KR101202029B1 - Network image security system based on cloud computing and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A cloud computing based image security system and a method thereof are provided to enable a user of a mobile terminal to receive image information of a network camera installed in a desired monitoring area in real time in anytime and anywhere. CONSTITUTION: A first communicating unit(210) receives an image information request signal transmitted from a mobile terminal. A first storing unit(220) stores various user interfaces and/or graphic user interfaces. After a first controlling unit(230) performs an authentication process based on the received image information request signal, the first controlling unit confirms a network camera corresponding to inherent identification information of one or more network cameras based on the inherent identification information of one or more the network cameras included in the received image information request signal. The first controlling unit transmits image information transmitted from one or more network cameras confirmed through a usable real time image streaming service channel. [Reference numerals] (210) First communicating unit; (220) First storing unit; (230) First controlling unit

Description

Cloud security based image security system and method thereof {Network image security system based on cloud computing and method

The present disclosure relates to a video security system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to a digital video data encoded from a network camera in a cloud server in real time through a wired / wireless communication network, and to transmit the received digital video data to a cloud storage. Cloud-based video security that can be stored in the form of a file and provide the mobile terminal with real-time video information received from the cloud server or recorded video information stored in the cloud storage at the request of a user of a mobile terminal. A system and method thereof are provided.

In general, a video security system is a system for storing video information in a cloud server by connecting a digital video recorder (DVR) storing an image captured by an analog CCTV camera to a network.

Such a video security system has a problem in that it is not possible to provide video information to a user of an arbitrary mobile terminal in a ubiquitous environment due to the limitation of an analog CCTV camera.

In addition, there is an NVR (Network video recorder) system for storing the video information of the network camera to solve this problem, the equipment that operates the NVR system requires sufficient resources and high performance of the server class, most stand-alone Compared to CCTV camera recording equipment, it has a considerably higher price point.

Therefore, even if you want to build a high quality video security system that utilizes the advantages of a network camera for a store, office, or personal, it is difficult to introduce expensive NVR, and it is difficult to build a standalone NVR with performance and compatibility. There is this.

Korean Patent Application No. 10-2007-7021015

An object of the present specification is to transmit at least one piece of video information transmitted from a plurality of network cameras to any authorized mobile terminal in real time, so that the user of the mobile terminal can be installed in a surveillance zone desired at any time and anywhere. A cloud computing-based video security system and method for receiving video information in real time are provided.

Another object of the present specification is to provide a cloud computing-based video security system and method for providing video information transmitted from a plurality of network cameras through a cloud server to any mobile terminal or storing (or recording) in cloud storage. There is.

Still another object of the present specification is to allow a user of any authenticated mobile terminal to select a required service among services such as a real time video surveillance service, a real time video recording service, a recorded video playback service, and provide the selected corresponding service. The present invention provides a cloud computing-based video security system and a method thereof.

Another object of the present disclosure is to separate the functions of the cloud server and the cloud storage in a cloud computing-based system that performs functions such as managing, storing (or recording) and playing back image information provided from a network camera. The present invention provides a cloud computing-based video security system and a method thereof.

Another object of the present specification is to reduce the burden of initial video equipment construction for a user of any mobile terminal, even if the user requires expansion of the security zone cloud computing infrastructure that can be easily expanded by simply adding a network camera To provide a video security system and method thereof.

Still another object of the present specification is a cloud computing that provides a real-time video recording and playback service as well as a real-time video surveillance service through an Internet site access method to a user even if a user of a mobile terminal does not have a separate video recording device. The present invention provides a video security system and a method thereof.

Cloud computing-based image security system according to an embodiment of the present specification, cloud computing includes a cloud server connected to a plurality of network cameras and mobile terminals, and receives a plurality of image information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras, respectively. A video security system based on the above, The cloud server, Communication unit for receiving a video information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal; And after performing an identity authentication process based on the received image information request signal, the one or more networks of the plurality of network cameras based on unique identification information of one or more network cameras included in the received image information request signal. And a controller for identifying one or more network cameras corresponding to the unique identification information of the camera and transmitting image information transmitted from the at least one network camera to the mobile terminal through an available real-time video streaming service channel. have.

As an example related to the present specification, the image information request signal may include personal authentication information and unique identification information of the one or more network cameras.

As an example related to the present specification, the controller is configured to generate a real-time video stream when a real-time video streaming service channel currently generated based on the number of network cameras and the number of mobile terminals requesting real-time video transmission is available. The mobile terminal transmits the video information transmitted from the at least one identified network camera through the streaming service channel to the mobile terminal, and generates a new real time video streaming service channel when the currently generated real time video streaming service channel is not available. The mobile terminal may transmit image information transmitted from the at least one identified network camera through the generated real-time video streaming service channel.

