Creating Your First AI Detection Task

VisionAI Observ enables real-time monitoring, AI-based event detection, and notification features. This section guides you through the step-by-step process of creating your first detection task.

Quick Start

Watch our overview video to get started:

Step 1: Add a New AI Detection Task

1. Navigate to the Task page.

2. Click the + Task button at the top right corner.

3. Select Camera Task to begin configuring a detection task for a single camera.

Step 2: Configure Task Information

Fill out the following fields:

• Task Name: Enter a name for the task.

• Location:

  • Choose an existing organization and location.

  • Or click New to define a new location.

• Camera:

  • Select an existing camera connected to the system.

  • Or click New to add a new camera stream.

• Schedule (Optional):

  Set task schedules under the Advanced section. Default setting is 24/7 continuous detection.

Advanced Options (Optional)

1. Task Scheduling

   Customize task execution timing:

   • 24/7: Runs continuously without breaks.

   • Daily: Set specific start and end times.

   • Weekly: Choose specific days and time ranges.

2. CPU / GPU Decode

   Select the preferred decoding option:

   • CPU: Standard video decoding.

   • GPU: Utilizes GPU acceleration for faster processing—recommended for high-resolution or high-frame-rate video. Requires compatible NVIDIA GPU.

Step 3: Select AI Model Detection Scenario

Choose the desired AI detection model. Available options include (but are not limited to):

• Virtual Fencing

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Compliance

• Fire and Smoke Detection

• Construction Activity Monitoring

• Pathway or Object Stacking Detection

• People and Traffic Counting

Click Next to proceed.

Hint: Supported scenarios and default parameters may vary depending on the software version.

Step 4: Events and Notifications

• Event: Select the event type to be detected.

• Notification: Enable or disable event notifications.

• Notification Recipients: Specify users to receive alerts.

Click Create to complete task setup. The newly created task will appear in the Task List.

Additional Notes

• Tasks can be edited or deleted at any time from the Task List.

• Ensure proper network bandwidth and hardware capabilities to maintain task performance.