07/25/2023 - Release Notes - DW Blackjack Ai Server Software and Plugin Update 2.8r6

DW Technical Bulletin

To: DW® Customers

Date: July 27, 2023

Re: DW Ai Server

DW Ai Server Release Notes v2.8r6

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Affected Model Numbers: DW-BJAiMTxxT, DW-BJAiPxxTR, DW-BJAiTxxTR

New Software Version: Version 2.8r6

Previous Software Version: Version 2.7r4

Release Date: July 25, 2023

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New Release Versions

**NOTE: The previous version of IVA Ai Server or a previous version of DW Ai Server must already be installed to upgrade.

Software Changes

Changed the name to DW Ai Server (previously IVA Ai Server).
Implemented Analytics Engine 2.0.
Added the following classification:
- Forklift
Removed the following unsupported classification:
- Cyclist
- Clutter
- Group Of People
- Unknown Object
- Bus_Truck
- Vehicle
The Licenses page shows the license key in the Config Tool; licenses activated on previous version do not display.
Only supports DW Spectrum 5.0 or above.
Config Tool supports login without digest authentication for Spectrum 5.0.
Removed Object Tracking Engine.
Changed Config Tool License UI wordings.
Displays server and plugin status for servers in a merged server.

Logical rule does not generate events when it is composed of the following combination (applies when DLOT is selected):
- Two rules with Any option unchecked. Fixed.
- When the above rules are fed to the input of a logical rule. Fixed.
After being left running for an extended period, the engine sometimes does not generate metadata. Fixed.
Unnecessary object metadata attributes are displayed when DLOT is selected. Fixed.

Only Windows distribution is presently available; Linux distribution is in development.
Physically disconnecting and reconnecting of a LAN cable may cause the following:
- Loss of one license from total count; restarting the Ai Server will restore the license.
- An inconsistent occupancy value may display in the Counter annotation; reset the Counter annotation.

To upgrade the software versions for the DW Blackjack Ai Server and related programs:

Download the “DW_Ai_Server_Upgrade_2.8r6.exe” and “DW_Ai_Server_Configuration_Tool_2.8.10.exe” files.
Stop the DW Spectrum Mediaserver service.
Execute the DW_Ai_Server_Upgrade_2.8r6.exe file.
Execute the DW_AI_Server_Configuration_Tool_2.8.10.exe file.
Start the DW Spectrum Mediaserver service.

DW Technical Support:

Toll-free: 866.446.3595

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