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History

September 10, 2005

IRCAS  is developing now  version 4.0.8.0

This version solves problems and fixes bugs recently discovered:

  • A no connection bug is fixed.
  • A camera database bug is fixed. 

May 2, 2006

The major new features included in version 4.0.5.0 are:

The major new features included in this version are:

  • The IRCAS Alarm surveillance is added as an sepperated desktop application.  

December 8, 2005

The major new features included in version 3.4.6.0 are:

The major new features included in this version are:

  • The IRCAS Alarm SMS server is removed and the IRCAS Alarm software now use Clickatell SMS service. 

This version solves problems and fixes bugs recently discovered:

  • The IP cameras were not reset properly after they had given an alarm.
  • By a bad internet connection over a modem the connection did not close properly so second time connection to the internet was always a failure. 
  • The login with mobile device unable by a unreadable registry.

October 14, 2005

The major new features included in version 3.3.2.0 are:

  • Running on NT systems the history and error log are stored in the Event log.

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • The emergency inputs were not reset correctly.

September 8, 2005

The major new features included in version 3.2.5.0 are:

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • Login procedure wasn't correct.
  • PTZ did not work on an other port than 80 in the remote.

August 19, 2005

The major new features included in version 3.2.3.0 are:

  • Pan, Tilt and Zoom added.
  • Always on top possibility for a preview window, so you can always guard and work with other applications at the same time.
  • A free users outbox directory is added for handling alarm messages by other programs. This is the only directory where the user may change and delete messages without having any consequences for the working of IRCAS Alarm.  

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • Http server startup problem after reboot of the computer is fixed.
  • A problem with delivering email with attached pictures under windows 98 is fixed.
  • Fixed a problem for delivering emails to a mobile phone for some providers. 
  • Some broken links where fixed.

June 20, 2005

The major new features included in version 3.1.2.0 are:

  • The camera preview windows can be set "Always on top". 

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • After a security update from Microsoft the IRCAS Alarm help file was unable to reach by the administrator dialog. This is fixed. see this article
  • An update problem is fixed.

June 6, 2005

The major new features included in version 3.1.1.0 are:

  • IRCAS Alarm is build to a stand alone application. The IRCAS servers are close down on 1 July 2005. Only the IRCAS SMS server will not removed and will stay online.
  • The SMTP client can now deliver the mail directly to a mail server (mail box) and act in this way as an SMTP server.
  • IRCAS Alarm can now resolve DNS MX records for direct mail delivery. 
  • IRCAS software is now protected with a key and is machine depended made. 

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • A problem with multi Windows sessions (logins) during stopping the engine is fixed. 
  • Loading pictures in history is speed up.

April 3, 2005

The major new features included in version 2.64.0.0 are:

  • A mask is build in on the detection matrix. So now you can blind certain parts in the picture for the detector.

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • The install process is improved.
  • The history of the http server could only deliver a limited number of pictures. This problem is solved.

March 1, 2005

The major new features included in version 2.62.0.0 are:

  • The system now allows you to choose between local and UTC time. 
  • The time and date can be added to the picture. 
  • Guide you through the fist pre filled in settings dialogs and add automatically the cameras to the settings with first start up.
  • Preview can be resized to 3 different sizes.
  • Reset time can be manual set.
  • External programs can be started on every state change.
  • IRCAS Alarm state is shown on every (mobile) home page. 

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • The install process is improved.
  • Improved stability of the IP cameras.
  • Fixed a problem with the xhtml pages.
  • Fixed an install and setup problem.

December 30, 2004

The major new features included in version 2.58.5.0 are:

  • New camera mode is introduced: store pictures on motion detection without alerting. 

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • The install process is improved.
  • Immediate startup after installing.
  • Guide you through the fist settings dialogs and add automatically the cameras to the settings with first start.
  • A working version is immediately there after the first startup.
  • Disk full protection. 
  • A rarely deadlock when destroying the preview windows.

October 29, 2004

The major new features included in version 2.57.2.0 are:

  • An SMTP client is added, So now you can use your own or your ISP (internet service provider) SMTP server .

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • The Alarm.html you upload to your home page is redesigned because it could give virtual memory swap problems. This source is also changed in the build in HTML server.

September 8, 2004

The major new features included in this version 2.56.5.0 are:

  • IRCAS Alarm now can use MJPEG IP video cameras and servers as input. 
  • IRCAS Alarm has a MJPEG video stream server build in.
  • The history dialog has become a real improvement. View per alarm, per camera and per picture are possible now. 
  • Alarm information can be encrypted send to other IRCAS Alarm applications. One press on the cameras viewing popup gives all the needed information for handle an alarm for a surveillant.  
  • The combination from MJPEG video stream out and in gives the advantage of  build a bigger system by connecting more than one IRCAS Alarm application together.

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • Bug fixed in ftp communication.

May 2, 2004

The major new features included in version 2.55.8.0 are:

  • IRCAS Alarm now run on Windows Server 2003. 
  • Build in tip of the day.

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • Bug fixed in History dialog.

February 5, 2004

The major new features included in version 2.54.5.0 are:

  • The HTTP server can now serve mobile phones as well. 
  • There is a possibility  build in to put the IRCAS Alarm system on and off via the internet and with a mobile phone.
  • Console password protection can be disabled.
  • You can now view your stored pictures per alarm on the via the build in HTTP server.

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • In Windows 98 and ME the start engine will reboot to set IRCAS Alarm as a background running application even when log off.
  • Monzilla Firebird 0.7 authorization problem fixed.
  • A detection loops bug is fixed.

December 10, 2003

The major new features included in version 2.0.53.4 are:

  • An authorization (random username and password) and time protected HTTP sever is implemented with gives the possibility to check an alarm from any ware by connecting to your home PC.
  • Via this HTTP server fast live images are can be viewed so surveillance is possible new.
  • There is a integrated payment method build in from eSellerate. This make automatic and secure buy the software and upgrade your service license possible.

September 6, 2003

The major new features included in version 2.0.52.2 are:

  • FTP homepage communication is always possible now, even if you have a full license (Think on your internet bandwidth).
  • The new logo and house style is full implemented in this version.
  • Better integration in the Windows NT systems. (log in with the same login names and password as in windows.)
  • Communication and Error log buttons are implemented in the History dialog.
  • The picture list in the History dialog is updating when new pictures are detected. 

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • The default.html for the home page is improved.
  • Text from the pictures in the History dialog are now better visible.
  • The IRCAS download dialog frame is refreshing correctly under Window XP.  
  • Installer and update is improved.
  • The IRCAS download dialog frame is refreshing correctly under Window XP.

july 28, 2003

The major new features included in version 2.0.51.0 are:

  • Better integration in the Windows NT systems. (log in with the same login names and password as in windows.)
  • Communication and Error log buttons are implemented in the History dialog.
  • The picture list in the History dialog is updating when new pictures are detected. 

It solves problems and fixes bugs:

  • The default.html for the home page is improved.
  • Text from the pictures in the History dialog are now better visible.
  • The IRCAS download dialog frame is refreshing correctly under Window XP. 

Special Thanks:

IRCAS  thanks Scott Swedorski from promaxum.com, Argun Tekant from robomagic.com, Jeroen Peters, Emile van Zitteren and Gert Rijs for there notification about a bugs discovered in beta and earlier versions.