Mobile Surveillance System with Real-Time Video Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surveillance systems are inefficient in providing real-time, secure monitoring of surveillance areas due to delayed notifications, high false alarm rates, and inability to provide detailed intrusion information, often requiring prolonged human presence and resulting in inadequate safety.
Innovation Solution
A mobile surveillance system comprising a camera at the surveillance area communicating with a server and a mobile device, which transfers metadata such as audio, video, and location data in real-time, with motion detection capabilities and automatic updates via SMS, enabling users to receive surveillance data on demand.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If static electronic surveillance systems with sensors are used to detect intrusion conditions, then alarm notification to law enforcement is provided, but the response time is delayed and detailed intrusion information is not available
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical/electronic alarm systems with a mobile surveillance system using cameras and mobile devices. Instead of relying on static sensors that trigger delayed alarms, the system uses visual capture devices (cameras) connected to mobile devices, allowing real-time viewing and immediate response to intrusions, thus eliminating the time delay inherent in traditional alarm systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces mobile devices as an intermediary between the surveillance area and the user, enabling direct real-time communication of visual information. This intermediary allows users to view surveillance footage instantly on their mobile devices without the delay of traditional alarm notification systems, providing immediate awareness of intrusion conditions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If base station systems with radio communication are used to notify security vehicles, then remote monitoring capability is provided, but the vehicles are inordinately delayed in reaching the designated premises
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of mobilizing physical security vehicles with an electronic information system. Instead of dispatching vehicles that take time to arrive, the system transmits visual surveillance data instantly to mobile devices, allowing users to respond immediately without waiting for vehicle arrival, thus eliminating the response time delay.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a visual copy of the surveillance area through camera capture and transmits this copy to the user's mobile device. This copying mechanism allows the user to view and respond to intrusions in real-time without the need for physical presence or vehicle deployment, eliminating the time delay associated with vehicle response.
3Reliability
If sensitive electronic monitoring devices such as infra-red detectors are used, then intrusion detection capability is provided, but a large number of false alarms occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces sensitive electronic sensors prone to false alarms with visual capture devices (cameras). Cameras provide direct visual evidence of intrusions without the sensitivity issues that cause false alarms in electronic detectors like infra-red sensors, thereby maintaining detection capability while eliminating false alarm problems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses cameras to create visual copies of the surveillance area, providing direct visual confirmation of intrusions. This visual copying mechanism avoids the indirect sensing methods (like infra-red detection) that are prone to misinterpretation and false alarms, allowing users to visually verify actual intrusions before responding.
4Reliability
If a security person is deployed to provide continuous surveillance, then adequate monitoring is provided, but large amounts of finances are spent and human presence is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the surveillance system to serve itself by capturing, storing, and transmitting visual data automatically without human intervention. The camera system continuously monitors and the mobile device automatically receives and displays footage, eliminating the need for human security personnel while maintaining continuous surveillance capability, thus reducing financial costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of human security personnel with an automated camera and mobile device system. This substitution eliminates the need for human presence and the associated financial costs of salaries, training, and benefits, while providing continuous surveillance through automated visual capture and transmission.
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AI summary
A system and method comprising a mobile device in communication with a server, wherein the server is adapted for receiving surveillance data transferred electronically from a surveillance area. At least one camera is positioned at the surveillance area for capturing surveillance data, wherein the surveillance data comprises metadata comprising at least one of audio, video, images, point in time and location of the surveillance area. The surveillance data is transferred from the server to said mobile device and displayed on the mobile device upon a user request. The surveillance data may be transferred automatically using a combination of a radio, a network, or a base station. A motion detection means can be engaged to the system to detect variations in motion measurements and provide global positioning data at the surveillance area. The system provides automatic updates to a user regarding delivery surveillance data corresponding to the user request.