User Manual: Bosch AI Alarm Verification Plug-in for Milestone XProtect

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The "User Manual Bosch AI Alarm Verification Plug-in for Milestone XProtect" is a comprehensive guide designed to assist users in integrating and utilizing the Bosch AI Alarm Verification Plug-in with the Milestone XProtect video management system. The document outlines the necessary prerequisites, detailed installation steps, and configuration options to effectively use the plug-in for enhanced security operations.

Prerequisites:

To get started with the Bosch AI Alarm Verification Plug-in, the following are required:

• Milestone XProtect System Components:
  • XProtect Management Server
  • XProtect API Gateway
  • XProtect Event Server
  • XProtect Log Server
  • XProtect Management Client
  • XProtect Recording Server
  • XProtect Smart Client
• Bosch AI Alarm Verification Plug-in: The installer for this plug-in must be downloaded.
• Remote Portal Account: An existing account with the correct company set as the default.

 

Content Overview:

The manual is divided into several key sections:

1. Add Cameras to the Milestone XProtect System: This section guides the user on integrating cameras into the Milestone XProtect system, ensuring they are ready for AI alarm verification.

2. Install the Bosch AI Alarm Verification Plug-in and the Bosch AV Gateway via the Installer: Step-by-step instructions to install the necessary software components to enable the AI alarm verification features.

3. Register in the Remote Portal: Detailed registration process within the Remote Portal to link the plugin with the cloud services.

4. Register the Milestone Instance and the License in the Remote Portal: How to register the Milestone instance and license in the Remote Portal to activate the plugin's features.

5. Add the Gun License to the Camera and Set the VCA Tasks: Instructions for assigning the gun detection license to specific cameras and configuring Video Content Analysis (VCA) tasks.

6. Add Camera to Gun Verification in the Bosch AI Alarm Verification Plug-in for Milestone XProtect: Steps to link cameras with the gun verification functionality within the plug-in.

7. Raise an Alarm and Check the XProtect Smart Client: Testing the system by raising an alarm and verifying the response in the XProtect Smart Client.

 

Extra Configuration Options:

The manual also includes additional configuration and maintenance options:

• AI Filter Intensity: Customizing the intensity of AI filters for alarm verification.

• IVA Task Configuration: Setting up Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) tasks for enhanced monitoring.

• Individual Settings for Each Camera: Tailoring settings specific to each camera to optimize performance.

Extra Maintenance Tasks:

Further sections cover maintenance tasks such as:

• Delete a License: Instructions for removing a license when no longer needed.

• Remove a Camera: Guidance on how to properly remove a camera from the system and the plug-in.

This user manual is essential for administrators and security professionals looking to leverage Bosch's AI capabilities within their Milestone XProtect environment, providing them with detailed procedures and configuration options to enhance their surveillance operations.