Abstract: A software suite for optimizing the de-warping of wide angle lens images includes a calibration process utilizing a calibration circle to prepare raw image data. The calibration circle is used to map the raw image data about a warped image space, which is then used to map a de-warped image space for processed image data. The processed image data is generated from the raw image data by copying color values from warped pixel coordinates of the warped image space to de-warped pixel coordinates of the de-warped image space. The processed image data is displayed as a single perspective image and a panoramic image in a click-to-position virtual mapping interface alongside the raw image data. A user can make an area of interest selection by clicking the raw image data, the single perspective image, or the panoramic image in order to change the point of focus within the single perspective image.

Abstract: A camera configuration tool that facilitates a method for configuring and managing Internet Protocol (IP) cameras across a network. A software program scans a network to discover a plurality of IP cameras, wherein camera data for each of the plurality of IP cameras is retrieved and added to a camera table as a camera item that is selectable. Through a graphical user interface, a user can then manage and configure the plurality of IP cameras. A web interface access request, restart request, live feed request, and reset request can be sent to a specific camera from the plurality of IP cameras through the graphical user interface in addition to adjusting image settings and transmission settings, and uploading a firmware file to the specific camera. The camera data for the plurality of IP cameras can also be exported to a video management software, spreadsheet file, or text file.