Abstract: Video monitoring and alarm verification technology, in which a first connection is established between a first device and a camera located in a monitored property associated with a user of the first device and image data captured by the camera is received over the first connection and at the first device. A determination is made to establish a second connection with a second device that enables sharing of the received image data with the second device and, in response to the determination, the second connection is established between the first device and the second device. The received image data is shared with the second device over the second connection and the second device is restricted from directly accessing image data captured by the camera located in the monitored property.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle display apparatus having an electronic appliance containing: a first memory area (117) for storing data (109), wherein the data contain a motor vehicle license number, a second memory area (119) for storing at least one first certificate (178), a first interface (103) for receiving a first signal (109?) and a signature (111?, 113?) for the first signal from a transmitter (107?), means (123) for checking the validity of the signature of the first signal using the first certificate, means (139) for generating a second signal on the basis of the reception of the first signal, means (127) for actuating a display apparatus (136) to reproduce the data stored in the first memory area and to visually output the second signal, wherein the second signal is generated and/or output only if the signature is valid.

Abstract: An apparatus allows entry of an individual into an area. An access structure (14) controls entry to and exit from a facility. The condition of at least one lock (26, 30, 48, 52) associated with the structure is changed responsive to correspondence of user data and stored data. An operator terminal (12) provides through a display (72), visible outputs associated with the structure. The operator terminal is usable to control functional aspects of the structure. The operator terminal is also usable to receive indications of conditions associated with components that control entry to and exit from the structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an access control system for the control of the access of an object to a portal, the system comprising an optoelectronic sensor for the detection of a movement direction of the object, an RFID reading device and an evaluation unit for the evaluation of the signals of the optoelectronic sensor and of the RFID reading device, wherein only permitted objects may pass through the portal. The invention is characterized in that the optoelectronic sensor is configured to detect a pre-field of the portal in a horizontal two-dimensional plane and in that the evaluation unit is an integral component of the sensor and of the RFID reading device.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locating or otherwise generating positional information for an object, such as but not limited generating positional coordinates for an object attached to an athlete engaging in an athletic event. The positional coordinates may be processed with other telemetry and biometrical information to provide real-time performance metrics while the athlete engages in the athletic event.

Abstract: An apparatus and method that controls access to a dwelling is provided. An image capturing device captures an image representing an individual attempting to access the dwelling. An access database includes data identifying individuals known to a user and access level data associated with each individual known to the user, the data identifying individuals known to the user including image data representative of the individual. A controller receives the captured image data from the image capturing device and determines a level of access associated with the individual attempting access by comparing the captured image data with the image data representative of individuals stored in the access database. Upon determining that the access level indicates that access should be granted, the controller controls a locking mechanism to move from a first locked position to a second unlocked position enabling access to the dwelling.

Abstract: A task-based imaging system for obtaining data regarding a scene for use in a task includes an image data capturing arrangement for (a) imaging a wavefront of electromagnetic energy from the scene to an intermediate image over a range of spatial frequencies, (b) modifying phase of the wavefront, (c) detecting the intermediate image, and (d) generating image data over the range of spatial frequencies. The task-based imaging system also includes an image data processing arrangement for processing the image data and performing the task. The image data capturing and image data processing arrangements cooperate so that signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the task-based imaging system is greater than SNR of the task-based imaging system without phase modification of the wavefront over the range of spatial frequencies.

Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of a method for providing security for access to a goal including storing a first image and receiving a second image comprising polarized data. The method also includes comparing the first image with the second image to determine if the first image and the second image are substantially the same. In the event the first and second images are not substantially the same, the method includes denying access to the goal. In the event the first and second images are substantially the same, the method includes determining, utilizing the polarized information, if the second image is of a three-dimensional object. Further, in the event the second image is not of a three-dimensional object, the method includes denying access to the goal and, in the event the second image is of a three-dimensional object, permitting access to the goal.

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.

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.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided including a security system, an IP video door phone coupled to the security system, the IP video door phone further carries an interactive display, a gesture file that stores a two-dimensional sequence of positions, a comparison processor that detects contact by a human user with the interactive display, that compares a sequence of positions made by the contact on the interactive display with the positions of the gesture file and that detects a match; and an alarm processor that sends an alarm message to the security system upon detecting the match.

