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1. General License Advanced Remote Activation Sensor Resolution Standard Resolution 640 x 480 M 5 Custom Resolution Width Height Sensor Details Frame Rate fps 15 Orientation E Mirror Image E Flip Image Sensor Properties Launch sensor specific configuration utility or web page if available Table 8 Advanced Settings Sensor Resolution Setting Description Selecting this option allows a commonly used camera resolution to be selected from the Standard Resolution dropdown It is likely that not all resolutions listed in this dropdown will be supported by the camera Standard e lm i Resolution Similarly it is likely that not all resolutions supported by the camera will be listed in the dropdown If the required camera resolution is not listed in the dropdown then the Custom Resolution option should be selected instead Custom Selecting this option allows a camera resolution to be manually entered into the Width and Height fields The user must ensure that the entered Resolution A resolution is supported by the camera Frame Rate The capture frame rate of the camera can be set to 15Hz or 30Hz Not all April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 41 intel 5 1 4 Software Features Sensor Resolution Setting Description cameras will support b
2. Application Settings Minimize Application on Startup 7 Auto Minimize when Inactive Max Audience Counter Instances 1 API Server Settings Enable API Server API Server Port 12500 E Allow Remote API Clients E Allow Content Triggering for Child and Teen Reset to Defaults Cancel Table 10 General Settings General Settings Setting Description Intel AIM Suite will start in a minimized state if this setting is enabled It is recommended to enable this setting for all deployments in particular when Intel AIM Suite is run on the same system as a digital signage player See In this case enabling this option ensures that the visual output of Intel AIM Minimize Suite will not interfere with any digital signage content Application on Startup Note This setting is only available when Intel AIM Suite is installed as a Standalone Installation It is not available when Intel AIM Suite is installed as a service Refer to the Software Quick Setup section for more information about installing Intel AIM Suite as a Service Installation Auto Minimize Intel AIM Suite will automatically minimize after approximately one minute Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 49 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 intel Software Features General Settings Setting Description when I
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4. 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 3 April 2013 System Selection When selecting a system to run the Intel AIM Suite software the CPU is the most important component to consider The Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter technology used by Intel AIM Suite is very CPU intensive Intel AIM Suite does not require a lot of RAM or hard drive space There are minimal graphics requirements and any integrated graphics should be sufficient The system should have a motherboard with on board Ethernet or a network card so that the system can be connected to the Internet Intel AIM Suite can be run without an Internet connection for demonstration purposes but an Internet connection is required for deployments The hardware requirements except the CPU requirements listed above in Table 2 should be applicable to most deployments Camera Requirements The greatest impact the camera has on system selection is based on the resolution that the camera will operate at Higher camera resolutions require a faster CPU in order to process the additional data in the video stream The effect of camera resolution on CPU choice is described in more detail above in the Detection Distance subsection Multiple I nstances As described below in the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter Instances subsection a single system can be used to process multiple camera feeds Running multiple instances requires a combination of improved support for multi threaded applications and
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6. After checking this box and pressing the OK button on the dialog the software will begin to make Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 47 i n te Software Features 5 3 5 3 1 use of any additional processor cores that have been detected on the system to speed up the face detection process It should be noted that enabling this option may increase the overall CPU utilization by Intel AIM Suite which is an important consideration if other applications such as a media player will be running concurrently Global Settings There are a number of configuration settings that are shared by all Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instances Some of these settings are managed using the Intel AIM Suite software and some are managed by other applications Configure Intel AIM Suite The Configure dialog shown below in Figure 15 is used to manage common Intel AIM Suite settings that are shared between all Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instances The dialog can be accessed by selecting AIM gt Configure AIM from the menu The options on the configuration dialog General Settings tab are described below in Table 10 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 48 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features i n te Figure 15 Configure Intel AIM Suite Dialog General Settings Configure AIM 2 General Proxy Advanced e
7. usr share debsig keyrings 3C99CC06F4905412 debsig gpg import AIMSuite key asc 4 Now we need to create the debsig verify policy a sudo mkdir etc debsig policies 3C99CC06F4905412 b sudo vi etc debsig policies 3C99CC06F4905412 aimsuite pol c Copy paste the policy text below into the aimsuite pol file lt xml version 1 0 gt lt DOCTYPE Policy SYSTEM http www debian org debsig 1 0 policy dtd gt lt Policy xmlns http www debian org debsig 1 0 gt lt Origin Name Intel AIMSuite id 3C99CC06F4905412 Description AIMSuite Package gt lt Selection gt Required Type origin File debsig gpg id 3C99CC06F4905412 gt lt Selection gt lt Verification MinOptional 0 gt Required Type origin File debsig gpg id 3C99CC06F4905412 Verification Policy 5 Verify the package a sudo debsig verify lt aimsuite packagename gt The output of this command should look similar to this debsig Verified package from package from AIMSuite Intel AIMSuite Red Hat Enterprise Linux 1 Import the Intel AIM Suite key a gpg import trusted key 3C99CC06F4905412 AlMSuite key asc The Al MSuite key asc file can be obtained at the same location where the AIM Suite package was downloaded 2 Verify the package a gpg lt aimsuite packagename gt gpg Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 17 i n tel Software Quick Setup The
8. 1 Ensure that all hardware and cabling required to provide Internet to the system is connected and configured 2 Within the BIOS disable halting on errors during system startup This prevents a problem where the system may not boot if a mouse or keyboard is not attached 3 Inthe BIOS enable auto power on This allows the machine to automatically reboot after a power failure 4 Enable Intel Active Management Technology Intel AMT if it is present on the system Intel AMT enables powerful remote management capabilities when using appropriate remote management software including allowing the machine to be remotely powered on Detailed information about Intel AMT can be found on the below Web site http www intel com p en_US support highlights sftwr prod vpro Operating System Configuration A number of Windows and Linux configuration settings need to be applied and are described below in Table 6 Not all the settings below are applicable to all Windows or Linux desktop environments This section does not provide specific instructions for modifying the settings However most of the settings can be modified using dialogs in the Windows Control Panel Windows or the System gt Preferences and System gt Administration menu options Linux to adjust power options display setting and system security For specific instructions on how to configure the items below it is recommended to refer to the Microsoft Windows help Web site
9. 1 Tenminology ioc eege erential recipi based eee 10 Table 2 System Requirements see meme mememe seni 12 Table 3 Recommended Camera 13 Table 4 Alternative Camera eroe eee Enc ea ek ENEE SERA EEN egen 13 Table 5 Detection Distance for Various System Confiourations eee 24 Table 6 Configuration Gettinges emen enin 32 Table 7 General Settings cerne eek D RM ER vU Feed EE d AER 39 Table 8 Advanced Gettings memes 41 Table 9 Activation Utility Options mH emememememeniri 44 Table 10 General Gettings enemies 49 Table 11 Proxy Settings cr erre rim n norma am tede en tak excite p e sedium 51 Table T2 Advanced Settings rt repr kem rere b rex ka eat ratur eR dene 53 Table 13 Sensor Status Values sssssssssssssss eee memes 61 Table 14 Remote Management Commandes 62 Table 15 Remote Configuration Commande 63 April 2013 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 5 F e Revision History Added Automatic USB Camera Assignment Updated document names and numbers in Reference Documents April 2013 ri Added Remote Configuration Updated recommended camera list and added other USB 328606 cameras that are supported Updated to add Scalable Video Aspect Ratio Activation Utility clarification for standalone application and operating system service installation types and use of trademarks and names Renamed document title to Intel BE SOLE Audience I
10. General License Advanced Remote Activation Sensor Selection 5 No Sensor amp USB Sensor USB Video Device DShow 0 5 IP Sensor IP Address Login Password Device Settings 7 Enable this device 4 Enable automatic USB camera assignment 9 jJ ew jJ 4 Alternatively check the box Enable automatic USB camera assignment if you would like Intel AI M Suite to automatically assign an available USB camera to the instance during runtime Refer to the Sensor Configuration Dialog General Settings Table 7 for a detailed description of this option Note Enable automatic USB camera assignment is enabled by default for the Intel Audience Counter instance 5 Click the Advanced tab in the Sensor Configuration Dialog which is shown below in Figure 6 to configure the camera specific information Select a resolution of 640x480 if configuring the Logitech HD Webcam C910 Logitech HD Webcam C920 or Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 The recommended resolution for the Axis M1054 IP camera is 800x500 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 21 i n tel Software Quick Setup Figure 6 Sensor Configuration Dialog Advanced Settings Configure AIM Sensor General License Advanced Remote Activation Sensor Resolution amp Standard Resolution Custom Resolution Width Heigh
11. Metrics Suite User Guide 34 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features i n te I 5 5 1 5 1 1 Note April 2013 Software Features Intel AI M Suite Audience Counter Instances Intel AIM Suite has the ability to simultaneously perform audience measurement for multiple camera feeds on a single computer system An Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance is enabled within Intel AIM Suite for every camera feed that is to be processed Each instance is associated with a software license configuration settings for one camera and advanced configuration settings Enabling multiple instances will require a more powerful system For more information on system requirements refer to the System Selection subsection Managing Instances The Manage Instances dialog is used to manage all Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instances and is shown below in Figure 8 The Manage Instances dialog can be accessed by selecting AIM Manage Instances from the menu A default Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance is created automatically the first time Intel AIM Suite is configured Click on the default instance to assign a device and license to the instance An example of an Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance assigned to a USB camera device and validated license is depicted in Figure 8 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 35 i n te Software Features Figu
12. a Service Installation launch the Intel AIM Suite Configuration application from the Start programs menu Select View gt Show Video Stream from the menu and ensure that the video feed is displayed within Intel AIM Suite Place a face in front of the camera and ensure that a green circle is drawn around the face within Intel AIM Suite Evaluate the FPS item in the status text and ensure that its value does not drop below 12 Remove the face in front of the camera Note that steps 7 through 9 should be performed for all enabled Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instances Select AIM gt Force Analytics Upload from the menu while paying attention to the Uploader Status in the status text Ensure that the status changes to Uploading and then returns to Idle Note This operation is not available through the Intel AIM Suite Configuration application which is used to configure Intel AIM Suite when Intel AIM Suite is installed as a service Refer to the Intel AIM Suite Installation Guide for more information about installing Intel AIM Suite as a service Login to the Intel AIM Manage Web site navigate to the Sensor Management page and verify that the sensor status lights are green for all Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instances enabled on the system From another computer system connect to the system running Intel AIM Suite using remote desktop management software Intel Audience Impression
13. be placed to the system If the camera can be placed within 5 meters of the system then a USB camera or an IP camera can be used If this distance is greater than 5 meters but less than 100 meters an IP camera can still be used but a USB camera could only be used in conjunction with USB extenders When using an IP camera access to power for the camera must be considered If power is unavailable where the camera will be mounted an IP camera that supports Power over Ethernet PoE is a good option PoE support allows an IP camera to be powered directly through CAT5e or CAT6 cabling To use PoE the camera must be connected to Power Sourcing Equipment PSE such as a PoE switch Camera I mage Quality The image quality of the camera can greatly affect the performance of the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter technology In general the image from the camera should be clear and crisp Camera images that are fuzzy or blurry should be avoided Camera images that are spotty or pixilated should also be avoided The camera should be able to output frames of this quality at a rate of at least 12 frames per second FPS although 15 FPS is preferred It is recommended that a customer consult a support representative before using a camera that has not been explicitly recommended for use with the Intel AIM Suite solution Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 24 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Hardware Selection i n te
