Manual
Count!Guard
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Count!Guard Manual 2
Contents
CONTENTS......................................................................................................................................................................2
PREFACE.........................................................................................................................................................................3
1 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST.............................................................................................................................................6
1.3 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................................................6
2 INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................................................7
3 WEB APPLICATION.................................................................................................................................................11
3.1 GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................................................................................12
3.2 CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.1 Servers ............................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 Cameras..........................................................................................................................................................15
3.2.3 Recordings......................................................................................................................................................22
3.3 USING COUNT!GUARD ............................................................................................................................................23
3.3.1 Live..................................................................................................................................................................23
3.3.2 Analysis........................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.3 Info..................................................................................................................................................................30
4 LOCAL APPLICATION............................................................................................................................................31
4.1 CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................................................................................32
4.1.1 Servers ............................................................................................................................................................32
4.1.2 Cameras..........................................................................................................................................................34
4.1.3 Recordings......................................................................................................................................................40
4.2 USING COUNT!GUARD ............................................................................................................................................41
4.2.1 Live..................................................................................................................................................................41
4.2.2 Analysis........................................................................................................................................................... 42
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Preface
This document
This manual is intended for administrators and operators of Count!Guard and is applicable for version
2.1.0.0 or higher in combination with WebCCTV 4.2.0.0 or higher.
WebCCTV can be replaced by GuardNVR or IQR in this manual.
Safety Notices
Please observe all safety notes and instructions carefully when using this product.
Liability
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate in all respects. Quadrox assumes no
responsibility for incidental or consequential damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions
or discrepancies in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this manual. The information
contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions or new editions to this publication may be
issued to incorporate such changes.
All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, no part of this manual can be reproduced in any form without
written permission of Quadrox.
Legal considerations
Please check your local regional laws and regulations before using Count!Guard and WebCCTV for
surveillance purposes. Camera surveillance maybe prohibited by laws, which may vary from country to
country.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Quadrox, WebCCTV, Internet Explorer, Windows are registered trademarks of the respective holders.
Support Services
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your installer. If your questions cannot be
answered immediately, your installer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a
fast response.
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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
Count!Guard is a video solution which uses network cameras to detect and count people crossing a
narrow region in two directions: entering and leaving. Count!Guard creates a database recording the
number of people coming in or out for each time period. Based on the stored data, reports can be
created.
Count!Guard Scheme Screen
Count!Guard is an add-on product to WebCCTV which is a unique digital video surveillance
solution. WebCCTV combines three major functions in one Network Video Recorder (NVR): local
digital recording, multiplexing and simultaneous transmission of the video via existing networks
(TCP/IP). Count!Guard can be used in combination with all standard security features present in
WebCCTV.
Count!Guard is capable of handling a wide range of situations:
U-turn
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Persons passing by each other
Multiple persons passing together
Person(s) lingering in the counting zone
Person(s) lingering + passing persons
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1.2 Equipment checklist
The following items are located on the Count!Guard installation CD:
Count!Guard software suite installation
Adobe Acrobat Reader installation
Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0 Run-time library
.Net 2.0 (SP1) Framework installation
Java Version 6 Update 11 Framework installation
Microsoft ASP .NET 2.0 AJAX Extensions 1.0
Video Client Component installation
Count!Guard manual in PDF format
Count!Guard quick start guide in PDF format
1.3 Minimum system requirements
The following system components are the minimum requirements for proper Count!Guard
operation:
Hardware
Intel Pentium 4
512 MB RAM
16 MB RAM on the video card
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2
Microsoft Vista
Software
WebCCTV server version 4.2.0.0
DirectX 9.0c
.Net 2.0 Framework
Java Version 6 Update 11 Framework
Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0 Run-time library
Microsoft ASP .NET AJAX Extension 1.0
Video Client Component 4.2.0.0 or higher
Count!Guard has to be installed on the WebCCTV server.
To open exported files, you need a program that is able to open .xls files (e.g Microsoft
Office Excel, Open Office…)
Camera & Positioning
The camera is positioned higher than 2.50 meters (8.2 feet).
The camera is mounted vertically (horizontal and vertical deviation angle = 0°). This means
it is looking straight down.
