Abstract: A monitoring system for deriving a measurement of a separation distance between a monitor and one or more tags, where each tag is adapted to be attached to or contained within an object to be monitored, comprises a monitor that is operable to trigger an event if the separation distance exceeds a set separation limit. A frequency of packet exchange between a tag and monitor is dynamically altered based on a comparison of one or more.

Abstract: A system and methods for controlling video streaming over a shared communications channel from a set of two or more video cameras to a base station, including acquiring video capture rate data values from each video camera; acquiring transmissions rate data values from each video camera indicative of a rate of transmission from each video camera to the base station over the shared communications channel; acquiring channel bandwidth data values from said shared communications channel indicative of a supported rate of transmission by the shared communications channel; predicting, from the acquired video capture, communications rate and channel bandwidth data values, future values of at least one of (1) future captured video rate data; (2) future transmission rate data; or (3) future channel bandwidth; and responsively providing that video rates of transmission from all the cameras are supported by the shared communications channel.

Abstract: A system and methods for controlling video streaming over a shared communications channel from a set of two or more video cameras to a base station, including acquiring video capture rate data values from each video camera; acquiring transmissions rate data values from each video camera indicative of a rate of transmission from each video camera to the base station over the shared communications channel; acquiring channel bandwidth data values from said shared communications channel indicative of a supported rate of transmission by the shared communications channel; predicting, from the acquired video capture, communications rate and channel bandwidth data values, future values of at least one of (1) future captured video rate data; (2) future transmission rate data; or (3) future channel bandwidth; and responsively providing that video rates of transmission from all the cameras are supported by the shared communications channel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system apparatus and device for facilitating the backup of network edge devices and methods of operation thereof. A monitoring circuit(s) may detect inoperable electrical power condition(s) (IEPC) on the power-line of a network edge device. Upon detection of an IEPC a backup power source may provide electrical power to the edge device. Upon detection of a connectivity fault between the edge device and its packet sink, a packet sink emulator may emulate a packet sink of the edge device. The disclosed system apparatus and device may implement a Power over Ethernet (PoE) power backup device for providing power to one or more edge devices, the device comprising: a PoE input port, an auxiliary power input port, a PoE output port, a power storage circuits, and power management circuits for detecting available power, switching between power sources, and regulate the power switching based on power detection outputs.

Abstract: A monitoring system for deriving a measurement of a separation distance between a monitor and one or more tags, where each tag is adapted to be attached to or contained within an object to be monitored, comprises a monitor that is operable to trigger an event if the separation distance exceeds a set separation limit. A frequency of packet exchange between a tag and monitor is dynamically altered based on a comparison of one or more monitored parameters with a mode transition threshold.

Abstract: A non-intrusive remote wireless monitoring system is described for light signals between two fiber-optic communication lines. Most of the light from a transmitting fiber (6) goes to a receiving fiber (6?) whereas part of the light is harvested from an opening in the cladding (11) of the fiber by a photo-detector (9) connected to a passive ASIC (16) and a transmitting antenna (10). The ASIC has a unique ID for efficient monitoring of the communication lines.

Abstract: A non-intrusive monitoring optical connection apparatus includes first and second fiber optic communication lines (2, 8) arranged for light to pass therebetween. The first and second fiber optic communication lines (2, 8) have first and second ferrules (4, 6) at ends thereof, respectively. An optical element (13, 25) is disposed between the fiber optic communication lines (2, 8). Most of the light passes between the fiber optic communication lines (2, 8) and a small part of the light is harvested by the optical element (13, 25) and detected by a photo detector (15, 28).

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for forming an integrated communication network. The network includes a plurality of locally distributed integrated communications modules (ICMs) which are placed at predetermined positions. The ICMs monitor a plurality of roaming communication devices that communicate using both the cellular communication network and the internet. Further, the integrated communication network forms a private database on the roaming sender communication device to allow data communication with a specifically identified roaming communication device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system apparatus and device for facilitating the backup of network edge devices, such as video cameras, and methods of operation thereof. A monitoring circuit(s) may detect inoperable electrical power condition(s) (IEPC) on the power-line of a network edge device. Upon detection of an IEPC a backup power source may provide electrical power to the edge device. Upon detection of a connectivity fault between the edge device and its packet sink, a packet sink emulator may emulate a packet sink of the edge device. The disclosed system apparatus and device may be implemented as a SoC (System on Chip).

Abstract: Disclosed is a system apparatus and device for facilitating backup of network edge devices, such as video cameras, and methods of operation thereof. A monitoring circuit(s) may detect inoperable electrical power condition(s) (IEPC) on the power-line of a network edge device. Upon detection of an IEPC, a backup power source may provide electrical power to the edge device. Upon detection of a connectivity fault between the edge device and its packet sink, a packet sink emulator may emulate a packet sink of the edge device.

Abstract: A system and method for indirectly controlling network devices, implemented using standard protocols, without a server at the network device. The network device monitors the traffic between a WEB server and a WEB browser. The control is implemented by embedding commands and responses in standard HTTP redirect requests sent by the WEB server to the WEB browser. The network device monitors the requests, and detects the commands according to the port number they are sent from. If the commands are HTTP redirect requests and comply with a specific command format, the network device implements the commands. Additional services may be provided, wherein a RADIUS server, security module etc. are connected to the network device.

Abstract: A simple, convenient and reliable method provided for identifying a user through a computer network. This method comprises the steps of sending a string of characters randomly selected from a table recording a set of characters from a central computer to a terminal computer, converting one or more characters from the string according to a conversion rule, sending one or more characters from the terminal computer to the central computer and identifying the user of the terminal computer based on the string of characters sent from the central computer, the conversion rule and the one or more characters sent by the user.