View Web Cameras in Patriot
There are different ways to view video stream of web cameras within the Patriot alarm monitoring environment. You can choose from the following camera types based on your requirement:
Different camera types require different modules and dependencies. The table below shows a brief comparison among these three camera types. Please refer to the documentation of each camera type for details.
| Camera Type | Required Module | Dependency | User Interface | Support ICA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Video Stream | Camera Network Video Stream | FFmpeg 7.1 installed on Patriot Task Server. No client files required on workstations. | Video stream rendered in native Patriot view | ✓ |
| RTSP Camera | Camera RTSP | Patriot VLC extension installed on each workstation | Video stream rendered in native Patriot view | ✗ |
| IP Camera | Camera IP | Chromium extension installed on each workstation | Camera Location open in built-in web browser | ✗ |