Ground Zones

A ground zone is an area that your Comporium video device will scan for activity.  Ground zones can be very helpful for creating alerts in a certain area of a cameras field of view, like a porch.

Configuring a Ground Zone Rule from the Web Portal:

• Select Video > Recording Rules > Add Rule > Video Analytics Rule
• In the Rule Name field, enter a name for the recording rule.
• Click and drag the corners of the shape to cover ONLY THE GROUND you want to monitor.
  • To clear the current area of interest and restart, click Clear ground zone.
• Click and hold inside the shape to move it around without changing its shape.
• Using the Duration Inside Area of Interest dropdown menu, select the desired time an object needs to stay inside the Ground Zone to trigger a recording.

Configuring a Ground Zone Rule from the Mobile App:

• Select Video > Settings > Recording Rules > Add New Rule > Video Analytics Rule
• In the Rule Name field, enter a name for the recording rule.
• Click and drag the corners of the shape to cover ONLY THE GROUND you want to monitor.
  • To clear the current area of interest and restart, click Clear ground zone.
• Click and hold inside the shape to move it around without changing its shape.
• Using the Duration Inside Area of Interest dropdown menu, select the desired time an object needs to stay inside the Ground Zone to trigger a recording.

Trip Wires

A trip wire is a designated line that will trigger a recording when an object crosses the line.  This is a great way to monitor doorways and other walkways.

Configuring a Trip Wire Rule from the Web Portal:

• Select Video > Recording Rules > Add Rule > Video Analytics Rule
• In the Rule Name field, enter a name for the recording rule.
• Click and drag the Tripwire to cover only the ground where the target’s feet cross.
  • The arrow determines which direction the object must be moving to trigger a recording.
  • To clear the current Tripwire and restart, click Clear Tripwire.
• Customize the direction of movement to be recorded:
  • In Direction, click Switch directions to switch the direction of the movement to capture.
  • Click to select Both Directions to record when an object crosses the Tripwire regardless of which direction it is moving

Configuring a Trip Wire Rule from the Mobile App:

• Select Video > Settings > Recording Rules > Add New Rule > Video Analytics Rule
• In the Rule Name field, enter a name for the recording rule.
• Click and drag the Tripwire to cover only the ground where the target’s feet cross.
  • The arrow determines which direction the object must be moving to trigger a recording.
  • To clear the current Tripwire and restart, click Clear Tripwire.
• Customize the direction of movement to be recorded:
  • In Direction, click Switch directions to switch the direction of the movement to capture.
  • Click to select Both Directions to record when an object crosses the Tripwire regardless of which direction it is moving