System and method for capturing and delivering video images

摘要

Disclosed herein is a system and method for providing, over a network, updated and accurate video segments of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. At least one camera forms a part of the system receiving a set of instructions to capture a video segment of a predetermined duration at predetermined time intervals. Users of the system request video segments from a selected camera, which is subsequently transmitted by the system, over a network, for viewing by the user.

主权项

1. A computer implemented method of providing over a computer network a current image selected from at least one camera, the method comprising: the at least one camera receiving instructions to capture a video segment of a predetermined duration at predetermined time intervals;
requesting the at least one camera to capture and send the video segment, according to the predetermined duration at the predetermined time intervals, to a local remote server; sending the video segment to a remote domain server; and transmitting the video segment, by the domain server, responsive to receiving a request for the video segment from a selected camera, to a video display unit, the video display unit displaying the requested video segment for viewing by a user.