How to Use Face Detection (AMDV5M32)

Face detection is used to allow your device to detect and record face images and events. Please note, face detection cannot be used simultaneously with features such as IVS, etc. however, can be used with Face Recognition and SMD.  For more information on how to use face detection, please refer to the information provided below.  

How to Use Face Detection

Step 1: Open a web browser and log into the web UI for your device. For more information on how to access the web UI, click here.

Step 2: Click on the AI option located in the main menu and ensure you are in the face detection menu located in the Parameters field. Click the Enable option. 

Note: It is best to leave the Rule settings as default, however, they can be adjusted by clicking on the Setting button. Use your mouse to adjust the minimum (Min) and maximum (Max) size of the face detection area.

Step 3: When triggered, the face detection event will be retained in the face detection smart search menu or snapshots of the event can be emailed to you. To enable Email snapshots, click on the More button and enable the Send Email checkbox and click OK. For more information on how to set up email alerts, click here.

Viewing Face Detection Events

All face detection data retained by the system can be accessed via the Face Detection option located in the Smart Search menu. Enter a start and end date and time for the event and list any attributes of the event such as Gender, Age, Expressions, etc. that you would like to view in the Smart Search interface and click Search.

A display of all face detection data will be displayed along with facial attributes. Click on the event you would like to view, and a clip of the event will be displayed in the built-in player. Click on the play icon to view the event.