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:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/jsca.git
   cd jsca
   

2. Build with Maven:

   mvn clean package
   

   This will create an executable JAR file in the target directory.

Running the Application

Run the application using:

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.