.
Performance
Version: 5.2.1 UP2
Integration
BriefCam Open API (BOA): We have added a new and unified REST API, allowing developers to deepen the integration between third-party applications and BriefCam.
API
Version: 5.2.1 UP2
Integration
Live processing support for Bosch VMS: Implementation of RTSP-based live integration with Bosch VMS is now possible, using direct camera access.
VMS Integration
August 2018
Version: 5.2.1 UP1
Infrastructure
NAS File Upload: We have added the ability to load video files directly from a network drive in organizations instead of downloading to the local machine and then uploading to the BriefCam Server.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1 UP1
Infrastructure
Show Bounding Boxes Toggle: We have added the ability to turn the bounding box display on or off (the default is on).
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1 UP1
Infrastructure
Language Support: BriefCam now supports the following languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin American), Turkish, Vietnamese.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1 UP1
Infrastructure
Retry Processing: We have added the ability to trigger a new attempt to process failed videos. A Retry button is now presented on the Status tab when videos have failed.
Administrative
Version: 5.2.1 UP1
Infrastructure
Face Recognition and Appearance Similarity within VIDEO SYNOPSIS: We have added the ability to select objects within a VIDEO SYNOPSIS and add them to Face Recognition and Appearance Similarity filters.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1 UP1
Integration
Additional Video File Formats Support: BriefCam now supports Timespace X300 DVR multi-stream exported file format (.XBA file format), in addition to single stream, and Infodraw DVR exported files format (.MP4 and .FLV file formats)
VMS Integration
Version: 5.2.1 UP1
Integration
BriefCam’s HTTP REST Generic Integration Supports Live Video Stream: We have added a new API call that enables a third party to use BriefCam’s RESPOND module and generate real-time events and notifications of objects matching certain filter criteria.
API
Version: 5.2.1
Infrastructure
Visual Layers: We have added the ability to provide users with visibility into statistical visual analysis of object activity and dwell areas and popular event paths in a synopsis (Activity Heat Map, Dwell Heat Map, Common Paths)
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1
Infrastructure
Filter Tolerance Adjustments: The class, attributes, color, dwell time, direction, area, path and face and appearance similarity filters are all configured with default tolerance levels
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1
Infrastructure
Show Timestamps during Synopsis Playback: Timestamps are displayed continuously while the synopsis is played. The timestamp toggle can be used to turn the timestamp display on or off (the default is on),
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1
Infrastructure
Improve Path Filter: We have improved the path filter accuracy. The path filter detects objects traveling along one or more user-defined paths, as well as objects whose lower part (legs, wheels) is traveling along the path.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1
Infrastructure
Duration in Path and Duration in Area: The user is now able to set the minimum duration the object spends inside an area or on a drawn path.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1
Infrastructure
Show Original File Name: The original file name is now displayed when playing an object’s close-up clip. It indicates the original file name for reference, even in a multi-file same-camera synopsis.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1
Infrastructure
Density Control: Density control is now available when playing a synopsis. Density refers to the number of events shown concurrently when playing a synopsis. Use the density control to increase or decrease the number of events shown at once. Changing event density will alter the run time of the video synopsis. The density setting is not persistent.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1
Infrastructure
Object Thumbnail’s Sorting by Chronology: Sorting by time (oldest to newest and vice versa) when filters are applied is now available. This control allows users to see objects from oldest to newest or from newest to oldest even on filtered mode.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1
Infrastructure
User Settings: We have added a user settings menu, that enables the user to change the time, date, size and speed formats. The user settings are specific and persistent to each respective user and applied to all modules.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1
Integration
Genetec and FLIR (DVTEL) Certificate Usage: We have utilized the multi-streaming processing to minimize the number of required Genetec and FLIR (DVTEL) certificates per processed channel.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.2.1
Infrastructure
Direction control – improved visibility.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2.1
Infrastructure
Face Recognition is now enabled by license.
Administrative
April 2018
Version: 5.2 UP1
Integration
Milestone and Genetec embedded clients can now play VIDEO SYNOPSIS.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.2 UP1
Infrastructure
We have improved the file upload mechanism. Now when adding video from files, the uploading is faster.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2 UP1
Infrastructure
We now display error message when uploading unsupported file format.
UI Enhancements
Version: 4.3 UP7
Integration
Updated FFmpeg third party component to use OpenH264 for video encoding.
VMS Integration
Version: 4.3 UP7
Integration
Generic HTTP Integration Plugin Ð camera ID has been extended to ULong (uint64) and it can now contain a larger Camera ID number.
API
Version: 4.3 UP6
Integration
Genetec SC v5.7 (SR1) Ð supported with standard H.264 cameras.
VMS Integration
Version: 4.3 UP5
Integration
Bosch v7.5
VMS Integration
Version: 4.3 UP5
Integration
Timespace v300 (decoder)
VMS Integration
Version: 4.3 UP4
Infrastructure
AD integration enhancements
Administrative
Version: 4.3 UP4
Infrastructure
We have improved AD performance by adding support of Organizational Unit (OU) structure.
