v2.2.0

Vigilance Solutions - Security Camera Project v2.2.0 Release Notes

Release Date: November 28, 2024

New Features:

• Add Camera Button:

  • A new button has been added to the user interface, allowing users to seamlessly add cameras to their system. This feature streamlines the camera setup process, making it quicker and more user-friendly.
  • Upon clicking the button, users are guided through an intuitive process to add cameras, reducing setup time and improving overall workflow.

• Password Fields in Login Form:

  • For enhanced security and usability, password fields have been implemented in the login form. This update ensures that users' credentials are hidden while typing, preventing any sensitive information from being exposed.
  • The new fields are designed for compatibility with both mobile and desktop platforms, maintaining consistency across devices.

Improvements:

• User Interface Enhancements:

  • Refinements have been made to the layout and design of the application for a smoother user experience. These adjustments focus on improving navigation and ensuring that users can quickly locate key features such as the new "Add Camera" button.

• Visual Feedback for Button Actions:

  • Added visual feedback on button clicks (e.g., color changes, hover effects) to inform users of interactions and improve the overall usability of the interface.

Bug Fixes:

• UI Layout Fixes:

  • Fixed minor layout issues in the login page, where certain UI elements were misaligned in specific screen sizes or window resolutions.

• Button Visibility:

  • Addressed an issue where the "Add Camera" button would intermittently disappear after certain interactions, ensuring consistent visibility across the platform.

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2.1.1

Release Notes for Version 2.1.0

Overview

This patch release focuses on strengthening the security of the database used in the security camera application, ensuring data protection and compliance with modern cybersecurity standards.

New Features

• Secure Database Implementation:
  • Added encryption at rest to protect all stored data from unauthorized access.
  • Enhanced database authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized database operations.

Future Plans

• Mobile App:
  • Introduce a mobile app that allows users to manage and view their security cameras.
• Dynamic Scaling:
  • Plan to optimize database performance for high-traffic scenarios in upcoming releases.

Acknowledgments

This update prioritizes user data security while maintaining the application’s core functionalities. It reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a secure and reliable user experience.

2.1.0

Release Notes for Version 2.1.0

Overview

This minor release fixes a few bugs in the previous version of this interface and adds security camera feed streaming functionality.

New Features

• Real-time Video Streaming: Users can view live video feeds without the need to select a user from a dropdown; all available streams are displayed automatically.
• Frame Uploading: Users can upload video frames to the server, which are then processed and stored for later viewing.
• Improved Performance: Optimized video processing and streaming, providing smoother playback and quicker frame uploads.

Technical Improvements

• Improved Error Handling: Implemented better error handling in the server to provide more informative responses during frame uploads and streaming.

Documentation

• User Guide: Updated user guide detailing how to use the new web interface and features.
• API Documentation: Added documentation for API endpoints, including /upload_frame and /stream/<user_id>.

Related Websites

• Flask Documentation: For in-depth understanding of Flask framework capabilities.
• OpenCV Documentation: Reference for image and video processing functions used in the project.
• IoT Development Resources: Articles and resources for further exploration into IoT development.

Future Plans

• Mobile Compatibility: Optimize the web application for better performance on mobile devices.
• Additional Features: Explore the integration of more IoT devices and functionalities.

Acknowledgments

This software is provided solely as a demonstration tool and does not constitute any form or warranty of any kind expressed in any manner whatsoever with respect to its suitability.

2.0.0

Release Notes for Version 2.0.0

Overview

This major release transitions the project from a graphical user interface (GUI) to a full-fledged web application, incorporating Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. The new architecture allows for real-time video streaming and frame uploads via a web interface, enhancing user interaction and accessibility.

New Features

• Web Interface: A fully responsive web interface that allows users to view live video streams and upload frames easily.
• User Management: Users can now upload frames associated with unique user IDs, making it easier to manage multiple streams.
• Real-time Video Streaming: Users can view live video feeds without the need to select a user from a dropdown; all available streams are displayed automatically.
• Frame Uploading: Users can upload video frames to the server, which are then processed and stored for later viewing.
• Improved Performance: Optimized video processing and streaming, providing smoother playback and quicker frame uploads.

Technical Improvements

• Flask Web Framework: Utilized Flask for building the web application, enabling RESTful endpoints for frame uploads and streaming.
• OpenCV Integration: Enhanced video processing capabilities with OpenCV, allowing for better image handling and manipulation.
• Improved Error Handling: Implemented better error handling in the server to provide more informative responses during frame uploads and streaming.

Documentation

• User Guide: Updated user guide detailing how to use the new web interface and features.
• API Documentation: Added documentation for API endpoints, including /upload_frame and /stream/<user_id>.

Related Websites

• Flask Documentation: For in-depth understanding of Flask framework capabilities.
• OpenCV Documentation: Reference for image and video processing functions used in the project.
• IoT Development Resources: Articles and resources for further exploration into IoT development.

Future Plans

• Mobile Compatibility: Optimize the web application for better performance on mobile devices.
• Additional Features: Explore the integration of more IoT devices and functionalities.

Acknowledgments

This software is provided solely as a demonstration tool and does not constitute any form or warranty of any kind expressed in any manner whatsoever with respect to its suitability.

Release 1.1.0

Addition of GUI

A new GUI was added to the application using PyQt6 for collecting the user's preferred emails to make the application more user-friendly.

Update 1.0.0

First Release

The beginning of a new project

This release is the first one of this project, but will not be its last.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/GouthamOfTheNP/security_cam/commits/v1.x.x