Camera Specifications
Last Updated by Alex Rochira on October 31st, 2025.
Overview
This document provides the specifications and examples of required cameras for the various Edgify solutions. It's important to also consider placement and field of view (FoV) as our solution can only work with what it sees.
Camera Specs for Self Service Scales
For Self Service Scales, simply connect a USB Camera with at least 720p and 20fps.
| Parameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1280×720p |
| FPS | 20 |
| Focus mode | Auto or manual |
| Field of View | 70° to 90° |
| Pixel Size | ~1.62um x 1.62um |
| Color | Colorful |
| Size | Recommended 48x48x35.5MM (Max x2) |
| Drive | Free drive |
| Video standard | USB UVC |
| White balance | Auto |
| Power | USB (5V) |
| System | Windows / Linux |
Many smart scale vendors ship cameras with integrated USB cameras specifically for computer vision solutions. For those which don't, a retrofit kit or mount could be a viable solution. Please consult with us to find out more.
Camera Specs for Self Checkout or Lane POS
For SCO & Lane POS, we suggest to connect a usb camera on a pole or on top of your SCO/POS. Edgify needs to be able to view the two sided shelves (we call it staging and bagging areas). Edgify's goal is to monitor and identify loss events on both shelves that SCOs usually have. For custom Self Checkouts, reach out to our Sales Engineers or your Edgify Account Manager.
| Parameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920×1080p / 1280×720p |
| FPS | 60 |
| Shutter Type | Global Shutter (strongly recommended) |
| Focus mode | Auto or manual (Auto preferred) |
| Field Of View | 70° to 90° |
| Pixel Size | ~1.62um x 1.62um |
| Color | Colorful |
| Size | Recommended 48x48x35.5MM (Max x2) |
| Drive | Free drive |
| Video standard | USB UVC |
| White balance | Auto |
| Power | USB (5V) |
| System | Windows / Linux |
Any cameras which meet the above specifications are viable for use with our solution. As always, we recommend involving us in testing any candidates in your lab environment so that we can confirm suitability.
Mounting and field of view (FoV)
Whether utilising our Barcodeless Item Recognition (BLIR) or Loss Prevention (LP) solutions, camera positioning at the point of sale must consider visibility of the Regions of Interest (ROIs). For Edgify, this includes the "staging area" (where unpurchased/queued items sit), the scanner bed, and the bagging area (where scanned items are bagged or gathered before payment). Ensuring the camera has a clear view of these areas means our solution is best positioned for optimal results. Our solution can only work with what it sees, so obstruction or blind spots will negatively impact performance. This includes glare or haze from sunlight or other environmental factors.
Example of good FoV
IP Cameras
USB Cameras are preferred over IP cameras for numerous reasons, including lower latency (critical for real-time AI applications), fewer points of failure, and simpler management. Edgify always seeks to make use of existing hardware wherever possible, so please consult us on a case-by-case basis if you have existing IP cameras and wish to understand if these are suitable for our solution.