v10.0
eConnect Feature Review
Version 10 of eConnect marks a significant upgrade, transitioning to modern frameworks supported by Microsoft. This release includes a substantial server update and introduces breaking changes that streamline operations and enhance performance.
Notices
- Minimum Operating System: Windows Server 2016
- Minimum SQL Server: SQL Server 2016
- Minimum SQL Database Compatibility: Level 130
(If migrating, verify compatibility after restoring the database) - Minimum eConnect Export Service: Version 5
Compatibility Note:
This version supports version 9 clients that utilize JSON APIs exclusively.
Breaking Changes
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SOAP
- SOAP is no longer supported as it has been deprecated by Microsoft. Legacy support through Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) is also removed.
- eConnect APIs now exclusively support JSON and Swagger schemas.
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iTrak Login and Integration
- iTrak Login is no longer supported. Use LDAP for login purposes, which is compatible with both iTrak and eConnect.
- iTrak Cases integration is discontinued, but eConnect continues to support iTrak Cloud Facial Recognition as a separate feature.
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Behavior Reports
- Saved reports must be re-created as previous reports are no longer compatible.
Deployment Changes
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IIS WebDeploy:
IIS Web Deploy is no longer supported -
MSI Deployment:
- This is now the preferred deployment method.
- Ensure IIS is removed prior to MSI installation.
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Container-Based Deployment:
- Version 10 supports container-based deployments on Linux (e.g., Docker). However, video-based export and snapshots still require a Windows machine.
- Container deployment is not expected to be widely used in customer environments yet.
Permission Changes
- Face Bulk Enrollment:
Now part of the default Admin group. Explicit permission assignment is no longer required.
eConnect Feature Summary
eConnect v10 represents a transformative upgrade from the Dotnet Framework 4.8 to the state-of-the-art dotnet8. Every line of code has been meticulously refined to enhance performance, resulting in API response times being halved.
This version features significant advancements in Facial Recognition and License Plate Recognition (LPR), including seamless integration for associating facial profiles with license plates, improving security and convenience. Additionally, it introduces innovative deployment options such as containers, reducing the need for traditional installation methods.
Core Changes
Server Infrastructure
- Upgraded to the latest dotnet8 framework, ensuring faster and more efficient server performance.
- Legacy integrations such as SOAP and iTrak have been removed to simplify the system and focus on modern standards.
Removals
- iTrak: Minimal adoption and discontinued support by iTrak led to its removal. Use LDAP/AD servers for login purposes.
- SOAP: The transition to JSON and Swagger APIs aligns with industry standards, replacing the outdated SOAP protocol.
Facial Recognition Enhancements
- Subject Profile Redesign: A new gallery-style interface for browsing associated photos and identifying linked license plates, enhancing usability.
- Face Profile Merging: Addressing duplicate profiles caused by low-quality input images with advanced algorithms and merging tools.
Full Log of Changes
| Issue ID | Title | Labels |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | FR/LPR: Create Associations between Faces and Plates | Customer Request, New Feature |
| 169 | LPR: Save button does not gray out after saving | Bug |
| 178 | Camera: Management Export Assignment not working | Bug |
| 180 | FR: Bulk Import prevent bad enrollments | Customer Request |
| 181 | Baccarat: Add Panda 8, Dragon 7 counts to summary | Feature Enhancement |
| 182 | LPR: Expire Tags not working | Bug |
| 183 | LPR: Show Photos like FaceRec Summary | Customer Request |
| 184 | Core: Move all Time Zones to IANA standard | New Feature |
| 185 | FR: Tagged Exports to include Subject ID | Customer Request |
| 186 | FR: Bulk import issues with long filenames | Bug |
| 188 | Casino: Export Data for cases by location association | Bug |
| 189 | Baccarat: Table Management needs help | Bug |
| 190 | FR: Add Created & Updated Options on export | Customer Request |
| 192 | Core: Tab overflow selection popup | Feature Enhancement, New Feature |
| 193 | Core: General Refactoring v10 | Maintenance |
| 194 | Core: Record UserAgent on Login | Feature Enhancement |
| 195 | FR: Delayed Popup auto-close with reviewer info | Feature Enhancement |
| 196 | LPR: Alert based on "Similar" as well | Feature Enhancement |
| 198 | Core: Quick Review - Scale popup proportionally | Feature Enhancement |
| 200 | Core: Close Button transparent hitbox issue | Bug |
| 201 | FR/LPR: Option to associate plates and faces | New Feature |
| 202 | Core: Image Cache Cleanup | Maintenance |
| 204 | Core: Move to high-performance API Serialization | Maintenance |
| 205 | Core: Query Alerts: Popup not loading | Bug |
| 206 | Core: LDAP move to new Novel packages | Maintenance |
| 208 | Core: Permission Names - Easier to read and understand | Maintenance |
| 209 | FR: Support more Image Formats (WebP, etc.) | Feature Enhancement |
| 211 | FaceRec: Drag/Drop Face Search | Feature Enhancement |
| 212 | LPR: Wildcard License Plate Search | Feature Enhancement |
| 214 | Core: False Popup on reviewed alert | Bug |
| 215 | Cases: Auto Save | Feature Enhancement |
| 216 | FR: Add Enrollment Photo to Subjects Detected | Feature Enhancement |
| 217 | FR/LPR: Expand Notes section to 10,000 chars | Customer Request |
| 222 | Removal of iTrak integration features | Maintenance |
| 219 | Core: Show User Group name in title/start bar | Maintenance |
| 230 | FaceRec: Face Profile Merging | New Feature |
| 231 | FaceRec: Search Subject Fusion MemberName/Number | Feature Enhancement |
| 232 | FR/LPR: Save/Copy Images to Clipboard | New Feature |
Summary
eConnect v10 is more than an update—it’s a revolutionary leap forward in technology. By leveraging modern frameworks, enhancing critical features, and simplifying deployment, this release positions eConnect at the forefront of efficiency, performance, and flexibility.