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Learn MoreChoose your camera from Part 2, set up your Telegram bot using Part 3, and scan your way to smarter surveillance.
import cv2 import json import requests import time from PIL import Image def load_config_from_qr(qr_image_path): """Decodes the QR code to extract system configuration.""" detector = cv2.QRCodeDetector() image = cv2.imread(qr_image_path) data, bbox, straight_qrcode = detector.detectAndDecode(image) if data: return json.loads(data) else: raise ValueError("Could not decode QR code or QR code is empty.") def send_telegram_photo(token, chat_id, photo_path, caption): """Sends a photo alert to a specified Telegram chat.""" url = f"https://telegram.orgtoken/sendPhoto" with open(photo_path, 'rb') as photo: payload = 'chat_id': chat_id, 'caption': caption files = 'photo': photo try: response = requests.post(url, data=payload, files=files) return response.json() except Exception as e: print(f"Failed to send Telegram alert: e") def main(): # Load configuration dynamically via the QR code config = load_config_from_qr("camera_telegram_config.png") BOT_TOKEN = config["bot_token"] CHAT_ID = config["chat_id"] RTSP_URL = config["rtsp_url"] # Initialize video capture (use 0 for local webcam or RTSP URL for IP Camera) cap = cv2.VideoCapture(RTSP_URL) # Initialize background subtractor for motion detection fgbg = cv2.createBackgroundSubtractorMOG2(history=500, varThreshold=50, detectShadows=True) last_alert_time = 0 alert_cooldown = 15 # seconds to prevent spamming print("Monitoring camera feed for motion...") while True: ret, frame = cap.read() if not ret: print("Failed to grab frame. Retrying...") time.sleep(2) continue # Apply motion detection mask fgmask = fgbg.apply(frame) # Count non-zero pixels to determine movement scale motion_pixels = cv2.countNonZero(fgmask) # Trigger alert if motion threshold is crossed and cooldown has passed if motion_pixels > 5000: # Adjust threshold based on environment noise current_time = time.time() if current_time - last_alert_time > alert_cooldown: print("Motion detected! Saving snapshot...") snapshot_path = "motion_alert.jpg" cv2.imwrite(snapshot_path, frame) # Send to Telegram caption = f"🚨 Motion Detected! Time: time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')" send_telegram_photo(BOT_TOKEN, CHAT_ID, snapshot_path, caption) last_alert_time = current_time # Break loop with 'q' key if running interactively if cv2.waitKey(1) & 0xFF == ord('q'): break cap.release() cv2.destroyAllWindows() if __name__ == "__main__": main() Use code with caution. Optimizing and Securing Your Setup
Alex was intrigued by Rachel's request and began exploring ways to integrate QR code technology into the SE-1000. After several weeks of research and development, he discovered that it was possible to generate a unique QR code for each camera, which could be scanned using a smartphone to instantly access the live feed. ip camera qr telegram
Note: Always verify QR code sources to prevent connecting to unauthorized devices.
The camera must support standard streaming protocols (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) to send video feeds outside its native app. Choose your camera from Part 2, set up
Connecting IP Cameras to Telegram via QR Codes: A Complete Guide
echo "camera_credentials" | gpg -c | qrencode -o secure.png Saving snapshot
If your camera supports snapshots, use that instead of HTTP. Also, run your Telegram bridge script only on a trusted device on the same LAN.
Scammers may send you a QR code claiming it's to "verify" your account or view a feed. In reality, scanning this code inside the Telegram app can grant an attacker full access to your account and message history.
Choose your camera from Part 2, set up your Telegram bot using Part 3, and scan your way to smarter surveillance.
import cv2 import json import requests import time from PIL import Image def load_config_from_qr(qr_image_path): """Decodes the QR code to extract system configuration.""" detector = cv2.QRCodeDetector() image = cv2.imread(qr_image_path) data, bbox, straight_qrcode = detector.detectAndDecode(image) if data: return json.loads(data) else: raise ValueError("Could not decode QR code or QR code is empty.") def send_telegram_photo(token, chat_id, photo_path, caption): """Sends a photo alert to a specified Telegram chat.""" url = f"https://telegram.orgtoken/sendPhoto" with open(photo_path, 'rb') as photo: payload = 'chat_id': chat_id, 'caption': caption files = 'photo': photo try: response = requests.post(url, data=payload, files=files) return response.json() except Exception as e: print(f"Failed to send Telegram alert: e") def main(): # Load configuration dynamically via the QR code config = load_config_from_qr("camera_telegram_config.png") BOT_TOKEN = config["bot_token"] CHAT_ID = config["chat_id"] RTSP_URL = config["rtsp_url"] # Initialize video capture (use 0 for local webcam or RTSP URL for IP Camera) cap = cv2.VideoCapture(RTSP_URL) # Initialize background subtractor for motion detection fgbg = cv2.createBackgroundSubtractorMOG2(history=500, varThreshold=50, detectShadows=True) last_alert_time = 0 alert_cooldown = 15 # seconds to prevent spamming print("Monitoring camera feed for motion...") while True: ret, frame = cap.read() if not ret: print("Failed to grab frame. Retrying...") time.sleep(2) continue # Apply motion detection mask fgmask = fgbg.apply(frame) # Count non-zero pixels to determine movement scale motion_pixels = cv2.countNonZero(fgmask) # Trigger alert if motion threshold is crossed and cooldown has passed if motion_pixels > 5000: # Adjust threshold based on environment noise current_time = time.time() if current_time - last_alert_time > alert_cooldown: print("Motion detected! Saving snapshot...") snapshot_path = "motion_alert.jpg" cv2.imwrite(snapshot_path, frame) # Send to Telegram caption = f"🚨 Motion Detected! Time: time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')" send_telegram_photo(BOT_TOKEN, CHAT_ID, snapshot_path, caption) last_alert_time = current_time # Break loop with 'q' key if running interactively if cv2.waitKey(1) & 0xFF == ord('q'): break cap.release() cv2.destroyAllWindows() if __name__ == "__main__": main() Use code with caution. Optimizing and Securing Your Setup
Alex was intrigued by Rachel's request and began exploring ways to integrate QR code technology into the SE-1000. After several weeks of research and development, he discovered that it was possible to generate a unique QR code for each camera, which could be scanned using a smartphone to instantly access the live feed.
Note: Always verify QR code sources to prevent connecting to unauthorized devices.
The camera must support standard streaming protocols (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) to send video feeds outside its native app.
Connecting IP Cameras to Telegram via QR Codes: A Complete Guide
echo "camera_credentials" | gpg -c | qrencode -o secure.png
If your camera supports snapshots, use that instead of HTTP. Also, run your Telegram bridge script only on a trusted device on the same LAN.
Scammers may send you a QR code claiming it's to "verify" your account or view a feed. In reality, scanning this code inside the Telegram app can grant an attacker full access to your account and message history.
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