1Introduction

This manual explains how to register extension software AI Privacy Guard application WV-XAE201W (hereinafter referred to as this product) with AI network cameras (sold separately, hereinafter referred to as camera), the settings required prior to starting operation, and how to operate AI network cameras. The camera must be registered before use. Be sure to read the camera's instruction manual when using the camera. The settings shown in this manual may differ depending on the camera model used and the i-PRO Setting Tool version (hereinafter referred to as iCT).

1.1Product Overview

This product is software that makes it easier to use your camera.By installing this product on your camera, you can use the "AI Privacy Guard" function that detects faces and people and applies mosaics to them.

・This product is required for each camera.


・Refer to the following URL for information on the compatible models and software versions of this product.
→Equipment compatibility <C0103>


※<Control number: Cxxxx> The number used when searching for the appropriate information on our support website.

1.2Features

Faces or persons in camera images are detected by AI processing, and their regions are pixelated or solid filled to prevent individual identification.

1.3Before using this product

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Pixelating may not be possible in the following cases.
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When the target face or person is not focused.
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When the target face or person is blurred.
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When the target face or person is over-exposed or under-exposed.
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When part of the target face or person is displayed.
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When the target face or person is not looking up.
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When part of the target face or person is displayed, the privacy zone set in [Setup] - [Image/Audio] - [Image quality] of the camera is hidden.
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When the target face is wearing a mask or sunglasses.
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When the target face or person is too close to the camera.
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When the target face or person is too small.
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When "Persons" is selected as the "Privacy Guard target" in the "AI Privacy Guard" settings screen, pixelating may not be possible if the face is not present in the in the image.
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When too many persons (guideline: 100 or more persons) are present in the camera image, it may not be possible to carry out pixelating for each person.
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Pixelating may not be possible for a part of a person's body such as legs, arms, etc.
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Pixelating may not be possible when a person who lies down or collapses over the ground.
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Pixelating may be done even in parts of the image where there are no faces or persons.
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Pixelating can even be done for dolls or posters.
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Pixelating may be done in areas larger than the target faces or persons.
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The entire image may be pixelated if autofocus is carried out when the AI Privacy Guard function is active.
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In a pixelated stream, the video transmission from other streams may be delayed.
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i-RPO Co., Ltd. shall be not responsible for any inconveniences, losses, or damages caused by the different settings of the AI Privacy Guard function or as a result thereof.
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The AI Privacy Guard function is not intended for preventing theft, disaster, etc. i-RPO Co., Ltd. shall not bear any liabilities whatsoever for any accidents or damages that have occurred.
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For Disclaimer, Trademarks and registered trademarks, and Copyright, please refer to the Operating Instructions of the camera.

1.4About the Operating Instructions

In this document, "Pixelating" and "Solid filling" are both expressed as "Pixelating" from the next page onwards.