Video Surveillance Keypad Controller for Multi-Protocol Video Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video surveillance systems are complex and costly due to the requirement of separate keyboards and multiple processing units for controlling and processing video data from a network of interconnected components.
Innovation Solution
A video surveillance system utilizing a keypad controller with interchangeable control modules, a processor for decoding codec-independent video streams, and a USB interface for program updates and data transmission, which allows for a single processing unit to manage multiple surveillance sensors and data storage, reducing system complexity and cost.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a separate keyboard and multiple processing units are used to control and process video data from different protocols, then the system can handle multiple protocols and provide comprehensive functionality, but the system complexity and expense increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple previously separate components (keyboard, processing units for different protocols) into a single integrated keypad controller that can handle multiple protocols. The controller includes a processor that can decode and process video streams from different protocols (analog, digital, IP-based) through a unified interface, eliminating the need for separate processing units for each protocol type.
Solution Approach 2:
The keypad controller is designed as a universal device that can interface with and control surveillance sensors using different protocols (analog, digital, IP-based). The controller includes multiple communication interfaces and a programmable processor that can adapt to different protocol requirements, making it a multi-functional device that replaces multiple specialized components.
2Ease of operation
If a separate keyboard and multiple processing units are used to provide system functionality, then comprehensive control and processing capabilities are achieved, but the number of components and system cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the keyboard functionality with video processing capabilities into a single keypad controller unit. This integrated device combines the user interface (keyboard) with multiple processing functions (video decoding, protocol conversion, data management) that previously required separate components, thereby reducing the total number of components while maintaining comprehensive control capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The keypad controller is designed as a universal control device that performs multiple functions: it serves as a user interface (keyboard), processes video data from multiple protocols, manages communication between different system components, and provides control capabilities for surveillance sensors. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate specialized components.
3Reliability
If multiple processing units are used to process video data from different protocols, then protocol-specific processing requirements are met, but system expense and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The processor in the keypad controller is designed to dynamically change its processing parameters and configuration based on the detected protocol type. It can adjust its decoding algorithms, data formats, and communication protocols to match the specific requirements of analog, digital, or IP-based video streams, thereby maintaining processing accuracy across different protocols without requiring separate dedicated processing units for each protocol.
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AI summary
Methods and systems for a video surveillance system are provided. The system includes a plurality of network buses, a plurality of surveillance sensors, control devices, and sensor data storage devices and a keypad controller communicatively coupled to the at least one network bus. The keypad controller includes a plurality of interchangeable control modules communicatively coupled to said keypad controller that matingly engage a complementary portion of said keypad controller. The keypad controller further includes a processor configured to decode codec independent video streams, said processor further comprising a module configured to receive and transmit streaming video data to a network, a synchronous memory interface, and a plurality of universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UARTs). The keypad controller also includes a universal serial bus (USB) interface.