camera-management-api/usda_vision_system/api/server.py

@@ -688,6 +688,29 @@ class APIServer:
             except Exception as e:
                 self.logger.error(f"Failed to add video routes: {e}")
 
+        @self.app.get("/debug/camera-manager")
+        async def debug_camera_manager():
+            """Debug endpoint to check camera manager state"""
+            try:
+                if not self.camera_manager:
+                    return {"error": "Camera manager not available"}
+                
+                return {
+                    "available_cameras": len(self.camera_manager.available_cameras),
+                    "camera_recorders": list(self.camera_manager.camera_recorders.keys()),
+                    "camera_streamers": list(self.camera_manager.camera_streamers.keys()),
+                    "streamer_states": {
+                        name: {
+                            "exists": streamer is not None,
+                            "is_streaming": streamer.is_streaming() if streamer else False,
+                            "streaming": getattr(streamer, 'streaming', False) if streamer else False
+                        }
+                        for name, streamer in self.camera_manager.camera_streamers.items()
+                    }
+                }
+            except Exception as e:
+                return {"error": str(e)}
+
     def _setup_event_subscriptions(self):
         """Setup event subscriptions for WebSocket broadcasting"""
 

camera-management-api/usda_vision_system/camera/manager.py

@@ -460,12 +460,16 @@ class CameraManager:
 
     def _initialize_streamers(self) -> None:
         """Initialize camera streamers for configured cameras"""
+        self.logger.info("Starting camera streamer initialization...")
         with self._lock:
             for camera_config in self.config.cameras:
                 if not camera_config.enabled:
+                    self.logger.debug(f"Skipping disabled camera: {camera_config.name}")
                     continue
 
                 try:
+                    self.logger.info(f"Initializing streamer for camera: {camera_config.name}")
+                    
                     # Find matching physical camera
                     device_info = self._find_camera_device(camera_config.name)
                     if device_info is None:
@@ -481,6 +485,10 @@ class CameraManager:
 
                 except Exception as e:
                     self.logger.error(f"Error initializing streamer for {camera_config.name}: {e}")
+                    import traceback
+                    self.logger.error(f"Traceback: {traceback.format_exc()}")
+        
+        self.logger.info(f"Camera streamer initialization complete. Created {len(self.camera_streamers)} streamers: {list(self.camera_streamers.keys())}")
 
     def get_camera_streamer(self, camera_name: str) -> Optional[CameraStreamer]:
         """Get camera streamer for a specific camera"""

camera-management-api/usda_vision_system/camera/monitor.py

@@ -172,14 +172,37 @@ class CameraMonitor:
             if not device_info:
                 return "disconnected", "Camera device not found", None
 
+            # ALWAYS check our streamer state first, before doing any camera availability tests
+            streamer = self.camera_manager.camera_streamers.get(camera_name)
+            self.logger.info(f"Checking streamer for {camera_name}: {streamer}")
+            if streamer and streamer.is_streaming():
+                self.logger.info(f"Camera {camera_name} is streaming - setting status to streaming")
+                return "streaming", "Camera streaming (live preview)", self._get_device_info_dict(device_info)
+            
+            # Also check if our recorder is active
+            recorder = self.camera_manager.camera_recorders.get(camera_name)
+            if recorder and recorder.hCamera and recorder.recording:
+                self.logger.info(f"Camera {camera_name} is recording - setting status to available")
+                return "available", "Camera recording (in use by system)", self._get_device_info_dict(device_info)
+            
             # Check if camera is already opened by another process
-            if mvsdk.CameraIsOpened(device_info):
+            try:
-                # Camera is opened - check if it's our recorder that's currently recording
+                self.logger.info(f"Checking if camera {camera_name} is opened...")
-                recorder = self.camera_manager.camera_recorders.get(camera_name)
+                is_opened = mvsdk.CameraIsOpened(device_info)
-                if recorder and recorder.hCamera and recorder.recording:
+                self.logger.info(f"CameraIsOpened result for {camera_name}: {is_opened}")
-                    return "available", "Camera recording (in use by system)", self._get_device_info_dict(device_info)
+                
-                else:
+                if is_opened:
+                    self.logger.info(f"Camera {camera_name} is opened by another process - setting status to busy")
                     return "busy", "Camera opened by another process", self._get_device_info_dict(device_info)
+                else:
+                    self.logger.info(f"Camera {camera_name} is not opened, will try initialization")
+                    # Camera is not opened, so we can try to initialize it
+                    pass
+                    
+            except Exception as e:
+                self.logger.warning(f"CameraIsOpened failed for {camera_name}: {e}")
+                # If we can't determine the status, try to initialize to see what happens
+                self.logger.info(f"CameraIsOpened failed for {camera_name}, will try initialization: {e}")
 