The camera delivers +/-25 fps to the WebCCTV server.
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The image resolution has to be at least QVGA (320x240).
Lighting conditions: daylight or similar lighting.
The camera streams in JPEG
The working of Count!Guard cannot be supported if all conditions are not completely
fulfilled. Not meeting these requirements may lead to inaccurate counts and abnormal
behavior of the Count!Guard application.
2 Installation
This chapter provides information how to install the Count!Guard software. As previously stated,
Count!Guard is an add-on product to WebCCTV and can be used in combination with all standard
security features present in WebCCTV.
Before installing, carefully the Count!Guard requirements and make sure all the required
preinstalled software is present. If a required software or component is missing, you can
To install Count!Guard, follow the steps below:
install it from the installation CD during the Count!Guard installation.
By default, some of the settings are already selected. It is advisable to keep these
default settings to ensure the best performance.
1. Insert the Count!Guard installation CD into your CD/DVD-drive.
2. You will get the following screen. If Autorun is disabled, go to My Computer and double-
click on the drive icon that corresponds to your CD/DVD-drive. Click the Count!Guard
installation button.
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3. If not all required software is installed, you will get the next screen (or a comparable one).
Click Yes. If all required software is installed, this step will be skipped.
4. The first installation screen appears. Click Next.
4. Carefully read the License Agreement, accept it and click Next.
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5. Select the default measurement system
6. Select the installation directory of your choice and click Next.
7. Click Install.
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8. Click Finish.
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3 Web Application
There are two applications that can be used to configure and use Count!Guard:
Web Application: The web application is the default application that should be used. It is
reachable at all times; meaning from every computer in the network and from Internet if the
network was configured properly. Both local and remote usages are possible with the web
application.
Local Application: This application is for local use only whereas the web application also
can be used for remote connection. The local application should be used only in exceptional
cases as difficult parameterization or problems with the web application.
The following icons on the desktop can be used:
Count!Guard Desktop Icons
Opens the Count!Guard
Web Application.
Opens the Count!Guard
Local Application.
Starts the Count!Guard server.
Only useful if the Count!Guard
server was stopped manually!
Stops the Count!Guard server.
The Count!Guard server is started automatically when the computer has started up
and runs as a service in the background.
Be careful. Stopping the server stops the counting and doesn’t resume automatically
till you click the Start Count!Guard Server icon on the desktop or have restarted the
computer.
If you chose not to install shortcut icons during the installation, you always can
performs the actions described above through Start Program Files
Count!Guard.
The following sections explain how to configure and use the web application and how to configure
your camera in the web application.
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3.1 Getting started
To open the web application, click the Count!Guard Web Application icon on your desktop:
The login page will be opened. To log in, please enter the following parameters:
Login: User name
Password: Password of the user
Domain: This field is not required when the computer is not part of a domain.
You can login with the same credentials as for WebCCTV. Count!Guard uses the
WebCCTV user management for its authentication.
Login Screen
Click the Log in button. The Web Application will open in the Live menu.
Select the Remember me option when you want to be logged in automatically in the
future.
Live Screen
To log off from the current account, click Log off button. To access Count!Guard Help
documentation, click Help button.
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3.2 Configuration
To configure Count!Guard, click the Configuration button in the left panel of the web application.
The following topics are configured in the Configuration menu:
Servers
Cameras
Recordings (General Settings)
Configuration Screen
3.2.1 Servers
There must be a connection to a WebCCTV server to be able to receive streaming video and be able
to get counts. Configuring a server is done in the Servers & Cameras screen of the Configuration
menu and allows to:
Add server
Edit server
Delete server
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3.2.1.1 Add server
To add a server, click the Add Server button in the Servers & Cameras screen and
fields:
Server – If you are going to add a local WebCCTV server, this becomes local host
(=127.0.0.1). Otherwise this is the IP-address of the WebCCTV server.
Port – By default 1518. This is the communication port with the WebCCTV server.
Username – User who has access rights for the WebCCTV server.
Password – Password of user above.
Domain – Not required if the WebCCTV is not part of a domain.
enter the following
Add Server Screen
Click Finish.
To cancel your changes, click Cancel button.
