Method and system for transmitting video images using video cameras embedded in signal/street lights
First Claim
1. A video surveillance system using existing street lights, traffic lights and other existing household or outdoor lighting infrastructure, comprising:
- a video camera incorporated into an LED array of a traffic signal light, such that the video camera lens is encircled by the LED array, said video camera powered by an electric current that powers the traffic signal light;
the video camera capable of convening videos captured by the video camera into protocols for video data transmission, comprising Internet Protocol (IP), wherein the video camera is powered by power lines of the light assembly; and
the video camera capable of combining the IP video data into a power stream for transmission over the power lines and separating the IP video data from power stream for transmission to one or more viewing locations for surveillance, monitoring and recording purposes.
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Abstract
A method and system of video surveillance by using existing street light, traffic light and other household or outdoor light assemblies. A video camera is mounted in the light assembly and is powered through power lines of the light assembly. A converter is used to convert images captured by the video camera into Internet Protocol (IP) video data. A combiner then combines the IP video data into the power stream for transmission through the power lines. Both the converter and the combiner are housed in the light assembly. The IP video data travels through the power lines and is separated from the power stream at a collection point. The separated IP video data is transmitted wirelessly or through existing cables over the Internet for viewing.
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16 Claims
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1. A video surveillance system using existing street lights, traffic lights and other existing household or outdoor lighting infrastructure, comprising:
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a video camera incorporated into an LED array of a traffic signal light, such that the video camera lens is encircled by the LED array, said video camera powered by an electric current that powers the traffic signal light; the video camera capable of convening videos captured by the video camera into protocols for video data transmission, comprising Internet Protocol (IP), wherein the video camera is powered by power lines of the light assembly; and the video camera capable of combining the IP video data into a power stream for transmission over the power lines and separating the IP video data from power stream for transmission to one or more viewing locations for surveillance, monitoring and recording purposes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16)
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13. The system of claim further comprising the step of encrypting the IP video data.
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