Networked monitor remote
An integrated security system operating over a network includes networked video sources, networked monitor appliances and networked monitor appliance controllers. Video streams are processed by the networked monitor appliances for display on a monitor. The configuration of networked video sources, networked monitor appliances and networked monitor appliance controllers can be controlled by an application on a smart device acting as a remote. A remote control application is provided for use on smart devices to remotely control the configuration of a networked monitor appliance and verify configuration changes.
1. A system to display video over a network comprising:
at least one networked monitor appliance (NMA) comprising:
a networked monitor appliance cloud services interface coupled to a network cloud;
a remote command interface coupled to the cloud services interface, the command interface adapted to receive configuration commands from a networked monitor remote;
wherein the networked monitor remote comprises:
a smart device;
a remote control application, installed on the smart device, comprising:
a remote control application cloud services interface coupled to the networked monitor appliance cloud services interface through cloud services;
a graphical user interface to generate commands;
a notification interface coupled to the remote control application cloud services interface; and
an authentication interface coupled to the remote control application cloud services interface;
wherein the authentication interface includes application keys that constantly and automatically revolve to increase security of tokens and API keys.
2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a command generator coupled to the cloud services interface and the graphical user interface.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the remote control application enables a user to generate and execute commands for at least one of:
receiving a screen from the at least one NMA;
receiving a screen shot of the at least one NMA;
receiving a layout from the at least one NMA;
receiving cell information from the at least one NMA;
changing cell information from the at least one NMA;
displaying a ticker on the at least one NMA; and
displaying digital signage on the at least one NMA.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the remote control application enables a user to view a camera image in a thumbnail box.
5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the remote control application provides instant replay controls and audio controls to control a cell on the at least one NMA.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the graphical user interface includes a display of at least one of:
a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed;
a web site providing traffic reporting; and
a web site providing weather reporting.
7. A system to display video over a network comprising:
at least one networked monitor appliance (NMA) comprising:
a networked monitor appliance cloud services interface coupled to a network cloud;
a remote command interface coupled to the cloud services interface, the command interface adapted to receive configuration commands from a networked monitor remote;
wherein the networked monitor remote comprises:
a smart device;
a remote control application, installed on the smart device, comprising:
a remote control application cloud services interface coupled to the networked monitor appliance cloud services interface through cloud services;
a graphical user interface to generate commands;
a notification interface coupled to the remote control application cloud services interface; and
an authentication interface coupled to the remote control application cloud services interface;
wherein the graphical user interface provides a popup notification if a camera displaying in a cell in the display of the at least one networked monitor appliance (NMA) changes status.
8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the popup notification indicates when a camera goes offline and the camera is identified by a camera name.
9. A system to display video over a network comprising:
at least one networked monitor appliance (NMA) comprising:
a networked monitor appliance cloud services interface coupled to a network cloud;
a remote command interface coupled to the cloud services interface, the command interface adapted to receive configuration commands from a networked monitor remote;
wherein the networked monitor remote comprises:
a smart device;
a remote control application, installed on the smart device, comprising:
a remote control application cloud services interface coupled to the networked monitor appliance cloud services interface through cloud services;
a graphical user interface to generate commands;
a notification interface coupled to the remote control application cloud services interface; and
an authentication interface coupled to the remote control application cloud services interface;
wherein the networked monitor appliance includes a corresponding authentication interface to the remote control application authentication interface and securely connects the smart device to the networked monitor appliance through the cloud services; and
wherein the authentication interface of the networked monitor appliance includes application keys the constantly and automatically revolve to increase security of tokens and API keys.
10. A system to display video over a network comprising:
at least one networked monitor appliance (NMA) comprising:
a networked monitor appliance cloud services interface coupled to a network cloud;
a remote command interface coupled to the cloud services interface, the command interface adapted to receive configuration commands from a networked monitor remote;
wherein the networked monitor remote comprises:
a smart device;
a remote control application, installed on the smart device, comprising:
a remote control application cloud services interface coupled to the networked monitor appliance cloud services interface through cloud services;
a graphical user interface to generate commands;
a notification interface coupled to the remote control application cloud services interface; and
an authentication interface coupled to the remote control application cloud services interface;
wherein video and digital signage appears on the at least one networked monitor appliance (NMA) in response to one of:
an event; and
an alarm.
11. A method for controlling a networked monitor appliance using a remote control device comprising:
downloading a remote control application on the remote control device;
authenticating the remote control device;
securely connecting the networked monitor appliance through a cloud interface to the remote control device;
receiving a graphical representation of at least one cell of a networked monitor appliance display;
displaying the graphical representation of the at least one cell of the networked monitor appliance display on the remote control device;
transmitting at least one command to the networked monitor appliance;
receiving the at least one command through the cloud interface; and
providing a graphical user interface to display a result of the at least one command on the remote control device;
wherein authenticating the remote control device further comprises and automatically revolving application keys to increase security of tokens and API keys.
12. The method of claim 11 further comprising displaying a screen shot of a networked monitor appliance live display in response to at least one command request for a screen shot of a live display on the networked monitor appliance.
13. A method for controlling a networked monitor appliance using a remote control device comprising:
downloading a remote control application on the remote control device;
authenticating the remote control device;
securely connecting the networked monitor appliance through a cloud interface to the remote control device;
receiving a graphical representation of at least one cell of a networked monitor appliance display;
displaying the graphical representation of the at least one cell of the networked monitor appliance display on the remote control device;
transmitting at least one command to the networked monitor appliance;
receiving the at least one command through the cloud interface; and
providing a graphical user interface to display a result of the at least one command on the remote control device;
further comprising displaying video and digital signage, selected by the at least one command, on the networked monitor appliance in response to events and alarms.
14. A method for controlling a networked monitor appliance using a remote control device comprising:
downloading a remote control application on the remote control device;
authenticating the remote control device;
securely connecting the networked monitor appliance through a cloud interface to the remote control device;
receiving a graphical representation of at least one cell of a networked monitor appliance display;
displaying the graphical representation of the at least one cell of the networked monitor appliance display on the remote control device;
transmitting at least one command to the networked monitor appliance;
receiving the at least one command through the cloud interface; and
providing a graphical user interface to display a result of the at least one command on the remote control device;
further comprising authenticating the remote control device with application keys that automatically revolve to maximize security of tokens and API keys.