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  The Map View in AlphaX Cloud visually monitors devices, providing real-time
  status, alerts, data, and configuration access.
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# Sunshine Coast Council Camera Map View

The **Map View** in AlphaX Cloud provides a geographical interface to monitor devices like cameras and sensors. Users can click on device icons to view detailed panels displaying status, alerts, data channels, dashboards, and configuration links. It simplifies monitoring by offering real-time information, alarm insights, and quick access to advanced settings through an interactive map.

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## Steps to Reproduce: Navigating and Using the Map View in AlphaX Cloud

### **Navigating to the Map View**

<table><thead><tr><th width="132">Step</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Step 1</strong></td><td>Log in to your AlphaX Cloud account.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Step 2</strong></td><td>Locate the left-hand sidebar under the <strong>Workspace</strong> section.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Step 3</strong></td><td>Click on <strong>Map</strong> to open the Map View interface.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Result</strong></td><td>The map will display device icons (e.g., cameras, sensors) at their respective locations.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Selecting a Camera**

<table><thead><tr><th width="126">Step</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Step 1</strong></td><td>Use the <strong>Filter/Search Bar</strong> at the top of the Map View to enter the camera or sensor name (e.g., <strong>scc-cam20</strong>).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Step 2</strong></td><td>Once the name is entered, the map will automatically navigate to the respective camera or sensor's location.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Step 3</strong></td><td>The camera name will be highlighted in <strong>yellow</strong>, and its location will appear as a <strong>green dot</strong> on the map.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Step 4</strong></td><td>Click on the camera icon or its name tag displayed on the map.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Result</strong></td><td>A detailed information panel for the selected camera or sensor will open on the right-hand side.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Camera Details Panel Overview**

<table><thead><tr><th width="243">Section</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Device Name and Status</strong></td><td>- Displays the name of the device (e.g., <strong>Cribb St - Landsborough</strong>).<br>- Status tags (e.g., <strong>Active</strong>, <strong>Seed Studios</strong>, <strong>Ethernet</strong>) indicate operational details.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Device Description</strong></td><td>Provides a summary of the device’s purpose (e.g., monitoring traffic and pedestrians). Includes alerts or connectivity issues, if any.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alerts</strong></td><td>Shows the number of active alarms (e.g., "3 Alarms (1 Alerted)"). Clicking this reveals details about the alarms.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Data (Channels)</strong></td><td>Displays the number of data channels being monitored (e.g., "8 Channels").</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dashboard</strong></td><td>Links to a dedicated dashboard for advanced analysis (e.g., <em>Jetson GPU / GPU Status</em>).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>URLs</strong></td><td>Provides links for related configurations, such as:<br>- <strong>Object Detection Config</strong> for settings.<br>- <strong>Object Pathing Interface</strong> for analysing movement.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Expand More Information</strong></td><td>Expandable sections (using the <strong><code>+</code></strong> icon) to view more details, such as historical logs or reports.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Navigating from the Camera Details Panel**

<table><thead><tr><th width="219">Action</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Close the Panel</strong></td><td>Click the <strong>X</strong> icon at the top-right corner to close the details panel.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Explore Other Devices</strong></td><td>Click on other device icons on the map to view their details.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Map View Interface and Buttons Explanation

### **Hand Icon in Map View: Functionality and Usage**

<table><thead><tr><th width="220">Feature</th><th width="249">What it Does</th><th>How to Use</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. Pan Across the Map</strong></td><td>Enables users to drag the map in any direction to explore different areas.</td><td>- Click and hold the <strong>Hand Icon</strong> or click and drag anywhere on the map.<br>- Move your mouse (or finger) left, right, up, or down.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>2. Zoom In and Out</strong></td><td>Lets users zoom in and out for a closer or broader view of the map.</td><td>- Use the <strong>Mouse Scroll Wheel</strong>: Scroll upward to zoom in or downward to zoom out.<br>- Use <strong>Pinch Gesture</strong> (touch devices): Pinch inward to zoom out or expand fingers to zoom in.<br>- Alternatively, use the on-screen <strong>Zoom In (+)</strong> and <strong>Zoom Out (-)</strong> buttons.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>3. Reset Map Position</strong></td><td>Restores the map to its default centred view or zoom level (depending on settings).</td><td>- Double-click anywhere on the map to re centre the view around that specific point.<br>- If available, use the <strong>Reset Button</strong> in the map interface.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>4. Access Points of Interest</strong></td><td>Facilitates navigation to devices or areas by interacting with map icons and markers.</td><td>- Use the <strong>Hand Icon</strong> to click on device locations (e.g., cameras, sensors).<br>- The device's description panel or settings will appear for further interaction.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Navigation Between Views**