             # Try to initialize camera briefly to test availability
             try:

camera-management-api/usda_vision_system/core/state_manager.py

@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ class CameraStatus(Enum):
     UNKNOWN = "unknown"
     AVAILABLE = "available"
     BUSY = "busy"
+    STREAMING = "streaming"  # New status for when camera is streaming
     ERROR = "error"
     DISCONNECTED = "disconnected"
 

docker-compose.yml

@@ -45,6 +45,8 @@ services:
   web:
     image: node:20-alpine
     working_dir: /app
+    env_file:
+      - ./management-dashboard-web-app/.env
     volumes:
       - ./management-dashboard-web-app:/app
     environment:

management-dashboard-web-app/CAMERA_ROUTE_IMPLEMENTATION.md

@@ -0,0 +1,210 @@
+# 🎥 Camera Route Implementation Guide
+
+This document explains the implementation of the new public camera live view routes (`/camera#/live`) that don't require authentication.
+
+## 🚀 What Was Implemented
+
+### 1. **LiveCameraView Component** (`src/components/LiveCameraView.tsx`)
+- Displays live camera feed without authentication requirements
+- Handles streaming start/stop automatically
+- Provides error handling and loading states
+- Full-screen live view with camera label and status indicator
+
+### 2. **CameraRoute Component** (`src/components/CameraRoute.tsx`)
+- Validates camera route parameters
+- Ensures only valid camera numbers (camera1, camera2, etc.) are accepted
+- Renders the LiveCameraView for valid routes
+
+### 3. **Updated App.tsx**
+- Added route pattern matching for `/camera#/live`
+- Integrated camera routes into existing authentication flow
+- Maintains backward compatibility with existing functionality
+
+### 4. **Test Page** (`public/camera-test.html`)
+- Simple HTML page to test camera routes
+- Provides links to test different camera numbers
+- Explains expected behavior
+
+## 📋 Required Dependencies
+
+The following packages need to be installed to complete the implementation:
+
+```bash
+# Install React Router
+npm install react-router-dom
+
+# Install TypeScript types
+npm install --save-dev @types/react-router-dom
+```
+
+**Note:** Due to permission issues, these packages couldn't be installed automatically. You'll need to resolve the permissions or install them manually.
+
+## 🔧 How to Complete the Setup
+
+### Option 1: Fix Permissions and Install
+```bash
+# Fix node_modules permissions
+sudo chown -R $USER:$USER node_modules
+sudo chmod -R 755 node_modules
+
+# Install dependencies
+npm install
+```
+
+### Option 2: Manual Installation
+```bash
+# Remove problematic node_modules
+rm -rf node_modules
+
+# Reinstall everything
+npm install
+```
+
+### Option 3: Use Yarn Instead
+```bash
+# Install yarn if not available
+npm install -g yarn
+
+# Install dependencies with yarn
+yarn install
+```
+
+## 🧪 Testing the Implementation
+
+### 1. **Start the Development Server**
+```bash
+npm run dev
+```
+
+### 2. **Test Camera Routes**
+Open these URLs in your browser:
+- `http://localhost:5173/camera1/live` - Live view of camera1
+- `http://localhost:5173/camera2/live` - Live view of camera2
+- `http://localhost:5173/camera3/live` - Live view of camera3
+
+### 3. **Use the Test Page**
+Open `http://localhost:5173/camera-test.html` to access the test interface.
+
+### 4. **Expected Behavior**
+- ✅ **Valid routes** should show live camera feed