3.2.1.2 Edit server
To edit a server, execute the following steps:
Click the Edit Server link on the Servers & Cameras page.
Change the desired settings and click Finish. Your server has been edited.
To go back to the Servers and Cameras page without making changes, click Cancel button.
3.2.1.3 Delete server
To delete a server, execute the following step:
Click the Delete Server link on the Servers & Cameras page.
Your server has been deleted.
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3.2.2 Cameras
In order to have streaming video and get counts, a camera from an added WebCCTV server has to
be selected and configured. Selecting and configuring a camera is done in the Servers & Cameras
page of the Configuration tab and allows to:
Add camera
Delete camera
Edit & Configure camera (Counting Algorithm)
The camera configuration (algorithm) is the core of the Count!Guard application.
The counting accuracy depends mainly on this configuration!
Servers & Cameras Screen
3.2.2.1 Add camera
To add a camera that is connected to a server that is added in the Count!Guard application, execute
the following steps:
Select the server in the Servers & Cameras page and click the Edit Server link.
Select the Cameras tab and use drop down list to choose a camera.
Click Add.
Click Finish. Your camera has been added.
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Add Camera Screen
To go back to the Servers and Cameras page without making changes, click Cancel button.
3.2.2.2 Delete camera
To delete a camera , execute the following step:
Click the Delete link on the Servers & Cameras page.
Your camera has been deleted.
3.2.2.3 Edit & Configure camera (Counting Algorithm)
3.2.2.3.1 Camera and Positioning requirements
Before we can start the camera configuration, check first if the following requirements are met. Not
meeting these requirements may lead to inaccurate counts and abnormal behavior of the
Count!Guard application.
Requirements:
The camera is positioned higher than 2.50 meters (8.2 feet).
The camera is mounted vertically (horizontal and vertical deviation angle = 0°). This means
it is looking straight down.
The vertical deviation angle may go up to 30° but can influence the counting accuracy.
The vertical angle is the angle measured in the flow direction of the moving persons.
The camera delivers +/-25 fps to the WebCCTV server.
The image resolution has to be at least QVGA (320x240).
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Lighting conditions: daylight or similar lighting.
The camera streams in JPEG.
3.2.2.3.2 Camera Configuration
In normal circumstances, a basic camera configuration is enough to get accurate counts.
Execute the following steps for a basic configuration:
Click the Edit link on Servers & Cameras page. The Camera Configuration Wizard is
opened in the Configuration File tab.
Select the configuration file: By default the system generates automatically a configuration
file based on the internal GUID (identifier of the camera in the system). You can rename the
file if wanted to a name at your choice. Don’t forget to add the extension .prm to your file
name. If you have already some configuration files on your computer, click the Browse
button, select the path and click Select.
Configuration File Screen
By default, the folder for the configuration files is:
Windows XP Pro:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application
Click Next. The Detection Lines tab is opened.
Data\Quadrox\Count!Guard\Cameras\{GUID}.prm
Windows Vista:
C:\ProgramData\Quadrox\Count!Guard\Cameras\{GUID}.prm
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Draw the Detection Lines and Flow Direction.
Detection Lines - set of lines along which detection of moving objects is performed.
At least 2 lines must be defined, 3 is the recommended value. Drawing the detection
lines can be performed by using left mouse button. (One click to start a line, one click
to finish a line)
Flow Direction - the direction corresponding to the positive counter. People going in
that direction will be counted as positive, while the opposite direction will be counted
as negative. The direction must be perpendicular to the detection lines. Drawing the
flow direction arrow can be performed by using right mouse button. (One click to
start a line, one click to finish a line)
The space between the detection lines has to be minimum 40 cm (0.125 feet) and
maximum 70 cm (0.2 feet) and is measured on shoulder height.
An example of the detection lines and flow direction is shown below. Use the Clear button to
clear the screen.
Detection Lines Screen
Click Next. The Standard Parameters tab is opened.
Select the System of measurement from the drop-down list.
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When the Metric system is selected, the values for People width and Camera height parameters
will be entered in meters. When the US Units system is selected, the values will be entered in
feet.
Specify the following Standard Parameters:
o People width (m) – This parameter is used to calculate how many persons are
crossing a line at the same time. Normally this is +/-50 cm (1.6 feet).
