Video Management System with Embedded Push-to-Talk Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional video management software (VMS) systems are disparate from push-to-talk (PTT) services, requiring control operators to manage multiple communication resources and lack integration of voice and video communication resources, making it cumbersome to communicate with field personnel in emergency situations across multiple video feeds.
Innovation Solution
Embedding PTT functionality within the VMS system to integrate voice and video communication resources, allowing control operators to select and communicate with predefined or dynamically created talk groups associated with video feeds, and displaying geolocations on a map interface for efficient communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If control operators use separate communication resources (PTT systems) to communicate with field personnel, then voice communication capability is provided, but system complexity increases and ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the PTT communication system with the VMS by integrating a communication module into the VMS server. This allows control operators to initiate PTT communications directly from the VMS interface without switching to separate radio communication systems, thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining voice communication capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The VMS system is enhanced with multi-functionality by incorporating both video surveillance management and PTT voice communication capabilities within a single integrated platform. The communication module enables the VMS to perform dual functions: video feed management and intercom/PTT communications, eliminating the need for separate dedicated communication systems.
2Loss of time
If multiple separate communication resources are used for video monitoring and voice communication, then both video and voice functions are provided, but response time increases due to the need to manage multiple channels
Solution Approach 1:
By combining video monitoring and voice communication into a single integrated system, the patent eliminates the time delay associated with switching between separate VMS and PTT systems. Control operators can immediately initiate voice communications directly from the video feed interface, significantly reducing response time during emergency situations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-establishing communication channels and user profiles within the VMS. When an emergency is detected in a video feed, the system can automatically or semi-automatically initiate communications with pre-designated personnel, eliminating the need to manually configure communication parameters during critical response situations.
3Productivity
If PTT functionality is integrated within VMS, then communication efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The VMS server is transformed into a multi-functional platform that handles both video surveillance and PTT communications. The communication module leverages existing VMS infrastructure (network connections, user authentication, interface displays) to deliver efficient PTT functionality without requiring entirely separate hardware systems, thereby improving communication efficiency while limiting the increase in overall system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product that enable video management of a plurality of video feeds with Push to Talk (PTT) communications. Some embodiments monitor a plurality of video feeds using a VMS graphics user interface (GUI) where a plurality of video feeds are video feed components of an interactive multimedia media object (IMMO) displayed in the VMS GUI. Some embodiments include receiving a selection of a first talk group that is associated with the IMMO, where members of the first talk group may view the video feed components and communicate via PTT. Subsequently, some embodiments include receiving a second selection of a second talk group, associating the second talk group with the IMMO, and enabling PTT communications among members of the second talk group and an operator of the VMS.