+- ❌ **Invalid routes** should show error message
+- 🔒 **Protected routes** should redirect to login
+
+## 🏗️ Architecture Details
+
+### Route Pattern
+```
+/camera{number}/live
+```
+- `{number}` must be a positive integer
+- Examples: `/camera1/live`, `/camera2/live`, `/camera10/live`
+- Invalid: `/camera/live`, `/camera0/live`, `/camera-1/live`
+
+### Component Flow
+```
+App.tsx → Route Detection → CameraRoute → LiveCameraView
+```
+
+### API Integration
+The LiveCameraView component integrates with existing camera API endpoints:
+- `POST /cameras/{camera_name}/start-stream` - Start streaming
+- `GET /cameras/{camera_name}/stream` - Get MJPEG stream
+- `POST /cameras/{camera_name}/stop-stream` - Stop streaming
+
+## 🎯 Key Features
+
+### ✅ **Public Access**
+- No authentication required
+- Anyone can view live camera feeds
+- Perfect for monitoring displays
+
+### ✅ **Non-Blocking Streaming**
+- Uses existing CameraStreamer infrastructure
+- Separate camera connections for streaming vs. recording
+- Doesn't interfere with recording operations
+
+### ✅ **Real-time Video**
+- MJPEG format for low latency
+- Automatic stream management
+- Error handling and retry functionality
+
+### ✅ **Responsive Design**
+- Full-screen live view
+- Camera identification labels
+- Live status indicators
+
+## 🔍 Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+#### 1. **Permission Errors During Installation**
+```bash
+# Fix ownership
+sudo chown -R $USER:$USER .
+
+# Fix permissions
+sudo chmod -R 755 .
+```
+
+#### 2. **Camera Stream Not Loading**
+- Check if camera API is running (`http://localhost:8000`)
+- Verify camera configuration in `config.compose.json`
+- Check browser console for errors
+
+#### 3. **Route Not Working**
+- Ensure React app is running
+- Check browser console for routing errors
+- Verify component imports are correct
+
+#### 4. **TypeScript Errors**
+- Install missing type definitions
+- Check import paths
+- Verify component interfaces
+
+### Debug Steps
+1. Check browser console for errors
+2. Verify API endpoints are accessible
+3. Test camera streaming directly via API
+4. Check component rendering in React DevTools
+
+## 🚀 Next Steps
+
+### Immediate
+1. Install required dependencies
+2. Test basic functionality
+3. Verify camera streaming works
+
+### Future Enhancements
+1. **Add React Router** for better routing
+2. **Implement URL-based navigation** between cameras
+3. **Add camera selection interface**
+4. **Implement stream quality controls**
+5. **Add recording controls** (if needed)
+
+### Production Considerations
+1. **Security**: Consider adding rate limiting
+2. **Performance**: Optimize for multiple concurrent viewers
+3. **Monitoring**: Add analytics and usage tracking
+4. **Access Control**: Implement optional authentication if needed
+
+## 📚 Related Documentation
+
+- [Camera API Documentation](../camera-management-api/docs/API_DOCUMENTATION.md)
+- [Streaming Guide](../camera-management-api/docs/guides/STREAMING_GUIDE.md)
+- [Vision System README](VISION_SYSTEM_README.md)
+
+## 🤝 Support
+
+If you encounter issues:
+1. Check the troubleshooting section above
+2. Review browser console for error messages
+3. Verify camera API is running and accessible
+4. Test API endpoints directly with curl or Postman
+
+---
+
+**Implementation Status**: ✅ Components Created | ⚠️ Dependencies Pending | <20><> Ready for Testing
+
+
+
+

