Workflow Diagram

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Prerequisites and Configurations

NAS devices should be installed in warehouse local network.

Please read for setting up NAS (Video Capturing during Returns) - NAS Hardware Requirement, NAS Initial Setup & latest Print App version Installation

Post that these configs should be enabled.

• Return Video Capture configuration must be enabled to capture return videos(steps are shared below)

• The latest version of the print app must be installed to store videos in NAS

• Only users with wms.admin role have access to this screen. Hence, the required user access should be given to authorized users.

NAS Configuration in WMS

NAS configuration is warehouse-specific.

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Please follow the below steps to enable the return video capturing.

These steps should be followed after the NAS setup. (Refer Video Capturing during Returns- NAS Hardware Requirement, NAS Initial Setup & latest Print App version Installation article for this)

1. Go to WMS-> Video Capture Configuration screen.

2. Turn on the toggle for Return Video Capturing.
   

   

3. A confirmation message will appear to Enable Video Capturing. Confirm as Yes.
   

   

4. Return Video Capturing toggle will successfully get turned on.

   

Video Capturing during returns

Below are the steps for Video Capturing during returns.

1. Go to the Return Order Processing screen in WMS.
   

   

2. You will get the Search by Mapped Packet AWB option
   

   

3. The system will start capturing the video as soon as the user scans the AWB in return processing.

4. As soon as the recording starts, a video preview will appear on the screen with three possible resolutions: Mini player, Theatre mode, and Full-screen mode. One can toggle b/w these modes by hovering over the preview element.
   The below image shows the Mini player mode. This mode is floatable and can be dragged to other parts of the screen.
   

   

5. Below is the full-screen mode.
   

   

6. Below is the preview for theatre mode.
   

   

7. If the user marks any item missing or on bin scan of any QC fail item, the video blob till that point will get saved into browser storage(indexedDB).

8. As soon as the processing of all line items gets completed, or the user marks the return as complete the video capturing will stop and the video will be saved.

Searching and Downloading the return Video

Below are the steps for searching and downloading the captured video for returns.

1. Go to WMS-> Search Return Orders screen

   

2. Search the return order using any search filter. Eg, Channel Return Order Id, Channel, Forward Order Id, From Date/ To Date, etc.

   

3. Select the checkbox shown below to download the return videos.

   

4. Click on the Download Return videos button to download the videos.

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Technical Specifications

File name convention at NAS

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• If any unexpected interruption happens during the video capture process, the user will receive a notification or prompt informing them about the issue.

• As soon as any bin is scanned for a QC fail item, the user interface will save the video up to that point.

• If the user is inactive or doesn't interact with the video-capturing process for about 10 minutes, the recording will automatically pause. At that point, a prompt or notification will appear on the screen, asking the user to confirm whether they want to resume the video capturing.

• When a video is being uploaded to the NAS, a notification or alert will be visible on the screen. This alert serves as a reminder to the user not to navigate away from the current screen or perform actions that could interfere with the uploading process. It ensures that the user is aware of the ongoing upload and takes precautions not to disrupt it.

• If the user accidentally triggers the reload function while the video capture is in progress, a confirmation prompt will be displayed. This prompt will likely ask for confirmation from the user, giving them the opportunity to cancel the reload action.

FAQs

• What camera configuration and brands are recommended for capturing images/videos

  • A recommended camera for return video capturing is the Logitech C615 Portable HD Web Camera. This camera has been used in warehouse settings and has provided good results. The POC was successfully done with below camera configurations.

• Whether Increff is capturing the images/videos for forward and reverse movement of inventory? If so, for how long is it stored in system and what are the standard configs ?

  • We are currently capturing both images and videos for returns. For Forward video capturing, it’s in our roadmap. The videos will be getting stored in the NAS device(Network Attached Storage) in a structured way. The system allows users to download the captured video against an order from the WMS UI.

  • Video capturing configuration can be enabled/disabled for a channel at the fulfillment location level. Synology NAS device is used for the storage.

  • We don’t have any time constant for storing the videos as such.

  • Images are not stored at NAS, images are stored on Google cloud which can be accessed through links present in Omni Reporting.
    Standard Configs:
    Video Format: Webm

    Codec: vp9

    Frame Rate: 30fps

    Audio: No Audio

• Just by clicking/typing the order number, will it be possible to retrieve the sku code, order details and the images/videos both forward and reverse for SPF claims.

  • The system allows users to download the captured video against an order from the WMS UI. We allow Searching the return order using any search filter. Eg, Channel Return Order Id, Channel, Forward Order Id, From Date/ To Date, etc.
    Refer this for more details

• Will the images/video have timestamp, order number, SKU code details?

  • File name convention for videos saved at NAS are as follows:

    • file_name : {return-gateEntry-ItemId}_{uuid}  / {shipment_id}_{uuid}

    • folder_name : {date} [local system time]

    • path :  baseFolderName/ {flow} / {date} / {file_name}.mp4