Trigger and capture high-quality thermal snapshots for reporting purposes. Supported Platforms and Languages
Integrating the HIKMICRO SDK allows businesses to build highly tailored proprietary software for various industries:
The HIKMICRO SDK (often integrated via the broader Hikvision Device Network SDK ) is a secondary development kit designed for remote connection and configuration of thermal and IP devices. It enables developers to bypass standard consumer apps and interact directly with hardware. Key Capabilities hikmicro sdk
Security integrators can enhance standard video surveillance by combining HIKMICRO's thermal cameras with the SDK. A custom-built Video Management System (VMS) can subscribe to alarm callbacks triggered by the camera's on-board analytics. For instance, if a person enters a restricted, low-visibility area, the camera can send the thermal detection event to the VMS. The VMS can then automatically instruct a PTZ camera to zoom in on the location for a closer look, providing a superior security solution compared to standard visible-light cameras in challenging lighting conditions.
Microsoft Windows (x86/x64), Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian), and embedded Linux architectures (ARMhf/AARCH64 like Raspberry Pi or NVIDIA Jetson). The VMS can then automatically instruct a PTZ
| Platform | Programming Languages | Key Resources & Bindings | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | C++, C#, .NET, Java | Official SDK : Device Network SDK for Windows, with dynamic libraries (DLLs), developer guides, and demos in C++, C#, and Java. NuGet Package : Hik.Api provides a convenient .NET wrapper for the SDK. | | Linux (x64, aarch64) | C++, Java, Python (via bindings) | Official SDK : Device Network SDK for Linux, providing .so shared libraries and demos for C++ and Java. Community Support : Active communities for deploying the SDK in various Linux environments. | | macOS (Apple Silicon, x86_64) | C++ (via community solutions) | Official Support : Not officially documented as supported on macOS. However, community discussions indicate that users have had success by manually obtaining and integrating library files from Hikvision. | | Android / iOS | Kotlin/Java (Android), Swift/Obj-C (iOS) | Official SDKs : HIKMICRO provides dedicated mobile SDKs for Android and iOS, enabling the development of fully featured thermal imaging mobile apps. | | Cross-Language (via Wrappers) | Python, Node.js, etc. | Python : While no official HIKMICRO Python SDK exists, two community packages provide robust Python wrappers: - hikrobot-sdk : A lightweight wrapper for Hikrobot MVS cameras. - hikrobotcamlib : Provides Pythonic wrappers; note that the official C++ SDK must be installed separately. Node.js : Community packages like hikivisioncontroller exist for camera control and video grabbing. |
Instead of being restricted to proprietary, out-of-the-box software, developers can use the SDK to take full control of device hardware functions, stream video feeds, capture radiometric data, and adjust camera configurations programmatically. Key Features and Capabilities 1. Real-Time Video Streaming and Preview radiometric data analysis
The most complex part is decoding the raw buffer. A standard 8-bit video frame is 0-255 (grayscale). A Hikmicro 16-bit raw frame is 0-65,535. To convert this to temperature:
The is a powerful asset for developers and system integrators looking to harness thermal technology. With extensive features covering real-time streaming, radiometric data analysis, and remote control, it enables the creation of highly specialized solutions for industry, research, and security.
Think of the SDK as a translation layer. It converts complex binary data streams from the thermal sensor (temperature matrices, radiometric data, video streams) into actionable data structures your code can understand.