management-dashboard-web-app/package-lock.json

@@ -13,19 +13,21 @@
         "@tailwindcss/vite": "^4.1.11",
         "react": "^19.1.0",
         "react-dom": "^19.1.0",
+        "react-router-dom": "^6.28.0",
         "tailwindcss": "^4.1.11"
       },
       "devDependencies": {
         "@eslint/js": "^9.30.1",
         "@types/react": "^19.1.8",
         "@types/react-dom": "^19.1.6",
+        "@types/react-router-dom": "^5.3.3",
         "@vitejs/plugin-react": "^4.6.0",
         "eslint": "^9.30.1",
         "eslint-plugin-react-hooks": "^5.2.0",
         "eslint-plugin-react-refresh": "^0.4.20",
         "globals": "^16.3.0",
         "typescript": "~5.8.3",
-        "typescript-eslint": "^8.35.1",
+        "typescript-eslint": "^8.28.1",
         "vite": "^7.0.4"
       }
     },
@@ -1054,6 +1056,15 @@
         "node": ">= 8"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/@remix-run/router": {
+      "version": "1.23.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@remix-run/router/-/router-1.23.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-O3rHJzAQKamUz1fvE0Qaw0xSFqsA/yafi2iqeE0pvdFtCO1viYx8QL6f3Ln/aCCTLxs68SLf0KPM9eSeM8yBnA==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=14.0.0"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/@rolldown/pluginutils": {
       "version": "1.0.0-beta.19",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@rolldown/pluginutils/-/pluginutils-1.0.0-beta.19.tgz",
@@ -1709,6 +1720,13 @@
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       "license": "MIT"
     },
+    "node_modules/@types/history": {
+      "version": "4.7.11",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@types/history/-/history-4.7.11.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-qjDJRrmvBMiTx+jyLxvLfJU7UznFuokDv4f3WRuriHKERccVpFU+8XMQUAbDzoiJCsmexxRExQeMwwCdamSKDA==",
+      "dev": true,
+      "license": "MIT"
+    },
     "node_modules/@types/json-schema": {
       "version": "7.0.15",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@types/json-schema/-/json-schema-7.0.15.tgz",
@@ -1751,6 +1769,29 @@
         "@types/react": "^19.0.0"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/@types/react-router": {
+      "version": "5.1.20",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@types/react-router/-/react-router-5.1.20.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-jGjmu/ZqS7FjSH6owMcD5qpq19+1RS9DeVRqfl1FeBMxTDQAGwlMWOcs52NDoXaNKyG3d1cYQFMs9rCrb88o9Q==",
+      "dev": true,
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "@types/history": "^4.7.11",
+        "@types/react": "*"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/@types/react-router-dom": {
+      "version": "5.3.3",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@types/react-router-dom/-/react-router-dom-5.3.3.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-kpqnYK4wcdm5UaWI3fLcELopqLrHgLqNsdpHauzlQktfkHL3npOSwtj1Uz9oKBAzs7lFtVkV8j83voAz2D8fhw==",
+      "dev": true,
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "@types/history": "^4.7.11",
+        "@types/react": "*",
+        "@types/react-router": "*"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/@types/ws": {
       "version": "8.18.1",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@types/ws/-/ws-8.18.1.tgz",
@@ -3562,6 +3603,38 @@
         "node": ">=0.10.0"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/react-router": {
+      "version": "6.30.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/react-router/-/react-router-6.30.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-X1m21aEmxGXqENEPG3T6u0Th7g0aS4ZmoNynhbs+Cn+q+QGTLt+d5IQ2bHAXKzKcxGJjxACpVbnYQSCRcfxHlQ==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "@remix-run/router": "1.23.0"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=14.0.0"
+      },
+      "peerDependencies": {
+        "react": ">=16.8"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/react-router-dom": {
+      "version": "6.30.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/react-router-dom/-/react-router-dom-6.30.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-llKsgOkZdbPU1Eg3zK8lCn+sjD9wMRZZPuzmdWWX5SUs8OFkN5HnFVC0u5KMeMaC9aoancFI/KoLuKPqN+hxHw==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "@remix-run/router": "1.23.0",
+        "react-router": "6.30.1"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=14.0.0"
+      },
+      "peerDependencies": {
+        "react": ">=16.8",
+        "react-dom": ">=16.8"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/resolve-from": {
       "version": "4.0.0",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/resolve-from/-/resolve-from-4.0.0.tgz",

management-dashboard-web-app/package.json

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "vite",
     "build": "tsc -b && vite build",
-    "lint": "eslint .",
+    "lint": "eslint",
     "preview": "vite preview"
   },
   "dependencies": {
@@ -15,19 +15,21 @@
     "@tailwindcss/vite": "^4.1.11",
     "react": "^19.1.0",
     "react-dom": "^19.1.0",
+    "react-router-dom": "^6.28.0",
     "tailwindcss": "^4.1.11"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@eslint/js": "^9.30.1",
     "@types/react": "^19.1.8",
     "@types/react-dom": "^19.1.6",
+    "@types/react-router-dom": "^5.3.3",
     "@vitejs/plugin-react": "^4.6.0",
     "eslint": "^9.30.1",
     "eslint-plugin-react-hooks": "^5.2.0",
     "eslint-plugin-react-refresh": "^0.4.20",
     "globals": "^16.3.0",
     "typescript": "~5.8.3",
-    "typescript-eslint": "^8.35.1",
+    "typescript-eslint": "^8.28.1",
     "vite": "^7.0.4"
   }
 }

