BG1052U1 - Mobile system for remote control of objects - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model is used in the field of communications for data transmissioný ;it relates in particular to a method and a high-security system for remote monitoring and mobile remote control of objects. It can find application in the provision of security services for control and prompt reaction to incidents at remote sites, such as banks, offices, any kind of vehicles either moving or at rest, warehouses, guarded territories, etc. The mobile system comprises at least one local control system (4), communication devices (8) for transmitting data between at least one controlling object (11) and at least one controlled object (12), and a connection system (1). The connection system (1) is a private computer (2) and cell (3) network of a mobile operator, which is with a possibility of registering Access Point Name and has a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server capable of reserving static IP addresses.

Description

This utility model relates to the field of communications for data transmission, and in particular to an enhanced security system for remote monitoring and mobile remote object control. It can be used in security and surveillance to monitor and respond quickly to incidents of remote sites, such as banks, institutions, all types of vehicles on the move and at rest, warehouses, protected areas and more.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Initially, CCTV systems for security activities are fixed and static. With the rapid development of digital technology, computer systems have begun to be added to these systems, making them useful for management and control and with greater functionality, but only within a single local area network. With the advent of the global computer network (Internet), these systems were able to connect to it, thus achieving mobility through remote monitoring and control. Such systems are disclosed in EP 1317144, US 7155518, JP 2002064810, JP 2004289669, TW 250746, WO 2005/064943, and the like. These are mobile systems for the remote control of sites containing a connection system comprising the network of at least one mobile operator; a local computer monitoring system connected to the connection system; and communication devices for transmitting data between at least one monitoring entity and at least one monitoring entity also included in the connection system. The on-premises monitoring system includes at least one video surveillance camera for an object capable of being controlled and / or configured through a computer, as well as at least one computer connected to the camcorder, and the communication devices include monitoring devices for the monitoring object and controlled communication devices at the observed object. Communication controls are connected to the network of the mobile operator. These mobile surveillance systems always use at least one public Internet network or at least one public IP address at one point.

All such systems can be easily implemented technically, but their use for security activities is reduced security due to the following. The use of public IPs allows for attacks and unauthorized access to the monitored sites, allowing for parallel monitoring by the authorized observer. In addition, if at the intermediate point of transition of TCP / IP packets of video surveillance on the Internet the recording of these packets, then it is easy, only by changing the packets of the IP address of the recipient, all the video information can be redirected to unauthorized user, without the need for an attack from the CCTV point to guess the name and password of the authorized user. Since the monitoring object of the monitoring object is a mobile device, it uses a private IP address from the mobile operator to which it is connected. NAT (Network Address Translation) and Proxy Servers of the Mobile Operator are used to reach the public IP address of the Internet network. Since the IP address of the mobile device is different with each connection, the additional capabilities of CCTV systems cannot be used. white list, which is a list of IPs that are allowed for remote CCTV. Known systems are open to DoS (Denial of Service) attack. In such an attack on the CCTV system, both remote monitoring and remote control can be completely blocked, since the system is inaccessible over the Internet during the attack. In this way, blocking of the remote control and monitoring system at a fixed time can be purposefully ensured, which makes it unreliable. Another disadvantage of known mobile remote control systems is that when using the Internet through a mobile carrier and another ISP, the entire network cannot be administered centrally from one point, and no uniform communication line quality policy may be required - Quality of Services (QoS Packet

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Scheduler). This is of particular importance in ensuring a smooth video stream. The lack of this service results in a severe deterioration of the transmission quality, resulting in interruption and loss of movement during video surveillance over the Internet, which is in any case undesirable.

The Remote Object Control Method disclosed in TW 250746 attempts to improve the security of mobile surveillance by using a virtual private network (VPN) connection built up to each observed object. These methods and systems are not flexible and do not substantially avoid the disadvantages described above, since the client is dependent on the mobile operator, who must change the settings every time the location of the monitored objects is changed. In addition, the monitoring point must also be connected to an Internet network, in order to build a VPN, all traffic from the mobile operator's server to the VPN server in the video surveillance system is encoded. In the end, the VPN server at the surveillance point remains open to Internet attacks, including DoS attacks. VPN realizes encoding of all traffic, which is too large in video surveillance, and this encoding / decoding requires considerable memory and processing power of mobile phones, which in real time streaming video causes severe degradation and fragmentation of the image to separate frames. Since mobile Internet usage is via the NAT or Proxy servers of the mobile carrier, the most reliable VPN protocol - Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) can never be used, and remains the only Point-to-Point option -Point Tunnelling Protocol) protocol that is not reliable enough.

Systems involving the use of the Internet practically compromise CCTV security for security purposes, and these methods can only be applied where CCTV security is irrelevant.

The technical nature of the utility model

A problem that is solved with the present utility model is to create a mobile object monitoring system that provides reliable protection of real-time transmitted data while maintaining high signal quality.

