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DW Spectrum - Ai-RGUS Integration

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Ai-RGUS Integration with DW Spectrum

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Affected Roles: Administrator, Power Users

Related DW VMS Apps: DW Spectrum

Last Edit: May 9, 2025

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Overview

Ai-RGUS is an automated AI deep learning software solution to reduce the likelihood of missing video evidence. A solution to this problem is a process called “manual verification”, which is when a person examines the view of each camera in the system to find any viewing problems. This process is time-consuming, expensive, and very subjective.

With Ai-RGUS, you can count on your camera system while saving money and saving operational overhead on human labor that would only achieve a lower level of certainty. Ai-RGUS is a must-have for any organization that values the importance of its video evidence.

 

When considering all the factors required for a robust manual verification process, it takes approximately 20 seconds to verify a single camera. This figure includes pulling current camera images from the VMS, getting each camera’s reference image(s), comparing the images, quality control, and breaks.

 

Benefits and Features

The benefits of using an automated system are compared to manual verification in the following table:

 

Ai-RGUS uses AI and deep learning to automatically compare the live view of the camera against an approved reference view, providing daily reports and automated alerts to notify you of camera issues and a diagnosis (e.g., blurry image, tilted view, blocked view, low-light, glare, video loss). Additionally, it monitors time-sensitive conditions such as low-light, glare, and video loss up to every hour.

 

Ai-RGUS features include:

  • Automatic email notifications and reports of camera view problems.
  • Reliable camera verification process through its automated and regular checks without any user intervention. Checks can run once or several times a day, including on weekends and holidays.
  • Save money by only focusing on the sliver of cameras to have view problems.
  • Informed and accurate camera system decisions for purchasing and installation based on the unique camera statistics Ai-RGUS collects.

 

Requirements and Considerations

After the DW Spectrum Server is installed and can be accessed through a network, complete the following steps to install AI-RGUS:

  1. Select an installation mode.

Choose how Ai-RGUS will connect to your cameras.

  • On-Premise (local)
  • Cloud Connection

 

  1. Client registration.

Fill out the Ai-RGUS Registration Form to receive payment instructions.

 

  1. Ai-RGUS confirms new registration.

Once Ai-RGUS receives payments, you will receive an email to create a username & password to access the online dashboard and to provide additional information about the available devices.

 

  1. Client registers to service.

Use the link provided in the email to:

  • Create a username and password login
  • Fill out device information in the device manager.

To register a new device, use the dropdown to select Digital Watchdog Spectrum and provide the device’s IP address, port, username, password, hardware type, etc.

 

**NOTE: If you choose “Cloud” in Step 1, camera inspection will automatically begin after the device information has been provided.

**NOTE: If you choose “On-premise” in Step 1, open the Ai-RGUS Dashboard. In the Device Manager, click the “download on-premises installer” button to download the latest installer for your devices. This file may take a few minutes to download.

 

 

Usage

To view inspection results, please log in to the Ai-RGUS online dashboard at https://app.ai-rgus.com. This dashboard is best accessed through Chrome or Firefox browsers.

 

Configuration

In this section, we describe the Email/Reporting Settings, which can be accessed from the home screen by clicking on the dropdown menu next to the user icon on the top-right corner and selecting “Settings”.

 

Email/Reporting

Reports are the daily reports of unhealthy cameras and whether the cameras are live or not. Please fill in the information in the appropriate boxes and the report will be sent automatically after inspection to the specified personnel.

 

Special Functionality for DW Spectrum

After each inspection, Ai-RGUS will automatically send alerts in DW Spectrum. You do not need to configure anything, Ai-RGUS will automatically provide this functionality. Generic Events will appear in the Notification Panel on the right-side of the DW Spectrum Client.

 

To specify custom actions based on Ai-RGUS alerts, you can configure DW Spectrum to take specific actions. More information about setting up Events and Actions, refer to DW Spectrum – Creating Event Rules.

 

Contact Info & Support

To contact Ai-RGUS for support with their product:

 

 

 

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For More Information or Technical Support

DW Technical Support: https://www.digital-watchdog.com/contact-tech-support/

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Rev: 06/25                              Copyright © DW. All rights reserved. Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice.                            

 

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