Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for providing access to secured content on a provisioning entity system are disclosed, the method may include: receiving, from a requesting entity system, a plurality of user requests to access the secured content stored at the provisioning entity system; determining, for each of the plurality of user requests, a respective user ID; generating, for each of the plurality of user requests, a respective trusted token based on the respective user request, the trusted token comprising at least a variable term different for each of the trusted tokens generated for the plurality of user requests; adding a proof of authentication to each of the trusted tokens to enable the provisioning entity system to validate the respective trusted token; and transmitting at least one of the trusted tokens to the requesting entity system.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, comprising: obtaining motion indicators for a plurality of samples of a video stream; obtaining an anomaly state for each of a plurality of time windows of the video stream, each of the time windows spanning a subset of the samples, by (i) obtaining estimated statistical parameters for the given time window based on measured statistical parameters characterizing the motion indicators for the samples in at least one time window of the video stream that precedes the given time window and (ii) determining the anomaly state for the given time window based on the plurality of motion indicators obtained for the samples in the given time window and the estimated statistical parameters; and processing the video stream based on the anomaly state for various ones of the time windows.

Abstract: A method for execution by a processor of a host having an external interface for connection to at least one other network element of a packet-based data network, the host storing a routing table and implementing a container connected to a bridge, the container being addressable by an internal address on a bridge network associated with the bridge. The method includes obtaining an indication of a request for the container to join a multicast group. In response to the obtaining, a request is sent via the external interface for the host to join the multicast group. The routing table may be modified so as to make the bridge a next hop for future packets obtained from the external interface and destined for the multicast group. The routing table may also be modified so as to make the external interface a next hop for future packets that are obtained from the bridge, whose source address is the internal address of the container and that are destined for the multicast group.

Abstract: A method for execution by a processor of a host having an external interface for connection to at least one other network element of a packet-based data network, the host storing a routing table and implementing a container connected to a bridge, the container being addressable by an internal address on a bridge network associated with the bridge. The method includes obtaining an indication of a request for the container to join a multicast group. In response to the obtaining, a request is sent via the external interface for the host to join the multicast group. The routing table may be modified so as to make the bridge a next hop for future packets obtained from the external interface and destined for the multicast group. The routing table may also be modified so as to make the external interface a next hop for future packets that are obtained from the bridge, whose source address is the internal address of the container and that are destined for the multicast group.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, comprising: obtaining motion indicators for a plurality of samples of a video stream; obtaining an anomaly state for each of a plurality of time windows of the video stream, each of the time windows spanning a subset of the samples, by (i) obtaining estimated statistical parameters for the given time window based on measured statistical parameters characterizing the motion indicators for the samples in at least one time window of the video stream that precedes the given time window and (ii) determining the anomaly state for the given time window based on the plurality of motion indicators obtained for the samples in the given time window and the estimated statistical parameters; and processing the video stream based on the anomaly state for various ones of the time windows.

Abstract: A method for execution in a central controller comprises obtaining an interconnection topology for a plurality of nodes interconnected via hybrid data/power links; obtaining a power distribution map associated with the topology; and causing DC power to be distributed to the nodes via the links according to the power distribution map. Also, such a node in which there is at least one power-receiving port and at least one power-transmitting port, a controller and power switching circuitry. The controller operates based on power drawn from a portion of the DC power received via the power-receiving port. The controller determines a destination of data packets received via any of the ports and outputting those of the received data packets that are not destined for the network device via another one of the ports. The controller also causes the power switching circuitry to output via plural power-transmitting ports respective portions of the received DC power received at the power-receiving port.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for locating a retroreflective object in a digital image and/or identifying a feature of the retroreflective object in the digital image. In certain environmental conditions, e.g. on a sunny day, or when the retroreflective material is damaged or soiled, it may be more challenging to locate the retroreflective object in the digital image and/or to identify a feature of the object in the digital image. The systems and methods disclosed herein may be particularly suited for object location and/or feature identification in situations in which there is a strong source of ambient light (e.g. on a sunny day) and/or when the retroreflective material on the object is damaged or soiled.

Abstract: A method for routing media in a surveillance system comprises, at a gateway device placed on a local network deployed at a location being surveilled, the gateway device having network connectivity to a cloud computing device, detecting networked device(s) placed on the local network, the networked device(s) comprising media device(s) each configured to generate media stream data as the location is being surveilled, obtaining, based on the detecting, at least one rule indicative of when the media stream data is to be routed via the gateway device and directly to the cloud computing device for processing, monitoring parameter(s) associated with at least one of the local network and an environment of the location to determine whether the at least one rule is satisfied, and, when the at least one rule is satisfied, instructing the networked device(s) to route the media stream data according to the at least one rule.

