GB2458691A - Video card storage device with rotating arm structure, and camera system using identification (RFID) tag reader - Google Patents
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Abstract
A video storage device for storing video event data clips comprises: housing 3 having a pair of spaced apart side members defining a narrow slot; mounting arm 7 pivotally mounted 5 within the slot, at least an end of the mounting arm 7 protruding from the housing; a data storage card or flash memory card 11 attached to the arm such that it can be withdrawn into or exposed from the slot by rotating the mounting arm; and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. The housing 3 may be circular and disc-shaped, with a C-shaped arm 7. Also independently claimed is a video camera system comprising: at least one camera (21, Figure 3); a data processor (25) for receiving video data and writing video data to a data storage device (1); and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader (27) for interrogating a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag of a user of the system, and arranged for using the identification (RFID) tag reader output to initiate the video data writing procedure; this may include inviting a user to electrically connect the storage card device to the data processor.
Description
Video Storage IDevice This invention relates to a storage device. In particular, this invention relates to a storage device for use in storing clips of video data for events of interest.
It is known to transmit video signals from video cameras to remotely located monitors for surveillance purposes. Such systems are known as closed circuit television (CCTV) systems, and are increasingly to be found in public locations.
The positive effects of closed circuit television systems include increased crime prevention and crime detection.
In some applications, for example on buses and trains, the video signals are recorded, for example on a high capacity analogue or digital video recorder.
This avoids the need for real time monitoring of the signals. The recorded signals may also serve as permanent evidence of what has been observed.
Closed circuit televisions systems are increasingly being implemented in private businesses and in public service organisations, such as schools. it has been recognised in such applications that, if the video signals are recorded, the systems may also serve as professional development tools.
A problem associated with the use of closed circuit television systems in which the video signals are recorded is the difficulty of finding data for a historical event of interest. In particular, even if the approximate timing of the event is known, a system operator may need to trawl through several hours, if not days of data, to find the relevant clip. A further problem relates to the fact that systems usually have a limited data storage capacity and therefore repeatedly overwrite the data in a loop. As such, a system operator may find that the data for a historical event of interest has been overwritten, and cannot therefore be retrieved.
It is known to implement a closed circuit television system is which the video data is only recorded during certain times, for example during normal working hours, thereby reducing the amount of unwanted data that is recorded by the system. It is also known to implement a system in which the video data is only recorded when motion is detected In a location of interest. However, in both of these systems, large amounts of unwanted data are still recorded, making it difficult to retrieve the data for particular events of interest.
According to the invention, there is provided a video storage device for storing clips of video data of events of interest, the device comprising: a housing having a pair of spaced apart side members together defining a narrow slot; a mounting arm pivotally mounted within the slot defined by the housing, at least an end of the mounting arm protruding from the housing; a data storage card attached to the mounting arm such that the data storage card can be withdrawn into or exposed out of the slot defined by the housing by rotating the mounting arm; and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for identifying a user of the device.
The video storage device of the invention is particularly suitable for use as a personal storage or archival device. A user may carry his or her own device, which needs only to be used to record events of interest to that particular user.
In this way, the problem of large amounts of unwanted data may be avoided and the review process may be simplified.
The device of the invention is particularly appropriate for use in professional development applications, where events of interest are recorded arid reviewed to facilitate training. For example, in a classroom environment, the data storage card of the device may be temporarily coupled to a fixed video camera system for recording at least a part of a lesson. Teachers may have their own devices, with different teachers recording the output of a camera with their respective devices at different times, :3 The radio frequency identification (RFID) tag enables a video camera system to recognise a user associated with the device before any physical connection to the data storage card is made. The radio frequency identification (RFID) tag may, for example, be attached to a surface of the housing or embedded within the housing.
The mounting arm preferably defines an elongate slot for receiving the data storage card, and the data storage card is then received in the elongate slot. In some embodiments, the data storage card is received into the elongate slot with an interference fit so that the card can be changed. In other embodiments, the data storage card is clamped within the slot, or is permanently attached to the mounting arm.
The mounting arm may be pivotally mounted about an axis located substantially midway along its length. It has been found that such an arrangement, combined with a substantially circular housing arrangement, allows for a compact design of the device.