14. below 1 Click on the Add New Location link on the Sensor Management page Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 60 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Intel AI M Manage i n tel 2 Onthe Add New Location page that then appears enter a name into the Location Name field 3 Optionally enter information into any other fields on the page 4 Click the Add New Location button to add the new location Sensors can be added and have their name modified Sensors are rarely deleted as data collected for that sensor would no longer be accessible Note that you can only add a new sensor if at least one location has been created and if there is at least one available license Instructions for adding a new sensor are listed below 1 Click on the Add New Sensor link on the Sensor Management page 2 Onthe Add New Sensor page that appears enter a descriptive name into the Sensor Name field 3 Select an appropriate location in the Location dropdown 4 Enter the activation code of the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance that is to be associated with the sensor This process is described in more detail above in the Licensing subsection of Software Features 5 Select an appropriate license in the Use Available License dropdown 6 Click the Add New Sensor button to add the new sensor 6 2 2 Remote Management Each Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance will periodically send statu
15. code is used to uniquely identify an individual instance The process for obtaining a license code is as follows 1 Ensure that the required license has been purchased 2 Log into the Intel AIM Manage Web site https aimsuite intel com manage 3 Click on Sensor Management Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 37 i n te Software Features 5 1 3 4 If an appropriate location has not already been added into the system then click on Add New Location Note that a location represents a geographical location where the screen being measured resides such as a retail outlet On the next page enter details for the location and then click Add New Location 5 Click on Add New Sensor Note that a sensor is used to identify an individual instance When running queries on the Intel AIM Analytics Web site all the data collected by an instance will be labeled with its associated sensor s name 6 Enter a descriptive name into the Sensor Name field for the new sensor 7 Use the Location dropdown to select the location where the sensor will reside 8 Return to the Intel AIM Suite window and open the license dialog for the instance that is being licensed Copy the displayed activation code into the Activation Code field on the Intel AIM Manage Web site 9 Onthe Web site select the appropriate purchased license from the Use Available L
16. is disabled 9 Red The license has expired Grey The sensor has never made a connection to the Intel AIM Manage server The Commands link beside a sensor can be selected for access to advanced remote management functionality The Remote Management page displays additional details about the sensor such as the last time it connected to the server the last time data was uploaded and the most recent frame rate of the camera Remote commands can also be issued by selecting the required remote command checkboxes and then pressing the Send Commands button These commands are described below in Table 14 Note that it can take a few minutes for these command to be processed and that the status of any issued commands can be viewed by pressing the Refresh button Table 14 Remote Management Commands Remote Command Force Software Restart Description This causes the Intel AIM Suite software to restart Note This operation is not available through the Intel AIM Suite Configuration application which is used to configure Intel AIM Suite when Intel AIM Suite is installed as a service Refer to the Software Quick Setup section for more information about installing Intel AI M Suite as a service Force System Reboot This causes the system running Intel AIM Suite to reboot Note This operation is not available through the Intel AIM Suite Configuration application which is used to configure Intel AIM Suite when Intel AIM S
17. on the Remote Activation tab to access the interface shown in Figure 12 3 Enter an Intel AIM Manage username and password 4 Enter a descriptive name for the sensor and the name of the location where the sensor is being deployed 5 Press the Activate button 6 Within a few seconds the activation status area at the bottom of the dialog should display the result of the activate operation Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 42 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features i n te e Figure 12 Sensor Configuration Dialog Remote Activation Configure AIM Sensor General License Advanced Remote Activation Remote Activation Remote Activation allows for the remote activation of AIM Suite clients Please contact your support represntative to take advantage of this feature Username Password Sensor Name Sensor Location Activate 5 1 1 Activation Utility The Activation Utility is a software application which can be used in conjunction with the Remote Activation feature The Activation Utility allows activation of an AIM Suite sensor using 1 a volume license key or 2 a volume license key and sensor metadata The Activation Utility activateAlMSensor is located in the same location as the AIM Suite executable and can be executed from a command shell The usage is listed below Usage activateAl MSensor sensorlndex l
18. option is selected i The service will start immediately when installation is finished and then automatically every time the operating system is initialized ii To launch the Intel AIM Suite Graphical User Interface configuration application run lt install directory gt Al MSuite exe or from the Start menu run Intel AIM Suite Configuration Note When the Intel AIM Suite graphical user interface configuration application is run it will stop the Intel AIM Suite service while the configuration application is active and restart the service after the configuration application is exited or after 15 minutes time has elapsed without configuration activity whichever comes first b Choose Standalone Installation to run Intel AIM Suite as a standalone Graphical User Interface application When this option is selected i The Intel AIM Suite graphical user interface application should start automatically when the installation is finished If it does not start within 30 seconds double click the AlM Watcher icon on the desktop Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 15 i n tel Software Quick Setup Figure 3 Installation Type 2 3 2 3 1 J Intel R AIM Suite Setup EXE Installation Type Select which type of to be installed Ca Intel AIM Suite Installation Type Q9 Service Installation Runs as a service with Graphical User Interface configuration ap
19. reasons the Socket API option should only be enabled by an end user if the Intel AIM Suite platform has been secured with a software or hardware firewall that prevents incoming connections from outside of the local area network LAN It is important to note that the Socket API should not be used for data collection Refer to the Intel AIM Suite Web API subsection for information on a more suitable alternative for extracting data to a third party system Campaign Analytics Campaign Analytics allows viewership metrics to be determined for individual pieces of content across an entire digital signage network in addition to gathering viewership metrics for individual screens For integration to be possible the digital signage network must record time stamped proof of play information for pieces of content including when the content was played and on what screen Intel AIM Suite Watcher Intel AIM Suite Watcher included as part of the Intel AIM Suite installation package for Windows and Linux works with Intel AIM Suite to provide improved functionality and reliability Intel AIM Suite should never directly start Intel AI M Suite Instead they should launch Watcher which is responsible for starting Intel AIM Suite Windows Specifics When Intel AIM Suite is installed as a Standalone installation Watcher can be configured to start automatically when the computer system boots This functionality is enabled by default and is requir
20. such scenarios it might be easier to install the camera upside down This is perfectly acceptable as long as the faces of viewers are oriented vertically as Intel AIM Suite can be configured to flip an upside down video feed Lastly the position of the camera relative to the system must also be considered USB cameras must be placed within 5 meters of the system to function correctly Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide April 2013 28 Document Number 328606 002 Camera Setup 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 4 1 5 April 2013 intel However USB extenders can be used to place a USB camera farther than 5 meters away from the system IP cameras must be placed within 100 meters of the system to function correctly Camera Drivers Before connecting the camera to the system all drivers for the camera must already be installed Drivers must be installed for certain USB cameras but no drivers need to be installed when using IP cameras Alternatively some USB cameras such as the Logitech HD Webcam C910 the Logitech HD Webcam C920 or the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 can be used in USB Video Class UVC mode For Windows no drivers need to be installed when using camera in UVC mode as the Windows UVC driver will automatically be selected for use after the camera is connected to the system Camera Connections It is required that all cameras have a wired connection to the system that runs Intel AIM Suite If using an IP c
21. such as the Windows Task Manager on Windows systems or System Monitor on Linux systems to track the total CPU usage of the system Place four faces in front the camera and have the faces move around slightly for a period of ten seconds If the total CPU usage of the system remains below 80 then the system should be powerful enough Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 26 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Camera Setup intel d Camera Setup A camera in an incorrect position or with an incorrect configuration can prevent the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter technology from properly detecting viewers therefore it is critical to properly position the camera and configure its settings Following the guidelines in this section will help to ensure optimal performance of the Intel AIM Suite solution 4 1 1 Camera Positioning The camera should always be positioned as close as possible to the screen that is being measured and must be pointed towards the audience of the screen A typical example of how the camera is positioned is shown below in Figure 7 The following rules describe how the camera should be positioned relative to the screen being measured the audience and the environment 1 The camera must be positioned so that the faces of viewers will be oriented vertically 2 The camera must be placed as close as possible to the screen being measured and ideally in line with the horizontal center of
22. the center of the video feed Ensure that the camera is powered and has a wired connection to the system Reset the camera settings to factory defaults Disable camera face tracking and zoom settings Configure the exposure gain and white balance Intel AIM Suite Setup OOOOO Initialize an AIM Instance for every camera Activate a license and select a camera for every AIM Instance Ensure that Intel AIM Suite is set to minimize on startup Ensure that AIM Watcher is set to start on system boot Configure the proxy server if required System BIOS and Hardware O O O O Setup Internet connection hardware and cables Disable halting on startup errors Enable auto power on Enable Intel AMT Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 70 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 m e Appendix A Intel AIM Suite Installation Checklist n tel Operating System Setup LI DI DI EI EI EI EI EI CI CI EJ Disable system sleep standby Disable hibernation Disable hard drive auto off Disable monitor auto off Disable screen saver Set minimum processor state to 10096 Enable automatic login to the operating system s desktop Disable automatic software updates Windows Configure Windows Defender or antivirus software Windows Configure Firewall to allow Intel AIM Suite Configure system date and time Remote Management L1 Install remote desktop software Installation Validation L1 L1
23. the rectangular region of the video frame that will be analyzed by the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter technology The active zone can be modified by selecting Audience Counter Edit Active Zone from the menu and then following all onscreen instructions Typically the active zone will should include the entire video frame However it might be beneficial to shrink the active zone in cases where the entire video frame does not need to be measured A potential advantage of shrinking the active zone is that the CPU usage of Intel AIM Suite will be reduced 5 2 2 Face Mask The face mask specifies particular portions of the video frame that will not be analyzed by the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter technology The face mask can be modified by selecting Audience Counter Edit Face Mask from the menu and then following all onscreen instructions Typically the face mask is used to prevent false positives in Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter An example of a false positive is if the camera was pointed at a static sign that had a picture of a face and the software was detecting the face to be a viewer Note that for deployments it is not necessary to create a face mask to handle such scenarios The Intel AIM Analytics server is able to detect the occurrence of such false positives and remove them from the data Thus a face mask is usually only necessary if false positives are present during a live demonstration of Intel AIM Suite To prevent a
24. the screen 3 The camera can be placed within five to seven feet above the ground and ideally will be placed as close as possible to five and a half feet above the ground 4 The camera should not be pointed directly at a bright light source such as a ceiling light the Sun or an area with strong backlighting 5 The camera should be angled so that the faces of viewers will be positioned near the vertical center of the video feed 6 If the camera must be placed behind a pane of glass such as when measuring signage that is located within a glass display case then it should be positioned as close as possible to the pane of glass and should be angled to look directly through the glass Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 27 i n tel Camera Setup Figure 7 Camera Positioning Example w w camera un 6 0 Camera is placed as close to the screen as possible Camera is in line with the horizontal center of the screen e Camera is between five and seven feet above the ground and is placed on top of the screen in order to be as close to five and a half feet as possible Camera is pointed directly at the audience ground When monitoring digital signage the camera will typically be placed on top of the screen However if the screen is high above the ground it would be best to place the camera on the bottom of the screen so that it is closer to face height In