<table><thead><tr><th width="147">View</th><th>Purpose</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Map View</strong></td><td>Displays devices on a geographic map. Helps users visualize deployment and monitor device locations and status.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Table View</strong></td><td>Displays devices in a tabular format for detailed comparison and large-scale analysis. Navigating to the table provides structured data.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Filtering Devices**

<table><thead><tr><th width="122">Feature</th><th>Functionality</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Filter</strong></td><td>Allows users to search for a specific device by entering its name or ID.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Result</strong></td><td>- The map automatically zooms to the device location.<br>- The device name is highlighted in <strong>yellow</strong>.<br>- The device location is marked with a <strong>green dot</strong>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Device Description Window**

When a user selects a device on the map, a **Device Description Window** opens, displaying key information.

<table><thead><tr><th width="194">Feature</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Device Name</strong></td><td>Displayed as the title of the window.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Main Power Type</strong></td><td>Shows the power supply type used by the device (e.g., mains or battery).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pin Feature</strong></td><td>Allows users to pin the current or multiple device description windows for easy reference.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Close Option</strong></td><td>Closes the description window.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Site Name</strong></td><td>Indicates the deployment site of the device.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Device Status</strong></td><td>Displays the current operational state (e.g., Active or Offline).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer</strong></td><td>Shows the manufacturer of the device (e.g., Seeed Studios).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Network Type</strong></td><td>Indicates the type of network connection used (e.g., Ethernet).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Device Description</strong></td><td>A brief summary of the device’s purpose and operations.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Alarms and Alerts**

<table><thead><tr><th width="249">Feature</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Number of Alarms</strong></td><td>Displays the total count of alarms triggered for the device.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alerted Count</strong></td><td>Displays the number of alerts in <strong>red</strong>, highlighting critical issues.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Expandable Alarm Details</strong></td><td>Clicking to expand reveals:<br>- <strong>Alarm Names</strong> (e.g., "High Temperature Alert").<br>- <strong>Status</strong> (e.g., Normal or Alerted).</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Data Channels**

<table><thead><tr><th width="260">Feature</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Number of Channels</strong></td><td>Displays the total number of data channels monitored by the device (e.g., "Data (8 Channels)").</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Expandable Channel Details</strong></td><td>Expanding reveals:<br>- <strong>Channel Name</strong> (e.g., "Cars - Northbound").<br>- <strong>Graph or Chart</strong>: Displays trends.<br>- <strong>Three Options for Analysis:</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Options for Data Channel Analysis**

<table><thead><tr><th width="231">Option</th><th>Functionality</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>AI (AlphaX Intelligence)</strong></td><td>Opens a panel with five user roles for data insights:<br>1. <strong>Community</strong><br>2. <strong>Data Scientist</strong><br>3. <strong>Engineer</strong><br>4. <strong>Executive</strong><br>5. <strong>Planner</strong>.<br>Users can export insights as <strong>PDF</strong> or send them via <strong>Email</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Analysis</strong></td><td>Navigates to a detailed analysis page for in-depth exploration of the selected channel.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Table</strong></td><td>Navigates to a table-based analysis view, showing structured data for the channel.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **Dashboard**

<table><thead><tr><th width="244">Feature</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Dashboard Name</strong></td><td>Displays the name of the dashboard related to the device.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dashboard Link</strong></td><td>A clickable link that navigates users to the dashboard for viewing key performance indicators.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Expandable Dashboard Details</strong></td><td>Expanding reveals additional dashboards and their respective links.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **URLs**

<table><thead><tr><th width="231">Feature</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Number of URLs</strong></td><td>Displays the total count of related URLs (e.g., configuration or interface links).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Expandable URL Details</strong></td><td>Expanding reveals:<br>1. <strong>Object Detection Configuration</strong>: A link to configure object detection settings.<br>2. <strong>Object Pathing Interface</strong>: A link to view object pathing data.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### **How Map View Helps Users**

1. **Real-Time Monitoring**: Provides geographic visualization of devices and their status.
2. **Efficient Filtering**: Users can easily find devices by name or ID and navigate directly to their location.
3. **Device Insights**: Offers comprehensive device details, including operational status, alarms, and data channels.
4. **Advanced Analysis**: Supports AI-based insights, analysis pages, and dashboards for in-depth exploration.
5. **Customization**: Allows users to pin multiple device descriptions for simultaneous monitoring.

### **Summary**

The **Map View** in AlphaX Cloud is an interactive tool for monitoring devices geographically. It combines filtering, detailed device descriptions, alarms, data channels, dashboards, and URLs into an intuitive interface. Users can expand sections for more insights, perform advanced analyses, and export data, making it a versatile solution for device management.