Administrative
Version: 4.3 UP4
Infrastructure
AD Users and groups displayed lists are now limited by default (maximum limit is configurable parameter).
Administrative
Version: 4.3 UP4
Infrastructure
Alternative Language support
UI Enhancements
Version: 4.3 UP4
Infrastructure
Additional languages are now supported – Dutch and Turkish
UI Enhancements
Version: 4.3 UP4
Infrastructure
Updated translations Ð Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese
UI Enhancements
Version: 4.3 UP4
Integration
Genetec v5.6 SR4 CU2
VMS Integration
Version: 4.3 UP4
Integration
SeeTec Cayuga v11
VMS Integration
Version: 4.3 UP3
Integration
the ability to push Respond alerts into Genetec alarms interface is supported with Genetec v5.5 and v5.6
VMS Integration
Version: 4.3 UP3
Integration
Teleste S-VMX
VMS Integration
Version: 4.3 UP3
Integration
Milestone 2017 R3
VMS Integration
Version: 4.3 UP3
Integration
Avigilon v6.4
VMS Integration
Version: 4.3 UP2
Integration
Real-time processing (Respond) is now supported with Flir (Dvtel) versions 7.0.0.5780 & 8.0
VMS Integration
Version: 5.2
Infrastructure
BriefCam platform (Review, Research and Respond modules) is now available as Web Application, supported on Google Chrome desktop browser
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2
Infrastructure
CASE MANAGEMENT: Organize all video assets of an investigation in a single container, bookmark objects of interest, and summarize case findings (including all relevant exhibits) in a report.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2
Infrastructure
MULTI-CAMERA SEARCH: Rapidly pinpoint people and vehicles of interest, using an extensive range of appearance and movement filters, across multiple video sources.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2
Infrastructure
APPEARANCE SIMILARITY: Instantly locate people, vehicles, and items of interest by searching for similar looking objects
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2
Infrastructure
FACE RECOGNITION: Instantly locate people by using face recognition.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2
Infrastructure
FILTER PRESETS: Save filter states within a case for later reference.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2
Infrastructure
RICH CLASSIFICATION ENHANCEMENTS: Enriched object metadata with new classes and attributes.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2
Infrastructure
We have added the ability to define include/exclude area within user-defined 3- or 4-sides polygon areas.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.2
Analytics
BriefCam’s next generation new RESEARCH platform, users can leverage quantitative analysis of video data to make informed data-driven decisions
RESEARCH
Version: 5.2
Infrastructure
Alert rules configuration is now done on the web-based Respond module.
UI Enhancements
Version: 4.3
Infrastructure
Microsoft Active Directory (AD) integration
Administrative
Version: 4.3
Infrastructure
Web application for Admin tool
UI Enhancements
Version: 4.3
Installation, Configuration, and Scalability
Syndex Pro installers are now digitally signed with a genuine BriefCam certificate
Installers
Version: 4.3
Infrastructure
The class filter is now available for the Similar and Pick options
UI Enhancements
Version: 4.3
Infrastructure
The ability to disable users has been added and the ability to delete users has been removed.
Administrative
Version: 4.3
Infrastructure
A disabled user can be reactivated (while deleted user could not be reactivated).
Administrative
Version: 4.3
Infrastructure
When a user is reactivated, its resources and configured tasks (Scheduled task, Respond, Research etc.) will be available.
Administrative
Version: 4.3
Integration
Flir (Dvtel) v8.0
VMS Integration
Version: 4.3
Integration
Flir (Dvtel) v7.0.0.5780
VMS Integration
May 2017
Version: 4.1
Analytics
New Research module provides statistical presentation reports (heat maps, graphs, counters) extracted from video footage and consequently delivers valuable business insights. An automated email with a link to open the report is generated based on user pre-defined schedule.
RESEARCH
Version: 4.1
Analytics
New Respond module enables rule-based generation of alerts for rapid, proactive incident management. Once predefined video analysis rules have been set up for relevant video camera feeds, any events matching these rules will trigger alerts, enabling rapid response to events as they unfold.
RESPOND
Version: 4.1
Infrastructure
We have added the ability to apply visual layers of activity and dwell heatmaps, and most common paths to Synopsis view.
Functionality Improvements
Version: 4.1
Infrastructure
Presets, we have added the ability to save user-defined profile refinement that can be reused.
UI Enhancements
Version: 4.1
Infrastructure
We have added automated data retention policy with default 30-day retention (for Review module)
Administrative
Version: 4.1
Infrastructure
Combined VIDEO SYNOPSIS, We have improved the current user experience.
UI Enhancements
Version: 4.1
Infrastructure
added password protection to the Admin application.
Administrative
Version: 4.1
Installation, Configuration, and Scalability
We now have a unified installer for all-in-one and distributed environment.
Installers
Version: 4.1
Infrastructure
BriefCam Syndex Pro is now Windows 2016 Server certified.
Administrative
Version: 4.1
Integration
We now support Genetec v5.5.
VMS Integration