Abstract: A surveillance system and method with at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) and/or another ICD, including the steps of providing the base system; at least one user accessing the DIR via user interface either directly or remotely; the DIR and/or ICD searching for signal from the ICD(s) and establishing communication with them, and the system providing for input capture and data transmission prioritization, thereby providing a secure surveillance system having wireless communication for monitoring a target environment with prioritization capabilities.

Abstract: A system for monitoring articles within a monitored area is provided. The system for monitoring articles within a monitored area comprises tags configured to be coupled to articles. The tags have GPS transceivers and RF transmitters therein. The RF transmitters transmit RF data. The RF data transmitted from the RF transmitters uniquely identify the corresponding tag. The system for monitoring articles within a monitored area also includes RF sensors configured to be distributed data over a monitored area. The RF sensors receive the RF data received from the RF transmitters. The system for monitoring articles within a monitored area further includes GPS sensors configured to be positioned to cover the monitored area. The GPS sensors and GPS transceivers convey GPS data there between. The system for monitoring articles within a monitored area also includes a processor module to identify movement of the articles within the monitored area based on the RF data.