management-dashboard-web-app/public/camera-test.html

@@ -0,0 +1,119 @@
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html lang="en">
+
+<head>
+    <meta charset="UTF-8">
+    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
+    <title>Camera Route Test</title>
+    <style>
+        body {
+            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
+            max-width: 800px;
+            margin: 0 auto;
+            padding: 20px;
+            background-color: #f5f5f5;
+        }
+
+        .test-links {
+            background: white;
+            padding: 20px;
+            border-radius: 8px;
+            box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
+            margin-bottom: 20px;
+        }
+
+        .test-links h2 {
+            color: #333;
+            margin-top: 0;
+        }
+
+        .test-links a {
+            display: inline-block;
+            margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;
+            padding: 10px 20px;
+            background-color: #007bff;
+            color: white;
+            text-decoration: none;
+            border-radius: 5px;
+            transition: background-color 0.3s;
+        }
+
+        .test-links a:hover {
+            background-color: #0056b3;
+        }
+
+        .info {
+            background: #e7f3ff;
+            border: 1px solid #b3d9ff;
+            border-radius: 5px;
+            padding: 15px;
+            margin-bottom: 20px;
+        }
+
+        .info h3 {
+            margin-top: 0;
+            color: #0066cc;
+        }
+
+        .note {
+            background: #fff3cd;
+            border: 1px solid #ffeaa7;
+            border-radius: 5px;
+            padding: 15px;
+            margin-bottom: 20px;
+        }
+    </style>
+</head>
+
+<body>
+    <h1>🎥 Camera Route Test</h1>
+
+    <div class="info">
+        <h3>Test the New Camera Routes</h3>
+        <p>This page helps you test the new camera live view routes that don't require authentication.</p>
+        <p><strong>Note:</strong> Make sure the React app is running and the camera API is accessible.</p>
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="test-links">
+        <h2>Test Camera Routes</h2>
+        <p>Click the links below to test different camera routes:</p>
+
+        <a href="/camera1/live" target="_blank">Camera 1 Live View</a>
+        <a href="/camera2/live" target="_blank">Camera 2 Live View</a>
+        <a href="/camera3/live" target="_blank">Camera 3 Live View</a>
+        <a href="/camera10/live" target="_blank">Camera 10 Live View</a>
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="note">
+        <h3>Expected Behavior</h3>
+        <ul>
+            <li>✅ <strong>Valid routes</strong> (like /camera1/live) should show the live camera feed</li>
+            <li>❌ <strong>Invalid routes</strong> (like /camera/live) should show an error message</li>
+            <li>🔒 <strong>Protected routes</strong> (like /) should redirect to login if not authenticated</li>
+        </ul>
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="info">
+        <h3>API Endpoints</h3>
+        <p>The camera routes use these backend API endpoints:</p>
+        <ul>
+            <li><code>POST /cameras/{camera_name}/start-stream</code> - Start streaming</li>
+            <li><code>GET /cameras/{camera_name}/stream</code> - Get MJPEG stream</li>
+            <li><code>POST /cameras/{camera_name}/stop-stream</code> - Stop streaming</li>
+        </ul>
+    </div>
+
+    <script>
+        // Add click tracking for analytics
+        document.querySelectorAll('.test-links a').forEach(link => {
+            link.addEventListener('click', function () {
+                console.log('Testing camera route:', this.href);
+            });
+        });
+    </script>
+</body>
+
+</html>
+
+
+

management-dashboard-web-app/src/App.tsx

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import { useState, useEffect } from 'react'
 import { supabase } from './lib/supabase'
 import { Login } from './components/Login'
 import { Dashboard } from './components/Dashboard'
+import { CameraRoute } from './components/CameraRoute'
 
 function App() {
   const [isAuthenticated, setIsAuthenticated] = useState<boolean | null>(null)
@@ -84,6 +85,18 @@ function App() {
     }
   }
 
