All FAQs
Comparisons FAQs
How does SWEAR compare to the ONVIF and C2PA collaboration?
ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) and C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) are separate initiatives with different origins and scopes, and they have formed a strategic collaboration around digital video trust. In that collaboration, provenance is generally carried with the media asset, while SWEAR anchors proof independently outside the asset. Full FAQ ↗
General FAQs
How does SWEAR work?
As video is captured, SWEAR creates a proof of originality by cryptographically hashing each frame and associated audio. SWEAR stores those hashes on blockchain so teams can later validate video authenticity. Full FAQ ↗
How accurate is SWEAR?
Down to a single pixel. Full FAQ ↗
Are you securing the hashes of every frame?
Yes. SWEAR hashes every frame, creates summary hashes based on GOP settings, and protects those hashes with blockchain. Full FAQ ↗
Why do you protect the hashes with blockchain?
Blockchain provides a strong, tamper-evident way to protect data authenticity. Full FAQ ↗
Can SWEAR protect older digital recordings?
No. Full FAQ ↗
Are the Authenticity Score and Time Score related?
No. These scores are independent and measure different things. Full FAQ ↗
What data is contained in the cryptographic hashes?
Irreversible mathematical representations of camera footage. Full FAQ ↗
Does SWEAR increase storage or bandwidth requirements?
SWEAR’s text-based hashing has a minimal impact on storage and bandwidth. Full FAQ ↗
Milestone FAQs
How does SWEAR integrate with Milestone?
SWEAR is a Milestone partner plug-in. Full FAQ ↗
Does SWEAR impact Milestone VMS performance?
No. SWEAR works alongside recording. Full FAQ ↗
How do I know if SWEAR is hashing and protecting video in the blockchain ledger?
If **T** and **U** counters keep increasing in the **Status** tab (about every 10 seconds), SWEAR is actively hashing video and uploading records to the ledger. Full FAQ ↗
Why is my exported video not validating?
In Milestone, privacy masks can be embedded during export, and that changes the exported file content from the original SWEAR-protected recording. Full FAQ ↗
SWEAR Plugin Tab Missing in Milestone Export
If the SWEAR Plugin tab is missing in a Milestone export, the export files are usually blocked by Windows or being run from a network location. Copy the export locally, unblock all files, then reopen `SmartClient-Player.exe`. Full FAQ ↗