Camera Profile Configuration for Networked Surveillance Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Surveillance systems face issues when the image settings from cameras do not match the requirements of the connected devices, leading to inefficiencies in image transmission and processing.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for setting a camera profile by searching for connected cameras, registering their information, and generating a profile based on possible set values, including resolution, frame rate, and bit rate, to ensure compatibility with network, storage, and display devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If image settings from camera are fixed, then camera operation is simple, but compatibility with receiving devices is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The camera profile is dynamically configured based on the receiving device's specifications. The system automatically adjusts image parameters (resolution, frame rate, bit rate, codec) to match the receiving device's capabilities, transforming the static camera settings into adaptive settings that optimize compatibility without requiring manual user configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes multiple image parameters simultaneously (resolution, frame rate, bit rate, codec) to create an optimized profile for each receiving device. By modifying these parameters based on device specifications, the system achieves broad compatibility while maintaining simple automated operation for users.
2Manufacturing precision
If image resolution is increased, then image quality is improved, but network bandwidth consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system adjusts the resolution parameter along with other parameters (frame rate, bit rate) based on the receiving device's specifications and network conditions. This coordinated parameter optimization allows the system to deliver high image quality when the receiving device supports it, while automatically reducing resolution and other parameters for devices with limited bandwidth capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The image parameters are dynamically adjusted according to the specific receiving device's capabilities. The system automatically optimizes the balance between image quality and bandwidth consumption by selecting appropriate resolution levels based on device specifications, eliminating the need for manual trade-off decisions.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple image parameters are manually configured, then image settings precision is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic profile configuration without requiring manual user input for each parameter. The camera or controlling device automatically obtains receiving device specifications, processes this information, and generates an optimized image profile with all necessary parameters (resolution, frame rate, bit rate, codec), eliminating complex manual configuration while maintaining precise settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from receiving device specifications to automatically configure optimal image parameters. By obtaining device capability information and using it to adjust parameters automatically, the system achieves precise image settings without requiring users to understand or manually configure multiple technical parameters.
4Manufacturing precision
If image bit rate is increased, then image transmission quality is improved, but storage capacity consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system coordinates bit rate adjustment with other parameter changes (resolution, frame rate, codec selection) based on receiving device specifications. This multi-parameter optimization allows the system to achieve high transmission quality when storage capacity is available, while automatically reducing bit rate and adjusting other parameters for devices with limited storage capacity.
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AI summary
An apparatus for receiving an image is provided. The apparatus includes: a camera searcher configured to search for a camera connected to a network; a camera register configured to register information about the camera which is identified as a result of the searching by the camera searcher; a profile setter configured to set a profile of the camera by referring to the information obtained from the camera; and an image receiver configured to receive an image from the camera according to the profile.