25. to the system If configuring an Internet Protocol IP camera ensure that the camera is attached to the network 1 Select AIM gt Manage Instances from the menu Note A default Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter Instance is created automatically the first time Intel AIM Suite is configured as shown below in Figure 4 2 Click on the default Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter Instance to configure a device for the instance Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 19 i n tel Software Quick Setup Figure 4 Manage Instances Dialog Manage Instances EA Audience Counter Instances Name Enabled License Sensor Status Cantar Yes Invalid NONE Initiaized Add Instance Edit Instance Remove Last Instance Tr anal 3 The Sensor Configuration Dialog is shown below in Figure 5 Click the General tab and select the USB Sensor radio button to select a USB camera or the IP Sensor radio button to configure an IP camera If using an IP camera enter the IP address octet and login account name and password for the IP camera Note Intel AIM Suite supports Axis and Panasonic IP cameras Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 20 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Quick Setup i n tel Figure 5 Sensor Configuration Dialog General Settings Configure AIM Sensor
26. Audience Counter instance When running queries on the Intel AIM Analytics Web site all data collected by an instance will be labeled with its associated sensor s name Additionally remote management features for an instance will be accessible under its associated sensor For data collection to occur a sensor and its associated instance must be assigned a valid license A license can only be assigned to one sensor and can only be transferred to another sensor after it has been assigned by an appropriate support representative Sensor Management Sensors can be managed by selecting the Sensor Management link on the main page after logging in The Sensor Management page displays all locations sensors and available licenses that belong to a particular customer Locations are used to organize groups of sensors Typically a location will represent a geographical location where a screen being measured resides such as a retail outlet Each location can have many sensors assigned to it but each sensor can only be assigned to a single location Locations can be added modified and deleted The Edit link beside each location in the locations table can be selected to modify a particular location Similarly the Delete link beside each location in the locations table can be selected to delete a particular location Note that a location can only be deleted if no sensors are currently assigned to it Instructions for adding a new location are listed
27. EI EI DI PI April 2013 Verify that AIM Watcher and Intel AIM Suite startup after the system is rebooted Ensure that viewers can be detected for all cameras Ensure the processing FPS is greater than 12 for all cameras Verify that there is an Internet connection Verify that analytics data can be uploaded Test remote management tools including Intel AIM Manage Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 71
28. FO Initializing AIM Core 2012 02 27 10 38 33 INFO Processor does not support AVX 2012 02 27 10 38 33 INFO Operating system does not support AVX 2012 02 27 10 38 33 INFO succeeded 2012 02 27 10 38 33 INFO an m et 3 Document Number 328606 002 AIM Configuration loading Initializing Cores Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 59 intel Intel AI M Manage 6 1 6 2 6 2 1 Intel AI M Manage Overview Many features of the Intel AIM Suite solution can be managed remotely using the Intel AIM Manage Web site This Web site allows a user to manage licenses remotely monitor deployments download software manage user accounts and set up automated reports Using this Web site to remotely manage deployments is much more scalable than having to directly access each machine that runs Intel AIM Suite To access the Intel AIM Manage Web site each user must navigate to https aimsuite intel com manage and login with a valid username and password An Intel AIM Manage account will be provided to new users of the Intel AIM Suite solution after a license has been purchased Existing users with the required permission level will be able to create additional accounts for other members of their organization Sensor and License Management The primary purpose of the Intel AIM Manage site is to manage sensors and licenses A sensor is used to identify and label an individual Intel AIM Suite
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30. ally assign an available USB camera to the instance The automatic USB camera assignment will occur immediately when Intel AIM Suite is started or during runtime after the camera heart beat times out and under the following conditions Enable e When no camera is assigned to the instance automatic USB camera e When the camera originally assigned to the instance default camera is no longer detected on the system assignment The default camera will automatically be restored to its respective Audience Counter Instance when the camera is detected again and operating correctly Note Automatic camera assignments that occur during the camera heartbeat are dependent on the heartbeat rhythm Therefore it could take a few moments before the Intel AI M Suite Audience Counter instance starts receiving the video image from the camera Selecting this option allows the Intel AIM Suite instance to use an IP IP Sensor camera The IP address of the camera must be entered into this field when using an IP Address IP camera Login The camera login must be entered into this field when using an IP camera The camera password must be entered into this field when using an IP Password camera Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 40 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features Figure 11 Sensor Configuration Dialog Advanced Settings Configure AIM Sensor 9 mesen
31. alytics Figure 24 Date Range Selection Tool Date 2010 11 02 to 2010 11 02 Time 00 00 to 24 00 Close Date Range Start Date 2010 11 02 End Date 2010 11 02 Q Nov el 2010 EN o Update Graph Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Hi A0 111 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Z 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 N uU Done For time of day reports a time range can also be selected The time range can be selected on the same dropdown that is used to select a date range 7 3 Report Granularity Reports of various levels of granularity can be generated sensor reports venue reports and customer reports Note that the term venue has the same meaning on the Intel AIM Analytics Web site as the term location on the Intel AIM Manage Web site The granularity level of the reports can be changed by selecting the appropriate tab at the top of the webpage which is shown below in Figure 25 Figure 25 Report Granularity Tabs Dashboard Customers Venues Sensors Ad Most sensor reports will include information about each requested sensor however there are some aggregated sensor reports that merge data for all requested sensors Each sensor report allows any subset of individual sensors to be included in the report A list of all available sensors is located at the bottom of the webpage The checkbox beside each sensor that is to be included in the report must be checked however if no boxes are checked then all sensors wil
32. amera it is acceptable to have other network devices such as a router or switch between the system and the camera as long as only wired connections are used Some IP cameras can be accessed using a wireless network connection however accessing the camera over a wireless connection is strongly discouraged Sending a video feed over a wireless connection can increase the chance of a dropped frame rate which can adversely affect data collection Sending a video feed over a wireless network could also raise privacy concerns particularly if the wireless network was unsecured It is important to ensure that each camera is powered correctly and is properly connected to the system USB cameras are powered through their direct connection to the system unless USB extenders are used IP cameras must be powered by a direct connection to a power outlet or by using PoE if supported by the camera To power a camera using PoE the camera must be directly connected to a PSE such as a PoE switch using CAT5e or CAT6 cabling General Camera Configuration The camera settings must be configured after the camera has been connected to the system and all required drivers have been installed on the system There are general configuration requirements that are applicable to most cameras exposure settings gain and white balancing settings and pan tilt zoom settings Additionally there are specific configuration requirements for each of the cameras recommended for
33. ated indoor environment such as a supermarket is preferred An environment with a medium level of brightness is also acceptable such as a restaurant in the afternoon Face Detection Distance Other Up to 25 feet at a camera resolution of 800x500 Supports Power over Ethernet PoE Class 2 Note that Power Sourcing Equipment PSE such as a PoE switch will be required to use the PoE features of the camera Note Other supported USB cameras include the following e Microsoft LifeCam Cinema e Microsoft LifeCam HD 3000 e Creative Live Cam Optia AF e HP WebCam HD 3110 e Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Logitech 2 51 driver required Document Number 328606 002 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 13 2 Note 2 1 n tel Software Quick Setup Software Quick Setup This section describes a set of tasks that need to be completed in order to install the Intel AIM Suite solution for use with a single camera It may be helpful to refer to the checklist in Appendix A Intel amp AIM Suite Installation Checklist when installing the Intel AIM Suite solution This section only covers basic setup requirements and is intended to be used when setting up Intel AIM Suite for demonstration or testing purposes For full deployments of the Intel AIM Suite solution it is recommended to also refer to the other sections of this document Additionally it is highly recommended that all
34. atiOnoc scored reb t emere ree ge eege RORE TIEDRE gd Eege 33 5 Software Features rarararanannnunnnununnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnannnnnnnvnvnvnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrn 35 5 1 Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter Instances iesssssseee eene nnns 35 5 1 1 Managing Instante Sensassion e prex ene SEA xo rums eV iv ubera lau e cas 35 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 3 F D SEZ Bn EE 36 5 1 3 Camera Ke EE 38 5 1 4 Remote Activation oci x Dx RE RI E SERERE MER ERAN P MEI dS 42 5 1 Activation We UE 43 5 2 Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter Setting 45 c ME AVE ZONE e ELE 45 5 2 2 1 FACE EE 45 5 23 DISCANCES EE 45 5 2 4 Intel AIM Suite Opportunity To See Counter eens 46 5 25 Parallel Processing Et 47 53 Global Settings EE 48 5 3 1 Configure Intel AIM Suite cccccccccccccececeee cece ee eeeeee esse eeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeaeeeean ees 48 5 4 Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter Instance Display eee 53 5 4 1 Sizable Graphical User Interface Window tenet mmm 54 5 4 2 Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter Instance Selection ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeae eens 54 5 4 3 Status EE 55 5 4 4 E EE 55 5 4 5 Scalable Video Aspect Ratio 55 5 5 EERSTEN SEET 55 554 Intel AIM Suite Socket Restanten 56 5 5 2 Campaign Analytics gege ageet EES EEN 56 5 6 Intel AM Suite Watcher ccc cece cerissaceiesssaevehemasasna
35. automatically start being collected License Ownership Each license assigned to a customer will be owned by a single user from the customer s organization Only the owner of a license can view and activate the license After activating a license by creating a new sensor all users for the associated customer will be able to view the sensor and its license code One exception is that a Customer Power Administrator as described below in the User Management section can view and activate all licenses assigned to the customer s account It is recommended to make use of license ownership when different users from the same company are each dealing with different deployments The License Ownership link on the main page can be selected to navigate to the Transfer License Ownership page The steps to transfer license ownership are described below 1 Select a user to transfer licenses to in the Users dropdown 2 Select either Activated Licenses or Not Activated Licenses as the Sensor Type depending on what type of licenses you want to transfer 3 Select Audience Counter in the License Type dropdown 4 Check the items in the My Sensors tree that are to be transferred 5 Click the Assign button User Management Each customer will be assigned one user account that is given Customer Power Administrator permission levels A Customer Power Administrator has elevated privileges and can perform many tasks that other users ca
36. checked After checking this box and pressing the OK button on the dialog OTS will enter a calibration state It can take up to 24 hours for OTS to finish calibrating at which point OTS data will automatically start being collected I ntel AI M Suite OTS Counter must be re calibrated if the camera is ever repositioned or if there are changes in the environment that will significantly Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 46 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features i n te affect the traffic flow of potential viewers OTS can be re calibrated by selecting Audience Counter gt Reset OTS Calibration from the menu Figure 14 Intel AIM Suite OTS Counter Traffic Flows Suitable Traffic Flows for OTS Traffic Flow Traffic Flow GC Screen and Sensor Screen and Sensor Poor Traffic Flows for OTS Traffic Flow Traffic Flow A Screen and Sensor Screen and Sensor 5 2 5 Parallel Processing Parallel processing is a technique that can accelerate certain operations on multi core processors Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter supports parallel processing in order to improve the rate at which faces are detected which is particularly beneficial when Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter is operating on high resolution video streams In order to enable parallel processing the Enable Parallel TBB checkbox on the Configure Audience Counter dialog must be checked see Figure 13
