Box-to-box camera configuration/reconfiguration

摘要

A system and method of setting configurations for individual encoders and cameras in closed circuit television (CCTV) systems, for example surveillance and security systems comprising a plurality of cameras. One aspect of the disclosed invention is a system for configuring/reconfiguring the settings of remote units in an Internet Protocol (IP) based CCTV system. The system may include a configuration device and a plurality of remotely located units dispersed in a region of interest. The plurality of remotely located units may include one or more groups, each group including units of the same type. Each remote unit in the system may include logic and software for operating its components, as well as communication components allowing transfer of information over a network to and from the configuration device and the other remote units in the system.

主权项

1. An Internet Protocol (IP) based Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system comprising a group of remote units of the same type, wherein each of the remote units in the group includes:
a security camera, and communication components for communicating, over a network, with a configuration device and with other remote units in the group; wherein each of the remote units is adapted to, during a configuration or a reconfiguration of the system: be selected as a master unit; identify all other remote units in the group; receive settings from the configuration device; and automatically copy the settings to the identified remote units; wherein remote units, selected by a user from the group, are automatically configured/reconfigured by the master unit and wherein the master unit is configured to automatically copy settings selected by the user to the selected remote units.