This parameter is measured in meters.
o Camera height (m) – Height between the floor and the lens of the camera.
The minimum height is 2.50 meters (8.2 feet). This parameter is measured in meters.
o Camera angle with V Axis (degree) – This should be 0°.
The vertical deviation angle may go up to 30° but can influence the counting
accuracy. The vertical angle is the angle measured in the flow direction of the moving
persons.
o Camera field of view (degree). You can find your horizontal viewing angle in the
specification of your camera or lens. If you don’t find the angle in the specification,
calculate it as following (x = field of view (degree)).
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Standard Parameters Screen
Click Next. The Advanced Parameters tab is opened.
Specify the following Advanced Parameters if needed. This is only necessary in
non-standard environments:
o Use shadow removal – Visible shadows may deteriorate counting results. This
parameter reduces the shadow effect. It is enabled by default.
o Sensibility – Value between 0 and 1, default value 0,5. This parameter can be
increased for low contrast images or decreased for high contrast images.
o Min Shadow threshold – Don’t change this parameter unless requested by your
installer or support.
o Max Shadow threshold – Don’t change this parameter unless requested by your
installer or support.
o People lifespan – This parameter is used to configure how fast people are entering
after each other. By default this is 0.5 seconds. In crowded environments this can be
lowered (minimum = 0.3 seconds).
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Advanced Parameters Screen
Click Finish. The configuration is saved.
You can leave the configuration wizard at any time by clicking the Cancel button. Navigating to
previous tabs is performed by clicking the Previous button.
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3.2.3 Recordings
When your server and cameras are configured, the Count!Guard application will start counting and
all data will be recorded. The Records path is configured in the General Settings screen.
General Settings Screen
All counting data for all servers and cameras is stored in the records folder.
By default, this folder is C:\Program Files\Quadrox\Count!Guard\Records.
To change this folder, browse your computer, select the folder, click Select. Click the Apply button
to save the new path.
To create a new folder select the path on the disk for this folder, click Select, type the
name of the folder and put \ and click Apply. For example, select C:\Program
Files\Quadrox\. Type folders name with \ at the end C:\Program Files\Quadrox\Test\.
The folder for counts will be created.
Furthermore you can find the Reset counts at midnight parameter in this menu. If checked, the
visualized counting on the Live tab will be reset to zero at midnight.
Your data is not lost when this parameter is applied. All data is stored and can be
retrieved by the export feature (See 3.2.2.2. Export)
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3.3 Using Count!Guard
3.3.1 Live
To open the web application, click the Count!Guard Web Application icon on your desktop. Enter
your login credentials and click Login. The Count!Guard Web Application opens in the Live menu.
The Live screen consists of the following parameters/fields:
Selection Cameras – Choose which of the connected cameras to be visualized in the
viewing window.
View window – Visualizes the real time image/stream of the selected camera. In addition
you get information about the name of the camera and the server where the camera is
connected to.
Counts – The counts sections gives an overview of the following parameters:
o IN: Amount of counted objects entering the site.
o OUT: Amount of counted object leaving the site.
o DIFFERENCE: Difference between IN and OUT.
Reset – This button resets the IN/OUT numbers to zero in order to restart your ‘live’
counting.
Your data is not lost when press the Reset button. All data is stored and can be
retrieved by the export feature (See 3.3.2.2. Export)
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3.3.2 Analysis
The analysis menu allows the user to retrieve present or historical information about counts. There
are two sections:
Overall information from all cameras.
Export statistical data.
Analysis Screen
3.3.2.1 Overall information
This section gives an overview the cameras that are configured in the Count!Guard application and
gives the IN/OUT DIFFERENCE total for each camera for the present day.
3.3.2.2 Export
The Count!Guard application allows the user to export data to files with .xls extension. Exported
data will be saved on your computer and represented by graphs, pivot tables and raw data when
opened in Microsoft Office Excel (2003 SP3 / 2007) or another program that is able to open .xls
files (e.g Open Office).
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3.3.2.2.1 Creating
In order to create an export, execute the following steps in the Analysis menu:
Click Export.
Select the camera(s) of which you want to export data.