Abstract: An apparatus for evaluating the fit of a modular window assembly into a simulated vehicle body opening includes a base member, a vehicle body opening/sheet metal simulator mounted to the base member, one or more light sources disposed in the vehicle body opening/sheet metal simulator and one or more devices for securing the vehicle window to the vehicle body opening/sheet metal simulator. A method of utilizing the apparatus is also a part of the invention.

Abstract: Correctional facility access and security apparatus, systems, and methods may include one or more access devices connected to one or more user devices via a network. The access devices and user devices may also be connected via the network with a computer, video recorder, and audio recorder. Each access device may be associated with an entry or exit point to a correctional facility and may send video and audio data to one or more of the user devices via the network showing activities in the vicinity of the access device. The entry or exit points may be remotely monitored using the video and audio data delivered to the user device and may be remotely controlled by users of the user devices.

Abstract: Described is a device for electronic access control (EAC) and surveillance. The device includes an EAC module and an imager integrated in a single unit. The EAC module controls physical access through a secure portal and the imager maintains surveillance of an observation area near the portal. A data signal is provided at a data port proximate to the EAC module and imager. The data signal includes EAC data for the portal, image or video data of the observation area and optional audio data. The device can be configured to communicate with a remote server and database over an IP data network. The device can also include one or more analytical modules for real-time computation and processing of data and generation of metadata for transmission over the data network. Correlating and combining current and historical data from multiple devices results in powerful real time threat detection and forensic search capability.

Abstract: An AIE device and an improved method for implementing pass control is disclosed herein. The AIE device can comprise an enclosure comprising a first surface viewable to an entrant from a first surface of the enclosure, and a second surface viewable to a guard from a second surface behind the enclosure. A first screen can be mounted within the first surface. A card reader and a biometric reader can be mounted within the first surface. A second screen can be mounted within the second surface, and a warning indicator can be mounted to the enclosure.

Abstract: Video monitoring and alarm verification technology, in which a first connection is established between a first device and a camera located in a monitored property associated with a user of the first device and image data captured by the camera is received over the first connection and at the first device. A determination is made to establish a second connection with a second device that enables sharing of the received image data with the second device and, in response to the determination, the second connection is established between the first device and the second device. The received image data is shared with the second device over the second connection and the second device is restricted from directly accessing image data captured by the camera located in the monitored property.

Abstract: Bit-stripping methods are described for protecting digital media content against illicit recording and sharing. In one such method, a client device receives the media content and performs bit stripping on the received media content, thereby creating two datasets: stripped data and recombination data. The client device then recombines the datasets to reconstitute the media content, and it plays back the media content. Preferably, the media content on the client device is not available to recording software, and either the stripped data or the recombination data is also unavailable to such software. The client device may store one of these datasets; when future playback is desired, the client device requests the other of the datasets from a server. The bit-stripping may be performed in a client-specific way to discourage sharing of datasets.

Abstract: A fast-track gateway that has one or more smart card validators positioned in a walkway leading to the gateway to permit smart card travelers swift entry and exit from transit platforms. The validators may be clearly marked and highly visible so that entry and exit taps or swipes may be easily performed by individuals who have adopted smart card payment media.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a video data stream. The video data stream is received from a video camera system. The video data stream comprises a plurality of images of a scene. A plurality of image pairs is selected from the plurality of images. A first image of a first area in the scene overlaps a second image of a second area in the scene in each image pair in the plurality of image pairs. Each image pair in the plurality of image pairs is adjusted to form a plurality of adjusted image pairs. The plurality of adjusted image pairs is configured to provide a perception of depth for the scene when the plurality of adjusted image pairs is presented as a video.

Abstract: The different illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus, a system, and a method for managing a portal. The different illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus comprising a locking system, a detection system, and a portal access system. The locking system is for a portal having a first side and a second side. The portal is configured to swing about an axis through the first side between an opened position and a closed position. The detection system is configured to detect when a robotic vehicle is located within a selected distance of the portal. The portal access system unlocks the portal when the portal is in the closed position and the robotic vehicle is detected within a selected distance of the portal using the detection system.