Cloud computing-based image security method according to an embodiment of the present specification, cloud computing includes a cloud server connected to a plurality of network cameras and a mobile terminal, and receives a plurality of image information transmitted from each of the plurality of network cameras A cloud computing-based video security method of a video security system, the method comprising: receiving a video information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal through the cloud server; Performing an identity verification procedure based on the received image information request signal through the cloud server; When the identity authentication procedure is normally performed through the cloud server, the uniqueness of the one or more network cameras among the plurality of network cameras is based on the unique identification information of the one or more network cameras included in the received image information request signal. Identifying at least one network camera corresponding to the identification information; And transmitting the video information transmitted from the at least one identified network camera to the mobile terminal through a real-time video streaming service channel available in the cloud server.

As an example related to the present specification, the transmitting of the image information transmitted from the at least one network camera to the mobile terminal through the real-time video streaming service channel available at the cloud server may include: Video transmitted from the identified one or more network cameras through the currently created real-time video streaming service channel when the real-time video streaming service channel currently generated based on the number of mobile terminals requesting real-time video transmission is available. Transmitting information to the mobile terminal; Generating a new real time video streaming service channel when the currently generated real time video streaming service channel is not available; And transmitting image information transmitted from the at least one identified network camera to the mobile terminal through the generated real-time video streaming service channel.

Cloud computing-based image security system according to an embodiment of the present specification, cloud computing includes a cloud server connected to a plurality of network cameras and cloud storage, and receives a plurality of image information transmitted from each of the plurality of network cameras In the video security system based on, The cloud server, Communication unit for receiving a plurality of image information transmitted from each of the plurality of network camera, and for creating a communication channel for communication with the cloud storage; A storage unit for storing an index database including at least one of user recognition information, camera recognition information, creator recognition information, channel information, codec information, event information, index information, file maintenance code information, and file validity period information; And a controller configured to generate a temporary file based on the plurality of received image information and information included in the stored index database, and to transmit the temporary file to the cloud storage through the generated communication channel. .

As an example related to the present specification, when the plurality of temporary files are generated, the controller generates a communication channel for each of the plurality of temporary files, and the plurality of communication channels respectively through communication channels corresponding to the plurality of temporary files. Each of the temporary files may be transferred to the cloud storage.

As an example related to the present specification, the temporary file may be stored in the cloud storage during the valid period based on the file maintenance code information and the file valid period information included in the temporary file.

As an example related to the present specification, the controller may delete the temporary file when the temporary file transfer to the cloud storage is completed.

Cloud computing-based image security method according to an embodiment of the present specification, cloud computing includes a cloud server connected to a plurality of network cameras and cloud storage, and receives a plurality of image information transmitted from each of the plurality of network cameras A cloud computing-based video security method of a video security system, comprising: generating, via the cloud server, a temporary file based on the plurality of received video information and information included in a pre-stored index database; Creating a communication channel for communicating with the cloud storage via the cloud server; And transmitting the temporary file generated by the cloud server to the cloud storage through the created communication channel.

As an example related to the present specification, the index database may include at least one of user recognition information, camera recognition information, creator recognition information, channel information, codec information, event information, index information, file maintenance code information, and file valid period information. It may include.

As an example related to the present disclosure, when the temporary file transfer to the cloud storage is completed through the cloud server, the temporary file may be deleted.

Cloud computing-based video security system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Cloud computing-based video security system comprising a mobile server and a cloud server connected to the cloud storage, the cloud server, the recording is transmitted from the mobile terminal A communication unit receiving an image information request signal; And a recording file corresponding to the unique identification information and the search date and time information of at least one network camera included in the received recorded video information request signal after performing an authentication process based on the received recorded video information request signal. Check whether the recording video service for the recording file is temporarily stored and whether the recording file is temporarily stored; and when the recording result is the recording video service for the recording file and the recording file is temporarily stored, And a controller configured to transmit the temporarily stored recorded file to the mobile terminal in response to the recorded video image information request signal.

As an example related to the present specification, the recorded video information request signal may include personal authentication information, unique identification information of the one or more network cameras, and the search date and time information.

As an example related to the present specification, the control unit may further include a plurality of files stored in the cloud storage that are stored in advance when the recording image service for the recording file is not being performed and the recording file is not temporarily stored. Search for a file corresponding to the recorded video information request signal from the information on, generate a search file transmission request signal for requesting the transmission of the searched file, and transmit it to the cloud storage.

As an example related to the present specification, the controller may receive and temporarily store a recording file transmitted from the cloud storage in response to the transmitted search file transmission request signal, and transmit the temporarily stored recording file to the mobile terminal. have.

As an example related to the present specification, the controller may delete the temporarily stored recording file when the communication connection with all the mobile terminals related to the temporarily stored recording file is terminated.

