Intelligent Integrated Surveillance System

I. The Pressing Need for Security

 There is a growing concern that the
terrorists will escalate their program
of destruction to include vital government
and private installations, which are
currently vulnerable to attacks due to
inadequate security and monitoring
systems or procedures. These
installations include but are not limited
to power plants, airports, offshore oil
platforms, oil depots, seaports, transportation
hubs, and as demonstrated in recent days, malls
and entertainment centers.

To address these concerns, it is imperative then for
companies and key government agencies to assess
their existing (if any) security procedures, identify their
areas of vulnerabilities and develop security policies
and procedures to address such vulnerabilities. This
will mean utilizing the latest technologies in security
and surveillance.

Global Wireless Solutions has the capability to
provide the necessary security and monitoring
solutions to help fill the security needs of vital
government and private installations against
terrorist attacks.

II. The Solution

Global Eyes Intelligent Integrated Surveillance System (GEI2S2). This is an intelligent and fully integrated Video Surveillance System used by top US Corporations and the US Government, which require a high level of security.

The GEI2S2 is basically an integrated, scalable set of technologies interwoven with sensor intelligence connected via fiber or wireless communications systems. Controlling all of these technologies and key to its effectiveness is our unique proprietary artificially intelligent software.

III. System Design Concept 1. Sensors The GEI2S2 utilizes highly sensitive and intelligent sensors through which can not only define security parameters but also is able to “learn” undefined parameters or events. Upon occurrence of a pre-defined event or a breach, the sensors immediately send an alarm to, and activate the nearest camera.
	Fig. 1. The GEI2S2 Design Concept. Click to enlarge

2. . Cameras

PTZ video cameras are deployed to allow visual inspection and/or recording of the area around a suspected incident. Where required, high definition day cameras and night cameras can be installed to cover wider areas as wide as 20 square miles and zoom-in to targets as far as two miles away.

3. Processing and Reporting

The GEI2S2 is supported by a proprietary distributed processing system where each sensor performs internal processing and reports alarms, with associated raw data or features, to the Sentry components. The master Sentry system and final reporting function will be centrally located in the Operations Control Center (OCC) and can be locally distributed to identified Sentry Units. At a minimum each sensor will record the exact time of the event and its intensity. Additional processing at the sensor is employed to measure such parameters as the duration of the event, the frequency components of the signal and even possibly comparison of the event to pre-recorded “signatures” of common events. Each sensor that detects a signal will report this parametric information to the Sentry processor(s). Sentry will use the time of arrival information from multiple sensors to locate the point of the incident. With the point of incident known, Sentry can estimate the severity of the event based on signal level and on signal characteristics. If the event is severe enough to represent a threat, an alarm will be issued and video cameras aimed at the incident location.

4. Communications The GEI2S2 communications is based primarily on licensed microwave and/or unlicensed Spread Spectrum links with a satellite link as backup. Two communications functions will be set up. A master timing clock is generated and distributed to all sensors to permit precise time measurement of signal arrival times. These are derived from some independent sources such as WWV broadcasts or the GPS satellite network.

Fig. 2. Mobile troops can access cameras from 30 miles away and monitor activities through their wireless hand-held CE Devices.

Two-way communications links are installed between the sensors and control processors. The sensor to processor link handles event reporting data and (when an alarm is issued) compressed or slow scan video information. A very low bandwidth processor to sensor link is employed to command the video camera and for diagnostic and control functions. If a multiple processor configuration is required, a similar pair of data links will be installed between the OCC central processor and each of the localized control processors.

A wireless network overlay will also be in place to provide network access to mobile key personnel.

6. Access and Control

The remote cameras can be accessed and controlled not only from the OCC and Sentry Units but also from the field by mobile security personnel. Each team of security personnel are provided with handheld CE Devices which are connected to the system via a wireless communications network. Security personnel can access and control the remote cameras whether they are stationary or are on moving vehicles. These capabilities provide extra safety to security personnel as they are able to scan and analyze a incident area in advance and plan an appropriate response.

7. Scalable and Customizable

The GEI2S2 is not just a product but a proprietary solution that combines bst of breed technologies and implementation methodologies. The system is not a one-size-fits-all concept but can be built and designed around the company’s actual security requirements and based on the approved security policies and procedures.

Global Wireless Solutions implements the system on a phased basis following the basic project implementation stages:

1. Assessment
2. Design
3. Proof of Concept
4. Modification and Customization
5. Implementation
6. Testing and Training
7. Operation and Control Turn-Over