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What's New in 2.1
Welcome to FORXAI Video Vision 2.1!
Summary
This minor release focuses on extending possible usecases with new nodes, and new supported devices - Basler GigE cameras specialized for computer vision. To enhance possibility to integrate create projects with existing and new solutions we improved application interfaces, added new functions and update overall user experience. This releases bring also significant stability updates and bugfixes.
Following major functions were added in this release:
- New nodes enabling extended logic
- Scheduler which enables periodic triggers to be integrated into flow inputs
- Basler camera support introducing new computer vision cameras
- External connections enabling user define application interfaces to be mapped into flow inputs and outputs
See information about hotfix updates:
Major Features
Major features introduced in this release are described below. This release includes other changes related to fine-tuning FVV capabilities, bugfixes, UX and other improvements which are omitted in this article.
New nodes
The Flow builder's capabilities have been expanded with new nodes:
Accumulator
Adds up and stores the numeric value of the input.
Counter
Counts the number of input signals.
Merge images
Arranges multiple images into a single image output.
Text output
Outputs text to the customer dashboard.
Boolean to Text
Transforms binary values (true/false) to a text label of your choice
Extract Attributes
Extracts a desired attribute from the AI Model node for further processing.
Logic operation
The Logic Operation node is a standard logic gate. It evaluates inputs using Boolean operators like AND, OR, XOR, and NOT to produce a binary (true or false) output.
Track Objects
Tracks objects while on a conveyor belt. This node is useful for detecting and tracking the count many different types of products at the same time.
You can find the details of how each node functions here.
Scheduler
The Scheduler allows setting up automatically triggered events or actions at pre-defined times or during specified time intervals.
Node icons redesigned
The nodes in the Flow builder have all been given a new, unique icon and name to make it easier to navigate the list and select the right node at a glance.
Basler GigE cameras support
Video Vision now supports Basler cameras utilizing the GigE Vision interface standard.
Basler cameras are industrial vision cameras with many benefits like global shutter, variable shutter speed, higher resolution support, and better performance.
Importing models
It is now possible to import machine learning models from a local file into the application.
External connections
The platform now supports receiving and sending HTTP requests through REST API, enabling integration with various other systems and applications. User can now define application interface configuration and send HTTP requests to their configured Flows to trigger inputs or receive outputs.
General updates
AI Model node now dynamically adjusts its outputs based on the selected machine learning model.
Implemented support for log persistence in InfluxDB.
Enabled querying of data stored in InfluxDB for visualization and exporting reports in Grafana.
Compatibility
The Video Vision platform was tested on Ubuntu Server 22.04.03 LTS. No breaking changes were identified.
Changes in hotfix 2.1.1
Hotfix targeted to update production deployments and resolve stability issues.
Changes in hotfix 2.1.2
Fixes input correlator issue which introduces request dropping and UI issues.
Changes in hotfix 2.1.3
Fixes for tracker, Basler cameras, and more fixes and tweaks.