ITVDesk Change Logs

1. New Feature: User Consent for Surveillance Activities
We've introduced a new feature that enhances user privacy and control. Now, users will be notified of any surveillance activities
(like screen, webcam, and sound recording...) and can choose to allow or disallow these actions. This update underscores our commitment to transparency and user autonomy.
2. New Feature: Livestream Pusher (Camera Media Source) Enhanced Data Pusher for RTSP Streams
Integrated RTSP Data Pusher into the ITVDesk streaming solution.
This feature enables the RTSP server to receive external data sources and broadcast them as RTSP streams.
With support for TCP, UDP, and RTSP modes, Data Pusher supports audio and video streaming in RTP format.
In RTSP mode, it supports standard RTSP push streams, including FFmpeg RTSP Pusher:
ffmpeg -stream_loop -1 -re -i test.mp4 -vcodec libx264 -acodec copy -f rtsp rtsp://192.168.68.100:5554/ipc1-stream1/livepusher1
3. Improved overall software stability.

1. Added support for selecting multiple media files in the From File media streaming option.
2. Added support for removing multiple IP cameras from an ExtendedSelection list.
3. Improved overall license stability on Windows.
4. Improved From File media-source stability.
5. New Feature: Export IP Camera Information in JSON Format
ITVDesk can now export a list of RTSP addresses and additional IP camera information in JSON format. This provides a simpler way to share and process RTSP addresses across platforms
and applications. The generated JSON files can be loaded and parsed by major programming languages, supporting flexible integration through the local ITVDesk/html folder
or at http://xxx.xxx.xxx:80/CameraDetails.json.
6. New Feature: On-Demand Access for External IP Cameras
Added an option to connect to external cameras only when needed for optimized performance.

1. Serial Number License Activation: Introduced a streamlined process for activating licenses using serial numbers, enhancing user convenience and simplifying the activation procedure.
2. Application Window Capture IP Camera Improvements: Upgraded window capture on Windows with enhanced Direct3D (D3D) and video-window support for more robust and efficient performance.
3. Geek Log Management Enhancement: Revised logging functionality with a maximum log size of 5 MB for more efficient log management.
4. HTTP Request Improvements: Enhanced the stability and performance of the software by resolving issues related to HTTP requests.
5. From File IP Camera Stability Fix: Fixed a From File IP camera crash affecting file names that contain spaces.
6. External IP Camera URL Validation: Strengthened the external IP camera functionality by introducing validation checks for URL paths, ensuring reliability and correctness.
7. Enhanced Video Encoding for H.264 and H.265: Improved the efficiency and stability of H.264 and H.265 video encoding.
8. Expanded MJPEG Stream Support: Added support for MJPEG stream resolutions greater than 2048x2048 pixels.
9. New Unbundling License Option: Added a new feature for unbundling licenses, providing users with greater flexibility and control over their license management.
10. Improved overall license stability.

1. Enhanced ONVIF Device Compatibility: Improved compatibility with ONVIF Device Test Tool v23.06 tests.
2. Added Support for Video Stream Rotation: Now featuring support for 90° CCW (Counter-Clockwise) and 90° CW (Clockwise) video stream rotation, enhancing flexibility in video orientation handling.
3. New Video Filters: Introduced a range of new video filters:
Gaussian Blur: Applies a soft blur effect to the stream.
Edge Detection: Highlights edges within the video stream.
Vignette Effect: Adds a vignette or soft fade at the edges of the stream.
Color Balance: Fine-tune the color balance of your videos.
4. Resolved various other issues to improve overall software stability.

We are excited to announce the latest release of our software, featuring significant enhancements and optimizations:

1. FFmpeg Library Update: Updated from FFmpeg 4.2 to FFmpeg 6 for improved performance and stability.
2. ONVIF Media Configuration Compliance: Achieved compliance with ONVIF Device Test Tool v23.06 for ONVIF Media Configuration.
3. Enhanced UDP and Multicast Efficiency: Optimized our UDP and multicast functionalities for faster and more reliable network communication.
4. Refined PCM Audio Processing: Improved the handling and processing of PCM audio data, providing clearer and more consistent audio quality.
5. ONVIF Version Number Handling: Enhanced the handling of ONVIF version numbers, ensuring better compatibility and smoother operation with ONVIF-compliant devices.
6. Advanced HTTP Digest Authentication: Upgraded HTTP Digest Authentication to support MD5-sess and SHA-256-sess.
7. This update represents our ongoing commitment to providing advanced and reliable software solutions.
8. Improved AVDraw text processing on video streams.
9. 64-bit Architecture Build: This update includes a significant enhancement tailored for 64-bit computing architectures, ensuring elevated performance and efficiency on 64-bit systems.
By optimizing for modern hardware, the application now uses the capabilities of contemporary 64-bit computing environments for faster processing and improved performance.

We thank our users for their continuous support and feedback, which are invaluable in our pursuit of excellence.

1. Channel Selection for Hikvision NVR/DVR/XVR Devices
Added channel-selection support for Hikvision NVR (Network Video Recorder), DVR, and XVR devices.
ITVDesk users can add IP cameras with multiple channels and select the desired channel when adding an IP camera from a Hikvision recorder.
This provides greater control and flexibility when managing video sources in surveillance systems.
2. Group of Pictures (GOP) Setting
Implemented the open-gop setting for compatibility with NVRs that require open GOP, including some Hikvision models.

1. Added support for ONVIF version 23.06.
2. Improved management of the ITVDesk configuration file for easier setup and customization.
3. Improved processing of HTTP Digest Authentication, bolstering security measures.
4. Specifying the ONVIF server IP now allows the GetNetworkInterfaces request to return only the configured network interface, simplifying network configuration.
5. Optimized audio capture and encoding on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
6. Enabled system-audio recording on Windows.
7. Performance enhancement of the HTTP MJPEG client for smoother video streaming.
8. Resolved various other issues to improve overall software stability.

1. Optimized SOAP protocol handling for more efficient communication between devices.
2. Improved ONVIF configuration settings, facilitating more intuitive setup.
3. Refined ONVIF event notification processing for Alarm-In, Alarm-Out, and motion detection messages, ensuring timely and accurate notifications.
4. Added support for SHA-256 Digest Authentication.
5. Enabled metadata stream forwarding.
6. Added metadata support for external media sources.
7. Improved RTP data reception and transmission for smoother video streaming.
8. Improved the performance of external media sources, including RTSP, SRT, and RTMP clients.
9. Improved seek functionality for local media-file playback in the media player.
10. Resolved various other issues to improve overall software stability.

1. Improved MD5 Authentication handling.
2. Added on-demand connection support for external IP cameras.
3. Added an interface for configuring connection timeouts for external IP cameras.
4. Resolved various other issues to improve overall software stability.

1. Enhanced SSL connection handling for HTTP to provide more secure communication.
2. Improved ONVIF service functionality and performance.
3. Enhanced the ONVIF Receiver Service for more reliable video reception.
4. Resolved various other issues to improve overall software stability and performance.