# Java Security Camera Application (JSCA)

A Java-based desktop application for managing and viewing multiple camera feeds simultaneously. Supports both local webcams and network cameras.

## Features

- 🎥 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 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:
   ```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

Run the application using:
```bash
java -jar target/security-camera-app-1.0-SNAPSHOT-jar-with-dependencies.jar
```

## Usage Instructions

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

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

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 webcams detected**:
   - Check if your webcam is properly connected
   - Ensure no other application is using the webcam

2. **Network camera not connecting**:
   - Verify the camera URL is correct
   - 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 licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.