37. ct ratio to function Third Party I ntegration There are numerous ways in which third party applications can integrate with the Intel AIM Suite solution Third party applications can communicate with Intel AIM Suite using the Intel AIM Suite Socket API to gather real time information about the current audience Digital signage networks that collect proof of play information can enable Campaign Analytics to gather viewership metrics for individual pieces of content Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 55 i n te Software Features 5 5 1 5 5 2 5 6 5 6 1 Prospective integrators must ask their sales representative to speak directly with an Intel representative in order to obtain the documentation required to perform integration Intel AIM Suite Socket API The Intel AIM Suite Socket API allows third party applications to access information about the current audience in real time For digital signage this enables the ability to perform real time content triggering which allows content to dynamically be chosen based on the current audience This is accomplished by opening a TCP IP socket on the specified API Server Port whenever the Enable API Server option is enabled and allowing incoming connections from client applications that wish to retrieve audience information Detailed information on the Socket API can be found in the AIM Socket API Reference Manual For security
38. d below These categories are not mutually exclusive and certain reports will apply to multiple categories e Audience reports include total viewer counts e Exposure reports include how long viewers looked for e Gender reports include data for male and female viewers e Age reports include data for child young adult adult and senior viewers Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 68 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Intel AIM Analytics i n te Figure 26 Report Types Tree 7 5 7 5 1 7 5 2 April 2013 Audience Reports Overall Audience Daily Audience Compare Daily Audience Audience by Time of day Audience by Time of day Avg Audience by Day of week OTS Gender Age Exposure Reports Ad Reports Summary Data Data Extraction In addition to viewing a large variety of reports the Intel AIM Analytics Web site also allows data to be extracted in a raw format There are currently two methods to extract raw data from the Intel AIM Analytics Web site exporting the results of queries to a Comma Separated Value CSV file and exporting data using the Intel AIM Suite Web API Export to CSV After the results for a report query have been displayed the results of the query can be extracted in a raw data format The Export to CSV link to the right of the report can be selected to download a CSV file that contains the report results The CSV file will contain the report param
39. d for screens of size 20 inches to 50 inches as measured diagonally A higher resolution is required to detect faces farther away and a lower resolution can be selected for lower distance requirements Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 23 i n te Hardware Selection The selected camera must support a resolution that is compatible with the distance requirements of the deployment A consequence of using a higher resolution is that a more powerful system will be required Conversely using a lower resolution will require a less powerful system Intel AIM Suite does not impose a maximum resolution limitation and can be used with any resolution as long as the system is powerful enough The estimated detection performance for various system configurations is listed below in Table 5 Table 5 Detection Distance for Various System Configurations 3 1 3 3 1 4 Resolution Penn Minimum CPU Recommended for Intel Core 2 Duo 1 8 Small size displays such as kiosks 320x240 10 feet GHz less than 20 inches diagonal 640x480 25 feet Intel Core 2 Duo 2 0 GHz Medium sized displays 20 to 50 inches diagonal Large sized displays 50 inches or 1280x960 50 feet Intel Core 2 Quad 2 6 GHz larger diagonal Notes 1 Under optimal lighting conditions bright evenly distributed illumination Hardware Placement The camera choice can be influenced by how close the camera can
40. dience Counter Instance 0 State Enabled License Valid Until 2014 10 10 Upload Queue 1 Next Upload 12 49 Upload Status Idle API Connections 0 Camera Active 640x480x24 Capture OK Tracking Enabled FPS 15 03 Gender Enabled Age Enabled OTS Disabled OTS Calibrated No Current Viewers 1 The size of the GUI window can be adjusted from its initial display size e g minimize maximize drag corners If enabled the video stream will automatically adjust its size according to the new size of the main window Refer to the section for more information about automatically resizing the video stream when the GUI window size is adjusted The Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance dropdown is used to select which instance s video stream is currently shown in the main area of the GUI window The Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide April 2013 54 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features i n te l instance dropdown is located at the top of the main Intel AIM Suite window and is shown below in Figure 20 The visibility of the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance dropdown can be toggled by selecting View Instance Toolbar from the menu Figure 20 Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter I nstance Dropdown 5 4 3 5 4 4 5 4 5 5 5 April 2013 AIM AIMSensor Audience Counter View Help NStance Audience Counter Instance 0 Audience Counter iistalice U State Enabled nad I
41. e EE Status Pane The status pane is located at the top of the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance display and shows status information about the currently selected instance The information on the status pane is intended to be used for advanced configuration purposes The status text is color coded and any red orange or yellow text indicates a warning or error condition Such warnings or errors should always be investigated Some problems will be obvious such as red license expiry text indicating an expired license A support representative should be contacted if the user is unable to resolve any issue identified on the status pane The visibility of the status pane can be toggled by selecting View gt Status Pane from the menu Video Stream The video stream composes the largest portion of the GUI window for the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance The visibility of the video stream can be toggled by selecting View gt Show Video Stream from the menu The video stream is disabled by default when Intel AIM Suite is launched or after the Intel AIM Suite window has been minimized Scalable Video Aspect Ratio The video stream can be scaled to maintain its aspect ratio or stretch to fit the AIM instance display as the main Intel AIM Suite window is resized This can be toggled by selecting View gt Keep Aspect Ratio from the menu The video stream must be enabled and displaying in order for toggling the aspe
42. e Red Cannot start Intel AIM Suite or an error occurred Figure 21 Intel AIM Suite Watcher GUI April 2013 Intel R AIM Watcher amp Start AIM Watcher on system boot AIM Suite status Heartbeating D gt Auto minimize behavior When Intel AIM Suite Watcher is in Green mode Intel AIM Suite is running for more than 60 seconds the Watcher main window will automatically minimize Configurable items Watcher has three configurable items as follows User must click Save button for the configurable item to take effect e Restart inactive Intel AIM Suite seconds This configurable item defines the time in seconds that elapses after Watcher receives the last heartbeat message from Intel AIM Suite When the elapsed time passes this threshold Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 57 i n te Software Features Intel AIM Suite will be deemed as inactive and Watcher will restart Intel AlM Suite Please note the default value is 945 seconds and the minimum value is 135 seconds for a single instance configuration User should add 120 seconds for each additional active instance e Output Intel AIM Suite status seconds This configurable item defines the time in seconds when Intel AIM Suite Watcher outputs a message about the status of Intel AIM Suite to var log syslog e Start Intel AIM Suite Watcher on system boot When checked Watch
43. e optimal results with the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter technology Itis highly recommended to use one of the cameras listed in the Hardware Requirements section if possible Otherwise the guidelines in this section must be followed when selecting an alternative camera Lighting The Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter technology is designed for optimal use in a brightly lit evenly illuminated indoor environment such as a supermarket Itis preferable that the lighting is not influenced by sunlight Additionally the camera should not be pointed directly at a light source such as a ceiling light or the Sun In some circumstances the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter technology can be used in environments that are not brightly lit such as a restaurant in the evening or in environments that are affected by sunlight For such circumstances the selected camera should have a low Lux rating and may also benefit from wide dynamic range capabilities It is recommended to speak directly with a support representative before using the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter technology in a non optimal environment Detection Distance It is important to consider the detection distance requirements of the deployment as the chosen camera resolution affects how far away viewers can be detected At the recommended camera resolution of 640x480 faces can be detected up to 25 feet away from the camera under ideal conditions This distance requirement is recommende
44. ed for all deployments This option can be toggled by right clicking on the Intel AIM Suite Watcher system tray icon and then selecting the Start on System Boot option Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 56 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features i n te 5 6 2 Linux Specifics When Intel AIM Suite is installed Watcher can be configured to start automatically when the computer system boots This functionality is enabled by default and is required for all deployments Watcher monitors and ensures that the Intel AIM Suite is kept up and running at all times it is the recommended way to launch Intel AIM Suite Watcher will continuously check to make sure Intel AIM Suite is running If it is not for any reason it will re launch Intel AIM Suite Under Ubuntu Classic or RHEL please select Applications gt Other gt AI MWatcher to launch Watcher Upon execution the following dialog will be displayed Intel AIM Suite Watcher will check whether another instance of Intel AIM Suite Watcher is already running If so the program will exit immediately Note that no notification is given so as to not conflict with any full screen applications running at the time The Watcher main window shown in Figure 21 below has a colored icon that indicates the status of Intel AIM Suite e Green Intel AIM Suite is running e Yellow Starting Intel AIM Suite or performing software update
45. el AIM Suite software Disable UAC UAC can interfere with the operation of Intel AIM Suite In addition Windows Only to disabling UAC Intel AIM Suite must be installed and run with an Administrator account UAC is only available on Windows Vista and Windows 7 Configure Anti Virus Windows Only All anti virus software including Windows Defender must be configured to exclude scanning of the below directories e On Windows XP C Documents and Settings All Users Application DataM ntel e On Windows Vista and Windows 7 C VProgramDatall ntell e On Windows 64 bit operating systems C Program Files x86 Intel Al MSuite e On Windows 32 bit operating systems C Program Files I ntel Al MSuite Enable Firewall If the Intel AIM Suite API Server will be enabled then all software firewalls including Windows Firewall must be configured to allow Intel AIM Suite to communicate through the firewall Configuration Item System Options Notes Configure System Date and Time The system date and time must be set to the local date and time of where the system will be installed Automatic adjustment for Daylight Savings Time should be enabled Disable Automatic Windows Updates Windows Only Windows updates can cause the system to reboot automatically which could stop Intel AIM Suite from running All Windows updates must be installed manually during an appropriate time of day to min
46. el AIM Suite software with Windows Vista or Windows 7 User Account Control UAC must be disabled on the system and the software must be installed and run with an Administrator account Other Linux Only To use the Intel AIM Suite software with Ubuntu or Red Hat the software must be installed by someone with sudo privileges The system must have an active Internet connection for deployments document Note Recommendations listed in this table may not be appropriate for all CMS applications Performance testing should be completed per the Third Party Components section in this Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 12 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Introduction Table 3 Recommended Camera intel Model Connection Type Logitech HD Webcam C910 or Logitech HD Webcam C920 USB Maximum Distance Placed From System Approximately 5 meters USB extenders can be purchased to increase this distance Lighting Requirements A brightly lit evenly illuminated indoor environment is required Such as a supermarket Face Detection Distance Up to 25 feet at a camera resolution of 640x480 Table 4 Alternative Camera April 2013 Model Axis M1054 Axis Q1602 or Axis Q1604 Connection Type IP Ethernet Maximum Distance Placed From System Approximately 100 meters Lighting Requirements A brightly lit evenly illumin
47. el Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 38 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features Figure 10 Sensor Configuration Dialog General Settings Configure AIM Sensor General License Advanced Remote Activation Sensor Selection No Sensor amp USB Sensor USB Video Device DShow lt 0 gt 5 IP Sensor IP Address Login Password Device Settings v Enable this device v Enable automatic USB camera assignment Table 7 General Settings Sensor Settings Setting Description TEE Selecting this option causes the Intel AIM Suite instance to no longer use a camera Note that no data will be collected if this option is selected USB Sensor Selecting this option allows the Intel AIM Suite instance to use a USB or FireWire camera that supports DirectShow Windows or Video 4 Linux Linux After selecting this option the appropriate camera must be selected from the dropdown Note that the camera must already be connected to the system and all required drivers must be installed before selecting this April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 39 Software Features Sensor Settings Setting Description option The Details button can be used to display the full camera name Enabling this option will cause Intel AIM Suite to automatic