Abstract: A method for execution in a central controller comprises obtaining an interconnection topology for a plurality of nodes interconnected via hybrid data/power links; obtaining a power distribution map associated with the topology; and causing DC power to be distributed to the nodes via the links according to the power distribution map. Also, such a node in which there is at least one power-receiving port and at least one power-transmitting port, a controller and power switching circuitry. The controller operates based on power drawn from a portion of the DC power received via the power-receiving port. The controller determines a destination of data packets received via any of the ports and outputting those of the received data packets that are not destined for the network device via another one of the ports. The controller also causes the power switching circuitry to output via plural power-transmitting ports respective portions of the received DC power received at the power-receiving port.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for performing licence plate matching. A reference list comprising licence plate identifiers is obtained. At least one transformation rule is applied to the licence plate identifiers of the reference list to generate entries forming at least one augmented reference list, and storing the at least one augmented reference list in at least one database. A search request comprising an input licence plate identifier is obtained. The at least one transformation rule is applied to the input licence plate identifier to generate a search list comprising at least one search term. The at least one database is queried with the search list to identify a match between at least one of the entries of the at least one augmented reference list and the at least one search term of the search list. A signal responsive is output to identifying the match.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining at least one candidate user for a license plate number (LPN) are described herein. A set of license plate recognition (LPR) events that correspond to the LPN and a set of access events of a plurality of users may be obtained. One or more associated events for each respective user of the plurality of users may be determined. A confidence score for each respective user may be determined based on the one or more associated events for the respective user. At least one candidate user for the LPN may be identified based on the confidence score. An indication that the at least one candidate user is a candidate for the LPN is output. Methods and systems for determining at least one candidate license plate number for a user are also described herein. Additional related methods and systems are described herein.

Abstract: A plurality of intermediary devices may be interposed in a hybrid data/power connection between a power source and a powered device. In one aspect, the intermediary devices may be connected in series. Such connecting may be referred to as “daisy chaining.” In other aspects, the intermediary devices may be connected in a tree or a mesh. Each intermediary device may be configured to consume, for its own use, power that is supplied over the hybrid data/power connection and to deliver remaining power over the hybrid data/power connection to at least one other device. Furthermore, each intermediary device may be configured to independently route data and power to downstream devices.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for video content analysis are described herein. A video feed comprising at least one image captured by a camera is received. The at least one image has a plurality of regions associated with a different level of precision required for each region. An adjustable image processing algorithm is applied to each region of the at least one image to obtain for each region the different level of precision. The image processing algorithm is adjusted based of the different level of precision associated with each region. Meta data indicative of content of the video feed is generating by the image processing algorithm.

Abstract: A method of operating a processor of an electronic device for obtaining a navigation route to a destination. The method comprises obtaining a navigation request, the navigation request specifying the destination. The method further comprises obtaining requestor indicia associated with the navigation request, identifying a destination server based on at least one of the destination and the requestor indicia and providing the destination server with the requestor indicia to obtain from the destination server a sub-destination from a plurality of sub-destinations associated with the destination. Finally, the method comprises determining a navigation route to the sub-destination and causing the navigation route to such sub-destination to be output via a user interface as if it were the navigation route to the original destination. The requestor indicia may be requestor credentials identifying a specific user or a user class common to a plurality of users.

Abstract: A method for execution by a processor of a host having an external interface for connection to at least one other network element of a packet-based data network, the host storing a routing table and implementing a container connected to a bridge, the container being addressable by an internal address on a bridge network associated with the bridge. The method includes obtaining an indication of a request for the container to join a multicast group. In response to the obtaining, a request is sent via the external interface for the host to join the multicast group. The routing table may be modified so as to make the bridge a next hop for future packets obtained from the external interface and destined for the multicast group. The routing table may also be modified so as to make the external interface a next hop for future packets that are obtained from the bridge, whose source address is the internal address of the container and that are destined for the multicast group.

Abstract: A method of facilitating video monitoring of at least one location involves: causing a web application hosted by a local application on a local computing device to cause the local computing device to transcode input video data encoded in an input video encoding format to transcoded video data transcoded in a transcoded video encoding format supported for rendering by the local application, the input video data representing at least one video recording by at least one video recording device at the at least one location; and causing the web application to cause the local computing device to render the at least one video recording using the transcoded video data. Other methods, and computer-readable storage media and systems, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A plurality of intermediary devices may be interposed in a hybrid data/power connection between a power source and a powered device. In one aspect, the intermediary devices may be connected in series. Such connecting may be referred to as “daisy chaining.” In other aspects, the intermediary devices may be connected in a tree or a mesh. Each intermediary device may be configured to consume, for its own use, power that is supplied over the hybrid data/power connection and to deliver remaining power over the hybrid data/power connection to at least one other device. Furthermore, each intermediary device may be configured to independently route data and power to downstream devices.

Abstract: Provided is a computer-implemented video processing method. The method comprises receiving a stream of original images related to a video access event and creating a stream of output images corresponding to the original images. The output images include first images comprising a hidden digital forensic marker and second images comprising a visible digital forensic marker. The hidden marker and the visible marker each encode information related to the video access event. The stream of output images is output onto a network or caused to be displayed on a screen. The visible marker serves as a deterrent for distribution or recording, and if an attempt is made to remove it, the hidden marker remains in the image, allowing the information relevant to the video access event to be recovered. Also provided are a method of integrity detection for a stream of images containing markers, and a method of embedding a dynamic marker.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for carrying out the method receiving packets, each of the packets comprising a header and a payload. For a particular packet among the packets, the method includes processing at least the header of the particular packet to determine a flow associated with the particular packet; attempting to determine a payload structure based on the flow, the payload structure associated with transport of coded video data in the payload of the particular packet; and if the attempting is successful, repackaging coded video data contained in the payload of the particular packet into a new packet and forwarding the new packet to an external system or storing the new packet in memory.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for locating a retroreflective object in a digital image and/or identifying a feature of the retroreflective object in the digital image. In certain environmental conditions, e.g. on a sunny day, or when the retroreflective material is damaged or soiled, it may be more challenging to locate the retroreflective object in the digital image and/or to identify a feature of the object in the digital image. The systems and methods disclosed herein may be particularly suited for object location and/or feature identification in situations in which there is a strong source of ambient light (e.g. on a sunny day) and/or when the retroreflective material on the object is damaged or soiled.