Direct Sensor Connections
The following devices have been tested and verified by NDS for direct integration with PADS4.Hikvision Cameras
| Manufacturer | Model | Functionality | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikvision | DS-2TD1217B-6/PA | Face Recognition, Facemask Detection (firmware required) | Thermographic Turret Camera |
| DS-2TD2617B-3/PA | Face Recognition, Facemask Detection (firmware required) | Thermographic Bullet Camera | |
| DS-2CD6365G0-IS | Tripwire Line Detection | Network Fisheye Camera | |
| DS-2CD6825G0/C-I(V)(S) | People Counting | Dual-Lens People Counting Network Camera |
Hikvision API Configuration
To enable API access for PADS4:- Open the Admin portal of the camera.
- Navigate to Configuration > Security > Verification.
- Set RTSP authentication to Digest/Basic.
- Set Web verification to Digest/Basic.
Mobotix Cameras
| Manufacturer | Model | Functionality | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobotix | M7 Series | Facemask Detection (requires IAFacedetect app), Thermal Imaging | Various lens focal lengths available; check with the manufacturer for compatibility. |
Indirect Sensor Connections (Third-Party Software)
PADS4 can retrieve data and events from various third-party face/audience recognition software.Supported Third-Party Software
| Manufacturer | Software | Functionality | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone | XProtect | Alarm Retrieval | Connects with 9,000+ cameras, enabling alarms that PADS4 can use to inform or guide the audience. See Milestone XProtect setup for integration details. |
| Quividi | Vidireports 6/7 | Audience Measurement Data | Calculates audience analytics from camera video streams. Provides gender, age, mood, and more in real-time. See Quividi website for details. |
| SightCorp | DeepSight | Audience Measurement Data, Face Recognition | Retrieves real-time facemask, gender, age, mood, and other analytics. See SightCorp website for details. |
| Saimos | Saimos | Audience Measurement Data, Face Recognition, People Counting | Sends real-time facemask detection events when a person leaves the camera view. See Saimos website for details. |
Key Takeaways
- PADS4 supports both direct and third-party sensor connections.
- Direct integrations include Hikvision and Mobotix cameras.
- Indirect integrations work with Milestone, Quividi, SightCorp, and Saimos.
- API configuration may be required for direct sensor connectivity.