Patents Assigned to Smartvue Corporation
  • Patent number: 8750509
    Abstract: A wireless surveillance system and methods of operating same, providing at least one data input capture device (ICDs), including cameras which have the ability to capture video, audio, and/or data from sensors such as temperature and humidity data, while being newly or retrofittably releasably mountable to a track lighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Renkis
  • Patent number: 8750513
    Abstract: A mesh network surveillance system and method for providing communication between a base system having at least one input capture device ICD(s) and other ICD(s), wherein the ICD(s) are operable to provide a self-configuring network with each other, including the steps of providing this base system; at least one user accessing the ICDs and inputs remotely via a user interface through a remote server computer and/or electronic device communicating with it, for providing a secure surveillance system with extended inputs range and self-configured networking for smart cross-communication for monitoring a target environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin A. Renkis
  • Publication number: 20140071289
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin A. Renkis
  • Patent number: 8610772
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin A. Renkis
  • Patent number: 8457314
    Abstract: A mesh network surveillance system and method for providing communication between a base system having at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and other ICD(s), wherein the ICD(s) are operable to provide a self-configuring network with each other, including the steps of providing this base system; at least one user accessing the ICDs and inputs remotely via a user interface through a remote server computer and/or electronic device communicating with it, for providing a secure surveillance system with extended inputs range and wireless self-configured networking for smart cross-communication for monitoring a target environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin A. Renkis
  • Patent number: 7954129
    Abstract: A surveillance system and method for remote viewing of inputs associated with at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) monitoring a target environment, and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) and/or another ICD, including the steps of providing base system and at least one user accessing the DIR or ICD(s) via user interface remotely from a remote viewing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Renkis
  • Patent number: 7936370
    Abstract: A surveillance system and method for activating communication between at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) and/or another ICD, including providing a base system; at least one user accessing the DIR via user interface remotely; the DIR and/or ICD searching for signal from the ICD(s) and receiving inputs in dual encoded formats, thereby providing a secure surveillance system having wireless communication for monitoring a target environment with optimized remote viewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Renkis
  • Patent number: 7925219
    Abstract: A wireless video surveillance system having automatic self-configuration of the input capture devices and digital input recorder(s), and further including jamming and interference prevention capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin A. Renkis
  • Patent number: 7821533
    Abstract: A method for locking communication between 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 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 locking the ICDs to send wireless data exclusively to that DIR and/or ICD; and/or the DIR and/or ICD locking itself for exclusive communication with the locked ICDs, thereby providing a secure surveillance system for a target environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Renkis
  • Patent number: 7784080
    Abstract: A surveillance system and method performing actions and interacting with a base system including at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) and/or another ICD, and, optionally a remote server computer (RSC), including the steps of providing base system; at least one user accessing the DIR via user interface either directly or remotely; activities and functions within the system and methods of set-up and operation capable of being performed via single click-select interaction or one-click action by the at least one user through a user interface or directly on components in the base system (ICD(s), DIR, and/or RSC), which correspond to underlying preprogrammed actions or steps performed automatically by the system following the single click-select action of the user, thereby providing a secure surveillance system having wireless communication for monitoring a target environment with single click-select actions by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin A. Renkis
  • Patent number: 7728871
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Renkis
  • Patent number: 7730534
    Abstract: A wireless surveillance system and methods of operating same including a server software application that enables automated and centralized video analytics data storage and reporting capabilities as well as digital video management and/or recording device (DVM) and camera management capabilities for multiple DVMs and digital input capture devices (ICDs) such as cameras. The system includes at least one server computer operable via user interface selections that activate corresponding functions associated with the software application and the camera(s) and DVM(s) connected and operable within the system via wireless communication with each other and the server through a network and authorized access thereto. In a method for using the system, a user adds DVMs to the system by selecting a subset or the complete group of cameras related to each DVM to be added to the server application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin A. Renkis
  • Patent number: 7719567
    Abstract: A surveillance system and method for activating emergency communication between a third party and a system having 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 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, wherein the emergency access is operable following a trigger event, thereby providing a secure surveillance system with emergency access having wireless communication for monitoring a target environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Renkis
  • Patent number: 7719571
    Abstract: A surveillance system and method for activating communication between 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 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 DIR polling for information posted by a remote server computer (RSC) based upon user inputs thereto, for providing a secure surveillance system having wireless communication for monitoring a target environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin A. Renkis
  • Patent number: 7603087
    Abstract: A wireless video surveillance system with jamming and interference prevention capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin A. Renkis
  • Patent number: 7508418
    Abstract: A surveillance system and method for activating communication between 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 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 DIR polling for information posted by a remote server computer (RSC) based upon user inputs thereto, for providing a secure surveillance system having wireless communication for monitoring a target environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Smartvue Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Renkis