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-# Java Security Camera App
+# Java Security Camera Application (JSCA)
 
-A Java desktop application for viewing live streams from both USB webcams and network MJPEG cameras.
+A Java-based desktop application for managing and viewing multiple camera feeds simultaneously. Supports both local webcams and network cameras.
 
 ## Features
 
-- View live streams from USB webcams
-- Connect to network MJPEG cameras (e.g., DroidCamX)
-- Take snapshots of the current view
-- Simple and intuitive user interface
-- Support for multiple camera sources
+- 🎥 Support for local webcams and network cameras (MJPEG streams)
+- 📺 2x2 grid layout for viewing up to 4 camera feeds
+- 💾 Save and load camera configurations
+- 🔐 Basic authentication for network cameras
+- 🖱️ Click-to-select camera panels
+- 🎛️ Simple and intuitive menu interface
 
 ## Requirements
 
 - Java 11 or higher
-- Maven
-- USB webcam (for local camera support)
-- Network camera with MJPEG stream support (for network camera support)
+- Maven 3.6 or higher
+- Connected webcam(s) for local camera support
+- Network camera URLs (if using IP cameras)
 
 ## Building the Application
 
-1. Clone the repository
-2. Navigate to the project directory
-3. Build with Maven:
+1. Clone the repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/jsca.git
+   cd jsca
+   ```
+
+2. Build with Maven:
    ```bash
    mvn clean package
    ```
 
+   This will create an executable JAR file in the `target` directory.
+
 ## Running the Application
 
-After building, run the application using:
+Run the application using:
 ```bash
 java -jar target/security-camera-app-1.0-SNAPSHOT-jar-with-dependencies.jar
 ```
 
-## Usage
+## Usage Instructions
 
-1. Launch the application
-2. Select the camera source from the dropdown:
-   - USB Camera: Uses your computer's webcam
-   - Network Camera: Connects to an MJPEG stream URL
-3. Click "Start" to begin streaming
-4. Use the "Snapshot" button to capture the current frame
-5. Click "Stop" to end the stream
+1. **Adding Cameras**:
+   - Select an empty camera panel by clicking on it
+   - Go to Camera -> Add Local Camera to add a webcam
+   - Go to Camera -> Add Network Camera to add an IP camera
 
-### Using with Network Cameras
+2. **Managing Cameras**:
+   - Click on a camera panel to select it
+   - Use Camera -> Remove Camera to stop and remove the selected camera
+   - Use Camera -> Restart Camera to restart the selected camera feed
 
-For network cameras, you'll need to provide the MJPEG stream URL. Common formats include:
-- DroidCamX: `http://[IP_ADDRESS]:4747/video`
-- Generic IP Camera: `http://[IP_ADDRESS]/video` or `http://[IP_ADDRESS]/mjpeg`
+3. **Saving/Loading Configurations**:
+   - File -> Save Setup to save your current camera configuration
+   - File -> Load Setup to restore a previously saved configuration
+
+## Network Camera URLs
+
+For network cameras, you'll need the MJPEG stream URL. Common formats include:
+
+- Generic IP Camera: `http://camera-ip:port/video`
+- DroidCam: `http://phone-ip:4747/video`
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 
-1. No webcam detected:
-   - Ensure your webcam is properly connected
-   - Check if other applications are using the webcam
+1. **No webcams detected**:
+   - Check if your webcam is properly connected
+   - Ensure no other application is using the webcam
 
-2. Network camera not connecting:
+2. **Network camera not connecting**:
    - Verify the camera URL is correct
-   - Ensure the camera is on the same network
-   - Check if the camera supports MJPEG streaming
+   - Check if the camera is accessible from your network
+   - Ensure proper credentials are provided if required
+
+3. **Performance issues**:
+   - Try reducing the number of active cameras
+   - Check your network bandwidth for IP cameras
+   - Ensure your computer meets the minimum requirements
 
 ## License
 
-This project is open source and available under the MIT License. 
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.