+  // Check if current route is a camera live route
+  const isCameraLiveRoute = (route: string) => {
+    const cameraRoutePattern = /^\/camera(\d+)\/live$/
+    return cameraRoutePattern.test(route)
+  }
+
+  // Extract camera number from route
+  const getCameraNumber = (route: string) => {
+    const match = route.match(/^\/camera(\d+)\/live$/)
+    return match ? `camera${match[1]}` : null
+  }
+
   if (loading) {
     return (
       <div className="min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center bg-gray-50">
@@ -107,6 +120,14 @@ function App() {
     )
   }
 
+  // Handle camera live routes (no authentication required)
+  if (isCameraLiveRoute(currentRoute)) {
+    const cameraNumber = getCameraNumber(currentRoute)
+    if (cameraNumber) {
+      return <CameraRoute cameraNumber={cameraNumber} />
+    }
+  }
+
   return (
     <>
       {isAuthenticated ? (

management-dashboard-web-app/src/components/CameraRoute.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+import { LiveCameraView } from './LiveCameraView'
+
+interface CameraRouteProps {
+    cameraNumber: string
+}
+
+export function CameraRoute({ cameraNumber }: CameraRouteProps) {
+    // Validate camera number (only allow camera1, camera2, etc.)
+    if (!cameraNumber || !/^camera\d+$/.test(cameraNumber)) {
+        return (
+            <div className="min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center bg-gray-900">
+                <div className="text-center text-white">
+                    <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-4">Invalid Camera</h1>
+                    <p className="text-gray-300">Camera number must be in format: camera1, camera2, etc.</p>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        )
+    }
+
+    return <LiveCameraView cameraName={cameraNumber} />
+}
+
+
+
+

management-dashboard-web-app/src/components/LiveCameraView.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,134 @@
+import { useState, useEffect, useRef } from 'react'
+
+interface LiveCameraViewProps {
+    cameraName: string
+}
+
+export function LiveCameraView({ cameraName }: LiveCameraViewProps) {
+    const [isStreaming, setIsStreaming] = useState(false)
+    const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null)
+    const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true)
+    const imgRef = useRef<HTMLImageElement>(null)
+
+    const API_BASE = import.meta.env.VITE_VISION_API_URL || 'http://localhost:8000'
+
+    useEffect(() => {
+        startStreaming()
+        return () => stopStreaming()
+    }, [cameraName])
+
+    const startStreaming = async () => {
+        try {
+            setLoading(true)
+            setError(null)
+
+            // Start the stream
+            const response = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/cameras/${cameraName}/start-stream`, {
+                method: 'POST'
+            })
+
+            if (response.ok) {
+                setIsStreaming(true)
+                // Set the stream source with timestamp to prevent caching
+                if (imgRef.current) {
+                    imgRef.current.src = `${API_BASE}/cameras/${cameraName}/stream?t=${Date.now()}`
+                }
+            } else {
+                throw new Error(`Failed to start stream: ${response.statusText}`)
+            }
+        } catch (err) {
+            const errorMessage = err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Failed to start stream'
+            setError(errorMessage)
+        } finally {
+            setLoading(false)
+        }
+    }
+
+    const stopStreaming = async () => {
+        try {
+            if (isStreaming) {
+                await fetch(`${API_BASE}/cameras/${cameraName}/stop-stream`, {
+                    method: 'POST'
+                })
+                setIsStreaming(false)
+            }
+        } catch (err) {
+            console.error('Error stopping stream:', err)
+        }
+    }
+
+    const handleImageError = () => {
+        setError('Failed to load camera stream')
+    }
+
+    const handleImageLoad = () => {
+        setError(null)
+    }
+
+    if (loading) {
+        return (
+            <div className="min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center bg-gray-900">
+                <div className="text-center text-white">
+                    <div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-12 w-12 border-b-2 border-white mx-auto"></div>
+                    <p className="mt-4">Starting camera stream...</p>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        )
+    }
+
+    if (error) {
+        return (
+            <div className="min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center bg-gray-900">
+                <div className="text-center text-white">
+                    <div className="bg-red-600 rounded-full w-16 h-16 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-4">
+                        <svg className="w-8 h-8" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+                            <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12" />
+                        </svg>
+                    </div>
+                    <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">Stream Error</h2>
+                    <p className="text-gray-300 mb-4">{error}</p>
+                    <button
+                        onClick={startStreaming}
+                        className="bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white px-6 py-2 rounded-md"
+                    >
+                        Retry
+                    </button>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        )
+    }
+
+    return (
+        <div className="min-h-screen bg-gray-900 flex items-center justify-center">
+            <div className="relative">
+                {/* Camera Label */}
+                <div className="absolute top-4 left-4 z-10">
+                    <div className="bg-black bg-opacity-75 text-white px-3 py-1 rounded-md text-sm font-medium">
+                        {cameraName} - Live View
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                {/* Live Stream */}
+                <img
+                    ref={imgRef}
+                    alt={`Live stream from ${cameraName}`}
+                    className="max-w-full max-h-screen object-contain"
+                    onError={handleImageError}
+                    onLoad={handleImageLoad}
+                />
+
+                {/* Status Indicator */}
+                <div className="absolute bottom-4 right-4 z-10">
+                    <div className="flex items-center space-x-2 bg-black bg-opacity-75 text-white px-3 py-1 rounded-md">
+                        <div className="w-2 h-2 bg-green-500 rounded-full animate-pulse"></div>
+                        <span className="text-sm">LIVE</span>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    )
+}
+
+
+
+

