Color Detection Server, Windows 10 IOT Enterprise LTSC

The Color Detection Server monitors computers for color changes in order to automatically trigger alarms, improving response times and enhancing productivity in control room environments. 

The Color Detection Server automatically analyzes computer screen images on desktops or video walls for color changes, without requiring any integration with the computer’s applications. It is able to monitor up to 50 points simultaneously on a single computer screen or video wall, despite the number of applications. Furthermore, a single Color Detection Server can monitor up to 50 computer screens or video walls, yielding the ability to monitor hundreds of points. Color changes are common in SCADA or other control room applications, where indicators are displaying the status of situations, machines, contacts, etc. With the Color Detection Server, signals can be automatically detected to inform operators quickly so they can react appropriately.

How it Works

Detection points are defined by an array of pixels. Each point is defined by a color change specification (e.g. green turns to red) that shall trigger an alarm or an event. Once an alarm/event is triggered, a command is sent. This command may launch a layout or a scrolling message on the video wall or perform an action on another device like locking a door or sounding an alarm.

Background Analyses

While operators perform their daily tasks, the Color Detection Server is constantly analyzing signals in the background. Only when a signal or an event is detected, operators get a notification or the signal is automatically displayed on the operator display or video wall. When working with a lot of signals, this background analysis simplifies control room operations and improves the visual workspace of control room operators.

VNC Software Capture

Each PC that needs to be analyzed, requires a VNC/capture server installed and can be integrated to detect color changes. The Color Detection Server can process up to 50 VNC sources simultaneously.