ITVDesk Update Notes

New Feature Implementation

1. ONVIF Image Settings Support: Implemented enhanced ONVIF imaging settings for video streams.
This feature provides more detailed control over image parameters through an NVR, DVR, VMS, ONVIF Device Manager, or the ITVDesk UI.
2. Zero-Configuration Networking: Added an option for automatically creating a device network without manually configuring a DHCP server, DNS services,
or network settings for each connected device.
3. License Management: Improved license handling on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

1. Improved support for switching between Main Stream and Sub Stream on Hikvision NVR and DVR devices through Hik-Connect.
2. Improved Local Recording and ONVIF Profile G stability.

New Features and Enhancements:
1. New Feature: ONVIF Profile G Support: Fully implemented ONVIF Profile G for replay and playback compatibility support.
2. New Feature: Local Recording Streams: Added support for local recording streams with Profile G support.
3. New Feature: RTSP Address Finder: Introduced an RTSP address finder in ITVDesk RTSP DBA for streamlined address discovery.
4. New Video Filter - Invert Colors: Added a new video filter that inverts colors for unique visual effects.
5. Software Stability Improvements: Enhanced overall software stability for better performance and reliability.
6. Application Window Capture IP Camera Enhancement: Improved Application Window Capture with support for shared instances, enhancing performance.
7. HTTP Long-Connection Support: Enabled the HTTP server to support persistent connections for more robust client-server communication.
8. HTTP Server and RTSP Client Connection Improvements: Optimized connections for better efficiency and reliability.
9. External IP Camera and Media Pusher Optimization: Improved External IP Camera and Live Pusher functionality for smoother media handling.

New Features and Enhancements:
1. AI Smart Object Detection and Counting: Added support for AI-powered object detection and counting with Region of Interest (ROI) functionality.
2. ONVIF People Counter Support: Introduced ONVIF People Counter support across NVR, DVR, and VMS systems.
3. Rotating Log History: Implemented four-file log rotation for improved log management.
4. Export and Import Configuration: Added buttons for exporting and importing ITVDesk settings, simplifying configuration management.
5. User Interface Upgrade: Upgraded the user interface to Qt 6 for a more responsive experience.
6. WGC Support: Improved Windows Graphics Capture (WGC) support to enhance screen and window capture on Windows.

Support and Compatibility

7. ONVIF Version 23.12: Added support for ONVIF version 23.12.
8. License Management: Improved license handling on Windows and macOS.

Performance and Stability Improvements

9. Software Stability: Various enhancements to improve overall software stability.
10. Cache Management: Added caching for frame text and on-screen filter drawing operations to improve performance.
11. CameraDetails.json: Updated the CameraDetails.json API file with additional data.
12. Network Data Reception: Added multithreaded network data reception for multiple clients to optimize data handling.
13. RTP Multicast Optimization: Improved RTP multicast and ONVIF playback performance.
14. RTSP over WebSocket: Optimized RTSP streaming over WebSocket for better performance.

Other

15. Enhanced web-service functionality to support AI Smart Object Detection statistics and live counting status.
16. Updated the AWDraw snapshot feature.
These updates provide a more robust and user-friendly ITVDesk experience.

1. Added support for the AXIS Camera Station Client.
2. Improved automatic ONVIF video and audio streaming configuration,
allowing users to customize profiles for optimal performance.
3. Updated the license for remote control.
4. Added an option to remove a Full License from the local PC and update its status on the server.
5. Improved profile-list synchronization with ONVIF clients.
6. Added a profile-status check to determine whether stream settings use a static or dynamic profile.
7. Added the total number of active RTSP connections to the UI.

1. New Feature: User Consent for Surveillance Activities
We've introduced a new feature that enhances user privacy and control. Now, users will be notified of any surveillance activities
(like screen, webcam, and sound recording...) and can choose to allow or disallow these actions. This update underscores our commitment to transparency and user autonomy.
2. New Feature: Livestream Pusher (Camera Media Source) Enhanced Data Pusher for RTSP Streams
Integrated RTSP Data Pusher into the ITVDesk streaming solution.
This feature enables the RTSP server to receive external data sources and broadcast them as RTSP streams.
With support for TCP, UDP, and RTSP modes, Data Pusher supports audio and video streaming in RTP format.
In RTSP mode, it supports standard RTSP push streams, including FFmpeg RTSP Pusher:
ffmpeg -stream_loop -1 -re -i test.mp4 -vcodec libx264 -acodec copy -f rtsp rtsp://192.168.68.100:5554/ipc1-stream1/livepusher1
3. Improved overall software stability.

