AXIS 223M - Video and Image Settings 19
Overlay/Mask settings
Overlay/Mask type
When using an image overlay, select from the following options the type to use:
•Uploaded image as overlay - usually used to provide extra information in the video image.
•Uploaded image as privacy mask - conceals part of the video image.
•Configurable areas as privacy masks - up to 3 black areas are used to conceal parts of the video image.
Text, date and 
time overlays 
Overlay image
The difference between an overlay and a privacy mask is that a privacy mask cannot be bypassed by accessing the video stream with the help of the AXIS HTTP API, whereas an overlay can.
Selecting the overlay/mask type will display further settings available for the selected type. See the online help for further information.Overlay/Mask Type
Upload and use an overlay/mask
To upload an overlay image/privacy mask to the camera:
1.Select the type of overlay to use in Overlay/Mask Type.
2.In the field Upload own image, click the Browse button and locate the image file on your computer or server.
3.Click the Upload button and follow the
To use an already uploaded image:
1.Select an uploaded image from the Use image
2.Place the image at the required location by entering the x and y coordinates.
3.Click Save.