Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for responding to a potential or actual vehicle theft is disclosed. The system is installable within a parking facility that includes a fixed barrier structure around at least a portion of a perimeter of the parking facility to facilitate restriction of vehicle exit and entry to an at least one location where a respective at least one access-controlled gate or door is installed. The system also includes a camera that is configured to capture at least one image showing license plate characters of a license plate of a vehicle. A Field Of View (FOV) of the camera is arranged to include coverage of an area that is inside the parking facility and along a path leading to the at least one access-controlled gate or door.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for implementing workflows across multiple differing systems and devices is provided herein. During operation, a graphical-user interface provides a user with a list of triggers and a list of actions. A user creates a workflow by dragging a trigger and at least one action to an area of a screen (workspace) and then connecting them with a line or arc. If a security ecosystem is unable to execute the created workflow, the necessary components needed to execute the workflow will be provided in a small area on the screen (workspace).

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for implementing workflows across multiple differing systems and devices is provided herein. During operation, a graphical-user interface provides a user with a list of triggers and a list of actions. A user creates a workflow by dragging a trigger and at least one action to an area of a screen (workspace) and then connecting them with a line or arc. If a security ecosystem is unable to execute the created workflow, the necessary components needed to execute the workflow will be provided in a small area on the screen (workspace).

Abstract: At least one detected natural language phrase in audio describes at least one expected future object activity in a definable physical or geographic region. For each of one or more potential video analytic rules that are derivable from the at least one natural language phrase, whether compatibility with corresponding workflow requirements of an entity exists may be determined, such that one, some or all of the one or more potential video analytic rules are confirmed as one or more workflow-compatible video analytic rules. The one or more workflow-compatible video analytic rules are implemented within a video security system for respective one or more periods of time. For each of the implemented video analytic rules, a notification may be generated: when a rule violation of the respective video analytic rule triggers an event; or following expiry of the respective period of time of the one or more periods of time.

Abstract: At least one detected natural language phrase in audio describes at least one expected future object activity in a definable physical or geographic region. For each of one or more potential video analytic rules that are derivable from the at least one natural language phrase, whether compatibility with corresponding workflow requirements of an entity exists may be determined, such that one, some or all of the one or more potential video analytic rules are confirmed as one or more workflow-compatible video analytic rules. The one or more workflow-compatible video analytic rules are implemented within a video security system for respective one or more periods of time. For each of the implemented video analytic rules, a notification may be generated: when a rule violation of the respective video analytic rule triggers an event; or following expiry of the respective period of time of the one or more periods of time.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for implementing workflows across multiple differing systems and devices is provided herein. During operation, a security level at an entry point will be increased temporarily when a camera moves its field of view away from the entry point. The security level will return to its original state when the camera moves its field of view back to the entry point.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for implementing workflows across multiple differing systems and devices are provided herein. During operation a workflow is automatically generated upon the detection of new device capabilities. In particular, a workflow server will detect the presence of new device capabilities in a particular area. The new device capabilities will be analyzed, and an appropriate trigger and action will be determined based on the new device capabilities. The appropriate trigger and action will then be implemented as a newly-created workflow.

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: A method and apparatus for creating a geofence are provided herein. Unique geofences are created on a per-person basis, and based on a prediction of how likely a person is to wander. In one embodiment, the geofence for each individual is centered on a supervisor. For each individual being monitored, the geofence has an area that is inversely proportional to how likely a person is to wander. In this way, individuals that are more likely to wander will have a geofence that covers a smaller area than those who are not as likely to wander.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a geofence are provided herein. Unique geofences are created on a per-person basis, and based on a prediction of how likely a person is to wander. In one embodiment, the geofence for each individual is centered on a supervisor. For each individual being monitored, the geofence has an area that is inversely proportional to how likely a person is to wander. In this way, individuals that are more likely to wander will have a geofence that covers a smaller area than those who are not as likely to wander.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for annotating video is provided herein. During the process of annotating a video, a skipped portion of video will be analyzed for predetermined events or items. The video immediately following the skipped video will be annotated based on the analysis of the skipped video. The annotation process results in text being added to the video explaining and/or commenting on the predetermined events or items being detected within the skipped video.

Abstract: Systems and methods for overriding ad hoc talkgroup auto-dropping. One example method includes determining whether a contextual condition for a portable communications device meets a talkgroup formation criterion associated with an ad hoc talkgroup, and, in response to determining that the contextual condition meets the talkgroup formation criterion, sending a talkgroup identifier identifying the ad hoc talkgroup to the device. The method includes receiving a contextual condition update for the device and determining whether the update meets the talkgroup formation criterion. The method includes, in response to determining that the update does not meet the talkgroup formation criterion, sending an audio mute command based on the talkgroup identifier and a notification requesting an override action to the device. The method includes, when an override action indication is received from the device during a standby period, sending an audio unmute command based on the talkgroup identifier to the device.