In the cloud computing-based video security method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the cloud computing-based video security method of a cloud computing-based video security system including a cloud server connected to a mobile terminal and cloud storage, the cloud server Receiving a recorded video information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal; Performing an identity verification procedure through the cloud server based on the received recorded video information request signal; When the identity authentication procedure is normally performed through the cloud server, the recorded image of the recording file corresponding to the unique identification information and the search date and time information of one or more network cameras included in the received recorded image information request signal. Checking whether a service is being performed and whether the recording file is temporarily stored; And transmitting the temporarily stored recording file to the mobile terminal in response to the received recording image information request signal when the recording image service for the recording file is being performed and the recording file is temporarily stored. It can include;

As an example related to the present specification, when the recording result is that the recording image service for the recording file is not being performed and the recording file is not temporarily stored, among the information about the plurality of files stored in the cloud storage previously stored. Searching for a file corresponding to the recorded video information request signal; Generating, via the cloud server, a search file transfer request signal for requesting a transfer for the searched file; Transmitting the generated search file transfer request signal to the cloud storage through the cloud server; Receiving and temporarily storing a recording file transmitted from the cloud storage in response to the transmitted search file transmission request signal through the cloud server; Transmitting the temporarily stored recorded file to the mobile terminal in response to the received recorded video information request signal through the cloud server; And when the communication connection with all mobile terminals associated with the temporarily stored recording file is terminated, deleting the temporarily stored recording file.

Cloud computing-based video security system and method according to an embodiment of the present specification, by transmitting at least one video information of the video information transmitted from a plurality of network cameras to any mobile terminal in real time, the mobile terminal The user can be provided in real time the video information of the network camera installed in the desired surveillance zone anytime, anywhere.

In addition, the cloud computing-based video security system and method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, providing the video information delivered from a plurality of network cameras through a cloud server to any mobile terminal or stored (or recorded) in the cloud storage In this case, it is possible to reduce the cost burden for initial video equipment construction for the user of the mobile terminal and to easily expand the system simply by adding a network camera even when the user requests the expansion of the crime prevention zone.

In addition, the cloud computing-based video security system and method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, among the services such as real-time video surveillance service, real-time video recording service, recorded video playback service, a user of any authorized mobile terminal is required. By selecting a service and receiving the selected corresponding service, even if a user of the mobile terminal as an end user does not have a separate video recording device, only the real-time video surveillance service is available through the Internet site access method to the user. In addition, it can provide real-time video recording and playback services.

In addition, the cloud computing-based video security system and method according to an embodiment of the present specification, the cloud computing-based video security that performs functions such as managing, storing (or recording) and playback of the video information provided from the network camera In the system, the functions of cloud server and cloud storage are separated and operated independently, thereby improving the efficiency of system management.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a cloud computing-based video security system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a cloud server according to an embodiment of the present specification.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of cloud storage according to an exemplary embodiment of the present specification.
4 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a communication process of a cloud computing-based video security system according to a first embodiment of the present specification.
5 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a communication process of a cloud computing-based video security system according to a second embodiment of the present specification.
6 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a communication process of a cloud computing-based video security system according to a third embodiment of the present specification.

It is to be noted that the technical terms used herein are merely used to describe particular embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. It is also to be understood that the technical terms used herein are to be interpreted in a sense generally understood by a person skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs, Should not be construed to mean, or be interpreted in an excessively reduced sense. In addition, when the technical terms used herein are incorrect technical terms that do not accurately express the spirit of the present invention, they should be replaced with technical terms that can be understood correctly by those skilled in the art. In addition, the general terms used in the present invention should be interpreted according to a predefined or prior context, and should not be construed as being excessively reduced.

Also, the singular forms "as used herein include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the term "comprising" or "comprising" or the like should not be construed as necessarily including the various elements or steps described in the specification, Or may be further comprised of additional components or steps.

Furthermore, terms including ordinals such as first, second, etc. used in this specification can be used to describe various elements, but the elements should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like or similar elements throughout the several views, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. It is to be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a cloud computing-based video security system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

As shown in FIG. 1, the video security system 10 includes a network camera 100, a cloud server 200, a cloud storage 300, and a mobile terminal 400. Not all components of the video security system 10 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the video security system 10 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. The video security system 10 may also be implemented by components.

The network camera 100 captures image information (or image data) of an installed area / region. Here, the network camera 100, also called an IP camera or digital CCTV, supports resolutions such as HD (1280 × 720), Full HD (1920 × 1080), 5 Mega (2560 × 2048), and the like.

In addition, the network camera 100 encodes the photographed image information through a preset codec method or the like.

In addition, the network camera 100 transmits the encoded image information (or encoded digital image information) to the cloud server 200 that is communicatively connected. Here, the encoded video information includes information such as date / time and codec information in addition to the video information.

In addition, the network camera 100 controls the PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) function of the network camera 100 based on a control signal transmitted from the cloud server 200.

In addition, the network camera 100 transmits the PTZ function control result to the cloud server 200.

The cloud server 200 receives each image information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100 in real time. Here, the cloud server 200 may receive a control signal, voice information (or voice data), etc. including an event signal transmitted together with the image information from the network camera 100.

