VIRTUAL INTERNET PROTOCOL MODULATOR
First Claim
1. A security system, comprising:
- a network camera utilizing an internet protocol to transmit digital video images over an IP network;
a television connected to the IP network; and
a virtual internet protocol modulator in communication with the network camera and the television;
wherein the virtual internet protocol modulator is configured to receive the digital video images from the network camera and output the images for viewing on the television.
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Abstract
A virtual internet protocol (“IP”) modulator that allows for the viewing of streaming video from IP based network security cameras on a television receiver, set-top box, or other digital media device. The virtual IP modulator translate streaming video information from a particular communication protocol being used by the camera to a format which is more easily recognize by the television, set-top box, or other digital media device. The virtual IP modulator may be used privately within a home or within a virtual neighborhood watch program. The virtual IP modulator may receive video directly from the camera over the network or through an intermediate web server, with the intermediate web server further translating or formatting the video information to conform with a communication protocol which is recognizes by the virtual IP modulator.
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20 Claims
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1. A security system, comprising:
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a network camera utilizing an internet protocol to transmit digital video images over an IP network; a television connected to the IP network; and a virtual internet protocol modulator in communication with the network camera and the television; wherein the virtual internet protocol modulator is configured to receive the digital video images from the network camera and output the images for viewing on the television. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A security system, comprising:
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a network camera utilizing an internet protocol to transmit digital video images over an IP network; a set-top box connected to the IP network; a television display connected to the set-top box; and a virtual internet protocol modulator in communication with the network camera and the television, said virtual internet protocol modulator being implemented within said set-top box; wherein the virtual internet protocol modulator is configured to receive the digital video images from the network camera and output the images for viewing on the television. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A digital media device for implementing a security system, comprising:
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a processor; and a memory operatively coupled to said processor; an IP network communication device; wherein said processor executes computer readable code to process digital video images from an IP network camera using said IP network communication device and output said digital video images over an output channel of said digital media device for display on a television. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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