Remote Video Retrieval Over Metered Links for Surveillance Cameras
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional video surveillance systems face challenges with remote access and management due to limitations in bandwidth and connectivity, especially in off-grid locations, leading to high costs and poor video quality.
Innovation Solution
A camera system that records video locally and allows for on-demand video retrieval by periodically downloading images to a remote server, enabling efficient access to specific video segments over metered Internet connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If video is continuously streamed over cellular or satellite connections, then remote access to video surveillance is enabled, but data costs increase and bandwidth is exceeded
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs periodic actions by downloading video data at scheduled intervals rather than continuous streaming. The server periodically retrieves video segments from the camera's local storage and makes them available for download, reducing overall data transmission while maintaining remote accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts only the necessary video segments for remote access by allowing users to select specific time ranges or events. Instead of transmitting entire video feeds continuously, the system extracts and transmits only the portions of video that are requested or deemed important, significantly reducing data usage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If video data is stored locally at the camera, then remote retrieval is possible, but access is limited without centralized management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the camera and remote users. The server acts as a mediator that receives video data from the camera's local storage, manages the video segments, and provides them to users on demand. This intermediary enables centralized management capabilities while maintaining the simplicity of local storage at the camera.
3Area of stationary object
If IP cameras are deployed across broad geographical areas, then coverage is expanded, but management and access become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal server platform that can manage multiple cameras across different geographical locations through a single interface. The server provides multi-functional capabilities including video storage, retrieval, management, and access control, allowing users to manage dispersed camera systems uniformly regardless of their physical locations.
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AI summary
Methods and systems provided. A system may include an application program. The application program may be configured to cause one or more images captured via a remote system to be conveyed to a server via a metered connection. The application program may also be configured to enable at least one image of the one or more images conveyed to the server to be accessed via an electronic device. Further, the application program may be configured to cause a specific portion of a previously captured video associated with an image of the at least one image to be conveyed from the remote system to the server via the metered connection in response to a request.