This and other problems are solved with a mobile remote object control system comprising at least one local monitoring system, communication devices for transmitting data between at least one monitoring object and at least one monitored object and a connection system. The connection system here is at least one private computer and cellular network of a mobile operator that is capable of registering an Access Point Name and has a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server capable of reserving static IPs. Each local computer monitoring system includes at least one camcorder to monitor an object capable of control and / or configuration through a computer, as well as at least one computer connected to the camcorder. Communication devices are at least two mobile devices with SIM cards capable of operating at a speed of at least 84 Kbps, one mobile device being a communication control device at the observed object and the other mobile device being a managed communication device at the observed object. At least one of the mobile devices is connected to at least one camcorder computer to a monitored object and at least one of the mobile devices is capable of receiving data from the mobile device connected to the camcorder computer to the monitored object.

The mobile system of the present utility model is very reliable, since the connection system is one and represents the mobile computer and cellular network of the mobile operator. On this network, the carrier may impose a QoS policy. This raises its security many times because it provides very hard-to-penetrate protection against unauthorized access. These advantages of the system from the utility model offered make it especially suitable for security activities. The connection to the network of the mobile operator of the local computer monitoring system at the monitored site can be constant (24 h x 7 days a week) so that the monitoring system1052 Ul is always accessible from any mobile point of the monitored object . This does not make it costly to work with the system, since data billing is usually traffic, not time, so the monitor pays only the amount of data transferred through the network of the mobile operator, no matter how long the network has used.

In one embodiment of the mobile remote object monitoring system according to the present utility model, at least one of the mobile devices with a SIM card is a mobile smart phone. Such a system provides mobile remote monitoring, including in motion.

In another embodiment of the mobile system, the mobile control device of at least one monitoring object is connected to a computer. This provides another remote location for storing audio and / or video information. In one preferred embodiment, the computer is portable, which provides additional system mobility.

In a further embodiment, the at least one managed mobile device is connected to at least two computers of the video cameras of the monitored objects. This provides the opportunity to build a common monitoring and control center, which can also be mobile.

In another embodiment of the utility model, at least one object surveillance video camera is mounted on a vehicle. In this way, the local monitoring system and the monitored object are mobile. This makes the system particularly suitable for continuous surveillance of consignments, people and valuables.

In a further embodiment of the mobile system, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection is established according to the utility model between the means of communication. This further enhances the security of the system.

Preferably, a microphone is installed in at least one local monitoring system according to the utility model. In this way, video and audio data can be transmitted. Most preferably, the microphone is built into your camcorder.

In another embodiment of the mobile remote control system, at least one mobile device at the monitoring site is capable of storing data and / or capable of remote controlling and managing data storage in at least one local monitoring system. This helps to create a reliable backup of data created outside the monitored object, which may be the target of a terrorist attack.

In another embodiment, the camcorder has a built-in computer.

The system according to this utility model provides security for remote video surveillance and remote control for video monitoring, all communication remaining enclosed in the private computer and cellular network of a mobile operator. Each registered client will receive fixed private IP addresses for their SIM cards, and communication will only be allowed between the registered IP addresses of one client. This way, it will not be possible for one client to log on to another client's system. It is not possible to set an intermediate point for recording video packets for later modification. In addition, the mobile operator imposes a specific coding policy on all its traffic, in which it can successfully enforce a policy for prioritizing that traffic - QoS Packet Scheduler, and avoid interruption and / or loss of traffic during video surveillance. The utility model allows the construction of mobile monitoring and control systems that are permanently available, with the customer paying only the actual amount of data transferred through the network of the mobile operator. The utility model also allows changes to be made to the location of the observation points without the need for any changes to the settings. It does not matter that the system also allows control of the persons monitoring the CCTV systems.

In one embodiment of the utility model, the mobile operator registers the APN name with at least one other mobile operator with which it has a roaming agreement. Thus, objects that are spaced from one another over long distances can practically be monitored and controlled.

In a further embodiment of the present utility model in location4 application software

1052 An ultrasound surveillance system creates a white list that lists all private IPs from which audio and / or video surveillance and control of the monitored site is permitted. This option enhances security through additional access control.

Preferably, the local computer monitoring system is continuously connected to the network of the mobile operator, thereby providing continuous local and remote audio and / or video surveillance.

In one embodiment of the system, according to the utility model, the on-premises computer system notifies the controls of at least one monitoring object for predefined events in the application software.

