Surveillance Means

• US 20090174769A1
• Filed: 05/25/2005
• Published: 07/09/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 05/26/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: I-Track Limited
• Original Assignee: I-Track Limited
• Inventors: Katz, Elen
• Application Number:
  US11/569,535
• Publication Number:
  US 20090174769A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 348/143
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19623 Arrangements allowing camera linear motion, e.g. camera moving along a rail cable or track
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/185 from a mobile camera, e.g. for remote control

Abstract

The present invention provides a unique surveillance means that comprises a rail through which electricity is being transferred as well as data. A movable-platform is adapted to move along the rail in relatively high speed. At least one supporting wheel and driving wheel are adapted to support and drive the platform on the rail using electricity that is delivered through the rail. Surveillance equipment is mounted on the platform and is adapted to transmit data in a secured manner through the rail. A control room is provided to control the transmission of electricity as well as information.

Claims

1. A surveillance means comprising:

a rail provided with a conductor rail adapted to supply electricity through said rail and a data rail adapted to transmit data;

a movable platform adapted to move along said rail;

at least one wheel adapted to support said platform;

at least one wheel adapted to drive said platform by means of electricity delivered through said conductor rail;

surveillance equipment mounted on said platform and adapted to transmit data through said data rail;

a controller adapted to control the movement of said platform on said rail as well as control the transmission of information.

2. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said movable platform is provided with a mini antennae adapted to move along said data rail wherein said mini antennae is adapted to transmit data from and to said computerized controller.

3. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said data rail transmits data by using microwave technology.

4. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said conductor rail is made of coated copper.

5. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one wheel adapted to drive on said rail is connected to engine unit adapted to rotate the wheel and wherein said engine unit is adapted to receive electricity from said conductor rail through a power control unit.

6. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 5, wherein power collectors that are engaged with said conductor rail collect power from said conductor rail and delivers the power to said power control unit.

7. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 6, wherein said power collectors are made of coal.

8. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rail is a monorail having a strip profile that connects two cylindrical bands adapted to support, said at least one wheel.

9. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 5, wherein said at least one wheel comprises two pairs of supporting wheels, each one is supported on one of said two cylindrical bands and a driving wheel that is supported on one of said two cylindrical bands.

10. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said movable platform is adapted to reach a velocity of about 90 km/h.

11. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said movable platform comprises a housing that houses said at least one wheel and a supporting base onto which said surveillance equipment is mounted.

12. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 11, wherein said supporting base is mounted on said housing through a stabilizing system.

13. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 11, wherein said supporting base is provided with a protective transparent cover.

14. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said controller is provided within a control room that is provided in the vicinity of said surveillance means.

15. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said data transferred from said surveillance equipment is digital data.

16. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said controller is provided with a predetermined plan by which said movable platform moves in a predetermined path.

17. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said controller is provided with a predetermined plan by which said surveillance equipment is operated.

18. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein the surveillance means is further provided with a garage adjacent said rail and wherein said movable platform can be stored or maintained within said garage.

19. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein the surveillance means is provided with a power supply adapted to supply power for electricity to said conductor rail.

20. The surveillance means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said surveillance equipment comprises a camera.