Abstract: An automated self-monitored alarm verification solution including at least a premises portion, a server portion, and an end user device portion. Alarm verification includes capturing by an image capture device at least one image in response to a detection event, and transmitting a first data signal including the image to a local signal processing device. The signal processing device transmits a second signal including at least a portion of the image to a remote hosted server according to at least a first set of predetermined parameters. After receiving the second signal, the server transmits a third signal including at least a portion of the image from the hosted server to a user device. Using the user device, a user views the image and indicates a validity status of the alarm based at least in part on the content of the image.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electronic device and a method of unlocking an electronic lock for the device. The device defines an open mode and stores a first image, the first image is divided into a first plurality of bocks one of which is selected as an electronic key. The device includes a transmitter and a receiver communicated with the transmitter via wireless and connected with the electronic lock via wire. The method includes: when the device enters the open mode, capturing a second image; dividing the second image into a second plurality of blocks in response to user inputs; selecting one of the second plurality of blocks in response to user inputs; determining whether the selected block of the second image is similar to the selected block of the first image; and if yes, sending a control signal to control the receiver to unlock the electronic lock.

Abstract: Automatically configuring a portable electronic device for accessing a site on a public network is disclosed. The method and system include establishing a connection to at least one server for establishing and maintaining website accounts, and sending information uniquely identifying the electronic device to the at least one server. The at least one server sends user account information to the device, including an account ID and password, created based on the electronic device information. The user account information is stored on the device for use the next time the device accesses the website, whereby the user does not have to enter account information in order to establish the ISP connection or the website account before accessing the public network or, if the user account is not completely set up, to establish the user account a next time the device connects to the at least one server.

Abstract: A computerized method of video analysis that includes receiving several series of video frames generated by a number of image sensors. Each image sensor has its own field-of-view which can, but does not have to, overlap with another image sensor's field-of-view. The image sensors monitor a portion of a monitored environment. The computerized method also includes concurrently tracking, independent of calibration, multiple objects within the monitored environment as the objects move between fields-of-view, and multiple objects within one field-of-view. The tracking is based on the plurality of received series of video frames.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a digital camera system and related software which is capable of identifying the presence or absence of known tools and/or objects in previously identified storage locations as well as the presence of non-conforming objects.

Abstract: A method for operating a surveillance system includes performing a first portion of an automated visual surveillance tour of a predetermined control area by inducing movement of at least one visual surveillance camera at a first camera tour speed. The method also includes recording at least one first video image frame of the predetermined control area. The method further includes recording at least one second video image frame of the predetermined control area. The method also includes automatically determining whether a region of interest exists within the predetermined control area. The method further includes performing a second portion of the automated visual surveillance tour by shifting the induced movement of the at least one visual surveillance camera to a second camera tour speed. The method also includes automatically dwelling on the region of interest.

Abstract: Video monitoring and alarm verification technology, in which a first connection is established between a first device and a camera located in a monitored property associated with a user of the first device and image data captured by the camera is received over the first connection and at the first device. A determination is made to establish a second connection with a second device that enables sharing of the received image data with the second device and, in response to the determination, the second connection is established between the first device and the second device. The received image data is shared with the second device over the second connection and the second device is restricted from directly accessing image data captured by the camera located in the monitored property.

Abstract: A method of transmitting and providing data includes the steps: providing data units in a memory of a base device, providing a reference set for each data unit, in which at least one individual identification is different for each data set, producing an order sequence of the data units which determines a succession of individual identifications, producing a time-allocation table for each order sequence, transmitting to and storing on a user device a plurality of data units, at least one order sequence and the time-allocation table or tables associated with the latter from the base device, reading out a time of day from a user clock associated with the user device, determining the execution moment allocated to the time of day on the basis of the time-allocation table, and providing the data unit allocated to the execution moment on the basis of the order sequence.

Abstract: A camera receives an identifier that represents an event held at a predetermined location during a predetermined period of time, and assigns the identifier to a captured image. The camera requests another device to process an image corresponding to the identifier.

Abstract: In one embodiment, comparing a first video provided by a user with a second video associated with an object; authenticating the user based on whether the first video matches the second video; and granting the user access to the object when the first video sufficiently matches the second video.

Abstract: A system and method for authenticating an operator may include a server configured to receive a request to access an enclosure, wherein the request may include at least one enclosure identification and at least one operator identification. At least one ticket associated with the enclosure identification may be identified. The server may determine whether the at least one ticket is associated with the at least one operator identification and transmit instructions to the enclosure in response to determining whether the at least one ticket is associate with the at least one operator identification.

