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System and method for remotely monitoring and/or viewing images from a camera or video device

  • US 8,068,642 B2
  • Filed: 11/09/2009
  • Issued: 11/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/03/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for remotely viewing of a monitored scene from an image capturing device, the method being implemented using one or more processors and comprising:

  • generating a message notification for the monitored scene, in which the message notification includes a link that is selectable from a receiving device to enable an operator of the receiving device to view a video of the monitored scene, wherein generating the message notification includes;

    receiving image data from an image capturing device on a terminal, wherein the image data represents one or more images of the monitored scene;

    transmitting the message notification with the link to the receiving device in order to enable the operator of the receiving device to use the link in remotely accessing terminal to view additional images of the monitored scene;

    responsive to a user of the receiving device selecting the link, determining one or more capabilities or characteristics for processing streaming video on the receiving device; and

    streaming the video of the monitored scene to the receiving device in a manner that accommodates the one or more capabilities or characteristics of the receiving device.

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