Explore the iDIS Camera API documentation for comprehensive guides, code examples, and technical specifications to effectively integrate and utilize iDIS camera functionalities in your applications.

iDIS Camera API Documentation

Introduction

The iDIS Camera API provides developers with a robust framework to interact with iDIS camera systems. This API allows for a wide range of functionalities, including camera control, image retrieval, and system configuration. This documentation aims to guide you through the different aspects of the API, helping you integrate and utilize it effectively in your applications.

Getting Started

To begin using the iDIS Camera API, you will need to set up your development environment. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the camera system and that your network settings allow for communication with the camera. The API can be accessed via RESTful calls, which means it can be used with various programming languages capable of making HTTP requests.

Authentication

Before making any API calls, you must authenticate your application. The iDIS Camera API uses token-based authentication. Start by sending a POST request to the authentication endpoint with your credentials:

POST /api/authenticate
{
    "username": "your_username",
    "password": "your_password"
}

Upon successful authentication, you will receive a token that must be included in the header of subsequent requests:

Authorization: Bearer your_token

Camera Control

The iDIS Camera API provides various endpoints to control camera functions, such as zoom, pan, tilt, and focus. To control the camera, you can send commands to the following endpoint:

POST /api/camera/control
{
    "action": "zoom_in", // or "zoom_out", "pan_left", "pan_right", etc.
    "value": 1 // Value can vary based on action
}

Each action has specific parameters that may need to be adjusted based on the camera model and your requirements. Refer to the detailed action specifications in the API reference section.

Image Retrieval

Retrieving images from the camera is straightforward with the iDIS Camera API. You can access live feeds or capture snapshots using the following endpoint:

GET /api/camera/image

To capture a snapshot, you can include query parameters to specify the image format and resolution:

GET /api/camera/image?format=jpg&resolution=1080p

This will return the image data, which you can then display or process in your application.

System Configuration

Configuration of the camera system can be done using the API as well. You can update settings such as resolution, frame rate, and network configurations. To update a setting, send a PUT request to the configuration endpoint:

PUT /api/camera/config
{
    "resolution": "1920x1080",
    "frame_rate": "30"
}

Ensure that you specify all necessary parameters in the request body. The API will return a status message indicating whether the configuration was successful.

Error Handling

When working with the iDIS Camera API, it is essential to handle errors gracefully. The API will return standard HTTP status codes along with error messages in the response body. Common status codes include:

200 OK: Request succeeded.
401 Unauthorized: Authentication failed.
404 Not Found: Endpoint not found.
500 Internal Server Error: An unexpected error occurred.

Conclusion

The iDIS Camera API offers comprehensive tools for developers to manage and control iDIS camera systems efficiently. By following this documentation, you can successfully authenticate, control cameras, retrieve images, and configure system settings. For further details, please refer to the complete API reference or contact the support team for assistance.