Abstract: The local surveillance sub-system recognizes that a patient medical procedure has or will soon commence by sensing the presence of a healthcare professional in or near the surveillance area, and in response, creates a separate patient medical procedure A/V file for the surveillance data that will be captured. A dedicated procedure remote may be provided for receiving manual interactions from HC professionals present for a procedure or, alternatively, the local surveillance sub-system may autonomously interact with a personal security token device possessed by the HC professional. A procedure data file is also created that holds all of the pertinent information concerning the procedure that is known by the local surveillance sub-system. The patient procedure surveillance A/V file is given a higher priority than ordinary surveillance data captured by the local surveillance sub-system and is then copied to a nonvolatile memory that is separate from the primary memory of the surveillance sub-system.

Abstract: A building security system includes means for detecting human motion. An imaging device scans for a visible code in response to the detection of human motion by the detecting means. A security device deciphers the scanned code, determines an authorization level associated with the deciphered code, and provides the human with a level of access to the building commensurate with the authorization level.

Abstract: A method of reception includes detecting that an object has entered a first region of a space at a first time. A time period is measured around the first time. A determination is made whether any object has entered a second region of the space within the time period. Thereafter, a determination is made that the object needs attention when no object is detected entering the second region within the time period.

Abstract: A video distribution system which is enhanced in flexibility in distribution mode switching. In a camera server connected to a viewer via a network, a video capture board captures a video image. A CPU processes the captured video image according to an electronic PTZ mode for cutting out a part of the captured video image and a mechanical PTZ emulation mode for cutting out parts of the captured video image and interpolating the cut-out images. The CPU distributes the processed video image to the viewer via the network. The CPU performs mode switching between the electronic PTZ mode and the mechanical PTZ emulation mode based on control information transmitted from the viewer.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein comprise a system and method for improving visibility of a roadway using an improved visibility system. The method comprising receiving data from a plurality of fog detectors located proximate a roadway and determining, based on the data from the plurality of fog detectors, that fog is present about the roadway. The method further comprising obtaining, after the determining that fog is present about the roadway, a plurality of images of the roadway by activating a plurality of cameras located proximate the roadway. The method further comprising creating a composite image by combining two or more of the plurality of images, wherein the composite image depicts the roadway unobstructed by fog and transmitting the composite image to a display device located in a vehicle traveling along the roadway.

Abstract: A method for operating a doorbell security system. The method may include receiving a doorbell press event signal and sending a doorbell press event notification to at least one mobile computing device. The method may further include receiving an acceptance response from a particular mobile computing device, wherein the acceptance response. The method may include receiving audio from a microphone and video from a camera located in proximity to a doorbell. The method may also include sending the audio from the microphone and the video from the camera to the particular mobile computing device. The method may additionally include receiving a command from the mobile computing device and unlocking, locking, opening, or closing a door.

Abstract: A moving object detection method includes: extracting NL long-term trajectories (NL?2) over TL pictures (TL?3) and NS short-term trajectories (NS>NL) over TS pictures (TL>TS?2), using movement trajectories; calculating a geodetic distance between the NL long-term trajectories and a geodetic distance between the NS short-term trajectories (S205); calculating an approximate geodetic distance that is a geodetic distance between the NS movement trajectories over the TL pictures, based on the calculated geodetic distance between the long-term trajectories and geodetic distance between the short-term trajectories (S206); and performing segmentation based on the calculated approximate geodetic distance (S207).

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a monitoring system is provided, which has a personal authentication unit and a camera. The personal authentication unit is provided near a security gate and authenticates a person allowed to pass through the security gate. The camera photographs an area near the security gate, in which the personal authentication unit is provided. The monitoring system further has a data generation unit configured to generate personal attribute data about the person authenticated by the personal authentication unit, a person identification unit configured to identify the person authenticated, on the basis of video data generated by the camera, and a monitoring data generation unit configured to generate monitoring data composed of video data and metadata. The video data represents an image including the person identified by the person identification unit. The metadata is associated with the video data and containing the personal attribute data.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a security system and a method of using a self-service terminal, which are capable of increasing the levels of security, principally, while carrying out banking transactions, since they eliminate the need for physical contact with keyboards and touch-sensitive screens for selecting functions and typing data exclusive to the user.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locating or otherwise generating positional information for an object, such as but not limited generating positional coordinates for an object attached to an athlete engaging in an athletic event. The positional coordinates may be processed with other telemetry and biometrical information to provide real-time performance metrics while the athlete engages in the athletic event.

