System and method for monitoring security systems by using video images
US6400265B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B25/14
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a monitoring system for providing images (e.g., photos, pictures, video, diagram, illustration, etc.) where an alarm situation may be defected by comparing images. When a change (indicating motion) is detected, an alarm may be signaled or other user-defined response may be invoked. In addition, the image and other relevant data may be conveyed to a central security network where identified individuals may be alerted via identified methods. The user may also view the images (e.g., video clips) remotely via the web or other method. The present invention provides a personal security network where an individual's system or systems of security devices may be connected to a central security network. The central security network of the present invention may monitor a system's status and alert the individual when an alert situation occurs.
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