Abstract: An indication of a physical access action performed by a person in proximity of a camera determines a manner in which the physical access action is performed. An operational profile of the camera is set to control capture at the proximity of the camera based on the manner in which the physical access action is performed. This includes selecting the operational profile from a first operational profile and a second operational profile that is different from the first operational profile.

Abstract: Methods and systems for anonymizing an identity of a caller using a voice print match. One system includes a surveillance system including a camera and a microphone; and a dispatch computer. The dispatch computer is configured to receive a voice call from the caller, generate a voice print from the voice call, compare the voice print to a plurality of stored voice prints, and, in response to the voice print not matching any of the plurality of stored voice prints, transmit the voice print to the surveillance system. The surveillance system is configured to receive the voice print, capture audio data via the microphone, compare the audio data to the voice print, and, in response to identifying a match between the voice print and the audio data, tag image data, captured via the camera, corresponding to the audio data for redaction.

Abstract: Techniques for a digital assistant to receive intent input from a secondary user are provided. A digital assistant receives a query intent from a primary user, wherein the primary user is authorized to provide query intents. It is determined, based on the query intent, that intent input will be provided by a secondary user, wherein the secondary user is not authorized to provide query intents. Intent input provided by the secondary user is received. The digital assistant processes the query intent using the intent input. The results of the query intent are provided to the primary user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for minimizing a time that a camera field of view is not being monitored while the camera is undergoing a software or firmware update is provided herein. During operation a determination is made that a camera needs a software or firmware update. The location of a security asset (e.g., a mobile camera, a security guard, a drone, . . . , etc.) is determined. The update is performed based on the security asset being within a predetermined distance from the camera. More particularly, in one embodiment, the update is performed only when the security asset is within the predetermined distance from the camera.

Abstract: An indication of a physical access action performed by a person in proximity of a camera determines a manner in which the physical access action is performed. An operational profile of the camera is set to control capture at the proximity of the camera based on the manner in which the physical access action is performed. This includes selecting the operational profile from a first operational profile and a second operational profile that is different from the first operational profile.

Abstract: A system and method for establishing a dynamic privacy zone for an object. In operation, an electronic computing device receives a request from an electronic tag associated with an object to establish a dynamic privacy zone for the object. The request includes location data indicating a real-time location of the object. The electronic computing device identifies a camera having a field of view overlapping with the real-time location of the object. The electronic computing device converts the real-time location of the object into a corresponding pixel location on the field of view of the camera. The electronic computing device then establishes a dynamic privacy zone for the object within the field of view of the camera as a function of the corresponding pixel location.

Abstract: Methods and systems for anonymizing an identity of a caller using a voice print match. One system includes a surveillance system including a camera and a microphone; and a dispatch computer. The dispatch computer is configured to receive a voice call from the caller, generate a voice print from the voice call, compare the voice print to a plurality of stored voice prints, and, in response to the voice print not matching any of the plurality of stored voice prints, transmit the voice print to the surveillance system. The surveillance system is configured to receive the voice print, capture audio data via the microphone, compare the audio data to the voice print, and, in response to identifying a match between the voice print and the audio data, tag image data, captured via the camera, corresponding to the audio data for redaction.