A variety of data storage cards are suitable, but in general it is preferred that flash memory cards, such as CompactFlash (registered trademark) cards, be used.
According to another aspect of invention there is provided a video camera system comprising: at least one video camera for providing video data of events of interest; a data processor for receiving video data from the at least one video camera and writing video data to a data storage device; and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader for interrogating a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag of a user of the system, wherein the data processor is arranged for using an output of the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader to initiate the video data writing procedure.
The video camera system is suitabte for using with, and may include the video storage device described above, In this case, the video data writing procedure may comprise inviting a user to electrically connect the data storage card of the video storage device to the data processor, The data processor may be further arranged for transmitting data comprising video data of events of interest associated with data representative of an output of the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader. That is to say, the data processor may be capable of transmitting video data labelled in dependence on an output of the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader.
The video camera system may also comprise a data storage device, such as a high capacity magnetic or optical disk drive, onto which video data may be written.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a schematic view of a video storage device according to the invention in a first configuration; Figure 2 is a schematic view of the video storage device shown in Figure 1 in a second configuration; and Figure 3 is a schematic view of a video camera system according to the invention.
The invention provides a video storage device for storing clips of video data of events of interest. The device comprises a housing, a mounting arm and a data storage card. The housing has a pair of spaced apart side members together defining a narrow slot. The mounting arm is pivotally mounted within the slot defined by the housing so that at least an end of the mounting arm protrudes from the housing. The data storage card is attached to the mounting arm such that the data storage card can be withdrawn into or exposed out of the slot defined by the housing by rotating the mounting arm. The device also comprises an RFID tag.
The invention also provides a video camera system comprising at least one video camera for providing video data of events of interest, a data processor for receiving video data from the at least one video camera and writing video data to a data storage device, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader for interrogating a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag of a user of the system. The data processor is arranged for using an output of the radio frequency identification (REID) tag reader to initiate the video data writing procedure.
Figures 1 and 2 are schematic views of a video storage device 1 according to the invention in a first exposed configuration and a second withdrawn configuration, respectively Referring to the Figures, the device comprises a housing 3 in the form of a unitary plastics moulded component. The housing 3 has a pair of spaced apart sides having a substantially circular shape and which together defining a narrow slot. The narrow slot is enclosed about a part of its circumference.
The sides of the housing 3 are each provided with a mounting hole 5. The mounting holes 5 are in alignment and arranged near an open edge of the housing 3, i.e. an edge at which the narrow slot is not enclosed. Pivotally mounted within the mounting holes 5 is a mounting arm 7.
The mounting arm 7 is in the form of an elongate, unitary moulded plastics member arranged to slide within the narrow slot defined in the housing 3. The mounting arm 7 is pivotally mounted within the mounting holes 5 by a pair of hinge pins 9 extended out of the mounting arm 7. The hinge pins 9 are arranged about midway along the length of the mounting arm 7, such that the mounting arm is able to rotate at least about 180 degrees with respect to the housing 3.
The mounting arm 7 has a substantially "C" shaped cross section arranged for receiving, along its length, an edge of a flash memory card 11. The memory card 11 is retained by the mounting arm 7 by an interference fit. The memory card 11 is received by the mounting arm 7 such that its metallic contacts face away from the mounting arm 7.
The device 1 also comprises a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (not shown) for use with an associated receiver. The RFID tag is attached to an inner surface of the housing 3 and is encoded with data representative of a unique user of the device 1.
In use, the device 1 is moved between the exposed configuration shown in Figure 1 and the withdrawn configuration shown in Figure 2. The former allows access to the memory card 11, while the latter provides protection for the memory card 11.
The device is moved between the first and second positions by manually rotating the mounting arm 7 using a small handle 13 located at an end of the mounting arm 7. In the withdrawn configuration, as shown in Figure 2, the handle 13 of the mounting arm 7 is the only part exposed out of the housing 3 and is received into a small recess in the housing 3 to avoid accidental mishandling.
The device I is used, as described above, for personal video storage applications. According to this mode of use, the memory card 11 is temporarily connected to the data processor of a video camera system for recording video data for an event of interest. The video camera system may be arranged to recognise the user by interrogation of the RFID tag before any physical connection has been made.
