Wireless video surveillance system & method with input capture and data transmission prioritization and adjustment
View Patent ↗A surveillance system and method with 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 the 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, and the system providing for input capture and data transmission prioritization, thereby providing a secure surveillance system having wireless communication for monitoring a target environment with prioritization capabilities.
1. A method for prioritizing communication between at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) or another ICD forming a base system, comprising the steps of:
providing the base system; wherein the ICD(s) are operable for wireless cross-communication with other ICD(s), including communication for adjustment of ICD settings and controls, without coupling through a remote server computer following initial set-up;
at least one user accessing the DIR via a user interface either directly or remotely for establishing priority settings of the system without coupling through a remote server computer;
ICD(s) detecting inputs; and
the system automatically prioritizing inputs or data communication between the ICD(s) and DIR, based upon the priority settings, and the ICD(s) wireless communication bandwidth being automatically increased for the ICD(s) that experienced an event associated with the priority settings, thereby providing a secure surveillance system for a target environment with prioritized data transmission.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the priority settings include a trigger event.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the trigger event includes change detection by the at least one ICD, such as audio, motion, or any other detectable inputs change and/or detection.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the inputs change or detection are above a predetermined limit or base measure, and combinations thereof.
5. A surveillance system for wireless communication between components comprising:
a base system including at least one wireless input capture device (ICD), the ICD(s) having at least one sensor and at least one input component for detecting and recording inputs, a processor, a memory, a transmitter/receiver, all constructed and configured in electronic connection; and a digital input recorder (DIR); wherein the ICDs are operable for wireless cross-communication with the DIR and/or each other, including communication for adjustment of ICD settings and controls, without coupling through a remote server computer following initial set-up; wherein an authorized user provides prioritization settings for the system, such that inputs to the ICDs and communication thereof within the system are prioritized according to the settings, including the system automatically increasing wireless communication bandwidth to the ICD(s) that experience an event that corresponds to the prioritization settings.
6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the cross-communication of ICDs and/or DIR includes data exchange, wherein the data exchange includes information about the surveillance environment, settings, inputs, and combinations thereof.
7. The surveillance system of claim 5 , wherein the priority settings include a trigger event.
8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the trigger event includes change detection by the at least one ICD, such as audio, motion, or any other detectable inputs change and/or detection.
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the inputs change or detection are above a predetermined limit or base measure, and combinations thereof.