In addition, the cloud server 200 supports (or provides) different connection methods, protocols, and the like of each of the plurality of heterogeneous network cameras 100, and images transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100, respectively. Receive information, respectively.

That is, the cloud server 200 may not only receive image information and / or audio information of the network camera 100 through a Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) client module (not shown), but also ONVIF ( By supporting the protocol defined by the Open Network Video Interface Forum, even if a user of a mobile terminal 400 uses a heterogeneous network camera 100 having a different camera type or a manufacturer, the same module receives the video and uses the network camera ( 100) and may be configured to detect an image and control the corresponding network camera 100 through a user interface in the same manner.

In addition, the cloud server 200 receives an event signal (or a control signal) transmitted from any network camera 100, performs a corresponding function based on the received event signal, or the received event. The received event signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 400 corresponding to the signal. Here, the cloud server 200 may receive an event signal transmitted from the network camera 100 through a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP).

In addition, the cloud server 200 receives a video information request signal transmitted from any mobile terminal 400 connected to the communication. Here, the video information request signal may include personal authentication information (or user information / unique identification information (ID), etc.) of the user of the mobile terminal 400 and real time video information of one or more arbitrary network cameras 100. And unique identification information (or camera recognition information) of the one or more network cameras to be provided.

The cloud server 200 may transmit the video information request signal based on the identity information included in the received video information request signal (or the mobile terminal 400). The authentication procedure for the user).

In addition, when the authentication procedure for the mobile terminal 400 is normally performed, the cloud server 200 is included in the unique identification information of the one or more network cameras 100 included in the received image information request signal. The corresponding one or more network cameras 100 are identified, and image information transmitted from each of the identified one or more network cameras 100 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 400. Here, the cloud server 200 checks the currently available (or currently running) live video streameaming service channel, and through the checked live video streaming service channel, the checked Image information transmitted from one or more network cameras 100 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 400. At this time, the cloud server 200, in order to minimize the CPU occupancy and / or memory utilization rate of the cloud server 200 and distribute the traffic load, the mobile terminal (200) requesting the number of network cameras 100 and real-time video transmission ( Considering the number of users 400 or the number of users requesting the real-time video transmission, when the currently generated real-time video streaming service channel is available, the video information is transmitted through the corresponding real-time video streaming service channel. When it is impossible, a new real time video streaming service channel is created and video information is transmitted through the newly created real time video streaming service channel. The real-time video streaming service channel may have a predetermined bandwidth and transmit / receive arbitrary image information, a control signal, and the like within the set bandwidth.

As described above, the cloud server 200 groups a plurality of mobile terminals 400 requesting the transmission of the real-time image information into one group and transmits the real-time image streaming service channel set to the group. Through the plurality of mobile terminals 400 included in the group through the video information of the corresponding network camera 100 to each of the mobile terminal 400, the operation efficiency of the entire network video security system 10 through Can improve.

In addition, the cloud server 200 receives a control signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 400, and based on the unique identification information of the specific network camera 100 included in the control signal corresponding network camera ( Transmit the received control signal.

In addition, the cloud server 200 transmits a result of performing a control function transmitted from the specific network camera 100 to the mobile terminal 400 in response to the transmitted control signal.

In addition, the function of transmitting the video information transmitted from the network camera 100 to the mobile terminal 400 in response to the request for the real-time video information of the arbitrary mobile terminal 400, the cloud server 200 It may be performed in an included Live Video Streaming Service Management Server (LVSSMS) (not shown).

In addition, the cloud server 200 stores the video information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100 in real time in the cloud storage 300 in order to store (or record) the plurality of network cameras ( A temporary file is generated based on the plurality of image information transmitted in real time from the 100 and information previously stored in the index database. In this case, the cloud server 200 sequentially generates a temporary file in a preset size (for example, 2 gigabytes). Here, the generated temporary file may include, in addition to the plurality of image information, user recognition information, camera recognition information, creator recognition information, channel information, codec information, event information, index information, file holding code which are information stored in the index database. At least one of information, file validity period information, and the like. In addition, the user recognition information is information about a customer who requests the installation of any network camera 100 and receives a service, and the camera recognition information is any network camera 100 that provides (or transmits) image information. Information on the process of actually generating the file in the cloud server 200, and the channel information is assigned to a channel number assigned to (or set) each of the network cameras 100. Information about the codec for processing an image format transmitted from the network camera 100, the event information is information about an event transmitted from the network camera 100, and the index information Information about an index of video information stored in a temporary file, and the file maintenance code information refers to a temporary file. And information about the codes for identifying the policy in such a way to preserve the file validity information is information about the validity period for the retention period, how much conservation temporary files. For example, the cloud server 200 generates the temporary file based on N pieces of video information transmitted from the first to Nth network cameras 100 in real time and information previously stored in the index database. Here, the user recognition information, camera recognition information, creator recognition information, channel information, codec information, event information, index information, file maintenance code information, file valid period information, and the like are stored in the index database DB. The cloud server 200 may generate the temporary file by interworking a plurality of image information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100 in real time with the index database.

