Inventors:
Deepam Mishra - East Windsor NJ, US
Bruce L. Barfield - Marshall VA, US
Garrick Chin - Princeton Junction NJ, US
Assignee:
Sightlogix, Inc. - Princeton NJ
International Classification:
H04N 7/18
H04B 7/00
Abstract:
Camera based surveillance system planning methods and apparatus are discussed. A surveillance system integration tool, which may be downloaded into a user's computer system, allows for the insertion and orientation of surveillance cameras onto a map, e. g. , a downloaded satellite based map. The integration tool presents the user with various surveillance system planning options. A user selects between various available camera types, e. g. , visible vs IR spectrum, and between various camera configuration settings, with the user's selections being received and processed by the integration tool. The integration tool allows a user, e. g. , a potential customer, to manipulate camera positioning, orientation, and/or settings, thus changing coverage areas for surveillance. The integration tool outputs for display and/or hardcopy a generated output plan including a map with an overlay including at least one inserted camera indication and a corresponding camera surveillance coverage area indication. A corresponding purchase order/quotation is also generated.