Export Select Cameras Screen
Select the period for which you want to create an export.
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Click Export.
Export Confirmation Screen
A File Download window will appear. Click Save.
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Select the path where you want to save the export file. Click Save. Your data is exported.
Export Path Selection Screen
If you want to cancel the export process, click Cancel at any time.
3.3.2.2.2 Export Example
An exported file can be opened in Microsoft Office Excel (2003 SP3 / 2007) or another program
that is able to open .xls files (e.g. Open Office) and consists of:
Raw data
Customizable graphs (based on Pivot Tables).
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By default the following sheets will be present in an exported file:
Timeline Chart:
Counts per hour Chart:
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People in shop Chart:
Raw Data: You can use the raw data to create graphs, pivot tables or other actions yourself.
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3.3.3 Info
The Info menu gives detailed information about Count!Guard installation.
System Info Screen
The System Information section consists of the following parameters:
Logged User – user that is logged in.
OS Version – version of operating system installed.
Setup Version – Count!Guard software version installed.
Setup Path – directory where the Count!Guard software is installed.
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4 Local Application
There are two applications that can be used to configure and use Count!Guard:
Local Application: This application is for local use only whereas the web application also
can be used for remote connection. The local application should be used only in exceptional
cases as difficult parameterization or problems with the web application.
Web Application: The web application is the default application that should be used. It is
reachable at all times; meaning from every computer in the network and from Internet if the
network was configured properly. Both local and remote usage are possible with the web
application.
The following icons on the desktop can be used:
Count!Guard Desktop Icons
Opens the Count!Guard
Web Application.
Opens the Count!Guard
Local Application.
Starts the Count!Guard server.
Only useful if the Count!Guard
server was stopped manually!
Stops the Count!Guard server.
The Count!Guard server is started automatically when the computer has started up
and runs as a service in the background.
Be careful. Stopping the server stops the counting and doesn’t resume automatically
till you click the Start Count!Guard Server icon on the desktop or have restarted the
computer.
If you chose not to install shortcut icons during the installation, you always can
performs the actions described above through Start Program Files
Count!Guard.
The following sections explain how to configure and use the local application and how to configure
your camera in the local application.
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4.1 Configuration
To configure Count!Guard, click the Configuration tab of the local application. The following
topics are configured in the Configuration menu:
Servers
Cameras
Recordings (General Settings)
Configuration Screen
4.1.1 Servers
Their must be a connection to a WebCCTV server to be able to receive streaming video and be able
to get counts. Configuring a server is done in the Server manager section of the Configuration tab
and allows to:
Add server
Edit and Update server
Delete server
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4.1.2.1 Add server
To add a server, enter the following fields:
Server – If you are going to add a local WebCCTV server, this becomes local host
(=127.0.0.1). Otherwise this is the IP-address of the WebCCTV server.
Port – By default 1518. This is the communication port with the WebCCTV server.
Username – User who has access rights in the WebCCTV application.
Password – Password of the user in step 3.
Domain – Not required if the WebCCTV is not part of a domain.
Click Add. Your server will appear in the Servers panel.
4.1.2.2 Edit server
To edit a server, execute the following steps:
Select the server you wish to edit from the Servers panel.
Click Edit.
Change the desired settings and click Save.
Edit Server Screen
Your server has been edited.
When clicking Update, the present connection with the selected server is refreshed
without editing the credentials.
4.1.2.2 Delete server
To delete a server, execute the following steps:
Select the server you wish to remove from the Servers panel.
Click Remove.
Your server has been deleted.
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4.1.2 Cameras
In order to have streaming video and get counts, a camera from an added WebCCTV server has to
be selected and configured. Selecting and configuring a camera is done in the Cameras manager
section of the Configuration tab and allows to:
Add camera
Delete camera
Edit & Configure camera (Counting Algorithm)
Camera Manager Screen
The camera configuration (algorithm) is the core of the Count!Guard application.
The counting accuracy depends mainly on this configuration!
4.1.2.1 Add camera
To add a camera that is connected to a server that is added in the Count!Guard application, execute
the following steps:
Select a server in the Servers panel. The cameras on this server will appear in the Cameras
from selected server panel.
