Removable Storage Virtual Camera for VSaaS Compatibility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) platforms face inefficiencies due to the need for physical replacement of digital cameras when camera requirements change, as they often do not match the hardware capabilities of the cameras they are intended to support.

Innovation Solution

A removable storage device, such as a secure digital (SD) memory card, is configured with a VSaaS agent that runs on digital cameras, allowing them to be dynamically reconfigured to meet the requirements of different VSaaS platforms without physical changes to the camera hardware, enabling compatibility and adaptability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If physical replacement of digital cameras is used to meet changing VSaaS platform requirements, then compatibility with platform requirements is improved, but device complexity and operational inconvenience increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with VSaaS platform requirementsVSAvoidphysical camera replacement process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a virtual camera that copies the functionality of physical cameras but runs as software on the VSaaS platform. This virtual camera interface abstracts the physical hardware differences, allowing the same software to work with various physical camera models without requiring physical replacement or hardware-specific code.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts camera parameters such as resolution, frame rate, and protocol settings based on the specific VSaaS platform requirements. The virtual camera layer translates these parameter changes into appropriate physical camera configurations, eliminating the need for physical device replacement when requirements change.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If physical replacement of digital cameras is used to meet changing VSaaS platform requirements, then compatibility with platform requirements is improved, but loss of time increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with VSaaS platform requirementsVSAvoidcamera replacement and reconfiguration time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The virtual camera system is designed to be dynamic and adaptable. When VSaaS platform requirements change, the system can dynamically reconfigure the virtual camera parameters and communication protocols without physical intervention. This dynamic adjustment occurs in real-time or near-real-time, eliminating the downtime associated with physical camera replacement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical process of physical camera replacement with a software-based virtual camera system. Instead of mechanically swapping hardware devices and physically connecting them to different platforms, the system uses software abstraction layers that translate and adapt camera signals automatically, eliminating the time-consuming physical replacement process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If third-party cameras are integrated into VSaaS platforms, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveintegration of third-party camerasVSAvoidcamera integration and configuration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The virtual camera acts as an intermediary layer between third-party physical cameras and the VSaaS platform. It translates the specific protocols and interfaces of different third-party camera brands into a unified communication standard that the VSaaS platform understands, abstracting away the complexity of multiple different camera systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a universal virtual camera interface that can work with multiple different physical camera models and third-party systems. Instead of requiring separate integration code for each camera brand or model, the virtual camera provides a single unified interface that handles all third-party cameras through standardized protocols.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20220368851A1Removable Storage Device with a Virtual Camera for Video Surveillance as a Service

Publication Date: 2022.11.17 LODESTAR LICENSING GROUP LLC

AI summary

Systems, devices, and methods related to video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) are described. For example, a removable storage device, such as a secure digital (SD) memory card or a micro SD card, can be configured to run a virtual camera agent. When the removable storage device is inserted into a digital camera to provide a storage capacity for the digital camera, the agent can convert the video captured by the digital camera into video captured by a virtual camera. The virtual camera can be configured to be in compliance with the camera requirements of a VSaaS platform. Thus, a digital camera not in compliance with the platform can still be used with the platform through the deployment of the virtual camera that is enabled by the removable storage device.