Cloud-Based Video Surveillance System for Continuous Remote Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video surveillance systems require significant upfront investment and are not easily accessible for remote monitoring when the primary device is powered off, limiting user connectivity and surveillance capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A cloud-based video surveillance system that utilizes local computing devices and video cameras connected via a network to a cloud platform, allowing for remote access and storage of surveillance data, even when the primary device is off, using unique identifiers and advanced analytics for visual intelligence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated video surveillance system with local recorder and server is set up, then surveillance reliability is improved, but device complexity and upfront investment increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cloud service provider as an intermediary between the camera device and the user's computing device. The cloud service provider hosts the recording service, storing video data in cloud storage instead of requiring local servers and recorders. This mediator handles the complex infrastructure requirements, allowing the camera device to remain simple while providing reliable surveillance through cloud-based recording and retrieval capabilities.
2Speed
If video surveillance data is stored locally on the primary device, then access speed is improved, but accessibility when device is off deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves video data storage from the local device dimension to the cloud dimension. By storing video recordings in cloud storage accessible over the network, the system enables access from any computing device anywhere in the network, not just the primary device. This dimensional shift from local-to-remote storage resolves the contradiction between fast local access and remote accessibility when the primary device is off.
3Device complexity
If existing smart devices are used for surveillance, then device complexity is reduced, but surveillance availability when device is off deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cloud service provider acts as a mediator that decouples the camera device from the computing device. The camera continuously uploads video data to the cloud service provider, which stores it in cloud storage. This intermediary ensures that surveillance data remains available even when the computing device is off, as the cloud service provider maintains persistent storage and can deliver data whenever the computing device is accessible.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for setting up a cloud-based video surveillance system with at least one local computing device and at least one video camera in a local area network. The at least one local computing device has a dedicated application installed and is operable to identify the at least one video camera on the same local area network and connect the at least one video camera to a cloud platform. The video surveillance system is accessible via the at least one local computing device or other authorized computing device locally and/or remotely. The video surveillance system is still at work when the at least one local computing device is turned off.