Click Add>>.
Your camera has been added to the Added cameras panel.
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4.1.2.2 Delete camera
To delete a camera, execute the following steps:
Select a camera in the Added cameras panel.
Click <<Remove.
Your camera has been deleted.
4.1.2.3 Edit & Configure camera (Counting Algorithm)
4.1.2.3.1 Camera and Positioning requirements
Before we can start the camera configuration, check first if the following requirements are met. Not
meeting these requirements may lead to inaccurate counts and abnormal behavior of the
Count!Guard application.
Requirements:
The camera is positioned higher than 2,50 meters ( >8.2 feet).
The camera is mounted vertically (horizontal and vertical deviation angle = 0°). This means
it is looking straight down.
The vertical deviation angle may go up to 30° but can influence the counting accuracy.
The vertical angle is the angle measured in the flow direction of the moving persons.
The camera delivers +/-25 fps to the WebCCTV server
The image resolution has to be at least QVGA (320x240) and preferably VGA (640x480).
Lighting conditions: daylight or similar lighting.
The camera streams in JPEG
4.1.2.3.2 Camera Configuration
In normal circumstances, a basic camera configuration is enough to get accurate counts.
Execute the following steps for a basic configuration:
Select a camera in the Added cameras panel.
Click Start Configuration Utility.
New windows will open. You need the MvApplications Configurations Tools and
Parameters Pallet window. The other ones may be minimized or closed.
Information and explanation about parameters can be found in the Help pallet.
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Buttons MvApplications Configuration Tools Window
Select parameter area’s (Example: Detection
lines together)
Select single object (Example: One detection
line)
Allows seeing which parameter areas are
present in the image by selecting an area.
Move image when it is bigger as screen.
Increase or decrease size of image
Fit image to your screen
Save your setting/context
Delete all drawn objects on the
image
Load an image
Load a setting/context
Select Flow Direction in the Parameters pallet. Draw the flow direction on the image. An
example is shown below.
Flow Direction Screen
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Drawing lines or arrows is done by clicking one time to select the begin point and
clicking again where you want the line or arrow to end. Double click at the last end
point of your lines or end point of your arrow to confirm the drawing. A red rectangle
will appear around the lines or arrow.
Select Detection Lines in the Parameters pallet. Draw 3 equal spread lines on the image that
are positioned (more or less) perpendicular on the flow direction. An example is shown
below.
Detection Lines Screen
Drawing lines or arrows is done by clicking one time to select the beginning point and
clicking again where you want the line or arrow to end. Double click at the last end
point of your lines or end point of your arrow to confirm the drawing. A red rectangle
will appear around the lines or arrow.
The space between the detection lines has to be minimum 40 cm (0.125 feet) and maximum
70 cm (0.2 feet) and is measured on shoulder height.
Enter People width (m) in the Parameters pallet. This parameter is used to calculate how
many persons are crossing a line at the same time. In normal circumstances this is +/-50 cm
(1.6 feet).
This parameter is measured in meters.
Enter Camera height (m). This is the height between the floor and the lens of the camera.
The minimum height is 2.50 meters (8.2 feet). This parameter is measured in meters
Enter the Camera angle with V Axis (degree) in the Parameters pallet. As stated in the
requirements, this should be 0°.
The vertical deviation angle may go up to 30° but can influence the counting accuracy.
The vertical angle is the angle measured in the flow direction of the moving persons.
Enter Camera field of view (degree) in the Parameters pallet. You can find your horizontal
viewing angle in the specification of your camera or lens. If you don’t find the angle in the
specification, calculate it as following (x = field of view (degree)).
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The rest of the parameters below don’t have to be configured for normal conditions and only in
non-standard environments:
People lifespan: This parameter is used to configure how fast people are entering after each
other. By default this is 0.5 seconds. In crowded environments this can be lowered
(minimum = 0.3 seconds)
Use shadow removal: Visible shadows may deteriorate counting results. This parameter
reduces the shadow effect. It is enabled by default.
Sensibility: Value between 0 and 1, default value 0,5. This parameter can be increased for
low contrast images or decreased for high contrast images.
Min Shadow threshold: Don’t change this parameter unless requested by your installer or
support.
