AI-VMD
Last updated: December 2025
AI-VMD alarm configuration on Genetec Security Center
- Scenario: AI-VMD Integration with Genetec Security Center
This scenario provides step-by-step instructions for integrating i-PRO AI Video Motion Detection (AI-VMD) with the Genetec Security Center. By following the detailed instructions in each section, you can ensure the optimal integration of AI-VMD for enhanced security monitoring.
- Camera Settings
1.1 Camera Registration: Register the i-PRO camera with the Genetec Security Center.
1.2 Log in to the Configuration Tool: Access the camera using Genetec credentials.
1.3 Detection Area Settings: Set up detection zones and define specific target objects.
1.4 Detailed Settings: Configure the required option settings, schedule, and alarm notification destination.
1.5 Time Synchronization: Synchronize the time between the camera and Genetec. - Recording Settings Options
2.1 Overview: Choosing the Proper Recording Mode
2.2 Option A: Event-Based Recording: Configure recording to start exclusively when detection events occur.
2.3 Option B: Continuous Recording with Event-triggered Enhancements: Set continuous recording and modify recording settings when events occur. - Alarm Notification Settings: Configure alarm notifications for AI-VMD detection events.
- How to Execute Different Actions for Each Area: Add custom bookmarks for different detection areas.
- Bounding Box Option:
5.1 New Configuration Options in AI-VMD V4.10: Configure the bounding box option.
5.2 Example of Setting to Hide Bounding Boxes for Stationary Objects: How to configure to hide Bounding Box for Stationary Object
- About AI-VMD:
The AI-VMD is an AI application that differentiates between vehicles, two-wheeled vehicles, and people. It further detects and sends warning notifications when they enter a specified area. It can also count the number of times the target object crosses a line.
AI-VMD (AI Video Motion Detection) | i-PRO Products
1. Camera Settings
1.1 Camera Registration
Register the camera to VMS.
1.2 Log in to the Configuration Tool
Access the camera using Genetec credentials.
1. Open Genetec's i-PRO Configuration Tool.
Select [Config Tool] > [Task] > [i-PRO Configuration Tool for Genetec] > [ i-PRO Settings]
Note: i-PRO Configuration Tool Plugin for Genetec must be installed in advance.
2. Click the [Log in] button.
Note: Use the same Username/Password as when you logged in to the Security Center.
3. Select the target device and enter the [Username] and [Password] to access the device.
Click the [Start] button.
4. Click the gear icon to open the camera setup.
1.3 Detection Area Settings
Set up detection zones and define specific target objects.
1. Select [Ext. software] > [Application] > [AI-VMD].
Specify the area, set the [Detection object] / [Detection mode], and click the [Set] button.
Each detection area is assigned an area ID based on the color of the [Area Setup].
1.4 Detailed Settings
Configure the required option settings, schedule, and alarm notification destination.
1. Select [Detail setting] and configure the necessary settings.
Note: If you want to display the details (object type) when receiving alarm notifications on the VMS side, set [Additional information(Detection object)] to [With information of the detected object(Alarm frame)].
Click the [Set] button after completing the settings.
2. Select [Ext. software] > [Operation sched.].
Select [AI Video Motion Detection (AI-VMD)] in the [Extension software] and set the schedule to enable detection.
3. Select [Notification] > [TCP alarm protocol notification].
Confirm that [TCP alarm protocol notification] is [On], [Notify the detection area number of the motion detection alarm with a unique alarm] is checked, and [Destination server address] of [Destination of notification] is set.
Note: This setting is automatically set when the camera is registered with VMS.
1.5 Time Synchronization
Synchronize the time between the camera and Genetec.
1. Ensure that the time is synchronized between the camera and Genetec.
Select [Standard] > [Basic] > [Time & date/NTP].
Enable the [Set PC time to the camera] option, then click the [Set] button.
2. Recording Settings Options
This section introduces two recording options based on AI-VMD events. Please select either one according to your operational purpose.
2.1 Overview: Choosing the Proper Recording Mode
| Recording Mode | Feature | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|
| Option A: Event-based recording | Start recording only when an AI-VMD event occurs | When storage saving is important, or when you only want to record upon event occurrence |
| Option B: Continuous recording with event-triggered enhancements | Continuous recording with quality changes or bookmarks added during AI-VMD events | For critical facilities or locations that require continuous recording |
2.2 Option A: Event-Based Recording
1. Go to [Config Tool] > [Video] > [Camera] > [Recording] > [Custom settings] > [Recording modes].
Select [On motion / Manual].
Configure the following settings.
・Time to record before an event：Pre recording time.（0 to 300 sec.）
・Default manual recording length：Post recording time.（1 to 1440 min.）
・Time to record after motion: Not required, as it does not apply to this operation.
2. Go to [Video] > [Stream usage], and set [Recording] to [ON].
The recording stream will follow the [Video quality] setting when [Recording] is set to [ON] in [Video] > [Stream usage].
Note: If [Boost quality on event recording] is set to [ON], the following setting will be applied to the recording when an event occurs.
3. Go to [Config Tool] > [Tasks] > [Automation], then click the [+] button at the bottom left.
4. Configure the [Event-to-action] settings.
Click [Save].