48. ement Intel recommends the integrator or end user of Intel AIM Suite adhere to maintain this anonymous objective by not recording or storing the video stream from the optical sensor Intel recommends that the integrator end user of the Intel AIM Suite agree to all of the following 1 To provide a notice to the general public regarding the collection of video analytical data 2 To utilize a secure connection between the Intel AIM Suite software and the optical sensor Wireless webcams or wireless IP cameras should be avoided Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 9 n te Introduction 3 To secure via either a software or hardware firewall the network connection on the media player on which the Intel AIM Suite software is installed 4 To apply the latest security updates and patches for the operating system on the media player which has Intel AIM Suite installed 1 4 Reference Documents Document No Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite Socket API Reference Manual 328766 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite HTTP API Reference Manual 328767 1 5 Terminology Table 1 Terminology ae An alphanumeric string generated by Intel AIM Suite that uniquely Activation Code identifies an Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance Audience Impression Metrics data that contains anonymous viewer information Anonymous Viewer Analytics a technology that analy
49. er will be automatically started when the user logs into the system Note Intel AIM Suite Watcher logs its own messages in syslog User may review the Intel AIM Suite Watcher logging messages in var log syslog Viewing the Watcher log with the GUI User may expand the down arrow button to view the log file as shown in Figure 22 below To clear the log user may click the Clear log button and user may also hide the log information section by clicking the up arrow button Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide April 2013 58 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features Figure 22 Intel AIM Suite Watcher Log GUI April 2013 Intel R AIM Watcher KR Start AIM Watcher on system boot AIM Suite status Heartbeating D gt A 2012 02 27 10 38 16 INFO shutdown successfully 2012 02 27 10 38 16 INFO shutdown 2012 02 27 10 38 16 INFO Core 2012 02 27 10 38 16 INFO 2012 02 27 10 38 16 INFO 2012 02 27 10 38 16 INFO shutdown successfully 2012 02 27 10 38 16 INFO License manager was AIMViewCore 0 Destroying AIM View Destroying Sensor Core Destroying Sensor Core Auto updater was API Server send event to shut down receive command thread 2012 02 27 10 38 16 INFO Analytics uploader was shutdown successfully 2012 02 27 10 38 16 INFO AIM Core Shutdown Complete 2012 02 27 10 38 16 INFO Shutting down the logger 2012 02 27 10 38 33 IN
50. eters in addition to the results Intel AIM Suite Web API Another method of extracting data from the Intel AIM Analytics server is to use the Intel AIM Suite Web API Using this interface allows data to be extracted by calling a PHP script over HTTP This interface is applicable to situations where data extraction needs to be automated Detailed information can be found in the AIM HTTP Web API Reference Manual Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 69 intel Appendix A Intel AI M Suite Installation Checklist Appendix A Intel AI M Suite I nstallation Checklist Note that not all equipment in this list is likely to be required for the installation Refer to the Software Quick Setup section for detailed information regarding the checklist items Installation Equipment L1 EI EI P1 EJ PI PC AC power adapter for PC Power bar Camera Ethernet cables USB extenders Configuration Equipment L1 EI L1 EI EJ Pl Monitor AC extension cord for monitor Monitor RGB DVI HDMI extension cord DVI or HDMI adapter Keyboard and mouse USB extension for keyboard and mouse Camera Setup OOOO ug OG Install camera drivers if required Position the camera above the screen and in line with the horizontal center of the screen in most cases Ensure that the camera is upright so faces will be oriented vertically Angle the camera so viewers will appear as close as possible to
51. face from being detected it is only necessary to mask out the top left corner of the face This mask should be approximately one quarter the size of the face should be vertically centered at the top of the head and should be horizontally centered at the left side of the face 5 2 3 Distances The Configure Audience Counter dialog can be used to configure the minimum and maximum distances from the camera within which Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter will search for faces The dialog is shown below in Figure 13 and can be accessed by selecting Audience Counter gt Configure Audience Counter from the menu Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 45 i n te Software Features Figure 13 Configure Audience Counter Dialog 5 2 4 Configure Audience Counter 9 mes Distance Settings Minimum Distance feet 2 Maximum Distance feet 25 Reset to Defaults Optional Components E Enable OTS E Enable Parallel TBB s The minimum distance is usually left at its default of 2 feet The maximum distance is sometimes increased beyond its default of 25 feet when using a higher camera resolution greater than 640x480 Higher camera resolutions allow faces to be detected farther away from the camera but can only be processed by a more powerful system The maximum distance can also be decreased when using lower camera resolutions les
52. faster CPU processing power The preferred CPU for running multiple instances will have a higher number of CPU cores or CPU threads Third Party Components The performance requirements of all other software required to run on the system must be taken into consideration when selecting a system Because Intel AIM Suite is a software solution it is often possible to run the Intel AIM Suite on the same system as a digital signage player It is important to verify that the CPU is powerful enough to run both the digital signage player and Intel AIM Suite Digital signage players that make use of a graphics card can be beneficial in this scenario as they will place a lower load on the CPU The below steps are a guideline for determining if the system is powerful enough to run Intel AIM Suite and the digital signage player These steps assume that the system is already powerful enough to run only Intel AIM Suite 1 Ensure that Intel AIM Suite is installed on the system and has been configured to use one camera 2 Ensure that the digital signage player has been installed on the system 3 Launch the Intel AIM Suite software and ensure that the Intel AIM Suite window has been minimized 4 Launch the digital signage player and ensure that it is operating in a state that represents its maximum CPU requirement Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 25 Hardware Selection Use a CPU monitoring tool
53. gurations can be viewed by pressing the Refresh button If a dialog is open on Intel AIM Suite or Intel AIM Suite Configuration application and a remote configuration has been issued the remote configuration will fail with Failure status shown on all remote configuration settings Note If AIM Suite is currently being used to configure any of the properties listed in Table 15 Remote Configuration commands will fail and yield to the local configuration changes Table 15 Remote Configuration Commands Remote Configuration Description This specifies the first hour in the day on a 24 hour clock that data can be uploaded to the Intel AIM Analytics server using the local system clock Typically the upload start hour will be 0 and the upload end hour will be 24 so that data can be uploaded at any time during the day It is possible to restrict the data upload window which might be useful when trying to preserve bandwidth during certain hours of the day For example to ensure that data is only uploaded between 2AM and 6AM the upload start hour would be set to 2 and the upload end hour would be set to 6 Do note that uploading of analytics data typically takes very little bandwidth often less than one megabyte per day Upload Start Hour Data will no longer be uploaded to the Intel AIM Analytics Server once this hour in the day on a 24 hour clock is reached on the local system clock Refer to the Upload Start Hour descriptio
54. hat can be selected to download the file In particular Intel AIM Suite can be downloaded from the File Downloads page Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 65 i n tel Intel AI M Analytics 7 1 7 2 Intel AI M Analytics Viewing Reports Reports on all collected data can be viewed using the Intel AIM Analytics Web site Data can be viewed through the Intel AIM Analytics Web site within 24 hours after it has been uploaded from the system To view reports a user must login to http analytics cognovision com with a valid username and password A large variety of report queries can then be performed for all sensors belonging to the user s organization Report results are displayed graphically using charts and can also be extracted in raw formats Report Date and Time Range Common to all reports is the ability to select a date range for the report The date range for a report can be changed by following the steps below and referring to Figure 24 1 Click on the date and time box 2 Click on the Start Date value in the dropdown that appears 3 Select the required month and year in the dropdowns on the calendar that appears 4 Click on the required date in the calendar 5 Repeat steps 2 4 for the End Date 6 Click the Update Graph button Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 66 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Intel AIM An
55. http windows microsoft com en us windows help Ubuntu help Web site http help ubuntu com Red Hat Enterprise Linux Web site http www redhat com support or to use a search engine Table 6 Configuration Settings Power Options Configuration Item Notes Disable System Sleep This functionality could stop Intel AIM Suite from running and Standby Disable Hibernation This functionality could stop Intel AIM Suite from running Disable Hard Drive This functionality could stop Intel AIM Suite from running Auto Off This functionality would interfere with a live demonstration of Intel AIM Suite This functionality might also disable the operation of remote management software Disable Display Auto Off Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 32 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Camera Setup 4 4 April 2013 Disable Screen Saver intel This functionality would interfere with a live demonstration of Intel AIM Suite This functionality might also disable the operation of remote management software Set Minimum Processor State to 100 A minimum processor state of less than 100 could degrade the performance of Intel AIM Suite Configuration Item Security Options Notes Auto Login The system must be configured to automatically login to the operating system Windows or Linux upon rebooting which is required to run the Int
56. icense dropdown 10 Click on Add New Sensor 11 Copy the license code that is displayed on the webpage into the licensing dialog within Intel AIM Suite It is important to note that a license can only be used on a single computer system and cannot be transferred to another computer system If a system that has already been assigned a license needs to be replaced then a support representative must be contacted Similarly a support representative must be contacted if the network card or motherboard of the system is being replaced as such hardware changes can invalidate licenses on that system Licenses that are nearing their expiry date will automatically be renewed if the system has an Internet connection and the appropriate license renewals have been purchased If the expiry date for a license is reached then the associated instance will stop collecting data Thus it is very important to periodically monitor the state of all licenses to ensure that data collection is not interrupted Camera Setup The Sensor Configuration dialog shown below in Figure 10 is used to configure the camera settings for an Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance To access the dialog first open the Manage Instances dialog by selecting AlM gt Manage Instances from the menu In the instances table select an Audience Counter Instance and choose Edit Instance The options on the Sensor Configuration dialog are described below in Table 7 Int
57. ience Counter instance The physical location where a group of sensors are located Power over Ethernet a technology that allows components to be powered through CAT5e or CAT6 cabling Power Sourcing Equipment hardware that acts as the power source for PoE devices Return On Investment a measurement of the efficiency of an investment An individual camera or Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance that is Sensor i used for face detection P A sign that always displays the same message or advertisement such as a Static Signage poster or a cardboard display System The computer system used to run Intel AIM Suite and perform audience y measurement Venue A term used on the Intel AIM Analytics Web site and has the same meaning as location A software application that supports Intel AIM Suite and is run on the Watcher same computer system Hardware Requirements There are two main pieces of hardware that must be acquired in order to deploy the Intel AIM Suite solution a computer system and a camera The system requirements listed below in Table 2 should be applicable to the majority of deployments The recommended camera to be used for deployments the Logitech HD Webcam C910 Logitech HD Webcam C920 or the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 is described below in Table 3 An alternative camera the Axis M1054 is described below in Table 4 These cameras are both compatible with the recommended system when used at a came
58. imize data loss Disable Notifications This functionality would interfere with a live demonstration of Intel AIM Suite Setup Verification The system configuration of the Intel AIM Suite solution should be verified after Intel AIM Suite software has been installed and configured after the system BIOS hardware and operating system have been configured and after the cameras have Document Number 328606 002 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 33 intel Camera Setup been configured and mounted in their final locations The verification below should be performed for all cameras and systems that have been deployed The primary goal of verification is to ensure that data is being collected properly and that the components of the Intel AlM Suite solution are stable Any problems found during verification must be corrected 1 2 10 11 12 Ensure that Intel AIM Suite AIM Watcher and Intel AIM Suite are running Reboot the system Ensure that the system restarts login automatically occurs and that Intel AIM Suite Watcher and Intel AIM Suite start automatically Ensure that there is a valid Internet connection by opening a web browser and navigating to any webpage When Intel AIM Suite is installed as a Standalone Installation open the Intel AIM Suite application user interface by double clicking on the Intel AIM Suite tray icon an eyeball When Intel AIM Suite is installed as