In addition, the cloud server 200 executes a data transmission module preset for communication connection with the cloud storage 300, and stores the generated temporary file through the communication channel generated according to the execution of the cloud storage ( 300 (or upload). In this case, the cloud server 200 increases a connection session through a segmentation transfer for a plurality of temporary files generated in real time in the cloud server 200 and uses a plurality of bandwidths at a high speed using a wider bandwidth. In order to transmit the temporary file, a communication channel is generated for each temporary file, and each of the plurality of temporary files is transmitted to the cloud storage 300 through the generated plurality of communication channels.

In addition, the cloud server 200 may delete the temporary file that has been transferred to the cloud storage 300 to efficiently manage the storage space of the cloud server 200 and increase operating efficiency.

The temporary file may be generated as a temporary file having a predetermined size based on a plurality of real-time image information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100 and information previously stored in an index database, thereby generating the generated temporary file through a communication channel. The function of transmitting to the cloud storage 300 may be performed by a temporary file upload service management server (TFUSMS) (not shown) included in the cloud server 200.

In addition, the cloud server 200 receives a recorded video information request signal transmitted from the arbitrary mobile terminal 400. Here, the recorded video information request signal may include personal identification information (or user information / unique identification information (ID), etc.) of the user of the mobile terminal 400, and unique identification information of one or more arbitrary network cameras 100. (Or camera recognition information), search date and time information, and the like.

The cloud server 200 may transmit the recorded video information request signal based on the identity authentication information included in the received recorded video information request signal (or the mobile terminal 400). The authentication procedure for user 400).

In addition, when the authentication procedure for the mobile terminal 400 is normally performed, the cloud server 200 may identify unique identification information and search date and time of one or more network cameras included in the received recorded video information request signal. On the basis of the information, whether the recording video service for the recording file (or recording video information) corresponding to the corresponding date and time of the network camera 100 is being performed and the corresponding recording file is temporarily stored in the cloud server 200. Check whether it is saved (or temporarily created). Here, the recording file (or temporary file) may include not only a plurality of image information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100, but also user recognition information, camera recognition information, creator recognition information, channel information, codec information, and event information. Index information, file maintenance code information, and file expiration date information.

In addition, the cloud server 200, as a result of the check, the recording video service for the recording file corresponding to the date and time of the network camera 100 is being performed and the corresponding recording file is the cloud server 200 In the case of temporary storage, the corresponding temporarily stored video file is transmitted to the mobile terminal 400 in a stream manner in response to the recorded video information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 400.

That is, the cloud server 200 receives the corresponding recording file from the cloud storage 300 when the other specific mobile terminal 400 is currently using the recording image information service for the corresponding recording file. The process is omitted, and the corresponding recording file temporarily stored in the cloud server 200 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 400.

In addition, the cloud server 200, as a result of the check, the recording video service for the recording file corresponding to the date and time of the network camera 100 is not being performed and the corresponding recording file is the cloud server ( When not temporarily stored in the 200, among the information on the plurality of temporary files stored in the cloud storage 300 stored in advance in the cloud server 200, the search condition included in the recorded video information request signal is included. A file is searched, and a search file transfer request signal is generated to transmit the searched file to the cloud storage 300. The search file transmission request signal may include unique identification information of at least one network camera 100 included in the recorded video information request signal, information for requesting transmission of a file corresponding to the search date and time information, and the like. Include. Here, the cloud server 200, among the information on the plurality of temporary files stored in the cloud storage 300 stored in advance in the cloud server 200, for each user (or for each user of the mobile terminal 400). On the basis of the received recorded video information request signal, a file corresponding to a search condition (or a file corresponding to the recorded video information request signal) is searched for each network camera or time.

In addition, the cloud server 200, in response to the search file transfer request signal, receives the corresponding recorded file transmitted from the cloud storage 300, and requests the recorded image information transmitted from the mobile terminal 400. In response to the signal, the received corresponding recorded file is transmitted to the mobile terminal 400 in a stream manner.

In addition, the cloud server 200 is temporarily stored in the cloud server 200 when the mobile terminal 400 requests retransmission of the corresponding recording file while communication with the mobile terminal 400 is maintained. The corresponding recorded file is transmitted to the mobile terminal 400.

That is, the cloud server 200 does not provide the recorded video information service for the corresponding recorded file in the cloud server 200 or the corresponding recorded file in another specific mobile terminal 400 currently connected to the communication. When the recorded video information service is not in use, the cloud storage 300 receives the stored recording file from the cloud temporarily and transmits the received recorded file to the mobile terminal 400.

In addition, the cloud server 200, when the communication connection with the corresponding mobile terminal 400 (or one or more mobile terminals 400 provided with the corresponding recording file) receiving the corresponding recording file is terminated. Delete the temporarily saved recording file.