management-dashboard-web-app/src/components/VisionSystem.tsx

@@ -196,9 +196,10 @@ const CamerasStatus = memo(({
             const hasSerial = !!camera.device_info?.serial_number
 
             // Determine if camera is connected based on status
-            const isConnected = camera.status === 'available' || camera.status === 'connected'
+            const isConnected = camera.status === 'available' || camera.status === 'connected' || camera.status === 'streaming'
             const hasError = camera.status === 'error'
             const statusText = camera.status || 'unknown'
+            const isStreaming = camera.status === 'streaming'
 
             return (
               <div key={cameraName} className="border border-gray-200 rounded-lg p-4">
@@ -209,11 +210,12 @@ const CamerasStatus = memo(({
                       <span className="text-gray-500 text-sm font-normal ml-2">({cameraName})</span>
                     )}
                   </h4>
-                  <div className={`inline-flex items-center px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium ${isConnected ? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800' :
+                  <div className={`inline-flex items-center px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium ${isStreaming ? 'bg-blue-100 text-blue-800' :
-                    hasError ? 'bg-yellow-100 text-yellow-800' :
+                    isConnected ? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800' :
-                      'bg-red-100 text-red-800'
+                      hasError ? 'bg-yellow-100 text-yellow-800' :
+                        'bg-red-100 text-red-800'
                     }`}>
-                    {isConnected ? 'Connected' : hasError ? 'Error' : 'Disconnected'}
+                    {isStreaming ? 'Streaming' : isConnected ? 'Connected' : hasError ? 'Error' : 'Disconnected'}
                   </div>
                 </div>
 
@@ -224,7 +226,8 @@ const CamerasStatus = memo(({
                       hasError ? 'text-yellow-600' :
                         'text-red-600'
                       }`}>
-                      {statusText.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + statusText.slice(1)}
+                      {isStreaming ? 'Streaming' :
+                        statusText.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + statusText.slice(1)}
                     </span>
                   </div>
 
@@ -238,6 +241,16 @@ const CamerasStatus = memo(({
                     </div>
                   )}
 
+                  {isStreaming && (
+                    <div className="flex justify-between">
+                      <span className="text-gray-500">Streaming:</span>
+                      <span className="text-blue-600 font-medium flex items-center">
+                        <div className="w-2 h-2 bg-blue-500 rounded-full mr-2 animate-pulse"></div>
+                        Live
+                      </span>
+                    </div>
+                  )}
+
                   {hasDeviceInfo && (
                     <>
                       {camera.device_info.model && (
@@ -923,7 +936,7 @@ export function VisionSystem() {
 
       {/* Notification */}
       {notification && (
-        <div className={`fixed top-4 right-4 z-50 p-4 rounded-md shadow-lg ${notification.type === 'success'
+        <div className={`fixed top-4 right-4 z-[999999] p-4 rounded-md shadow-lg ${notification.type === 'success'
           ? 'bg-green-50 border border-green-200 text-green-800'
           : 'bg-red-50 border border-red-200 text-red-800'
           }`}>