WiFi Camera Touch Screen Setup Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current WiFi cameras require complex setup and maintenance, and often rely on additional connections like cellular chips or satellite links for remote operation, making them difficult for non-technical users to configure and manage, especially for streaming video and uploading footage over the internet.
Innovation Solution
A dedicated WiFi camera with a touch screen interface that connects to any available WiFi network, featuring a powerful processor for image processing and sensor integration, allowing users to select WiFi signals and input credentials for streaming footage directly to a media server without additional setup or technical expertise.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If IP camera is set up as a standalone connection on local router, then autonomous Internet connection is achieved, but installation complexity increases and requires IT technician expertise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a router registration mechanism as an intermediary solution. Instead of requiring complex standalone IP configuration, the camera automatically registers with the router and receives IP address assignment through DHCP. This mediator (router registration system) simplifies the connection process while maintaining autonomous Internet access capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera performs self-configuration by automatically detecting available WiFi networks, selecting a target network, and obtaining IP address assignment without manual intervention. The device autonomously completes the network setup process, eliminating the need for IT technician expertise while maintaining reliable Internet connection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If remote camera uses cellular chip or satellite connection, then remote area coverage is achieved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the WiFi communication module universal by enabling it to function in both standard WiFi environments and remote areas. The module can operate as a client station in infrastructure mode for typical WiFi networks, and the same hardware can potentially operate in ad-hoc mode or with external antennas for extended range, eliminating the need for separate cellular or satellite modules.
3Adaptability or versatility
If smartphone camera is used, then multiple device functions are available, but dedicated camera functionality is lost and setup steps increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the camera function from the multi-functional smartphone and creates a dedicated camera device. This extracted camera focuses solely on imaging and network transmission functions, removing all the unnecessary complexity of smartphone operations. The dedicated camera provides streamlined, purpose-specific functionality that is easier to operate for photography purposes.
Data Source
AI summary
An in-place imaging device, including: a housing and a support stand, the housing including: a camera; a wireless communication module; a touch sensitive screen configured for displaying content and receiving input; and a processing unit; wherein the imaging device is adapted to capture footage with the camera and transmitting the footage via the wireless communication module to a network access point. The footage is transmitted to a media server via a communications network to which the network access point is connected.