In addition, in response to a request for recording video information of the arbitrary mobile terminal 400, a recording file temporarily stored in the cloud server 200 or a recording file transmitted from the cloud storage 300 is transferred to the mobile terminal 400. The transmitting function may be performed by a recorded video streaming service management server (RVSSMS) (not shown) included in the cloud server 200.

In addition, the cloud server 200 manages user registration, authentication, authority and billing, etc., in order to provide a video security service to any mobile terminal 400 included in the video security system 10. A user management server (not shown), a server management server (not shown) that manages generation, retention / connection network cameras, user information, system logs, etc. of the plurality of cloud servers 200 may be linked.

In addition, the cloud server 200 is an image of the corresponding accessible network camera based on the information on the network camera accessible by the user (or terminal) that is preset by any of the mobile terminals 400. It may also be configured to provide only information to the mobile terminal 400.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the cloud server 200 includes a first communication unit 210, a first storage unit 220, and a first control unit 230. Not all components of the cloud server 200 illustrated in FIG. 2 are essential components, and the cloud server 200 may be implemented by more components than those illustrated in FIG. 2, and fewer components thereof. The cloud server 200 may also be implemented.

The first communication unit 210 communicates with any component inside the network camera 100, the cloud storage 300, the mobile terminal 400, or the like through a wired / wireless communication network. Here, the wireless Internet technology includes a wireless LAN (WLAN), a Wi-Fi, a wireless broadband (Wibro), a World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), a High Speed Downlink Packet Access, IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Wireless Mobile Broadband Service (WMBS), and the like. In addition, short-range communication technologies include Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Near Field Communication (NFC). ) May be included. In addition, the wired communication technology may include USB communication, Ethernet, serial communication, optical / coaxial cable, and the like.

In addition, the first communication unit 210 transmits / receives various information / data / signals under the control of the first control unit 230.

The first storage unit 220 stores various user interfaces (UIs) and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

In addition, the first storage unit 220 stores data, a program, and the like necessary for the cloud server 200 to operate.

The first storage unit 220 may include image information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100, temporary files temporarily generated, information about a plurality of temporary files stored in the cloud storage 300, and the cloud. A file (or a temporary file) transmitted from the storage 300 and information included in an index database are stored.

The first storage unit 220 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, and a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory, etc.), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, optical disk, random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only Memory) and PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory) may include at least one storage medium.

The first controller 230 performs an overall control function of the cloud server 200.

In addition, the first controller 230 performs various functions of the cloud server 200 described above.

In addition, the cloud server 200 may be configured to receive a command or control signal generated by an operation such as receiving a signal according to a button operation or an arbitrary function selection by a user or touching / scrolling a displayed screen. It may further include an input unit (not shown).

The input unit may receive a signal corresponding to information input by a user, and may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a touch screen, and a jog. Various devices such as a wheel, a jog switch, a jog shuttle, a mouse, a stylus pen, a touch pen, and the like may be used.

In addition, the cloud server 200 may control various contents such as various menu screens using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface stored in the first storage unit 220 under the control of the first controller 230. It may further include a display unit (not shown) for displaying. Here, the content displayed on the display unit includes a menu screen including various text or image data (including various information data) and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like. The display unit may be a touch screen.

The display unit may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (Flexible). It may include at least one of a display, a 3D display, an e-ink display.

In addition, the cloud server 200 may further include a voice output unit (not shown) for outputting voice information included in a signal processed by a predetermined signal under the control of the first controller 230. The voice output unit may be a speaker.

The cloud storage 300 receives a temporary file transmitted from the cloud server 200. In this case, the cloud storage 300 is configured (or constructed) with a different hardware system from the cloud server 200 and is a completely different service purpose from each other.

In addition, the cloud storage 300 transmits / receives data / signal / information with the cloud server 200 through execution of a separate data transmission module.

In addition, the cloud storage 300 stores the received temporary file. Here, the temporary file (or recording file) is not only a plurality of video information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100 but also user recognition information, camera recognition information, creator recognition information, channel information, codec information, and event information. At least one piece of information among the index information, the file holding code information, and the file valid period information.

In addition, the cloud storage 300 confirms the storage validity period of the temporary file based on the file maintenance code information and / or the file validity period information included in the received temporary file, and the confirmed validity period While saving the temporary file.

In addition, the cloud storage 300 receives a search file transmission request signal transmitted from the cloud server 200.

In addition, the cloud storage 300 checks a recording file corresponding to the received search file request signal among the plurality of pre-stored temporary files (or recording files), and stores the checked recording file in the cloud server. Transmit to 200.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the cloud storage 300 includes a second communication unit 310, a second storage unit 320, and a second control unit 330. Not all components of the cloud storage 300 shown in FIG. 3 are essential components, and the cloud storage 300 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. 3, and fewer components. Cloud storage 300 may also be implemented by.