Max Shadow threshold: Don’t change this parameter unless requested by your installer or
support.
Distortion Coef K1: Don’t change this parameter.
Distortion Coef K2: Don’t change this parameter.
Distortion Coef P1: Don’t change this parameter.
Distortion Coef P2: Don’t change this parameter.
To finish the configuration, execute the following steps:
Click , check Show main screen and click Save.
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Enter a name (or keep the proposed camera identifier) for your context (setting), select your
desired save location and click Save context.
Save Configuration Context Screen
By default, the folder for the configuration files is:
Windows XP Pro:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application
Close all opened windows except the Count!Guard application. You will have the following
window opened.
Data\Quadrox\Count!Guard\Cameras\{GUID}.prm
Windwos Vista:
C:\ProgramData\Quadrox\Count!Guard\Cameras\{GUID}.prm
Select the context you have just saved by browsing your computer and click Apply.
The camera configuration is finished.
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4.1.3 Recordings
When your server and cameras are configured, the Count!Guard application will start counting and
all date will be recorded. The Records path is configured in the General Settings section of the
Configuration tab.
General Settings Screen
Following parameters are available for recordings:
Storage folder: In this folder all counting data is stored for all servers and cameras.
By default, this folder is C:\Program Files\Quadrox\Count!Guard\Records.
Automatically reset counts at midnight: If checked, the visualized counting on the Live
tab will be reset to zero at midnight.
Your data is not lost when this parameter is applied. All data is stored and can be
retrieved by the export feature (See 3.3.2.2. Export)
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4.2 Using Count!Guard
4.2.1 Live
To open the local application, click the Count!Guard Local Application icon on your desktop and
click Live tab.
The Live screen consists of the following parameters/fields:
Selection Cameras – Choice which of connected cameras to be visualized in the view
window.
View window – Visualizes the real time image/stream of the selected camera. In addition
you get information about the name of the camera and the server where the camera is
connected to.
Counts – The counts sections gives an overview of the following parameters:
o IN: Amount of counted objects entering the site.
o OUT: Amount of counted object leaving the site.
o DIFFERENCE: Difference between IN and OUT.
o RESET: This button resets the IN/OUT numbers to zero in order to restart your
‘live’ counting
Your data is not lost when this parameter is applied. All data is stored and can be
retrieved by the export feature (See 4.2.2.3. Export)
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4.2.2 Analysis
The analysis tab allows the user to retrieve present or historical information about counts. There are
three sections:
Overall information from all cameras.
Delete statistical information.
Export statistical data.
Analysis Screen
4.2.2.1 Overall information
This section gives an overview the cameras that are configured in the Count!Guard application and
gives the IN/OUT DIFFERENCE total for each camera for the present day.
4.2.2.2 Delete statistical information
This section allows the user to delete specific statistical information from the past:
Click on the list box and select a day. All data older than this date will be deleted.
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Selection Delete Data Screen
Click Delete.
4.2.2.3 Export
The Count!Guard application allows the user to export data to files with .xls extension. Exported
data will be saved on your computer and represented by graphs, pivot tables and raw data when
opened in Microsoft Office Excel (2003 SP3 / 2007) or another program that is able to open .xls
files (e.g. Open Office).
4.2.2.3.1 Creating
In order to create an export, execute the following steps on the Analysis tab:
Click Export.
Select the camera(s) of which you want to export data.
Export Select Cameras Screen
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Select the period for which you want to create an export.
Export Select Time Period Screen
Select the location and file (or enter new file name).
Export File Name Screen
Click Export.
Export Finish Screen
Your data will now be exported to the Excel sheet in the directory you selected.
If you want to exit the Exporting screen, click Close.
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4.2.2.3.2 Export Example
An exported file can be opened in Microsoft Office Excel (2003 SP3 / 2007) or another program
that is able to open .xls files (e.g. Open Office) and consists of:
Raw data
Customizable graphs (based on Pivot Tables).
By default the following sheets will be present in an exported file:
Timeline Chart:
Counts per hour Chart:
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People in shop Chart:
Raw Data: You can use the raw data to create graphs, pivot tables or other actions yourself.
For more information or questions, contact support@quadrox.com
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