March 2020
Version: 5.6
Integration
The following newer versions of VMSs were tested and certified Axis ACS 5.30
VMS Integration
Version: 5.6
Integration
The following newer versions of VMSs were tested and certified ISS SecurOS 10.3
VMS Integration
Version: 5.6
Integration
The following newer versions of VMSs were tested and certified SeeTec Cayuga R14
VMS Integration
Version: 5.6
Infrastructure
When using a watchlist, in addition to being able to search for people that are on the watchlist (Include mode), you can now search for people that are not on the watchlist (Exclude mode).
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.6
Installation, Configuration, and Scalability
The new Face Recognition Matching service is responsible for comparing face queries to watchlists in order to find matches for filtering in the REVIEW module and for RESPOND alerts.
Large Scale Deployments
Version: 5.6
Analytics
The RESPOND module now includes a Bookmarks tab where you can access all of the saved alerts.
RESPOND
Version: 5.6
Analytics
In the Rules tab, you can now see at first glance if a rule is a count-based rule. This is indicated by the addition of the words (Count-based) to the Rule Type.
RESPOND
Version: 5.6
Analytics
You can now also filter alerts by faces or license plates.
RESPOND
Version: 5.6
Analytics
You can now download images from Real-Time alerts, similarly to the existing behavior for Smart alerts.
RESPOND
Version: 5.6
Installation, Configuration, and Scalability
Our RESEARCH platform was updated and now supports Windows Server 2019.
Installers
Version: 5.6
Analytics
Several new dashboards were added to the RESEARCH module
RESEARCH
Version: 5.6
Analytics
A new visualization was added: DashboardsÕ Details which creates a table that presents all the names and IDs of the dashboards.
RESEARCH
Version: 5.6
Analytics
A new Word Cloud Chart extension was added. This chart lets you visualize text data or free form text. Single words are displayed with their size based on a measure value. You can customize your chart with different shapes, fonts, layouts, and color schemes.
RESEARCH
Version: 5.6
Analytics
A new Export Button was added to the Custom Objects section. Using this button, you can export data to an XLS or CSV file without having to load the data to the memory
RESEARCH
Version: 5.6
Analytics
BriefCam now includes a Mekko chart in Research
RESEARCH
Version: 5.6
Analytics
BriefCam now includes a Container which is an object that lets you add visualizations in a limited space using tabs. You can also show or hide the visualizations inside the container based on conditions.
RESEARCH
Version: 5.6
Infrastructure
Logs are separated by their date and are no longer separated by file size. With this new method, one log per day is generated.
Administrative
Version: 5.6
Infrastructure
Users can now change their own password from the User Settings screen and no longer need the administrator to change it for them.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.6
Infrastructure
When a synopsis is deleted, the bookmarks associated with the synopsis will also be deleted.
UI Enhancements
January 2020
Version: 5.4.1 UP3
Integration
BriefCam v5.4.1 UP3 was tested and certified to work with Axis ACS version 5.29.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP3
Integration
The CASD Visimax integration was improved (Cameras from all recorders are now shown in a single directory, Parallel fetchers are now supported)
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP3
Integration
The Milestone integration was improved: (When a RESPOND alert is sent to the Milestone VMS, each alarm triggering rule is now displayed in a separate row and reported using Milestone’s Analytics Events functionality)
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP3
Analytics
On the RESPOND Rules screen, for rules that started to process or were processed in the past, there is now a thumbnail of the background image for each rule for a quick camera identification. When you hover over the picture, the real size image is shown.
RESPOND
Version: 5.4.1 UP3
Analytics
The number of rules broken down by status can now be seen by clicking the information icon on the RESPOND Rules screen.
RESPOND
Version: 5.4.1 UP3
Analytics
In the RESEARCH module, when clicking on the Source Information icon, a loader animation is now shown until all data is loaded.
