Camera Configuration Agent for Networked Video Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual configuration of multiple cameras in a networked video management system is burdensome, particularly for tasks such as certificate management, firmware updates, and setting configuration parameters, especially in large networks.
Innovation Solution
An agent process is implemented on a node of the video management system to automate configuration tasks by discovering and updating multiple cameras, including generating certificates, distributing firmware updates, and setting configuration parameters without requiring user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration is used for multiple cameras, then configuration tasks can be completed with basic tools, but administrative burden increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service through automated agent processes that perform configuration tasks autonomously. The agent process executes on the network video recorder, automatically discovers cameras, generates certificates, distributes firmware updates, and configures parameters without requiring manual administrator intervention for each camera.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary agent process that mediates between the administrator and multiple cameras. This agent process acts as a intermediary that handles the complex configuration tasks, including certificate generation, firmware distribution, and parameter configuration, thereby simplifying the administrator's workload.
2Manufacturing precision
If configuration updates are distributed to multiple cameras individually, then each camera can be configured accurately, but network pressure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual configuration operations into a single centralized agent process execution. The agent process consolidates certificate generation, firmware update distribution, and configuration parameter setting into unified operations that reduce redundant network traffic and minimize network pressure while maintaining configuration accuracy.
3Extent of automation
If centralized configuration management is implemented, then administrative burden is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the configuration management functionality into a separate agent process that executes on the existing network video recorder infrastructure. This segmentation allows automated configuration capabilities to be added without fundamentally redesigning the core system architecture, thereby reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining high automation levels.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are disclosed for distributing configuration updates to multiple cameras operating on a network. An agent process executing on a node of a video management system can discover multiple cameras connected to a same subnetwork accessible by the agent process, where the agent process can be configured to execute on at least a controller camera of the video management system. The agent process can provide a configuration update to the controller camera for distribution to each of the multiple cameras.