Abstract: The invention relates to a system for monitoring and influencing at least one object of interest and/or processes carried out by the object, containing: at least one object for obtaining information, which is designed to obtain information on the object of interest and at least one influencing object which is designed to exert influence on the object of interest. The object for obtaining information and the influencing object being subject to a geo-referencing process.

Abstract: An image and/or audio data processing and storage system includes a monitoring system and a plurality of cameras connected thereto. The image and/or audio data processing and storage system contains n units that are independent of each other, with each of the units having a data processing device containing a first segment that compresses digital image and/or audio data as well as a first storage device and a second storage device that are fed the same image and/or audio data compressed by the data processing device for storage.

Abstract: A method for processing video data involves receiving data from a series of images and analyzing the data to identify geometric forms. The forms are stored as metadata of a first data level and are linked by time stamps to the images in which the forms were identified. The metadata from an image and the previous image are compared, and delta metadata is generated from the difference. Delta metadata is also marked with time stamps. Metadata and delta metadata are analyzed, and objects are extracted from the geometric forms. The objects are stored as time-stamped metadata and delta metadata of a second data level. The process is repeated for higher data levels. A user inputs a database query to identify from among the stored input images that particular image sequence in which the extracted object is recorded. Queries started at higher data levels are quicker but less accurate.

Abstract: The invention refers to a new type of device for an electronic monitoring system, especially for a video monitoring system, with a casing and with at least one connection field containing a plurality of single connections on one casing side. The connection field is provided on a removable segment.