Event-to-action settings: (Example: Intruder detection)
When: Object detected in field
From: Target Camera
Action: Start recording
Camera: Target Camera
Note: In the Event-to-Action When field, for Genetec Event name, please select an event name that does not include (i-PRO) at the end.
2.3 Option B: Continuous Recording with Event-triggered Enhancements
1. Go to [Config Tool] > [Video] > [Camera] > [Recording] > [Custom settings] > [Recording modes].
Select [Continuous].
2. Go to [Video] > [Stream usage], and set [Recording] to [ON].
The recording stream will follow the [Video quality] setting when [Recording] is set to [ON] in [Video] > [Stream usage].
Note: If [Boost quality on event recording] is set to [ON], the following setting will be applied to the recording when an event occurs.
3. Go to [Config Tool] > [Tasks] > [Automation], then click the [+] button at the bottom left.
4. Configure the [Event-to-action] settings.
Click [Save].
Event-to-action settings: (Example: Intruder detection)
When: Object detected in field
From: Target Camera
Action: Start recording
Camera: Target Camera
Note: In the Event-to-Action When field, for Genetec Event name, please select an event name that does not include (i-PRO) at the end.
3. Alarm Notification Settings
Configure alarm notifications for AI-VMD detection events.
To view the received alarm (event) history, go to [Security desk] > [Tasks] > [Monitoring]. Click [Add] in [Monitoring] at the bottom left of the screen to add the target camera, and the received alarm (event) history will be displayed.
The message format of the received AI-VMD Alarm area information displayed in the Description can be changed from Bit representation to ASCII representation.
To change it to ASCII representation, send a CGI command to the camera.
Example: http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/setdata?alarm_area_format=ascii
Note: Ensure that [ALARM_AREA_FORMAT, "ascii"] is displayed in "cgi-bin/getdata?"
【Support models】
・AI cameras（Dome Network Camera with AI engine, Box Network Camera with AI engine, AI fisheye, AI-PTZ, AI Multi directional, High Resolution with AI engine, i-PRO mini): Supported starting from February 2023 VUP Ver2.30
4. How to Execute Different Actions for Each Area
This section describes how to perform different actions for each area. As an example, it shows how to add custom bookmarks per area.
Note: To configure actions for each area, Security Center 5.12.1.0 or later is required.
1. In Security Center 5.12.1.0 or later, go to [Config Tool] > [Tasks] > [Automation], then click the [+] button at the bottom left.
2. Select an event in [When] field. Refer to the table below for information on event types.
Click [Specify a condition] to display the [and] field.
For Area 1, enter "AREA 1" in the [and] field.
Note: In the upper section 3. Alarm Notification Settings, the alarm description display mode needs to be set to ASCII mode.
Select a source camera in the [From] field.
Select [Add bookmark] in the [Action] field and choose the target camera in the [Camera] field.
Enter a message in the [Message] field.
Note: In the Event-to-Action When field, for Genetec Event name, please select an event name that does not include (i-PRO) at the end.
3. Similarly, configure actions for the other areas as well.
4. When an event matching the specified conditions occurs, the event is displayed on the Monitoring screen, and a bookmark will be added to the timeline with the message you set.
5. Bounding Box Option
5.1 New Configuration Options in AI-VMD V4.10
With AI-VMD V4.10 or later, you can select from the following bounding box options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Always notify | The bounding box is always displayed in all areas. (Default) |
| Notify frames in detection area only | The bounding box is displayed only within the detection area. |
| Notify frames immediately after alarm in detection area | The bounding box is displayed for a few seconds in the detection area after an alarm occurs. |
How to Configure
1. Open the camera settings screen via the browser and go to [-Ext. software] > [AI-VMD].
2. Go to [4. Detailed setting].
3. Click [+Advanced setting], then select the desired option under [Detection frame notification].
4. Click [Set].
Sample
The following example shows the detection area on the right side.
Always notify
The bounding box is always displayed in all areas.
Notify frames in detection area only
The bounding box is displayed only for a person in the detection area. While a person remains in the detection area, the bounding box is continuously displayed.
Notify frames immediately after alarm in detection area
The bounding box is displayed in the detection area after an alarm occurs.
After the bounding box is displayed for a few seconds, it disappears. When the alarm is triggered again, the bounding box is displayed for a few seconds.
5.2 Example of Setting to Hide Bounding Boxes for Stationary Objects
If you want to hide the bounding box of a stationary vehicle, please use it in combination with the settings [Notify frames immediately after alarm in detection area] and [An alarm is issued only when a motion is detected for the first time].
How to Configure
1. Open the camera settings screen via the browser and go to [-Ext. software] > [AI-VMD].
2. Go to [4. Detailed setting].
3. Select [An alarm is issued only when a motion is detected for the first time] under [AI-VMD alarm].
4. Click [Set].
Sample
[Notify frames immediately after alarm in detection area] and [An alarm is issued only when a motion is detected for the first time]
This behavior can be achieved by applying the setting [An alarm is issued only when a motion is detected for the first time]. When both settings are enabled, the bounding box is displayed for a few seconds on initial detection. However, even if the vehicle remains in the detection area, no alarm is triggered and the bounding box is not shown.
Genetec Security Center 5.11 / Driver Pack 11.3