Description of the attached figures

Figure 1 shows a block diagram of the mobile system according to the utility model;

Figure 2 is a diagram of the mobile system, wherein the mobile device at the monitoring site is a mobile smart phone;

Figure 3 is a diagram of the mobile system, where the mobile device at the monitoring site is connected to a computer capable of storing data;

Figure 4 is a diagram of a mobile system where more than one local monitoring system is connected to a single mobile device;

Figure 5 is a diagram of the mobile system where the local monitoring system is mounted on a vehicle;

6a-b are schematics of a local monitoring system according to the utility model;

Figure 7 is a diagram of a mobile system using more than one mobile operator;

Figure 8 - Different variants of VPN connections;

Figure 9 is an algorithm for working with a remote object control system according to the utility model.

Examples of implementation of the utility model

FIG. 1 illustrates the mobile system of the utility model in the form of a block diagram. The mobile system includes a connection system 1 which represents the network in the case of one mobile operator consisting of a private computer network 2 and a cellular network 3. A local computer monitoring system 4 is included in the case of the connection system 1. It comprises at least one camcorder 5 for monitoring objects. The camcorder 5 in the embodiment shown has its own control system 6. In addition, the camcorder 5 is also connected to a computer system 7. This provides both local and remote control of the camera 5. The presence of a computer system 7 allows, in addition to video surveillance, also control of data storage. Communication devices 8 are also included in connection system 1. FIG. 1 shows two mobile communication devices 8, one of which is a managed communication device 9 and is connected to the computer system 7 of the local surveillance system 4. The other is a communication control device 10 and through it is provided mobile monitoring and control of the observed object. The connection between the two communication devices 9 and 10 is through the connection system 1. The communication devices 9 and 10 have SIM cards inserted.

FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram of a mobile system according to the utility model, wherein the communication control device 10 is a mobile smart phone located at a monitoring site 11. Any commercially available high-speed mobile devices, eg GPRS-compliant, can be used as a control device 10. , EDGE, UMTS and HSDPA. The system of this utility model has been tested with the Siemens MC35i Terminal, VMCC and VMCM. The local surveillance system 4 is located at the observed object 12. The private computer network 2 of the mobile operator and the computer system 7 of the local system 4 are not connected to the Internet.

In FIG. 3 shows an embodiment in which the communication control device 10 is connected to a computer 13. In this case, it is shown that the computer 13 is portable. This embodiment allows the data, in addition to the memory 7a of the computer 7 of the local system 4, to be stored in the disk memory 13a of the computer 13, which repeatedly increases the reliability of the system. Here also the private computer

1052 W network 2 of the mobile operator and computer system 7 of the local surveillance system 4 are not connected to the Internet.

In FIG. 4 shows an extended embodiment of the present utility model in which more than one, in this case three, local monitoring systems 4 of different objects are shown which can be monitored and controlled by one observation object 11. In this case two local surveillance systems 4 for two different observation sites 12 are connected to a local network via a switch 14, which is connected to a managed mobile communication device 9. There is also no internet connection here.

FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of a utility model system in which the local monitoring system 4 is mounted on a vehicle 15 a. In this case it is shown that the vehicle is ground based, but it can be any other air, water or underwater vehicle. In this example it is shown that the observation objects 11 can be more than one and in this case there are two. The example illustrates that the observation object 11 can also be mounted on a vehicle 15b. There is no internet connection here either.

In FIG. 6a and 6b show two advanced variants of a local monitoring system

4. FIG. 6a illustrates the use of a desktop computer 7, and FIG. 6b shows the use of a laptop 7. Camcorders 5 can be both stationary and wireless 5a. If necessary, any local system 4 may include a microphone built-in 16a and / or external 16b.

When necessary, when a monitored object is to be monitored outside the scope of a mobile operator's license, and when the monitored object is beyond that range, the system as shown in FIG. 7, allows the use of the mobile operator's roaming service.

Different security Private Network (VPN) connections can be built, as shown in FIG. 8. The figure shows two mobile operators 1a and 1b that are connected through a VPN connection between computer networks 2a and 2b. Another VPN connection may be established between the carrier's computer network 2 and the local computer system 7's monitoring system 4. A third embodiment is shown wherein the VPN connection is between a mobile control device 10 for communication and a computer system 7 of a local surveillance system 4.

In FIG. 9 shows the system operation algorithm according to the present utility model of the systems of FIG. 2-5. According to the algorithm, a private wireless network for high-speed access, such as GPRS, 3G, etc., is built with the mobile operator by registering an APN name, for example video.monitoring.bg. The mobile service provider activates at least 2 SIM cards for high-speed wireless access, such as GPRS, 3G, etc. SIM cards are registered for use with this APN. The mobile operator assigns private IP addresses for each SIM card. For example, the first S1M card will always receive a private IP address 10.10.10.30, and the second S1M card will always receive a private IP address 10.10.10.40. The mobile operator configures the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server for IP reservations. SIM cards are inserted into mobile devices (modems, mobile phones, etc.), which seek to provide a connection between two points with increased security. Each mobile device, according to the model, makes the necessary specific settings (APN name, etc.) to access the private network registered by the mobile operator. A local mobile video surveillance system 4 includes a managed mobile communication device 9, such as a VMC modem. The operating system of the computer 4 makes the necessary settings for registering the mobile device 9 as a network device, such as installing drivers, creating on-demand network connectivity, and more. The first SIM card is inserted into the mobile device 9 and a profile is created for the use of the ARM, for example with the name video.monitoring.bg. A connection is established to the mobile operator and the PC receives an IP address from the DHCP server of the operator, for example 10.10.10.30. Standard software for the on-premises CCTV system is included. Settings are made in application software such as webserver6

