Visual Footprints

What types of camera does Gnome support?

Gnome can control the following types of camera:

• Pelco Spectra I, II and III
• GE Cyberdome
• Vicam/HiTron Fastrax II

Gnome can also control any cameras that use the protocols of any of the cameras listed above.

Any kind of non-moving camera may also be connected. Although Gnome will not control these, it will still index images from them with the event data for subsequent search in an iRecorder or DVR.

What types of pump does Gnome support?

Gnome can monitor the following pump protocols:

• PEC (NZ)
• Gilbarco (US)
• Gilbarco (Aust)
• Tokheim
• Dresser-Wayne

How many pumps can one Gnome monitor?

One Gnome unit can monitor up to three pump loops of 16 pumps each: for 48 total pumps.

What types of DVR does Gnome support?

Gnome supports the following DVR types:

• Pacom/IDIS SDR, IDR and PDR Series
• Kalatel Caliber Series
• Adpro Fastrace
• Mitsubishi
• Generic text-in interfaces

What types of POS does Gnome support?

Gnome can presently support the following POS types:

• PEC 8850 — Provenco
• Task KT POS
• Generic interfaces

Does Gnome support VCRs?

Yes. Video text inserters (such as CASHCAM) are also supported.

What other devices does Gnome support?

Gnome can also support inputs from ‘dry contact’ devices. These include any device with a binary on/off output, such as a door opening, a barrier arm being raised, a button being pressed or an infrared beam being broken.

What if Gnome does not support my camera/DVR/pump/device?

The Gnome architecture has an open design, allowing new drivers to be developed and added to the feature set at any stage. Should your camera/DVR/pump not be supported, please contact Visual Footprints.

Other device types may also have drivers developed for them as required: in particular, this is applicable to those devices with published interfaces or communications protocols. Again, please contact Visual Footprints for information on how drivers may be provided for any devices not presently supported.

It takes me far too long to search all of my video footage — how can Gnome help?

Gnome can assist by firstly reducing the footage being searched and secondly by providing event data to index the footage.

By cutting down on the number of cameras required to cover an area, Gnome reduces the sheer quantity of video information recorded. Instead of four cameras recording constantly, only one is needed cover the same region.

Gnome captures networked event data as it operates. On a DVR with text search capability (or the iRecorder), this can be used to index the video data. A search string such as “$500” would return all of the video clips where that string occurred, cutting down on the hassle of poring through endless video footage.

Can I get an overview shot or video footage not triggered by an event with Gnome?

Yes. Gnome also allows you to specify ‘timer’ or ‘virtual’ events. These cause Gnome to periodically move to one of any number of preset positions to capture overview shots or shots of a particular area from time to time, regardless of whether any activity has been detected.

What if two events occur simultaneously? What does Gnome do?

Gnome is configurable for each possible event type for priority, dwell time and inter-visit time. This means you can ensure that certain events take priority over others, and specify both the minimum time Gnome must stay at that location and how long can elapse before Gnome must return the camera to that location.