Privacy Masks; Overlays - Axis Q1700-LE User Manual

AXIS Q1700-LE License Plate Camera
Setup
Note
You can use an object of a known size in the view as a reference to decide how much resolution is needed for recognition.
In addition, you can try to adjust the following to optimize license plate recognition:
• Shutter speed
• Gain
• Zoom

Privacy masks

A privacy mask is a user-defined area that covers a part of the monitored area. In the video stream, privacy masks appear either as
blocks of solid color or with a mosaic pattern.
The privacy mask is relative to the pan, tilt, and zoom coordinates, so regardless of where you point the camera, the privacy
mask covers the same place or object.
You'll see the privacy mask on all snapshots, recorded video, and live streams.
You can use the VAPIX® application programming interface (API) to turn off the privacy masks.
Important
If you use multiple privacy masks it may affect the product's performance.
Hide parts of the image with privacy masks
Create a privacy mask to hide a part of the image:
1. Go to Settings > Privacy mask.
2. Click New.

Overlays

Overlays are superimposed over the video stream. They are used to provide extra information during recordings, such as a timestamp,
or during product installation and configuration. You can add either text or an image.
Show an image overlay
To add an image as an overlay in the video stream:
1. Go to Settings > Overlay.
2. Click Create overlay.
3. Select Image and click Ok.
4. Select Import and upload an image.
5. Select the image from the drop-down list.
6. To position the image overlay, choose Custom or one of the presets.
Show a text overlay in the video stream when the device detects motion
This example explains how to display the text "Motion detected" when the device detects motion:
Make sure the AXIS Video Motion Detection application is running:
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