Camera tracking integration shares sound location data collected by Nureva audio conferencing systems with selected third-party cameras. This integration allows a camera to steer its view based on the microphone pickup in the room. 

What is sound location data and why is it helpful?

Microphone Mist^TM technology provides clear and consistent full-room microphone pickup. By filling a space with thousands of virtual microphones, Nureva can provide accurate location data for where people are talking within the room. Sound location data is used by selected third-party cameras to steer camera views, allowing remote participants to easily follow conversations and see who is speaking. This data can also be used to automatically switch between cameras in a multi-camera room.

Supported camera integrations

Nureva has collaborated with leading camera companies to integrate the use of sound location data with supported cameras. This integration requires configuring Nureva Console and setting up the third-party camera's software.

AVer cameras

PTZ Link

Use AVer PTZ Link software with an AVer camera that accepts sound location data from Nureva HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio conferencing systems.

• AVer professional auto-tracking and live-streaming PTZ cameras
• AVer PTZ Link software user guide

PTZApp 2

AVer PTZApp 2 uses sound location data from Nureva HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio conferencing systems to steer supported AVer cameras to appropriate preset positions.

• PTZApp 2 - Software for Controlling AVer USB Cameras
• PTZApp 2 download page
• PTZApp 2 User Manual

Video resources

• AVer & Nureva Demo Video: Camera Tracking Made Easy
• How to use the Nureva and AVer Audio Tracking feature (Europe)
• How to set up Nureva HDL300 & AVer PTZ Link with tracking cameras

Extron^® driver

Extron has created a sound tracking driver to support using sound location data from the HDL300, Dual HDL300 and HDL410 with selected cameras and Extron systems. Sound location data can be used by cameras that have an Extron driver in place and support "preset recalls".

The Extron Control System Drivers webpage offers information about Extron Control System Drivers. Access to detailed information about this driver, as well as the download, is available to technology professionals that are registered in the Extron Insider program.

• Become an Extron Insider
• Extron Control System Drivers webpage
  • Select either “IPL/IPCP Pro Series” or “IPCP Pro xi/Q xi Series/VCP” from the drop-down menu under Extron Product
  • This can be narrowed down further by using the other filters to find a specific camera (Manufacturer, Category, Model) 

Lumens^® cameras

CamConnect software synchronizes Lumens PTZ camera control with sound location data from HDL300 and Dual HDL300 systems. This allows Lumens PTZ cameras to switch their focus to the active-speaking participant in a meeting space.

• Lumens CamConnect information and download

Required before you start

• Nureva HDL300, Dual HDL300 and HDL410
  • HDL300 or Dual HDL300 firmware version 3.1.9 or newer
  • HDL410 firmware version 1.2.2 or newer
• Nureva Console (cloud or client)
  • Desktop client version 2.6.201042 or newer
  • Nureva Console cloud account
• A third-party camera with integration software that supports using sound location data
• Reviewing the third-party camera's users guide

Enabling camera tracking integration 

Nureva Console client

 The examples shown below depict an HDL300 system. These steps also apply to the Dual HDL300, and HDL410 systems.

• Launch the Nureva Console desktop client
• From the Devices dashboard, scroll down to the Integrations section

• Open the Camera tracking menu
• Enable Camera tracking integration by sliding the toggle to the right

• Once Camera tracking is enabled, a notification will indicate that the feature is active  

Nureva Console cloud

 The examples shown below depict an HDL410 system. These steps also apply to the HDL300 and Dual HDL300 systems.

• Go to https://console.nureva.com in your supported browser
  
• Log in to your Nureva Console cloud account
• From the Devices dashboard, scroll down to the Integrations section

• Open the Camera tracking menu
• Enable Camera tracking integration by sliding the toggle to the right
• Press the Apply button

  

• Once the camera tracking is enabled, a notification will indicate that the feature is active
  

Configure third-party camera software

⚠ Reviewing the user guides for the third-party software is recommended before proceeding.

Once camera tracking integration has been enabled in Nureva Console (cloud or client), the third-party camera will begin to receive sound location data. Each third-party camera's setup is unique with some cameras requiring specific settings to be adjusted or data to be entered. Please consult the user guide for the camera and its companion software for information about setting up camera tracking.

Requests for host name and port number

Some third-party cameras may require the host name and the port number to be manually entered. This information is available from the camera tracking dashboard, just below the toggle to enable camera tracking integration. Buttons are available to copy and paste the information into the camera software.

Allowing device access to sound location data

Local computer connections are allowed by default. In some cases, it might be necessary to allow access to the sound location data to specific host names or IP addresses. The additional host names and IP addresses can be entered into the field below the network integration settings information.

• Added host names and IP addresses can be removed by clicking on the ⊗ next to the entry

Troubleshooting

• If Nureva Console (cloud or client) is unable to start camera tracking integration
  • A red notification with issue details will be shown at the top of the device page
  • Verify that the port is not already being used
  • If the port is already in use, enter a valid port number that is not in use

• If Nureva Console (cloud or client) is not reporting any errors, but camera tracking is not functional
  • Consult with the third-party camera's technical support
  • If additional assistance is needed, contact the Nureva support team

Sound tracking device API guide

Nureva’s sound location device API is available for camera companies to access sound location data for their cameras. The sound location API is a local service running within Nureva Console software. The local service monitors and reports sound location as registered by Nureva audio conferencing systems to any connected client. The server provides a simple set of APIs that allow clients to connect, query device information and receive streaming sound location events.

NOTE: By downloading, accessing or using the API guide, as well as authorizing or permitting any individual to access or use the API guide, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Application Developer and API Agreement.

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