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Show HN: Clearcam – Add AI object detection to your IP CCTV cameras (github.com)

233 points by roryclear ↗ HN
This runs YOLOv8 + bytetrack with Tinygrad detections (depending on user config) are saved and can be sent to the companion iOS app along with a notification, all video processing is done locally, all footage is encrypted before leaving your computer, and the sending notifications + videos part is optional. This uses tinygrad, so it runs well on my apple silicon macs and should be able to run on a lot of hardware (or will be able to when I remove other deps).

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imglorp
Do we still call it CCTV if it's an IP network?
BubbleRings
So the app is free to download from the Apple site, and will run free, and is open source, but you have in-app purchases, and certain features can’t be used until you pay for them, is that right?

What are the paid features and what are the costs? Do I have to install the app to see the list of paid features and costs?

You might get a better response from HN if you give us more info up front.

waschl
Anyone can recommend a good quality camera without spyware and ideally open sw stack. I am willing to do it myself with little soldering etc. that’s one rabbit hole didn’t enter yet
number6
Are there models that accurately register bullet impacts and calculate scores on shooting targets?
fumplethumb
DISCLAIMER: I work on the SIG Connect app.

SIG Connect does exactly that: https://www.sigsauer.com/sigconnect

I suspect, since this is HN, you're looking for something more open and hackable. But you might want to check out SIG Connect if you just want something that works out of the box.

Sorry I can't get into "how it works". Feel free to DM me for any questions.

number6
I've been trying to use the latest versions of LLMs to analyze a target for scoring, but it's completely outside their current capabilities and hasn't worked. Additionally, the app doesn't seem to be available in Germany.

How can I get in touch with you?

fumplethumb
Just added my email to my profile. Feel free to shoot me an email!
bdcravens
Am I reading your README correct, that in order to sign up to use the app on Android, you have to install and sign up using an iOS device (using Apple's payment system) and then login on Android using the credentials you created?
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djfobbz
How come you didn't write the iOS version in Swift?
awaseem
This is sick! Thanks for open sourcing it!
leakycap
This just seems like an extremely inconvenient, very hands-on subscription given that similarly priced AI detection exists with reliable, cheap cameras.
formichunter
I have been trying to tackle this type of "Feature" but object detection and action detection seem to be a totally different problem. Use case: I want to "detect" when a car does not stop at a stop sign. I have researched this over youtube, reddit, etc and other than training it myself there are no models already out there, including YOLO. Can anybody offer advice on how to achieve this use case?
roryclear
With ByteTrack or other similar algorithms I don't think it would be too difficult. If you're looking to contract the work out I could give it a go.
mkoryak
I see this is clearcam. What is clearam? The readme mentions it a few times so it's probably not a typo.