DW Technical Bulletin
To: DW® Customers
Date: July 27, 2023
Re: DW Ai Server
DW Ai Server Release Notes v2.8r6
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Affected Model Numbers: DW-BJAiMTxxT, DW-BJAiPxxTR, DW-BJAiTxxTR
New Software Version: Version 2.8r6
Previous Software Version: Version 2.7r4
Release Date: July 25, 2023
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New Release Versions
- DW Blackjack Ai Server 2.8r6
- DW Blackjack Ai Server Plugin 2.4.44
- DW Blackjack Ai Server Configuration Tool: 2.8.10
**NOTE: The previous version of IVA Ai Server or a previous version of DW Ai Server must already be installed to upgrade.
Software Changes
- Changed the name to DW Ai Server (previously IVA Ai Server).
- Implemented Analytics Engine 2.0.
- Added the following classification:
- Forklift
- Removed the following unsupported classification:
- Cyclist
- Clutter
- Group Of People
- Unknown Object
- Bus_Truck
- Vehicle
- The Licenses page shows the license key in the Config Tool; licenses activated on previous version do not display.
- Only supports DW Spectrum 5.0 or above.
- Config Tool supports login without digest authentication for Spectrum 5.0.
- Removed Object Tracking Engine.
- Changed Config Tool License UI wordings.
- Displays server and plugin status for servers in a merged server.
Fixed Issues
- Logical rule does not generate events when it is composed of the following combination (applies when DLOT is selected):
- Two rules with Any option unchecked. Fixed.
- When the above rules are fed to the input of a logical rule. Fixed.
- After being left running for an extended period, the engine sometimes does not generate metadata. Fixed.
- Unnecessary object metadata attributes are displayed when DLOT is selected. Fixed.
Known Issues
- Only Windows distribution is presently available; Linux distribution is in development.
- Physically disconnecting and reconnecting of a LAN cable may cause the following:
- Loss of one license from total count; restarting the Ai Server will restore the license.
- An inconsistent occupancy value may display in the Counter annotation; reset the Counter annotation.
Upgrade Procedure
To upgrade the software versions for the DW Blackjack Ai Server and related programs:
- Download the “DW_Ai_Server_Upgrade_2.8r6.exe” and “DW_Ai_Server_Configuration_Tool_2.8.10.exe” files.
- Stop the DW Spectrum Mediaserver service.
- Execute the DW_Ai_Server_Upgrade_2.8r6.exe file.
- Execute the DW_AI_Server_Configuration_Tool_2.8.10.exe file.
- Start the DW Spectrum Mediaserver service.
For More Information or Technical Support
DW Technical Support:
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