Abstract: A system and method for redaction based on group association is disclosed. The method includes carrying out an analysis that includes coming to a determination that, notwithstanding at least some features of a plurality of group-associated objects are being concealed, a visible association between the objects in combination with size and shape definitions for corresponding redactions of the group-associated objects is such that an identity deducibility condition is either met or is not met.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for ranking video for ease of redaction is provided herein. During operation, a video ranking apparatus will determine a plurality of faces and/or objects that need redaction from the plurality of videos and analyze the plurality of videos to determine unique identifiers within the plurality of videos. The video ranking apparatus will then determine a number of unique identifiers for each video and rank the plurality of videos based on the number of unique identifiers for each video.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for modifying future workflows based on information received at current day. The method includes receiving, at an electronic processor, information corresponding to an object of interest and analyzing, using the electronic processor, the information to identify one or more attributes corresponding to the object of interest affecting an incident workflow for the object of interest. The method also includes generating, using the electronic processor, a modified incident workflow for the object of interest based on the incident workflow and the one or more attributes and storing, in a database, the modified incident workflow and a trigger condition corresponding to the modified incident workflow such that the modified incident workflow and the trigger condition are related to the object of interest in the database. The trigger condition is generated based on the one or more attributes.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for implementing workflows across multiple differing systems and devices is provided herein. During operation, a workflow is automatically generated based upon a high probability of overloading resources with a current workflow. In particular, a workstation (or server) detects a high probability that a resource will be overloaded if a particular trigger is implemented. The workstation (or server) then determines an alternate trigger to reduce the chances that a resource will be overloaded. The alternate trigger and action can then be implemented or suggested as a newly-created workflow.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes detecting, by operation of video analytics, an object within a portion of initial video captured by a security camera. The security camera is within and forms a part of a security system site. The computer-implemented method also includes transmitting, to at least one computing device that is remote from the security system site, a request that includes video data. The request relates to the object and the initial video. A response is received from the at least one computing device. The response includes computer readable instructions, retrieved from storage remote from the security system site, for at least one temporary analytic. The at least one temporary analytic is initiated to act upon the initial video or subsequent video captured by the security camera.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying individuals who may have witnessed a suspect is provided herein. During operation, a camera's field of view (FOV) is analyzed to determine a region within the FOV where the suspect left the FOV. Individuals entering or exiting the cameras FOV from the region will be identified, and information about their identity will be provided to an officer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying individuals who may have witnessed a suspect is provided herein. During operation, a camera's field of view (FOV) is analyzed to determine a region within the FOV where the suspect left the FOV. Individuals entering or exiting the cameras FOV from the region will be identified, and information about their identity will be provided to an officer.

Abstract: A process for protecting confidentiality of audio messages that are received at an electronic computing device for providing a corresponding audio output at electronic audio output devices. In operation, the electronic computing device partitions the audio message into audio content segments, where each audio content segment is assigned to a respective confidentiality level. The electronic computing device determines a current exposure level of the electronic audio output device. The electronic computing device further determines whether the audio message is to be modified based on a current exposure level of the electronic audio output device and the respective confidentiality level assigned to each audio content segment. An audio output corresponding to the modified audio message is provided at the electronic audio output device when it is determined that the audio message is to be modified.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for changing a talkgroup icon is provided herein. During operation a current public-safety incident is determined. Based on the current public safety incident, a talkgroup icon will be determined and pushed to the various radios that are members of the talkgroup. When a radio displays a list of talkgroups (or a single talkgroup), each talkgroup will be accompanied by the unique icon that identifies a public-safety incident related to the talkgroup. This allows a user of the radio to identify a current conversation on a particular talkgroup without having to monitor the particular talkgroup.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for populating a form with text relevant to past digital-assistant queries is provided herein. During operation, a device will store text related to all digital-assistant queries during a particular incident, and text related to responses to the queries that are initiated during the particular incident. At a later time, when a form is being filled out by an officer, the form will be pre-populated with the text related to the digital-assistant queries and responses. In one embodiment the text related to the digital-assistant queries and responses comprises text of the actual query and text of the actual response.

Abstract: Techniques for a digital assistant to receive intent input from a secondary user are provided. A digital assistant receives a query intent from a primary user, wherein the primary user is authorized to provide query intents. It is determined, based on the query intent, that intent input will be provided by a secondary user, wherein the secondary user is not authorized to provide query intents. Intent input provided by the secondary user is received. The digital assistant processes the query intent using the intent input. The results of the query intent are provided to the primary user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for notifying authors of a statistical anomaly in paperwork is described herein. During operation information within fields of the paperwork will be identified that statistically differ from information contained in other paperwork from the same incident and/or other paperwork from similar incidents.

Abstract: Methods and systems of breaking pursuit of a target. One example embodiment includes an electronic processor configured to develop a first identifier for the target and determine a breaking junction and an intercept point associated with a cornering route. The processor is configured to determine a geographical area associated with at least one possible target flee route for the target and determine a second identifier for an object within the geographical area. The processor is configured to develop a discrimination factor representing a degree of differentiation of the first identifier from the second identifier. The processor is configured to predict whether the discrimination factor will exceed a threshold when the pursuit asset arrives at the breaking junction. The processor is configured to, in response to the discrimination factor exceeding the threshold, notify the pursuit asset to break pursuit of the target at the breaking junction to execute the cornering route.