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Welcome to Scylla Docs! Here you'll find comprehensive documentation covering everything you need to get started: installation instructions, update guides, configuration tips, and detailed usage tutorials. Explore the resources below to make the most of Scylla.

Key Terminalogy

AI modules

Below is a list of possible AI module names you may encounter throughout the documentation and website. We typically use the short names, so refer to this table if you need to check the meaning of a particular short name.

AI module nameDescriptionShort Name
Traffic Flow AnalyticsAnalyzes and reports on vehicle and pedestrian movementtfa
Intruder DetectionDetects person or vehicle intrusionsids
Suspicious Shopping BehaviorIdentifies unusual or suspicious shopping activitiestds
Fight DetectionDetects physical altercations in monitored areasfds
Environment HazardRecognizes environmental hazards like smoke or firesfds
Gun DetectionIdentifies presence of firearms such as guns rifles shotgunsptd
Facial RecognitionMatches and identifies faces in video streamsfrs
Fall Accident DetectionDetects incidents of people fallingsnfds
Abandoned Object DetectionIdentifies unattended or abandoned objectsaod
Robbery Mask DetectionDetects use of masks or disguises during robberiesrmd
License Plate RecognitionReads and recognizes vehicle license plateslpr
Vehicle Identification and TrackingIdentifies and tracks vehicles over timevit
Vandalism DetectionDetects acts of vandalism or property damagevds
False Alarm FilteringFilters out non-critical or false alertsfaf
Stationary VehicleDetects vehicles stopped for extended periodssvm
Camera Health CheckMonitors camera status and operational healthhc
Forensics ProProvides advanced video search and analysis toolsfrp

Software Components

Software ComponentDescription
DashboardThe user interface of the software; can be cloud-based, edge, or on-premises
EngineThe analytics engine responsible for performing detections
Web ServiceThe backend system that connects the Dashboard and Engine
AI modulesThe analytics engine responsible for performing detections
Cloud DashboardThe Scylla Dashboard running in the cloud
Local DashboardThe Scylla Dashboard running in local network

Hardware Components

Hardware ComponentDescription
Edge DeviceA small computer running software on-premises
GPU ServerA server equipped with graphics cards
Rack ServerA server that can be mounted in a rack