RESEARCH
November 2019
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Integration
BriefCam now supports integration with Axis ACS 5.26.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Integration
The Digifort integration now also supports real-time processing.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Integration
tested and certified to work with Digital Watchdog’s DW Spectrum IPVMS 4.0
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Integration
tested and certified to work with Network Optix’s Nx Meta VMS 4.0
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Integration
tested and certified to work with Cayuga R13_11 (the November patch)
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Integration
tested and certified to work with Exacq 19.09
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Integration
tested and certified to work with Genetec 5.8.1
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Integration
tested and certified to work with IndigoVision 16.01
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Integration
tested and certified to work with Milestone XProtect Corporate 2019 R3
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Integration
tested and certified to work with Milestone XProtect Pro+ 2019 R3
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Analytics
The event time on alerts sent outside the BriefCam system is now configurable
RESPOND
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Infrastructure
The default runtime timeout for RESEARCH application tasks was changed from 10 minutes to 4 hours.
Administrative
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Infrastructure
At the top right of the BriefCam system, you can now click on the Training icon to access our Web-based training videos
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Integration
The HTTP Rest Generic Plugin is now named BriefCam’s VMS Integration API (VIA)
API
Version: 5.4.1 UP2
Infrastructure
At the top right of the BriefCam system, you can now click on the Training icon to access our Web-based training videos. In more recent BriefCam versions, the icon opens the BriefCam Help Center.
UI Enhancements
September 2019
Version: 5.4.1 UP1
Integration
Milestone: In the Milestone integration, live decoding was improved, which improved the fetching performance.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP1
Integration
Bosch: Camera credentials can now be added to the Bosch BVMS integration.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP1
Integration
Qognify: Real-time processing is now supported for Qognify 3.1 and 3.2.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP1
Integration
Integration with Teleste V5 (on-demand mode).
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP1
Integration
BriefCam 5.4.1 was tested and certified to work with Genetec 5.8.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1 UP1
Integration
A controlled availability version of the Avigilon 6.14 plug-in was released.
VMS Integration
July 2019
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
Scheduling in All Modules: powerful scheduling functionality in all modules. In addition to the RESEARCH scheduling, which now also includes weekly intervals, scheduling can now be used to initiate VIDEO SYNOPSIS generation and the triggering of alerts on a one-time basis or at timed intervals (daily or weekly).
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.4.1
Installation, Configuration, and Scalability
The Oracle database has been replaced with the PostgreSQL database. There are no additional costs associated with using PostgreSQL.
Installers
Version: 5.4.1
Installation, Configuration, and Scalability
BriefCam was tested and certified to work with Windows Server 2019. This is in addition to Windows 10 Pro and Windows Server 2016 support.
Installers
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
Users can now share selected rules and watchlists with other users or groups.
UI Enhancements
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
RESPOND: rules can now be duplicated and used for multiple cameras, allowing quicker set-up of rules.
RESPOND
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
RESPOND: Multiple rules can be paused or run in bulk.
RESPOND
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
RESPOND: The status of active RESPOND rules now also indicates the state of the rule: Processing, Queued or Recovering.
RESPOND
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
RESPOND: If a rule is deleted, alerts created by the rule are also deleted.
RESPOND
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
RESPOND: You can now receive a sound notification when an alert is received.
RESPOND
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
REVIEW: XBA files (with up to four video streams) can now be uploaded using the Same Camera option
REVIEW
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
REVIEW: You can now export a subset of the bookmarks from the Report tab.
REVIEW
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
REVIEW: You can now minimize the Add Source dialog when importing NETWORK files
REVIEW
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
REVIEW: In the Case Collaboration screen, icons now make it easy to distinguish between users and groups.
REVIEW
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
REVIEW: Using the video player’s Timestamp option, you can now display the date in addition to the time.
REVIEW
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
REVIEW: When uploading files, you can now sort the files by resolution.
REVIEW
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
REVIEW: The functionality and appearance of the speed and size histograms were enhanced.
REVIEW
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
REVIEW: You can now select a folder in the NETWORK tab and all files and subfolders inside in the folder will be automatically selected.
REVIEW
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
RESEARCH The status of the Continuous schedules now appears in the Status column: Processing, Queued, Recovering or Disabled.
RESEARCH
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
RESEARCH The new out-of-the-box dashboard, Neighborhood Date Comparison dashboard, displays the comparison between two selected dates.
RESEARCH
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
RESEARCH The Shopping Mall Analysis dashboard was enhanced and now contains a new Heatmap chart.
RESEARCH
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
RESEARCH You can now use your own images as thumbnails in the RESEARCH module.