59. iod minutes 2 Analytics Settings 7 Enable Analytics Uploader Upload Start Hour 0 23 0 Upload End Hour 1 24 24 Upload Period hours 6 Upload Retry minutes 5 Reset to Defaults S Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 52 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features i n te l Table 12 Advanced Settings Analytics Settings Setting Description Enable Analytics This controls whether or not data is uploaded to the Intel AIM Analytics Uploader server This setting must be enabled for all deployments This specifies the first hour in the day on a 24 hour clock that data can be uploaded to the Intel AIM Analytics server using the local system clock Typically the upload start hour will be 0 and the upload end hour will be 24 so that data can be uploaded at any time during the day It is possible to Upload Start restrict the data upload window which might be useful when trying to Hour preserve bandwidth during certain hours of the day For example to ensure that data is only uploaded between 2AM and 6AM the upload start hour would be set to 2 and the upload end hour would be set to 6 Do note that uploading of analytics data typically takes very little bandwidth often less than one megabyte per day Data will no longer be uploaded to the Intel AIM Analytics Server once this Upload End Hour hour in the day on a 24 hour cl
60. l use sudo rpm e aimsuite b After the installation is complete one or more users will need to be added to the aimgroup so that they can run the AlMSuite and AlMWatcher applications This step of adding the current user is done automatically by the AlMSuite Installer To manage the group manually or add remove users please use the System gt Administration gt Users and Groups in Ubuntu Classic or Red Hat to Manage Groups for the aimgroup Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide April 2013 18 Document Number 328606 002 Software Quick Setup i n tel i Please note you must log out and log back in for the user and group modifications to take effect ii If you are using the Ubuntu Unity interface please use the search facility to find the Users and Groups application 2 To start the software click on the AIM Watcher icon located in Applications gt Other gt AIM Watcher This will launch AIM Watcher which will launch the Intel AIM Suite application a If using the Ubuntu Unity interface please use the Search facility to find and launch AIM Watcher 3 Continue following the installation steps in the Common Setup section 2 4 Common Setup Once the operating system specific installation steps are complete and Intel AIM Suite is launched follow the following steps to configure Intel AIM Suite If configuring a USB camera ensure that the camera has a wired connection
61. l be included in the report The Update Graph link must be selected after modifying the list of sensors Each venue in a venue report will contain aggregated data for all sensors that belong to that venue Similarly each customer in a customer report will contain aggregated Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 67 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 intel Intel AIM Analytics 7 4 data for all venues belonging to that customer Most venue or customer reports will include information about each requested venue or customer respectively however there are some aggregated reports that merge data for all requested venues or customers Similar to sensor reports individual venues and customers can be selected for venue and customer reports Report Types There are a large number of predefined reports that are available for use Most reports can be identified by one or more of the following classifications e Totals reports contain aggregated information over a specified timeframe e Comparison reports show comparisons between groups of sensors venues or customers e Time of day reports show data on an hourly basis e Day of week reports show data from each day of the week The available reports are listed in the tree at the left side of the webpage which is shown below in Figure 26 The required report must be clicked on in the tree in order to view the results The main categories for the reports are describe
62. m Controller application 4 Select the Advanced Settings option 5 Select the Webcam Control tab 6 Click on the Restore to default button 7 Ensure Follow my face is unchecked and Auto Focus is checked 8 Select the Advanced Settings tab Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 30 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Camera Setup 4 1 9 4 2 4 3 April 2013 intel 9 Click on the Restore to default button 10 Ensure that RightLight is checked 11 Save the settings IP Camera Settings The first step to configure an IP camera is to assign an IP address to the camera Refer to the camera s manual for instructions on how to do this Next it is highly recommended to reset the camera to its factory default settings even if it is a newly purchased camera The instructions below describe how to do this for many cameras Lastly all general configuration instructions described on page 29 must be followed 1 Navigate to the IP address of the camera using a web browser on the system Enter the username and password for the camera if prompted 2 Select the Setup link 3 Select the System Options link in the menu 4 Select the Maintenance link in the menu underneath System Options 5 Under the Maintain Server section click on the Restore button 6 Click OK on the dialog that appears Software Config
63. mpression Metrics Suite User Guide and changed the document s number was 465720 Minor update Added Panasonic camera support information October 2012 Updated software sections for Ubuntu and Red Hat details September 2012 Updated the Intel AIM Manage and Intel AIM Suite Analytics URLs A t 2012 ugus Updated required USB camera specifications to include 3 latest USB cameras Added Section 5 2 5 for enabling the parallel processing feature in Intel AI M Suite Audience Counter Updated Figure 13 to include the parallel processing viii December 2011 465720 Added Section 1 3 regarding privacy recommendations regarding the video stream Updated Section 5 5 1 to briefly describe some security implications when enabling the Socket API Added Figure 1 to better illustrate the deployment configuration Clarified environmental requirements in Table 3 Table 4 and Section 3 1 1 July 2011 Clarified camera placement requirements in Section 4 1 1 Updated Section 5 2 4 with additional details on Intel AIM Suite Opportunity To See Counter 10 initial release December 2010 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide April 2013 6 Document Number 328606 002 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 7 i n te Introduction 1 1 1 Introduction Overview Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite Intel AIM Suite is a fully aut
64. n authorized distributor of Intel AIM Suite A purchased license then must be activated and assigned to an individual AIM instance by using the Intel Audience Impression Metrics Manage Intel AIM Manage Web site http aimsuite intel com After a license has been assigned to an instance a license code can be copied from the Intel AIM Manage Web site and entered into the Intel AIM Suite software License settings within Intel AIM Suite can be modified by using the license configuration dialog which is shown below in Figure 9 To access the dialog open the Manage Instances dialog by selecting AIM gt Manage Instances from the menu Then in the table select the instance to edit and choose Edit Instance Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide April 2013 36 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features i n te I e Figure 9 Configure License Dialog Configure AIM Sensor General License Advanced Remote Activation License Settings A valid license code must be entered to enable the device This can be modified after the Audience Counter Instance has been created Current Expiration 2008 01 01 Activation Code AV00000000000000000000 License Code get code Select the License tab The dialog will display an activation code and the current license code If an instance has not previously been licensed then the license code field will be blank The activation
65. n for more details Upload End Hour This specifies the number of hours Intel AIM Suite will wait Upload Period after analytics data successfully uploads before attempting to upload new analytics data This specifies the interval that Intel AI M Suite will wait after Upload Retry analytics data fails to upload before retrying to upload the data This specifies the interval that Intel AIM Suite will communicate Hesrtbesb Perd with Intel AI M Manage server The capture frame rate of the camera can be set to 15Hz 20Hz 25 Hz or 30Hz Not all cameras will support the four frame rates and the user must ensure that the selected frame rate is supported by the camera Set Frame Rate This specifies the camera resolution width that Intel AI M Suite Set Resolution Width will use for the sensor The user must ensure that the entered resolution is supported by the camera This specifies the camera resolution height that Intel AIM Suite Set Resolution Height will use for the sensor The user must ensure that the entered resolution is supported by the camera Enable OTS Enable or disable the Intel AIM Suite OTS Counter After Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 63 intel Intel AI M Manage 6 2 3 6 3 enabling OTS will enter a calibration state It can take up to 24 hours for OTS to finish calibrating at which point OTS data will
66. nactive of user inactivity It is recommended to enable this setting for all deployments This setting can be disabled for testing or demonstration purposes so that Intel AIM Suite will remain visible Note This setting is only available when Intel AIM Suite is installed as a Standalone Installation It is not available when Intel AIM Suite is installed as a service Refer to the Software Quick Setup section for more information about installing Intel AIM Suite as a Service Installation Enable API Server This controls whether or not the API Server will be enabled For more information on the API Server refer to Section 5 5 1 below API Server Port This specifies the port that the API Server will use to accept incoming API connections Allow API Clients This option may be checked to allow API clients other than local host to connect to the API Server Allow Content Triggering for Child and Teen This option may be selected to allow content triggers for child and teen Please note the following warning shown in Figure 16 which is displayed if this option is checked Figure 16 Allow Content Triggering for Child and Teen AIMSuite Allowing content triggering for children and teenagers may cause such viewers A to be identified as CHILD through the Socket API which could allow advertisements to be targeted to viewers of such age groups It is recommended to review all municipal
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68. ng the exposure time to 1 15 seconds the image is not bright enough then the gain and white balancing should manually be adjusted to optimal values for the environment This can also be necessary in environments where there is strong backlighting When manually setting the gain and white balancing it is preferred that the lighting in the environment remains fairly static during the portion of the day when data must be collected Camera Pan Tilt Zoom Settings It is critical to disable any camera settings that cause the video feed to automatically zoom pan or tilt Some cameras offer the ability to perform face tracking and it is critical to disable such options as well Also if the camera has any manual zoom settings in most cases the camera should be zoomed out as much as possible Logitech USB Webcam Settings Windows Only The Logitech webcam is recommended to be used in UVC mode when the camera is used in brightly lit environment However if the drivers for this camera must be installed then the Logitech Webcam Software should also be installed on the system In this case the steps below must be followed to properly configure the Logitech camera In all scenarios the general configuration instructions described in the General Camera Configuration section must also be followed 1 Open the Logitech Webcam Software 2 Ensure that the Keep webcam software on top of other windows is unchecked 3 Open the Logitech Webca
69. nistrator in the Users dropdown 3 Click the Assign button Status Reports Status reports can be automatically sent to an email address at regular intervals Status reports can only be configured by the Customer Power Administrator These reports will indicate if a sensor has not recently uploaded analytics data Typically these reports are configured to be sent on a daily basis in the morning Steps to enable a status report are listed below 1 Click the Email Reports Configuration link on the main page 2 Click the Add New Report link on the Manage Email Report Configuration page 3 Enter a descriptive name for the report into the Report Name field 4 Select a time to send the report each day in the Report Start Time dropdown 5 Select how frequently to send the report in the Repeat Frequency dropdown 6 Select the appropriate customer in the Customers dropdown 7 Highlight the sensors that should be included in the report in the Sensors list To enable reporting for all sensors select the Select All item in the list 8 Enter the email address that the report should be sent to into the Email Address field Software Downloads All software required for the Intel AIM Suite solution can be downloaded through the Intel AIM Manage Web site The File Downloads link on the main page can be selected to access the File Downloads page Each item on the File Downloads page has a corresponding link t
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71. nnot In particular a Customer Power Administrator will be able to create new use accounts for other people in their organization User accounts can be added through the Manage User Accounts page which can be accessed by selecting the User Management link on the main page The steps to add a new user are described below 1 Click the Add New User link 2 Enter a valid email address for the user into the Username field 3 Enter a password into the Password field 4 Enter the same password into the Re enter Password field 5 Select the required permission level in the Account Groups field The Customer Administrator account group should be selected for users that will need to add new sensors and remotely manage sensors The Customer User Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 64 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Intel AI M Manage intel 6 4 6 5 April 2013 account group should be selected for users that only need to view information such as analytics data or status reports 6 Click the Add New User button A Customer Power Administrator can also assign this permission level to another user Note that there can only be one Customer Power Administrator per customer The below steps describe how to assign a new Customer Power Administrator 1 Click the Power Admin Assign link on the Manage User Accounts page 2 Select the new Customer Power Admi
