Factory-Commissioned Capture Devices for Fast Multi-Vendor Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing installation and commissioning of capture devices such as cameras and microphones are time-consuming and prone to errors due to variability in device compatibility and site-specific requirements, often requiring onsite assembly and configuration which can be challenging for site owners who lack comprehensive solutions from single vendors.
Innovation Solution
Pre-wiring, pre-aiming, and pre-commissioning of capture devices in a factory setting, combined with site characterization to determine optimal mounting heights and angles, ensuring compatibility with existing facility management systems and minimal onsite labor for installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If capture devices are installed and commissioned onsite manually, then flexibility in customization is achieved, but installation time and potential for errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-wiring, pre-aiming, and pre-commissioning capture devices in a factory setting before shipment. Site characterization is performed in advance to determine optimal mounting heights and angles. This preliminary preparation significantly reduces onsite installation time while maintaining customization for specific site requirements through pre-configured device settings and positioning.
2Adaptability or versatility
If capture devices from multiple vendors are integrated, then system versatility is improved, but compatibility and integration complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a standardized commissioning system and methodology that can work with capture devices from multiple vendors. The factory pre-commissioning process establishes universal configuration standards and protocols that simplify integration. The system uses standardized communication interfaces and commissioning procedures that are vendor-agnostic, reducing integration complexity while maintaining the ability to incorporate diverse capture devices into a unified system.
3Reliability
If comprehensive onsite commissioning is performed, then system reliability is improved, but installation time and labor requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing comprehensive commissioning activities in the factory before shipment. Devices are pre-configured, pre-tested, and pre-calibrated to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Site characterization is completed in advance to determine precise mounting parameters. This preliminary commissioning maintains system reliability while dramatically improving installation efficiency, as onsite work is reduced to simple installation of pre-configured devices.
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AI summary
Oftentimes a site owner requires onsite capture devices (e.g., still or video cameras, microphones) for reasons of security, increasing revenue (e.g., streaming content to subscribed users), or otherwise. In the current state of the art various capture devices come from a variety of vendors and are often only adapted to work with software from the same manufacturer. It can be frustrating for a site owner to attempt to cobble together a capture and distribution system from individual parts and devices. Discussed herein is an approach to producing a capture and distribution system customized to an owner's particular needs and a site's particular characteristics in which capture devices are at least partially factory wired, aimed, and commissioned so to reduce both time on site to install of said capture devices and potential errors in the installation, and in a manner that in at least some cases adds value for the owner.