Abstract: A biological information storing apparatus includes: a biological information storing unit for storing biological information for authenticating reception of a first service; a biological information acquisition unit for acquiring biological information for authenticating reception of a second service different from the first service; and a determination unit for determining whether the biological information acquired by the acquisition unit and the biological information stored in the storing unit coincide with each other, wherein when the determination unit determines that the biological information acquired by the acquisition unit and the biological information stored in the storing unit coincide with each other, either the biological information acquired by the acquisition unit or the biological information stored in the storing unit is selected and stored into the storing unit as biological information for authenticating the reception of the first service and the second service.

Abstract: A depth image of a scene may be received, observed, or captured by a device. The depth image may then be analyzed to determine whether the depth image includes a human target. For example, the depth image may include one or more targets including a human target and non-human targets. Each of the targets may be flood filled and compared to a pattern to determine whether the target may be a human target. If one or more of the targets in the depth image includes a human target, the human target may be scanned. A skeletal model of the human target may then be generated based on the scan.

Abstract: A program preparation and distribution system, in which metadata indicating variable information is generated from project to project, from medium to medium, from scene to scene or from frame to frame, to realize an asset management by controlling an archive system depending on the metadata. A database is constructed in which the archive system manages metadata in a concentrated fashion along with the essence such as video and audio data. By a distributed program editing system, the metadata inputted at the planning processing and at the casting processing is registered in the database managed in a concentrated fashion by an archival manager, at the same time as a tag specifying the registered metadata is issued. This tag is co-packed with the video and audio information obtained on acquisition by an acquisition system. In a production system, the timing to flow the staff roll is specified during the off-line processing in the production system.

Abstract: A wireless telephone interface for use with the control operator of an automatic gate system. A device utilized as a telephone extension device where a user can remotely call the device and by entering a code, can wirelessly command the gate operator to initiate a movement of the gate to either an open or closed position. This system is designed as a direct telephone interface without the complexity of a telephone entry system. The key benefit is a programmable hold open time “per command”.

Abstract: A portable navigation device with a TV function includes a TV module, a navigation module, a display module, a sound module, a first processing unit, a second processing unit and a TV command storage module. The TV module generates baseband TV signals, the navigation module generates position information, the display module displays image information, the sound module plays sounds, the first processing unit performs navigation programs, the second processing unit performs TV programs, and the TV command storage module stores TV commands from the first processing unit and the second processing unit. TV command transmission between the first processing unit and the second processing unit is achieved by sending interrupt signals or reset signals.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to visually show both of information which is originally visually recognizable and information which is originally not seen that have been provided from equipment on the same image, so that it is possible to grasp the content of information and the source of providing the information corresponding to or in association with each other. Furthermore, it is possible to view information difficult to visually recognize together with visually recognizable information, and it is possible to clearly grasp, in addition to information which can be visually obtained at the place where a user currently stays, information related to the visually obtained information, from an image visually indicating the association.

Abstract: A surveillance system and method for rapid set up and 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, thereby providing a secure surveillance system having wireless communication for monitoring a target environment.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a recognition unit which recognizes a facial expression of a user taken on a captured image, and a control unit which controls equipment to permit the user to use the equipment when the facial expression recognized by the recognition unit is a specific facial expression.

Abstract: A video and data capturing system and method includes a mobile unit having an image sensor and motion sensing equipment connected to a microprocessor. The mobile unit is installed in an object for detecting visual images and motion data associated with the object. The mobile unit communicates with a base unit capable of analyzing the image and motion data and correcting the image data so it is level with the horizon. A foot unit may be used in conjunction with the mobile unit for detection of an athlete's foot acceleration for determining when the athlete's foot comes in contact with the ground. A field unit may be used in conjunction with the mobile unit and foot unit to determine the location of the foot unit on a playing surface to assist in determining whether an athlete is in or out of bounds, or their location on the playing surface.