Such a video camera system is schematically shown in Figure 3, the elements of which may all be provided in the same room of a building. The system comprises a camera 21 and a control unit 23 which are interconnected. The control unit 23 comprises a data processor 25, an RFID tag reader 27 connected to the data processor 25, and a socket for connecting the memory card 11 of the device 1 described above with reference to Figures 1 and 2 to the data processor 25. The device 1, or a plurality of such devices associated with respective different users, also forms a part of the system.
The video camera 21 is arranged to provide video data for a location, including video data for events which are of interest to a user of the system. The video data from the video camera 21 is received by the data processor 25 in the control unit 23.
The RFID tag reader 27 is arranged to interrogate the RFID tag of the device 1 when the device 1 is held against the control box 23 by a user. The RFID tag reader 27 outputs data representing the identity of the user when an RFID tag of the device 1 has been successfully interrogated.
The data processor 25 is arranged to receive the data from the RFID tag reader 27 and, in response to the data, invite the user to insert the memory card 11 of the device I into the socket of the control unit 23. The data processor 25 is also arranged such that, as soon as the memory card 11 has been inserted, the video data received from the video camera 21 is written to the memory card.
Writing stops when the memory card 11 is withdrawn for the socket of the control box 23.
In this way, a personal record of an event of interest may be created.
A preferred embodiment of the invention has been described above. Various changes may be made to this embodiment without departing from the invention, which is defined by the accompanying claims.
For example, the device may additionally comprise a locking mechanism for selectably locking the mounting arm in at least one of the withdrawn and exposed positions.
A variety of different flash memory cards are suitable.
The data processor of the video camera system may additionally function to create video data for events of interest havIng a label based on the identity data output from the RFID tag reader. This data may be stored in the control unit on a hard disk drive or transmitted elsewhere, for example by email.
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- Claims 1. A video storage device for storing clips of video data of events of interest, the device comprising: a housing having a pair of spaced apart side members together defining a narrow slot; a mounting arm pivotaily mounted within the slot defined by the housing, at least an end of the mounting arm protruding from the housing; a data storage card attached to the mounting arm such that the data storage card can be withdrawn into or exposed out of the slot defined by the housing by rotating the mounting arm; and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for identifying a user of the device.
- 2. A video storage device according to claim 1, wherein the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is attached to a surface of the housing.
- 3. A video storage device according to any preceding claim, wherein the side members of the housing are substantially disc-shaped.
- 4. A video storage device according to any preceding claim, wherein the mounting arm defines an elongate slot for receiving the data storage card, and wherein the data storage card is received in the elongate slot.
- 5. A video storage device according to claim 4, wherein the data storage card is received into the elongate slot with an interference fit or is clamped in the elongate slot.
- 6. A video storage device according to any preceding claim, wherein the mounting arm is pivotally mounted about an axis located substantially midway along its length.
- 7. A video storage device according to any preceding claim, wherein the mounting arm is pivotally mounted by at least one hinge pin extended from the mounting arm.
- 8. A video storage device according to any preceding claim, further comprising a locking mechanism for selectably locking the mounting arm in at least one of the withdrawn and exposed positions.
- 9. A video storage device according to any preceding claim, wherein the housing and/or the mounting arm are formed of plastics materials.
- 10. A video storage device according to any preceding claim, wherein the data storage card is a flash memory card.
- 11. A video storage device substantially as hereinbefore described and/or as shown in the accompanying drawings.
- 12. A video camera system comprising: at least one video camera for providing video data of events of interest; a data processor for receiving video data from the at least one video camera and writing video data to a data storage device; and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader for interrogating a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag of a user of the system, wherein the data processor is arranged for using an output of the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader to initiate the video data writing procedure.
- 13. The video camera system of claim 12, further comprising the video storage device of any of claims I to 11.
- 14. The video camera system of claim 13, wherein the video data writing procedure comprises inviting a user to electrically connect the data storage card of the video storage device to the data processor.
- 15. The video camera system of any preceding claim, wherein the data processor Is further arranged for transmitting data comprising video data of events of interest associated with data representative of an output of the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader.
- 16. The video camera system of any preceding claim, further comprising a data storage device, such as a magnetic or optical disk drive.15. The video camera system substantially as hereinbefore described and/or as shown in the accompanying drawings.
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