Plug and Play Surveillance System with Remote Control Center
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Internet-based surveillance camera systems require complex configuration, including IP address management, which is often time-consuming and requires technical expertise, and may expose users to privacy risks due to dynamic IP addresses and public server dependencies, leading to costly subscription fees for video recording and access.
Innovation Solution
A plug and play system that allows users to view live and recorded content from capturing devices without needing an IP address, using a remote control center to automatically configure devices with CAM ID and PIN code for secure access, enabling multiple devices to connect and access content through any web browser without additional software installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If IP camera configuration is implemented with manual IP address assignment and application installation, then the system can provide remote viewing capability, but the configuration process becomes complex and time-consuming requiring technical expertise
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic configuration of capturing devices without requiring user intervention for IP address assignment or application installation. The server automatically detects devices on the network, assigns configuration parameters, and enables remote viewing capability without technical expertise from users.
Solution Approach 2:
A server acts as an intermediary between capturing devices and viewing devices. The server receives configuration requests, automatically configures the capturing device, and manages the connection between devices, eliminating the need for manual IP address management and complex setup procedures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic IP address from Internet service provider is used, then no additional monthly fee is required, but the IP address changes frequently requiring reconfiguration
Solution Approach 1:
The server acts as a stable intermediary that manages connecting devices with changing IP addresses. Instead of relying on stable device IP addresses, the system uses the server as a fixed reference point that can dynamically adapt to IP address changes while maintaining stable access through the server's consistent address.
3Ease of operation
If capturing device is connected to public Internet without authentication, then easy access is achieved, but the device becomes vulnerable to hacking and privacy invasion
Solution Approach 1:
The server acts as a secure intermediary between viewing devices and capturing devices. All access requests are routed through the server which implements authentication and authorization mechanisms, preventing direct exposure of capturing devices to the public Internet while maintaining convenient access for authorized users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements preliminary authentication and security measures through the server before allowing any access to capturing devices. By establishing security protocols in advance through the intermediary server, the system prevents potential hacking and privacy invasion before they can occur.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple viewing devices need to access the capturing device, then comprehensive access is achieved, but application must be individually installed and configured on each device
Solution Approach 1:
The server provides universal access functionality for multiple viewing devices simultaneously. Instead of requiring separate applications on each device, the server handles multiple connections and routing, allowing any number of devices to access the capturing device through the single server interface with unified configuration.
Data Source
AI summary
A plug and play method of viewing live and recorded contents includes the steps of: requesting information of a capturing device by a remote control center; sending an accessing request from an Internet-enabled receiving device to the remote control center through Internet; verifying whether the information of the capturing device matches with the accessing request from the receiving device by the remote control center; and establishing a communication channel between the capturing device and the receiving device to enable contents captured by the capturing device to be transmitted to the receiving device in a live manner through Internet.