72. ock is reached on the local system clock Refer to the Upload Start Hour description for more details This specifies the number of hours Intel AIM Suite will wait after analytics Upload Period data successfully uploads before attempting to upload new analytics data This specifies the interval that Intel AIM Suite will wait after analytics data Upload Retry fails to upload before retrying to upload the data This specifies the server that Intel AIM Suite will communicate with for Server Host data uploading and remote management This field should be left at its default value This specifies the port that Intel AIM Suite will use when communicating Seer with the Server Host This field should be left at its default value 5 4 Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter I nstance Display The Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance display composes the entire internal region of the main Intel AIM Suite Graphical User Interface GUI window and is shown below in Figure 19 The AIM instance display will show the camera feed and status information for a single AIM instance It is also used to configure certain Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter options such as the active zone and the face mask Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 53 Software Features Intel R AIMSuite es AIM AIMSensor Audience Counter View Help Audience Counter Instance 0 z Au
73. omated audience measurement system that uses Anonymous Viewer Analytics AVA technologies and has been optimized for use in digital signage networks Intel AIM Suite is powered by proprietary face detection technology called Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter is a software based technology that uses a camera to gather viewership metrics for signage Recorded metrics include total viewer counts viewing times and demographic information such as gender and age For privacy purposes all collected data is anonymous and none of this data can be associated with a specific individual These metrics can be used to measure the return on investment ROI for in store marketing to gauge the effectiveness of advertising campaigns to tailor screen content based on audience characteristics and to determine the best locations for signage The major components of an Intel AIM Suite deployment are shown below in Figure 1 The Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter technology is configured and controlled by software called Intel AIM Suite Intel AIM Suite is run on a computer system that is located in the same physical location as the signage that is being measured The system running Intel AIM Suite has a physical connection to all cameras used for measurement Intel AIM Suite will store all collected data locally on the system and then periodically upload the data over the Internet to the Intel Audience Impression Metrics Analytics In
74. onfiguration Dialog General Gettinges ee ee ee eee eae 21 Figure 6 Sensor Configuration Dialog Advanced Settings ccsceeeeeeee eee e anaes 22 Figure 7 Camera Positioning Example tected 28 Figure 8 Manage Instances Dialog 36 Figure 9 Configure License Dialog 37 Figure 10 Sensor Configuration Dialog General Gettings cece eee ee ee 39 Figure 11 Sensor Configuration Dialog Advanced SettingS cceeeeeeee cece ee ene 41 Figure 12 Sensor Configuration Dialog Remote Activation ssesesseseses 43 Figure 13 Configure Audience Counter Dialog 46 Figure 14 Intel AIM Suite OTS Counter Traffic Elows essen 47 Figure 15 Configure Intel AIM Suite Dialog General Setting 49 Figure 16 Allow Content Triggering for Child and Teen 50 Figure 17 Configure Intel AIM Suite Dialog Proxy Setting 51 Figure 18 Configure Intel AIM Suite Dialog Advanced Settings cccccseseeeeeees 52 Figure 19 Intel AIM Suite Graphical User Interface 54 Figure 20 Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter Instance Dropdown 6ccsceeeeeeeeeees 55 Figure 21 Intel AIM Suite Watcher GUI ssssssseeeee eene nnn 57 Figure 22 Intel AIM Suite Watcher Log GUI coron rer OPEP EY eegene Sg ER 59 Figure 23 Sensor Table How 61 Figure 24 Date Range Selection Tool 67 Figure 25 Report Granularity Tabs ssssssssssssee mmm enne 67 Figure 26 Report Types Tree 69 Tables Table
75. oth frame rates and the user must ensure that the selected frame rate is Supported by the camera Mirror Image This causes each frame of the video feed to be mirrored across a vertical axis before being processed by the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance Flip I mage This causes each frame of the video feed to be flipped across a horizontal axis before being processed by the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance This can be useful if the camera was mounted upside down with respect to the area being measured Enable this device This specifies whether or not the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance will process the video feed For deployments this setting must be enabled It might be useful to temporarily disable this setting for testing or demonstration purposes Remote Activation The remote activation feature simplifies the process of activating sensors by allowing a sensor to be activated entirely through Intel AIM Suite without requiring the user to access Intel AIM Manage This feature is currently not enabled by default but can be enabled for a customer account by contacting a support representative If remote activation has been enabled the steps below can be followed to activate a sensor Note that an Internet connection is required to perform remote activation 1 Open the Sensor Configuration dialog by selecting AlMSensor gt Configure AIM Sensor from the menu 2 Click
76. ough a SOCKS4 proxy when making an outgoing connection over the Internet Select this option to cause Intel AIM Suite to connect through a SOCKS5 SOCKS5 Proxy z proxy when making an outgoing connection over the Internet April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 51 intel Software Features Proxy Settings Setting Description Auto Proxy URL Select this option if your proxy settings are determined by using a Proxy Auto Configuration PAC script The URL for the script must be entered into the textbox beside this option For a script located on the local machine you would enter something similar to the following line file c temp script pac Proxy Server This specifies the server name or the IP address of the proxy server Proxy Port This specifies the port of the proxy server Proxy Login This specifies the login name for the proxy server This should be left blank if no login name is required Proxy Password This specifies the password for the proxy server This should be left blank if there is no password Figure 18 Configure Intel AIM Suite Dialog Advanced Settings e Configure AIM EI General Proxy Advanced Server Host Server Port AIM Server Settings aimsuite intel com 443 Remote Heartbeat Settings Enable Remote Heartbeat Heartbeat Per
77. output of this command should look similar to this gpg Signature made Thu 31 May 2012 08 26 33 AM MST using RSA key ID F4905412 gpg Good signature from AIM Suite Support AIM Suite Linux Signing Key lt aim support intel com gt b The above command should produce a file with the name of lt aimsuite packagename gt under current directory but without the gpg extension 2 3 2 Intel AI M Suite Software Installation 1 Install the Intel AIM Suite software onto the system using the Intel AIM Suite installation package a Installation steps of Intel AIM Suite software Ubuntu i To install on Ubuntu use sudo dpkg i aimsuite packagename gt where lt aimsuite packagename gt will be the name of the installation package with a bin extension Please note to uninstall use sudo dpkg r aimsuite Red Hat Enterprise Linux i To install on RHEL please ensure the installing user has sudo right This can be done by adding a line lt user gt ALL ALL ALL to etc sudoers where user is the name of current installing user Please note that you must have super user right to make this change 1 Execute chmod x lt aimsuite packagename gt where lt aimsuite packagename gt will be the name of the installation package with a bin extension 2 Execute sudo lt aimsuite packagename gt and follow the on screen instructions to install the software 3 Please note to uninstal
78. plication _ Standalone Installation Runs as a standalone Graphical User Interface application 3 Continue following the installation steps in the Common Setup section Linux Setup Intel AIM Suite currently supports the following Linux distributions e Ubuntu 12 04 2 precise 32 bit e Red Hat Enterprise RHEL 6 2 Santiago 32 bit Please note while supporting various Linux distributions the Intel AIM Suite graphical user interface may look slightly different on these distributions due to each distribution s desktop settings Intel AIM Suite Package Verification Setup This section describes the steps required to allow remote software updates via GPG signed Intel AIM Suite packages Please note all Intel AI M Suite packages are digitally signed Failure to follow these setup instructions will result in automatic updates failing on installation Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 16 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Quick Setup i n tel Ubuntu 1 Install debsig verify a sudo apt get install debsig verify 2 Import the Intel AIM Suite key a gpg import AlMSuite_key asc The AlMSuite_key asc file can be obtained at the same location where the Intel AIM Suite package was downloaded 3 The next step is to import the key into the debsig keyring To do this a sudo mkdir usr share debsig keyrings 3C99CC06F4905412 b sudo gpg no default keyring keyring
79. ra resolution of 640x480 or 800x500 respectively The properties of both cameras should be evaluated to determine the most appropriate camera for the deployment Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 11 intel Introduction Additional details regarding system requirements and cameras can be found in the Hardware Selection section It is recommended to review this entire section for all deployments particularly under the following circumstances e The same system will be used to power face detection for multiple cameras e The system will be used to run CPU intensive software in addition to Intel AIM Suite such as a digital signage player e Neither of the cameras listed meet the requirements of the deployment e The required face detection distance is less than 10 feet or greater than 25 feet e Signage larger than 50 inches or smaller than 20 inches diagonally is being measured Table 2 System Requirements CPU Not integrated with a Content Management System CMS Intel Core i3 processor 2 4 GHz or faster 3 2 GHz is preferred Integrated with a Content Management System CMS Intel Core i5 or Core i7 2 4 GHz or faster 3 2 GHz is preferred Operating System Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Ubuntu 12 04 2 32 bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 2 32 bit RAM 2 GB Available Hard Drive Space 40 GB Windows Only To use the Int
80. re 8 Manage Instances Dialog r Manage Instances 9 ee Audience Counter Instances Name Enabled License Sensor Status 1 Audience Counter In Ves Valid USB Video Device DShow lt 0 gt Initialized Add Instance Remove Last Instance The Add Instance button on the dialog can be used to add a new instance The Remove Instance button can be used to remove the selected instance The Audience Counter Instances table lists all Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instances that have been activated within Intel AIM Suite Each row in the table displays information and provides access to configuration options for an individual instance The Enabled column allows an instance to temporarily be disabled by un checking the corresponding checkbox Using this checkbox to disable an instance is often preferred over removing an instance because disabling preserves all configuration settings The License column displays the current status of the license and provides access to the license configuration The Sensor column displays the current status of the camera and provides access to the camera configuration Lastly the Status column displays whether or not an instance has been initialized 5 1 2 Licensing A license must be associated with each Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance that is enabled within Intel AIM Suite Licenses must first be purchased through a
81. s information to the Intel AIM Manage server which can be viewed by users Users can also remotely issue certain commands to a particular instance through the Intel AIM Manage Web site The sensors table on the Sensor Management page lists all sensors that have been created As shown below in Figure 23 the data listed for each sensor includes the sensor name location activation code license code and license expiration date In addition a colored indicator beside the sensor name allows users to quickly verify that all sensors are operating correctly The potential states and meaning of this indicator are described below in Table 13 Figure 23 Sensor Table Row Sensor ID Location Activation Code License Code Application Expiry Y M D Options AIM Suite Audience restsensor 74 Test A00202020202020202020 TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT ter 2013 03 26 Edit Delete Commands Configure Table 13 Sensor Status Values Indicator Meaning Co Green The sensor has recently connected to the Intel AIM Manage server The license is valid and data collection is occurring at an acceptable frame rate Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 61 intel Intel AI M Manage Indicator Meaning The sensor has not recently connected to the Intel AI M Manage server or o Yellow data collection is occurring below an acceptable frame rate or data collection
82. s than 640x480 in order to slightly reduce the CPU usage of Intel AIM Suite It is important to note that the minimum and maximum distances are not exact and that actual detection distances can vary slightly depending on lighting conditions and the properties of the camera lens quality sensor quality and capture resolution Intel AI M Suite Opportunity To See Counter Intel AIM Suite Opportunity To See Counter Intel AIM Suite OTS Counter is a technology that acts as an add on component for the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter face detection technology OTS will use the same camera feed as Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter to estimate how many people had the opportunity to look at the screen being measured This metric can be used to determine a conversion ratio of how many people had the opportunity to look at the screen versus how many people actually looked at the screen OTS will perform best in environments where potential viewers walk in a common direction as shown in the top half of Figure 14 The OTS results will be poor if viewers walk in a variety of directions as shown in the bottom half of Figure 14 It is recommended to contact a support representative before enabling OTS They will help determine if the deployment environment is suitable for the Intel AIM Suite OTS Counter technology and will provide configuration assistance In order to enable OTS the Enable OTS checkbox on the Configure Audience Counter dialog must be
