Multi-media apparatus with JPEG 2000 compression and autofocus
First Claim
1. A network compatible, multimedia surveillance device having support for dynamic addressing, the surveillance device adapted to acquire and provide digital data items on a TCP/IP network, the surveillance device comprising:
- an image capture device for acquiring video images as digital data items;
a processor component for processing the digital data items;
a JPEG 2000 compression component;
an encryption component for encrypting all communications between the surveillance device and said TCP/IP network; and
an automated focal point adjustment component;
wherein the surveillance device is adapted to support dynamic IP addressing;
wherein said JPEG 2000 compression component is in operative communication with said processor component to provide compression of the video images;
wherein said focal point adjustment component is adapted to receive adjustment parameters from a host computer or other network device attached to the TCP/IP network and operates in cooperation with said processor component and image capture device to make focal point adjustments in response to parameters received from said host computer or said other network device to improve quality of video images being acquired; and
wherein said processor component is adapted to receive frame rate settings from said host computer or said other network device.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a surveillance device that provides a wide range of monitoring and is adapted to log and transmit video, audio, collateral environment data, and event data over a network, utilizing a relatively low bandwidth and low power consumption, while maintaining a resolution and features that greatly enhance surveillance applications. The multimedia surveillance device of the present invention provides support for dynamic addressing, JPEG 2000 compression, auto-focus and alarm notification.
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16 Claims
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1. A network compatible, multimedia surveillance device having support for dynamic addressing, the surveillance device adapted to acquire and provide digital data items on a TCP/IP network, the surveillance device comprising:
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an image capture device for acquiring video images as digital data items; a processor component for processing the digital data items; a JPEG 2000 compression component; an encryption component for encrypting all communications between the surveillance device and said TCP/IP network; and an automated focal point adjustment component; wherein the surveillance device is adapted to support dynamic IP addressing; wherein said JPEG 2000 compression component is in operative communication with said processor component to provide compression of the video images; wherein said focal point adjustment component is adapted to receive adjustment parameters from a host computer or other network device attached to the TCP/IP network and operates in cooperation with said processor component and image capture device to make focal point adjustments in response to parameters received from said host computer or said other network device to improve quality of video images being acquired; and wherein said processor component is adapted to receive frame rate settings from said host computer or said other network device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A video camera apparatus comprising:
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a CCD camera; an NTSC decoder; a JPEG 2000 compression device; a microprocessor; a network interface; a memory store; and a complex programmable logic device;
said logic device connected in communication to said NTSC decoder and said microprocessor, to provide digital logic functions;said CCD camera connected in communication to said NTSC decoder to provide analog composite video, and to said microprocessor; said NTSC decoder connected in communication to said compression device and said complex programmable logic device; said compression device connected in communication to said memory store and said microprocessor, to provide compressed video data; said microprocessor adapted to communicate through said network interface to one or more networked devices for sending images and data, and dynamically receiving frame rate information and focal point adjustment parameters, from a device on the IP network in real time;
said memory store further comprising;a flash memory for nonvolatile storage of an operating environment and application instructions; and a synchronous dynamic random access memory for interactive execution of said application instructions with said microprocessor and for providing pre-event recording; said microprocessor further adapted to communicate via a serial interface to one or more external devices from a group consisting of;
a motion sensor;
a photo-sensor;
a temperature monitor;
a microphone; and
an opto-coupler.
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10. A video camera apparatus comprising:
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means for capturing images and converting the images into digital format; means for implementing compression of the converted images; means for providing auto-focus functions on said camera to enhance the quality of the captured images; means for providing secure connectivity and encrypted communication to a TCP/IP network means for supporting dynamic IP addressing; an environment sensor, wherein signals from said environment sensor are processed by the video camera and made available for communication to said TCP/IP network; means for providing notification of one or more alarm signals in connection with the signals from said environment sensor to devices on said IP network; and means for receiving from an external device on said TCP/IP network focal point adjustment parameters. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A network compatible, multimedia surveillance device having support for dynamic addressing, the surveillance device adapted to acquire and provide digital data items on an IP network, the surveillance device comprising:
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an image capture device for acquiring video images as digital data items; a processor component for processing the digital data items; a JPEG 2000 compression component; an encryption component for encrypting communications between the surveillance device and said IP network; and an automated focal point adjustment component; a pre-event recording component, wherein a circular buffer provides data capture prior to the occurrence of a trigger signal which signifies the starting moment for image capture; wherein said JPEG 2000 compression component is in operative communication with said processor component to provide compression of the video images; wherein the multimedia surveillance device is adapted to support dynamic multiple frame rates, and wherein said frame rates may be adjusted by a network device external to the multimedia surveillance device; and wherein said focal point adjustment component is adapted to receive adjustment parameters from a host computer or other network device attached to the IP network and operates in cooperation with said processor component and image capture device to make focal point adjustments in response to parameters received from said host computer or said other network device to improve quality of video images being acquired.
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