Method for accessing and controlling a remote camera in a networked system with multiple user support capability and integration to other sensor systems
First Claim
1. A method for remotely controlling a camera on a network having simultaneous users with remote control access to the camera, the method comprising the steps of:
- a. Identifying each user seeking access to and control of the camera;
b. Assigning a hierarchal authority to each user;
c. Granting control of the camera to the user with the highest authority.
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Abstract
A method for presenting complex camera controls for a plurality of cameras to a user is dynamically based on the cursor position and on the GUI focus. The controls may be presented to a plurality of users, such as on an IP network, and the status of the camera and controls may also be presented dynamically and simultaneously to a plurality of users on the network. Network delays, such as IP network propagation and latency, create camera control user interface difficulties, and methods for mitigating the delays by use of caching of camera status, methods of use of indicators showing adjusting status, and methods to command camera positioning that do not require real-time visual feedback are defined. Methods of defining and activating auto-panning functions and preset tilt/pan/focus functions are defined, and the methods of reporting status to a plurality of users. In addition, a method of linking activation of camera presets to other systems is established.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for remotely controlling a camera on a network having simultaneous users with remote control access to the camera, the method comprising the steps of:
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a. Identifying each user seeking access to and control of the camera;
b. Assigning a hierarchal authority to each user;
c. Granting control of the camera to the user with the highest authority. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15)
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13. A method for remotely controlling a camera with pan/tilt/zoom features on a network having simultaneous users with remote control access to the camera, the method comprising the steps of:
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a. controlling the camera using point-and-click technology on a graphical user interface;
b. displaying the camera data in a video panel on the graphical user interface;
c. Activating the camera to hone in on the target. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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16. A method for controlling a tilt/pan/zoom camera from a remote location over an IP network, the method comprising the steps of:
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a. selecting a camera to be controlled;
b. highlighting the camera on a graphic user interface;
c. managing the camera using point-and-click technology. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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