Wireless Surveillance System Rapid Setup via Single Click-Select

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video surveillance systems are often wired, difficult to install, costly, and lack secure wireless capabilities for remote access and control, failing to provide efficient data transfer, storage, and control of input capture devices and digital recorders via remote servers or internet connections.

Innovation Solution

A wireless surveillance system with single click-select functionality, enabling rapid setup and control of input capture devices and digital recorders for remote access, storage, and data transfer through a remote server computer or internet connection, utilizing wireless communication between input capture devices and digital recorders for secure and efficient data management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If wired video surveillance systems are used, then system security and reliability are improved, but installation complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem securityVSAvoidinstallation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces wired mechanical connections with wireless communication technology. The surveillance system uses wireless transmitters and receivers to transmit video signals and control data without physical cables, eliminating the need for complex wiring installation while maintaining system reliability through encrypted wireless protocols and authentication mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless surveillance system integrates multiple functions including video capture, wireless transmission, remote access, and two-way communication within a single platform. The system can operate in multiple modes (real-time monitoring, recorded playback, remote control) and兼容 different communication protocols, making it universally applicable while simplifying installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If wireless surveillance systems are implemented, then installation ease and remote access capability are improved, but security against interception deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation easeVSAvoidsecurity against interception
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements continuous authentication and encryption key management through feedback mechanisms. The controller and input capture devices exchange authentication tokens and encryption keys dynamically, with the ability to re-authenticate and re-encrypt sessions to prevent interception and unauthorized access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless surveillance system dynamically changes encryption parameters, authentication tokens, and communication protocols based on session requirements. Encryption keys are rotated periodically, and the system adapts security parameters according to the type of data being transmitted, maintaining strong security while enabling easy wireless installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Loss of time

If rapid installation is achieved through wireless setup, then installation time is reduced, but system configuration complexity may increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation timeVSAvoidsystem configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wireless surveillance system performs self-configuration and automatic setup upon installation. The controller automatically detects input capture devices, establishes wireless connections, configures communication parameters, and sets up authentication protocols without requiring manual intervention, thereby reducing installation time while managing configuration complexity internally.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary configuration actions during manufacturing and initial setup, including pre-configuring encryption algorithms, authentication mechanisms, and communication protocols. This preliminary setup enables rapid deployment while the complex configuration is already in place, reducing on-site installation time and complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8253796B2Wireless video surveillance system and method with rapid installation
Publication Date: 2012.08.28 TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBH
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AI summary

A surveillance system and method for rapid set up and activating communication between at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) and/or another ICD, including the steps of providing base system; at least one user accessing the DIR via user interface either directly or remotely; the DIR and/or ICD searching for signal from the ICD(s) and establishing communication with them, thereby providing a secure surveillance system having wireless communication for monitoring a target environment.