RESEARCH
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
RESEARCH The Date Picker was replaced with an improved one
RESEARCH
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
RESEARCH The Time Drill Down dimension was enhanced and now enables users to drill down in one-minute, 5-minute and 30-minute intervals in addition to the existing date, hour and 10-minute intervals.
RESEARCH
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
The RESEARCH object classification probability is now restricted and must be higher or equal to 0.2 (which is the same as the REVIEW Loose tolerance for object classification)
RESEARCH
Version: 5.4.1
Installation, Configuration, and Scalability
The BriefCam services are no longer selected during the server installation. The configuration of the services is now centrally managed from the Web Admin’s Hosts section.
Installers
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
All administrator configurations are now done solely in the newly designed Web Administrator Console.
Administrative
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
By default, the Administrator password is now changeit. The administrator will need to change the initial password the first time they log into the console.
Administrative
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
A new Deployment section was added where the administrator configures the hosts, GPUs and services.
Administrative
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
A new Events section was added where the administrator receives notifications about warnings and critical events.
Administrative
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
You can assign permissions to users and groups and now you can also simultaneously assign permissions to multiple cameras.
Administrative
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
You can now cancel an On-Demand source processing that is in progress.
Administrative
Version: 5.4.1
Installation, Configuration, and Scalability
The installation can be set to automatically detect if needed RESEARCH ports are occupied before installing RESEARCH
Installers
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
The BCUser user account created during the installation process can be disabled for user login and prevent running local commands on the server
Administrative
Version: 5.4.1
Integration
ISS: BriefCam now supports integration with ISS 10.2.149.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1
Integration
Milestone: BriefCam now supports integration with Milestone XProtect Corporate 2019 R2.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1
Integration
IndigoVision: RESPOND alerts can now be sent to the IndigoVision Control Center.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1
Integration
Genetec: A unique alarm identifier is sent per camera. This allows the Genetec administrator to define different actions per camera alerts.
VMS Integration
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
Search Improvements, This new release of BriefCam includes significant improvements in the performance time when searching by class
Performance
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
Search Improvements, This new release of BriefCam includes significant improvements in the performance time when matching a RESPOND rule against a facial recognition watchlist
Performance
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
Classification Accuracy Improvement for Pickups to 92.9% (from 77% in v5.4)
Accuracy
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
Classification Accuracy Improvement for Vans to 84.1% (from 80.7% in v5.4)
Accuracy
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
Classification Accuracy Improvement for Trucks to 89.1% (from 77.8% in v5.4)
Accuracy
Version: 5.4.1
Analytics
Classification Accuracy Improvement for Buses to 87.2% (from 85.6% in v5.4)
Accuracy
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
Improved video processing throughput for on-demand processing for the Tesla P4 by 101%, for the Quadro P4000 by 115%, and the GTX 1080 Ti by 105%.
Performance
Version: 5.4.1
Infrastructure
Improved video processing throughput for real-time processing for the Tesla P4 by 200%, for the Quadro P4000 by 150%, and the GTX 1080 Ti by 135%.
Performance
Version: 5.4.1
Integration
Using the Open API, developers can now Add face data to the metadata of objects
API
Version: 5.4.1
Integration
Using the Open API, developers can now Match identities: Developers can match a face against a list of existing watchlists or match a watchlist against a list of existing watchlists.
API
May 2019
Version: 5.4 UP1
Integration
When working with Verint 7.5, the decoding works correctly.
VMS Integration
April 2019
Version: 5.4
Analytics
Count-based Alerts: You can now create alerts that are triggered when a certain number of objects meets a set filter in a predefined period or concurrently
RESPOND
Version: 5.4
Analytics
Redesigned Respond Module: You can easily filter through alerts similarly to the Review module, watch a synopsis of alerts and create an investigation case when a suspicious alert is received.
RESPOND
Version: 5.4
Analytics
Review: The Shade and Coverage tolerance fields were added to the Upper Wear and Lower Wear filters
REVIEW
Version: 5.4
Analytics
REVIEW: The date and time of a synopsis was added to the tooltip for the synopsis’s thumbnail.
REVIEW
Version: 5.4
Analytics
Review: The date and time pickers were enhanced.
REVIEW
Version: 5.4
Analytics
REVIEW: When playing a closeup clip of a face recognition option, the identity’s faces used to identify the face will appear in a strip below the clip. This helps the operator verify that the identity matching was correct.
REVIEW