Apparatus and method for improved live monitoring and alarm handling in video surveillance systems

摘要

Systems and methods for annotating a display of a video data stream with customized information are provided. Methods include selecting a video data stream, creating a video graphic help file (VGH file) associated with the video data stream, a data capture device associated with the video data stream, a monitored area captured by the data capture device associated with the video data stream, or a salvo view, adding customized information to the VGH file, determining a need to access the VGH file, recalling the VGH file, and displaying customized information in the VGH file.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
selecting at least one video data stream; creating a visual graphic help file (VGH file); associating the VGH file with at least one of the video data stream, a data capture device associated with the video data stream, a monitored area captured by the data capture device associated with the video data stream, or a salvo view; storing customized information in the VGH file from a user or operator with experience in monitoring a particular area associated with the at least one video data stream; and annotating the at least one of the video data stream, data capture device, monitored area or salvo view with the stored customized information.