Systems and methods for managing live video data

Abstract

Described herein are systems and methods for managing live video data. These include the likes of video management systems, camera servers, methods for providing access to video data, methods of operating camera servers, and software for allowing the implementation of such methods in a computer system. In overview, a video management system is configured such that, upon the failure of a camera server, cameras assigned to that server are automatically reassigned to a backup camera server.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to systems and methods for managing live video data and, in various embodiments, to video management systems, camera servers, methods for providing access to video data, methods of operating camera servers, and methods for allowing software for the execution of such methods and the like. [0002] Embodiments of the present invention were developed primarily to provide reliable end-user access to live video data in the context of video surveillance systems, and some embodiments will be described herein with particular reference to this application. It will be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to such fields of use, but applies in a broader context. Background technique [0003] Any discussion of prior art throughout the specification should in no way be considered an acknowledgment that such prior art is widely known or forms part of the common general knowledge in the field. [0004] Surveillance sys...

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Surveillance footage from affected cameras cannot be monitored during the time the issue remains, leading to potentially serious security concerns

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