1052 W rope to respond to an IP address 10.10.10.30. In the white list application software not shown in FIG. 9, an IP address is added, for example 10.10.10.40, ie only from this address remote video surveillance and control can be performed at the observation site 11. All private IPs from which video surveillance and control will be allowed can be added. The name and password for accessing the web page are defined. A second S1M card is inserted on the control mobile device 10, such as a mobile smart phone. In device 10, a new profile is created, if necessary, with the necessary settings for connecting to the network of the mobile operator for the use of an ARM named video.monitoring.bg. Indicate when using the web client to use this account. If desired for video surveillance and / or control in the mobile phone 10, the web browser is invoked, specifying a web page http: / / 10.10.10.30. To enter the web page, enter the user name and password, as set accordingly in the webserver, and then select the desired objects for monitoring or control. When an SMS server is included in the monitoring system, critical situations are defined, when the system will automatically notify them by SMS message to the monitoring object and it can start the video surveillance or remotely control the local system 4. Upon completion of the monitoring, communication is interrupted at mobile phone 10, while for local video surveillance system 4, the connection is maintained 24 h x 7 days a week so that it is always accessible for monitoring.

Creating a separate profile for the mobile phone allows its holder to use other mobile carrier services as needed, but through a different connection profile.

The system has been tested and tested with Geo Vision Inc. systems. All commercially available high-speed mobile devices (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSDPA standards) are suitable for operation as described. Tests were conducted with the Siemens MC35i Terminal, VMCC and VMCM.

To the algorithm shown, application software may be added in addition to the figures not shown, in order to predefine events to be notified to the observing object. According to the utility model, the local computer monitoring system 4 can be continuously connected to the network of the mobile operator.

The present utility model is presented in its exemplary embodiments, which are not intended to limit the inventive idea but merely for illustration purposes, the scope of the utility model being determined only by the appended claims.

Claims (11)

1. A mobile remote object monitoring system comprising a connection system comprising the network of at least one mobile operator; a local computer monitoring system connected to the connection system; and communication devices for transmitting data between at least one monitoring object and at least one monitoring object also included in the connection system, the local monitoring system including at least one video camera for monitoring an object capable of being controlled and / or configured through a computer, as well as at least one computer connected to the camcorder, and the communication devices include communication controls at the monitoring site and managed communication devices at the monitoring site by controlling s communication devices connected to the network of the mobile operator, characterized in that: - the connection system (1) is the private computer and cellular network of one mobile operator (2); - the mobile operator system (2) is capable of registering an Access Point Name; - the system of the mobile operator (2) has a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server with the ability to reserve IP addresses for a registered SIM card; - IP addresses are static; - the communication control devices (10) are at least one mobile device with a SIM card capable of operating at a speed of at least 84 Kbps; - at least one of the control mobile communication devices (10) is capable of receiving data from a controlled mobile device (9) connected to the computer (7) of the camcorder (5) to the observed object (12); - managed communication devices (9) are at least one mobile device with a SIM card capable of operating at a speed of at least 84 Kbps; - at least one of the managed mobile communication devices (9) is connected to at least one computer (7) of the camcorder (5) to a monitored object (12) capable of transmitting data. The mobile object remote control system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the control mobile communication devices (10) with an S1M card is a mobile smart phone. A mobile remote object monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control mobile communication device (10) of at least one monitoring object (11) is connected to a computer (13). The mobile object remote control system according to claim 3, characterized in that the computer (13) is portable. The mobile object monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the managed mobile devices (9) is connected to at least two computers (7) of the video cameras (5) for object monitoring (12). Mobile remote control system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one video camera (5) for monitoring the object (12) is mounted on a vehicle (15a). Mobile remote control system according to claim 1, characterized in that a Virtual Private Network is established between the communication means (8). Mobile remote control system according to claim 1, characterized in that the local monitoring system (4) further comprises a microphone (16). Mobile remote control system according to claim 8, characterized in that the microphone (16) is integrated into the camcorder (5). Mobile remote control system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the control mobile devices (10) at the monitoring object (11) is capable of storing data in a computer (13) and / or capable of remote control and management of data storage in the computer (7) of at least one of the on-premises monitoring systems (4). Mobile remote control system according to claim 1, characterized in that the camcorder (5) has an integrated computer (7).