Finder
Last updated: July 2025
Scenario:
This page explains how to search for attribute information using the Finder in HxGN dC3 Video. To use Finder, Metadata Manager is required. AI-VMD (v3.70 or later), AI Face Detection (v2.10 or later), AI People Detection (v2.10 or later), and AI Vehicle Detection (v2.10 or later) are available.
1. Installing Metadata Manager
2. Installing AI Applications
3. Configuration of HxGN dC3 Video
4. How It Works
HxGN dC3 Video | Finder:
HxGN dC3 Video | Finder is a non-proprietary forensic search tool functioning on top of the HxGN dC3 Video platform. It offers the possibility to minimize investigation time by searching recorded video for specific object types such as persons and vehicles, and their additional attributes.
For details, refer to the [HxGN dC3 Video | Finder Technical Guide]. (Account required)
Supported Devices List:
Devices that support Finder can be searched from the following page. Check the [Finder support] box and perform the search.
Supported devices - Hexagon physical security
1. Installing Metadata Manager
Install Metadata Manager according to the [HxGN dC3 Video | Finder Technical Guide]. (Account required)
2. Installing AI Applications
Install the desired AI application on the camera.
For more details, refer to the [AI Face / AI People / AI Vehicle Detection Operating Instructions].
3. Configuration of HxGN dC3 Video
1. Open [Video Client].
2. Select [Configuration mode].
3. Select the target camera and go to [General] > [Store object metadata], then set it to [Yes].
4. Click [Apply], then click [Save].
4. How It Works
1. Go to [Archive mode].
2. Click the [Finder] button.
3. The search screen will open.
Select the target camera, time range, and Search parameters, then click the [Search] button.
The search results will be displayed as a list of thumbnails.
Object Type supported by the application:
- AI-VMD: Human, Vehicle
- AI Face Detection: Human
- AI People Detection: Human
- AI Vehicle Detection: Vehicle
4. You can filter by human or vehicle attributes using the [Filter] button.
5. Select the desired attributes and click the [Search] button.
Available filters depend on the AI applications installed on the camera.
Please refer to each table for the supported attributes.
Human Filters
| Attributes | AI People Detection | AI Face Detection | AI-VMD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessories | Accessory type | Mask | yes / no | Supported | Supported | Not supported |
| Hat | yes / no | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | ||
| Glasses | yes / no | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | ||
| Bag | yes / no | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | ||
| Shoes | Color | black / gray / white / red / orange / yellow / green / blue / purple | Supported (except purple) | Not supported | Not supported | |
| Bag | Color | black / gray / white / red / orange / yellow / green / blue / purple | Supported (except purple) | Not supported | Not supported | |
| Human Attributes | Gender | Male / Female | Supported | Supported | Not supported | |
| Age | 0-999 | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | ||
| Age group | Child / Young / Adult / Senior | Not supported | Supported | Not supported | ||
| Hair length | Long / Short | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | ||
| Beard | Has beard / No beard | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | ||
| Hair color | black / gray / white / red / orange / yellow / green / blue / purple | Supported (except purple) | Not supported | Not supported | ||
| Clothes | Tops | Category | Long sleeve / Short sleeve | Supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| Color | black / gray / white / red / orange / yellow / green / blue / purple | Supported (except purple) | Not supported | Not supported | ||
| Bottoms | Category | Trousers / Shorts | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | |
| Color | black / gray / white / red / orange / yellow / green / blue / purple | Supported (except purple) | Not supported | Not supported | ||
| Search settings | Human min. likelihood in search | 0-100 | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
Vehicle Filters
| Attributes | AI Vehicle Detection | AI-VMD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle filters | Vehicle type | Pickup / Truck / Bus / SUV / Van / Sedan / Motorcycle | Supported | Not supported |
| Vehicle color | black / gray / white / red / orange / yellow / green / blue / purple | Supported (except purple) | Not supported | |
| Filter settings | Vehicle min. likelihood in search | 0-100 | Supported | Supported |
6. Clicking on a thumbnail will display the corresponding attribute information.
HxGN dC3 Video Version 9.0.1.216