Dynamic Video Feed Access via Authorized Associations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for granting access to security camera video feeds are cumbersome, requiring explicit requests from authorized individuals, which can be awkward and burdensome for both the owner and the requester, especially in situations like monitoring a child's safety during events.
Innovation Solution
A method that dynamically grants access to a video feed by determining if an authorized association exists between the user and the object associated with the feed, and if a predetermined condition is met, such as the object's presence in the video feed or location, using a processor in an information handling device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If explicit access requests are required for video feeds, then security is maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing authorized associations between users and objects (people, pets, items) in advance. When a user wants to access a video feed, the system automatically checks if an authorized association exists between the user and any object detected in the camera scene, eliminating the need for explicit real-time requests while maintaining security through pre-configured authorization.
2Ease of operation
If automatic access is granted based on object detection, then ease of operation improves, but security deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary layer of authorized associations that mediates between automatic object detection and access grant. The processor detects objects in the video feed, checks against stored authorized associations to determine if the user is authorized to view feeds containing those objects, and only then grants access. This intermediary authorization check maintains security while enabling automatic access.
3Reliability
If continuous monitoring of authorized associations is implemented, then security is improved, but use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic action by checking authorized associations only at relevant moments - when a user requests video feed access or when objects are detected in the camera scene. Rather than continuously monitoring all associations, the processor performs authorization checks on-demand triggered by user requests or object detection events, reducing energy consumption while maintaining security.
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AI summary
One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an information handling device, a request from a user to access a video feed; determining, using a processor, whether: an authorized association exists between the user and an object associated with the video feed; and a predetermined condition is satisfied; and granting, responsive to determining that the authorized associations exists and that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the user access to the video feed. Other aspects are described and claimed.