Method and apparatus for monitoring
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1. A monitoring system, comprising:
- a data collection system configured to collected data from a location;
an operator interface; and
a checklist system configured to receive the data from the data collection system, to request an input from an operator at the operator interface, and to process the data using an automated process and the operator input.
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Abstract
A monitoring system that makes use of an automated data collection system such as, for example, closed-circuit television, and inputs from a human operator. The monitoring system also allows for remote monitoring of a plurality of remote locations and for an operator to monitor several operations simultaneously. Also, a method for operating such a monitoring system.
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1. A monitoring system, comprising:
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a data collection system configured to collected data from a location;
an operator interface; and
a checklist system configured to receive the data from the data collection system, to request an input from an operator at the operator interface, and to process the data using an automated process and the operator input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of monitoring, the method comprising:
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collecting data pertaining to a location in an automated manner;
presenting at least a portion of the data to an operator and requesting an input from an operator; and
processing the data using the input from the operator and an automated procedure. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A monitoring system, comprising:
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means for collecting data pertaining to a location in an automated manner;
means for presenting the data to an operator;
means for requesting an input from an operator; and
means for processing the data using the input from the operator and an automated procedure.
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18. A monitoring system, comprising:
a data collection system configured to collected data from a location;
a data processing system; and
a checklist system configured to receive the data from the data collection system, to request an input from the data processing system, and to process the data using an automated process and the input from the data processing system. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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