83. state and federal laws for your region regarding targeted advertising and advertising towards children Additional guidelines and sources of information can be found on the Digital Place Based Advertising Association website http www dp aa org the Center for Democracy amp Technology website http www cdt org and the Digital Signage Federation website http www digitalsignagefederation org You can disable this behavior by unchecking the Allow Content Triggering for Child and Teen box on the Configure AIM dialog x Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 50 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features Figure 17 Configure Intel AIM Suite Dialog Proxy Settings Configure AIM x Proxy Server Proxy Port Proxy Login Proxy Password General Proxy Advanced Settings No Proxy HTTP Proxy SOCKS4 Proxy SOCKSS Proxy Auto Proxy URL Reset to Defaults rs Table 11 Proxy Settings Proxy Settings Setting Description Select this option if Intel AIM Suite does not need to connect through a No Proxy proxy to access the Internet Select this option to cause Intel AIM Suite to connect through an HTTP HTTP Proxy e proxy when making an outgoing connection over the Internet e SOCKS4 Proxy Select this option to cause Intel AIM Suite to connect thr
84. t Sensor Details Frame Rate fps 5 7 Orientation E Mirror Image E Flip Image Sensor Properties Launch sensor specific configuration utility or web page if available Settings L ae IL ee 6 Click OK and wait for the camera to initialize 7 Click OK on the Manage Instances dialog 8 Select View gt Show Video Stream from the menu 9 Position a face in front of the camera and ensure that a green circle is drawn around the face within Intel AIM Suite Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide April 2013 22 Document Number 328606 002 Hardware Selection i n te 3 1 3 1 1 3 1 2 April 2013 Hardware Selection Camera Selection Selecting an appropriate camera to use with the Intel AIM Suite solution is very critical as an incorrect camera could result in invalid data unfulfilled deployment requirements and increased maintenance costs The correct camera for a deployment depends on a variety of factors including the environment distance requirements and hardware constraints The Intel AIM Suite software can use a DirectShow compatible camera USB or FireWire on Windows systems Video 4 Linux compatible cameras USB UVC devices on Linux systems an Axis IP camera that uses the VAPIX protocol or IP cameras that use the Panasonic protocol However not all cameras that can be selected for use with Intel AIM Suite will giv
85. t Sensorlndex gt vlk lt VLK gt sensorName lt Sensor_Name gt locationName lt Location_Name gt Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite April 2013 User Guide Document Number 328606 002 43 i n te Software Features sensorFile lt File_Name gt Note Either the volume license key or sensor name location or both must be provided Table 9 Activation Utility Options Activation Utility Options Setting Description Use this option to provide the sensor index This is the index number of the particular sensor to activate e g 0 sensorl ndex Sensor Index Ga 3 This field is required vik lt VLK gt Use this option to specify the volume license key Use this option to set a descriptive name for the sensor sensorName lt Sensor_Name gt 7 dM Ger e g My sign in the soup aisle Use this option to set the name of the deployment location e g Supermarket XYZ Use this option to set the sensor name and deployment location via file both items must be specified sensorLocation lt Location_Name gt Example File mySensorlnfo txt ASCII or UTF8 sensorFile lt FileName gt Line 1 My Sign Line 2 Supermarket XYZ Please note Line x should not be contained in the sensor metadata file Sensor name should be first on its own line followed by sensor location also on its own line help Help text For example to activate sensor 2 with a vol
86. task guidelines be followed as not doing so could result in data loss invalid data and increased maintenance costs Intel AIM Suite can be installed as a Microsoft Windows operating system service or a standalone application Throughout most of this document both installation types are referred to generically as Intel AIM Suite However when discussing operational differences the installation type will be specified Software Download Intel AIM Suite must be installed on all computer systems that will be connected to cameras and used to collect viewership metrics Intel AIM Suite can be installed by following the steps listed below 1 Log in to the Intel AIM Manage Web site https aimsuite intel com manage using the computer system that Intel AIM Suite will be installed on 2 Navigate to the Files section of the Web site 3 Click on the download link under the Intel AIM Suite Installer section which is shown below in Figure 2 4 Runthe installer on the system after the download has completed 5 Follow all onscreen instructions displayed by the installer Figure 2 Intel AI M Suite Download Web Site Powered by Wis Main Menu Sensors Files Settines AIM Analytics FAQ Support Log Out Primary File Downloads AIM Suite Installer Information Fonsals Esocutabls beste This is the installation file for AIM Suite This application is the primary download for collecting anonymous video analytics data
87. tel AIM Analytics server End users can use the Intel AIM Analytics Web site to view predefined reports of the collected data End users can also manage licenses and remotely manage their deployments using the Intel Audience Impression Metrics Manage Intel AIM Manage Web site Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 8 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 HEEN intel Figure 1 Intel AIM Suite Deployment Configuration Remote Server Server s at the Retailer possibly the content management server Ethernet or USB Remote PC Digital display or signage with front facing optical device 1 2 Scope This document covers the installation and operation instructions for all components of Intel AIM Suite including software setup deployment logistics remote management and accessing collected data This document does not contain instructions for setting up a digital signage network maintaining a secure operating system or configuring a secure network environment This document also does not detail how the collected data should be analyzed or how the data can be used to improve a digital signage network The expected audience is the technician network professional or business owner tasked with installing maintaining or using any component of the Intel AIM Suite solution 1 3 Privacy Recommendations While the Intel AIM Suite software does not store any personal information per the privacy stat
88. uite is installed as a service Refer to the Software Quick Setup section for more information about installing Intel AI M Suite as a service Force Analytics Upload Force License Validation This causes Intel AIM Suite to upload analytics data that has not yet been uploaded to the Intel AIM Analytics server Note that it can take up to 24 hours for data to be viewable through the Intel AIM Analytics server Note This operation is not available through the Intel AIM Suite Configuration application which is used to configure Intel AIM Suite when Intel AIM Suite is installed as a service Refer to the Software Quick Setup section for more information about installing Intel AIM Suite as a service This causes Intel AIM Suite to download and validate its latest license code Force Camera Reset This causes Intel AIM Suite to reset its connection to the camera Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 62 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Intel AI M Manage i n tel The Configure link beside a sensor can be selected for access to advanced remote configuration functionality Remote Configuration settings can be changed by entering new settings into the fields then pressing the Configure button The settings that can be configured are described below in Table 15 Note that it can take a few minutes for these configurations to be processed and that the status of any issued confi
89. ume license key the following command would be used gt activateAIMSensor sensorIndex 2 vlk ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORSTUVWXY Another example to add the sensor name and location to an already activated sensor would be activateAIMSensor sensorIndex 0 sensorName My Sign sensorLocation Supermarket XYZ More examples can be seen in the Activation Utility s help text After the Activation Utility is executed volume license key and sensor metadata files with the information specified are saved The actual activation occurs via Intel AIM Suite Please note the Activation Utility can be used either before Intel AIM Suite is running or while Intel AIM Suite is running In the former case activation will not occur until Intel AIM Suite is started Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide April 2013 44 Document Number 328606 002 Software Features i n te l 5 2 I ntel AIM Suite Audience Counter Settings There are a number of settings that are specific to the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter face detection technology These settings are associated with an individual Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance To modify any of the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter settings the associated Audience Counter instance must currently be selected in the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance Note that there should be no need to modify these settings for most deployments 5 2 1 Active Zone The active zone specifies
90. uration The Intel AIM Suite software needs to be configured for each camera that will be used It is not necessary that the cameras have been mounted in their final locations when configuring Intel AIM Suite but all required cameras should be connected to the system It is important to note that Intel AIM Suite can only be fully verified after all cameras have been mounted and after the system has been connected to the Internet Detailed instructions on configuring the Intel AIM Suite software can be found in the Software Quick Setup and the Software Features section of this user guide System Configuration The system must be properly configured to ensure system stability to create an optimal run time environment for Intel AIM Suite and to maximize the remote management capabilities It is highly recommended to perform the configurations below for deployments However many of these configurations are not required if only testing or demonstrating the Intel AIM Suite software System configuration must occur before installation verification but otherwise can be performed at any time during the installation of the Intel AIM Suite solution Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 31 i n tel Camera Setup 4 3 2 BIOS and Hardware Configuration The BIOS and hardware options below should be configured for all deployments However some of the options may not be available for all systems
91. use with Intel AIM Suite see supported cameras are detailed in Hardware Requirements The configuration settings for most cameras can be accessed by selecting AlMSensor gt Sensor Properties from the Intel AIM Suite menu Camera Exposure Settings Many cameras allow the exposure of the camera to be set manually or to automatically be adjusted by the camera In brightly lit evenly illuminated indoor environments it is recommended to allow the exposure to be automatically adjusted by the camera If a minimum exposure time can be selected then a time no shorter Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide Document Number 328606 002 29 i n tel Camera Setup 4 1 6 4 1 7 4 1 8 than 1 15 seconds should be selected Exposure times less than 1 15 seconds can adversely affect the performance of the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter technology which needs to operate close to 15 FPS In environments that are not brightly lit the exposure time should be manually set to 1 15 seconds if no minimum exposure time can be selected In darker environments automatically selected exposure times are more likely to drop below 1 15 seconds Camera Gain and White Balancing Many cameras also allow the gain and white balancing of the camera to be set manually or to be automatically be adjusted by the camera In most environments the camera should be allowed to automatically select these values In darker environments if after setti
92. using Release Date Apr 26 2012 face detection technology Simply download the file run it and follow the on screen instructions After the application is installed Download Linux Ubuntu 1 0 23 46 93 4 MB YoU may run the software by double clicking on the AIM Demo shortcut that was placed onto your desktop Note that you will be AIM SUite Release Date Jan 16 2012 asked for a valid license code when you run the application for the first time Download Windows 1 0 14 0 89 6 MB Release Date Apr 26 2012 Download the Intel AIM Suite User Guide for Windows to view step by step installation instructions Download Linux Public Signing Key Download the Intel AIM Suite Getting Started Guide for Linux to view step by step installation instructions Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide 14 April 2013 Document Number 328606 002 Software Quick Setup i n tel 2 2 Microsoft Windows Setup This section describes the steps required to install Intel AIM Suite software on Microsoft Windows operating systems 1 Install the Intel AIM Suite software onto the system using the Intel AIM Suite installation application 2 The installation application will prompt you to select the Intel AIM Suite Installation Type as shown below in Figure 3 a Choose Service Installation to run Intel AIM Suite as a Microsoft Windows operating system service with a Graphical User Interface configuration application When this
93. zes video to gather anonymous metrics Comma Separated Value a file format where values are separated by commas and new lines Digital Signage An electronic display that shows dynamically changing messages and advertisements CSV A component enabled by the Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter Instance i technology for every camera feed that is to be measured Intel AIM Suite Software that is used to configure and perform audience measurement Intel AIM Suite Proprietary face detection technology used for audience measurement Audience Counter EPS Frames Per Second the number of camera frames processed or produced in one second Intel AIM Suite A technology that acts as an add on component for the Intel AIM Suite Opportunity To Audience Counter face detection technology to estimate how many people See Counter had the opportunity to look at the screen being measured Intel Audience Impression Metrics Suite User Guide April 2013 10 Document Number 328606 002 Introduction 1 6 April 2013 Intel Active Management Technology a technology that enables Intel AMT powerful remote management capabilities when used with remote management software The usage permissions for an Intel AIM Suite Audience Counter instance A code associated with a license that is generated by the Intel AIM License Code Manage Web site and copied into Intel AIM Suite to enable functionality for an Intel AIM Suite Aud

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