Microsoft Azure IoT Hub Integration
Microsoft Azure IoT Hub is now available for integration and marks another possibility of managing multiple devices and innovative IoT applications together with Isarsoft Perception.
Published
July 12, 2023
Introduction
Isarsoft Perception provides an integration with Microsoft Azure IoT Hub to enable a cloud based service which facilitates secure and reliable connection, monitoring and management of multiple devices.
Isarsoft Perception
Isarsoft Perception is a video analytics software that provides actionable real-time insights from any camera or VMS.
Microsoft Azure IoT Hub
With Azure IoT Hub, companies can develop innovative IoT applications and reap the benefits of networking and analyzing device data.
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Integration Architecture
Isarsoft Perception runs on Linux Servers or embedded plattforms with AI Acceleration from NVIDIA. The integration with Microsoft Azure IoT Hub leverages features such as device connectivity, data processing, device management, security, scalability and integration with other Azure services. Therefore, the IoT Hub provides a comprehensive platform for the development of IoT solutions.
Features and Benefits of the Integration
Isarsoft Perception provides actionable insights in realtime from video streams, including object location, dwell time, velocity and trajectories.
KPIs, heatmaps and alarms can be displayed and configured in an intuitive dashboard.
With Isarsoft Perception, your camera systems become part of your business intelligence. Whether you want to increase efficiency, customer satisfaction or safety, Isarsoft Perception helps you make better decisions.
Key Market Applications
Isarsoft Perception supports a variety of use-cases. Across all, Isarsoft Perception impresses with reliability, ease of use and a wide range of integrations.
Isarsoft Perception for people flow analysis in train stations, airports and commercial buildings
Isarsoft Perception provides planners, operators and security managers with information about location, dwell time, velocity and trajectories of people. Relevant KPIs, heatmaps, and alarms can be displayed and configured in an intuitive dashboard. Applications such as queue management, occupancy monitoring, and digital twins can be easily integrated with Isarsoft Perception.
Isarsoft Perception for road traffic and parking lot analysis:
Isarsoft Perception provides traffic authorities and parking lot operators with insights about traffic flow, occupancy, and intersection insights. With a range of 8 vehicle categories and insights into dwell time, speed, and GPS location, Isarsoft Perception enables the creation of intelligent traffic control and digital twins.
Minimum Software Requirements
- Isarsoft Perception v3.9.0
- Microsoft Azure IoT Hub
Installation
After having installed Microsoft Azure IoT Hub and Isarsoft Perception, please follow the given instructions.
Cloud Integration Settings
In the Settings Tab, fill in all details of Microsoft Azure IoT Hub. Follow these steps to integrate:
- The MQTT Hostname can be chosen
- The MQTT Port must always be 8883
- The MQTT Username must contain the MQTT Hostname and the ending "/test-device/?api-version=2021-04-12"
- The Password is generated through the following command: az iot hub generate-sas-token -n isarsoft-iot-hub
- For the MQTT Client ID use the chosen device name
- The MQTT topic is always the same
- The MQTT TLS and MQTT Fixed Topic must be turned on
- To prove successful integration use the following command: az iot hub monitor-events --hub-name isarsoft-iot-hub
More about Isarsoft
With Isarsoft Perception, your camera systems become part of your business intelligence. Whether the goal is to increase efficiency, customer satisfaction or safety, Isarsoft Perception provides the insights needed for informed decisions.
Contact us, to learn more about how to turn security cameras into intelligent sensors.
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