The second communication unit 310 performs a communication connection function with the cloud server 200 through a wired / wireless communication network. Here, the wireless Internet technologies include WLAN, Wi-Fi, Wibro, Wimax, HSDPA, IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Broadband Wireless Mobile Communication Service (WMBS), and the like. Can be. In addition, short-range communication technology may include Bluetooth, RFID, infrared communication (IrDA), UWB, Zigbee, adjacent field communication (NFC). Also, the wired communication technology may include USB communication, Ethernet, serial communication, optical / coaxial cable, and the like.

In addition, the second communication unit 310 transmits / receives various information / data / signals under the control of the second control unit 330.

The third storage unit 320 stores data, a program, and the like necessary for the cloud storage 300 to operate.

In addition, the third storage unit 320 stores a temporary file including image information transmitted from the cloud server 200.

In addition, the third storage unit 320, in order to store any file, flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, card type memory, magnetic memory, magnetic disk, optical disk, RAM (RAM) It may include a storage medium of at least one of SRAM, ROM, EEPROM, PROM.

The second controller 330 performs an overall control function of the cloud storage 300.

In addition, the second control unit 330 may check a recording file corresponding to a search file transmission request signal transmitted from the cloud server 200 among a plurality of temporary files stored in the second storage unit 320 in advance. The transmitted recording file is transmitted to the cloud server 200 through the second communication unit 310.

The mobile terminal 400 generates a video information request signal for the one or more network cameras 100 in order to receive real-time image information of one or more network cameras 100. Here, the image information request signal includes identity authentication information (or user information / unique identification information (ID), etc.) of the user of the mobile terminal 400, unique identification information of the one or more network cameras, and the like. In this case, the one or more arbitrary network cameras 100 are included in the accessible network cameras preset for the mobile terminal 400.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 transmits the generated video information request signal to the cloud server 200. Here, the mobile terminal 400 is a smart phone, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, a telematics terminal, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, an individual Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), Wibro Terminal, Wifi Terminal, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Terminal, Audio Video Navigation (AVN) Terminal, Portable Multimedia Player (PMP), Navigation Terminal (Vehicle Navigation Device) It may be any one of various terminals such as).

In addition, the mobile terminal 400, in response to the transmitted video information request signal, in the one or more network cameras 100 transmitted from the cloud server 200 via any real-time video streaming service channel Receive captured image information. Here, the received image information is image information encoded by one or more arbitrary network cameras 100 and then encoded through a codec preset in the corresponding network camera 100.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 performs a decoding and rendering image processing process on the received image information based on codec information included in the received image information, and performs the image processing process. Display or store the performed image information.

The mobile terminal 400 divides (or allocates) a display unit (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 400 into a plurality of display areas when the received image information is plural. The received image information is displayed on a plurality of display areas, respectively.

Also, the mobile terminal 400 generates a control signal for controlling any one of the one or more network cameras 100. Here, the control signal, the unique identification information of the specific network camera 100, information for controlling the PTZ function and the like.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 transmits the generated control signal to the cloud server 200.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 receives a control function execution result transmitted from the cloud server 200 in response to the transmitted control signal, and outputs the received control function execution result.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 generates a recorded image information request signal for the one or more network cameras 100 in order to receive the recorded image information of the one or more arbitrary network cameras 100. Here, the recorded video information request signal may include personal authentication information (or user information / unique identification information (ID) of the user of the mobile terminal 400), unique identification information of the one or more network cameras, a search date, and the like. Visual information and the like. In this case, the one or more arbitrary network cameras 100 are included in the accessible network cameras preset for the mobile terminal 400.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 transmits the generated recorded video information request signal to the cloud server 200.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 receives a recorded file transmitted from the cloud server 200 through an arbitrary real-time video streaming service channel in response to the transmitted recorded video information request signal. Here, the received recording file may include not only a plurality of image information including recorded image information of the one or more arbitrary network cameras 100, but also user recognition information, camera recognition information, creator recognition information, channel information, and codec information. Event information, index information, file maintenance code information, and file expiration date information.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 checks the video information corresponding to the one or more arbitrary network cameras 100 from among the plurality of video information included in the received recording file, and includes the received video file in the received recording file. The decoding and rendering image processing process of the identified image information is performed based on the codec information, and the image information on which the image processing process is performed is displayed.

As described above, the mobile terminal 400 decodes and renders image information encoded by different codecs by heterogeneous network cameras 100 based on the codec information included in the recording file, thereby processing the image. Image information can be displayed.

In addition, when there are a plurality of recorded files transmitted from the cloud server 200, the mobile terminal 400 identifies (or parses) a file system structure based on index information included in the recorded files. Thereafter, the plurality of recorded files are sequentially decoded and rendered according to a time sequence (or a date sequence) based on the identified file system structure, and the image processed image information is sequentially displayed.