1. Added support for selecting multiple media files in the From File media streaming option.
2. Added support for removing multiple IP cameras from an ExtendedSelection list.
3. Improved overall license stability on Windows.
4. Improved From File media-source stability.
5. New Feature: Export IP Camera Information in JSON Format
ITVDesk can now export a list of RTSP addresses and additional IP camera information in JSON format. This provides a simpler way to share and process RTSP addresses across platforms
and applications. The generated JSON files can be loaded and parsed by major programming languages, supporting flexible integration through the local ITVDesk/html folder
or at http://xxx.xxx.xxx:80/CameraDetails.json.
6. New Feature: On-Demand Access for External IP Cameras
Added an option to connect to external cameras only when needed for optimized performance.

1. Serial Number License Activation: Introduced a streamlined process for activating licenses using serial numbers, enhancing user convenience and simplifying the activation procedure.
2. Application Window Capture IP Camera Improvements: Upgraded window capture on Windows with enhanced Direct3D (D3D) and video-window support for more robust and efficient performance.
3. Geek Log Management Enhancement: Revised logging functionality with a maximum log size of 5 MB for more efficient log management.
4. HTTP Request Improvements: Enhanced the stability and performance of the software by resolving issues related to HTTP requests.
5. From File IP Camera Stability Fix: Fixed a From File IP camera crash affecting file names that contain spaces.
6. External IP Camera URL Validation: Strengthened the external IP camera functionality by introducing validation checks for URL paths, ensuring reliability and correctness.
7. Enhanced Video Encoding for H.264 and H.265: Improved the efficiency and stability of H.264 and H.265 video encoding.
8. Expanded MJPEG Stream Support: Added support for MJPEG stream resolutions greater than 2048x2048 pixels.
9. New Unbundling License Option: Added a new feature for unbundling licenses, providing users with greater flexibility and control over their license management.
10. Improved overall license stability.

1. Enhanced ONVIF Device Compatibility: Improved compatibility with ONVIF Device Test Tool v23.06 tests.
2. Added Support for Video Stream Rotation: Now featuring support for 90° CCW (Counter-Clockwise) and 90° CW (Clockwise) video stream rotation, enhancing flexibility in video orientation handling.
3. New Video Filters: Introduced a range of new video filters:
Gaussian Blur: Applies a soft blur effect to the stream.
Edge Detection: Highlights edges within the video stream.
Vignette Effect: Adds a vignette or soft fade at the edges of the stream.
Color Balance: Fine-tune the color balance of your videos.
4. Resolved various other issues to improve overall software stability.

We are excited to announce the latest release of our software, featuring significant enhancements and optimizations:

1. FFmpeg Library Update: Updated from FFmpeg 4.2 to FFmpeg 6 for improved performance and stability.
2. ONVIF Media Configuration Compliance: Achieved compliance with ONVIF Device Test Tool v23.06 for ONVIF Media Configuration.
3. Enhanced UDP and Multicast Efficiency: Optimized our UDP and multicast functionalities for faster and more reliable network communication.
4. Refined PCM Audio Processing: Improved the handling and processing of PCM audio data, providing clearer and more consistent audio quality.
5. ONVIF Version Number Handling: Enhanced the handling of ONVIF version numbers, ensuring better compatibility and smoother operation with ONVIF-compliant devices.
6. Advanced HTTP Digest Authentication: Upgraded HTTP Digest Authentication to support MD5-sess and SHA-256-sess.
7. This update represents our ongoing commitment to providing advanced and reliable software solutions.
8. Improved AVDraw text processing on video streams.
9. 64-bit Architecture Build: This update includes a significant enhancement tailored for 64-bit computing architectures, ensuring elevated performance and efficiency on 64-bit systems.
By optimizing for modern hardware, the application now uses the capabilities of contemporary 64-bit computing environments for faster processing and improved performance.

We thank our users for their continuous support and feedback, which are invaluable in our pursuit of excellence.