In addition, when there are a plurality of recorded files transmitted from the cloud server 200, the mobile terminal 400 divides a display unit (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 400 into a plurality of display regions (or, And display image information included in the received plurality of recorded files in the divided plurality of display areas.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 generates a control signal for a different setting (or setting) for each network camera with respect to any network camera 100, and transmits the generated control signal to the cloud server 200. Through the respective transmission to the network camera 100. Here, the network camera 100 performs an environment setting function of the network camera 100 based on a control signal transmitted through the cloud server 200.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 accesses a video security site linked to the cloud server 200 through the Internet, and then provides a real-time video providing service and / or a recorded video provided from the cloud server 200. It may also be configured to receive services.

As such, at least one piece of image information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras may be transmitted to any authorized mobile terminal in real time.

In addition, as described above, image information transmitted from a plurality of network cameras through a cloud server may be provided to any mobile terminal or stored (or recorded) in cloud storage.

In addition, as such, among the services such as a real-time video monitoring service, a real-time video recording service, a recorded video playback service, a user of any authenticated mobile terminal can select a required service and receive the selected corresponding service. can do.

In addition, in a cloud computing based system that manages, stores (or records) and plays back video information provided from a network camera, the cloud server and the cloud storage functions are separated and operated independently. can do.

Hereinafter, a cloud computing based video security method according to the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

4 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a communication process of a cloud computing-based video security system according to a first embodiment of the present specification.

First, any mobile terminal 400 generates an image information request signal for the one or more network cameras in order to receive real-time image information of one or more network cameras. Here, the image information request signal may include identity authentication information (or user information / unique identification information (ID), etc.) of the user of the mobile terminal 400, unique identification information of the one or more network cameras (or camera recognition). Information), and the like (SP405).

Thereafter, the mobile terminal 400 transmits the generated video information request signal to the cloud server 200 connected to the communication (SP410).

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 receives a video information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 400.

In addition, the cloud server 200 performs an authentication procedure with respect to the mobile terminal 400 (or a user of the mobile terminal 400) based on the identification information included in the received video information request signal. (SP415).

Subsequently, when the authentication for the mobile terminal 400 is normally performed, the cloud server 200 based on the unique identification information of the one or more network cameras included in the received image information request signal. Among the image information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100 included in (10), one or more network cameras 100 respectively corresponding to the unique identification information of the one or more network cameras are identified. Here, the image information transmitted from the network camera 100, after recording the image information of the region where the network camera 100 is installed through the network camera 100, and encodes the captured image information (encoding) One piece of image information (SP420).

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 checks the available real-time video streaming service channel and moves the video information transmitted from the at least one network camera 100 through the checked real-time video streaming service channel. It transmits to the terminal 400. At this time, the cloud server 200, in order to minimize the CPU occupancy and memory utilization of the cloud server 200 and to distribute the traffic load, the mobile terminal 400 requesting the number of network cameras 100 and real-time image transmission In consideration of the number of users (or the number of users requesting the real-time video transmission), if the currently generated real-time video streaming service channel is available, it is configured to transmit the video information through the corresponding real-time video streaming service channel. If it is impossible, a new real-time video streaming service channel may be created to transmit video information through the newly created real-time video streaming service channel.

That is, the cloud server 200 considers the number of network cameras and the number of mobile terminals requesting real-time image transmission, so that the plurality of mobile terminals requesting image information of any network camera 100 are grouped into one group. Manage by grouping. In addition, the cloud server 200 transmits the video information of each network camera 100 requested by a plurality of mobile terminals included in the corresponding group to each mobile terminal through the same real-time video streaming service channel. .

For example, the cloud server 200 may include four mobile terminals through one real-time video streaming service channel having a bandwidth for transmitting video information of ten network cameras 100 and currently available real-time video streaming service channel. Is transmitting the video information of the seven network cameras, the mobile terminal 400 requesting the video information of the two network cameras 100 for the two corresponding network through the currently available real-time video streaming service channel Since the video information of the camera 100 may be transmitted, the video information of the two corresponding network cameras 100 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 400 through the currently available real-time video streaming service channel.

As another example, the cloud server 200 may move four through a currently available real-time video streaming service channel, with one real-time video streaming service channel having a bandwidth capable of transmitting video information of ten network cameras 100. When the terminal is transmitting the image information of the seven network cameras, the mobile terminal 400 requesting the image information of the four network cameras 100 for the four corresponding through the currently available real-time video streaming service channel Since the video information of the network camera 100 cannot be transmitted, a new real time video streaming service channel is generated, and the video information of the four corresponding network cameras 100 is moved through the generated real time video streaming service channel. The terminal 400 transmits the data to the terminal 400 (SP425).

Thereafter, the mobile terminal 400 receives image information photographed by the one or more network cameras 100 transmitted from the cloud server 200 in response to the image information request signal.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 performs a decoding and rendering image processing process on the image information photographed by the at least one network camera 100, and displays the image information on which the image processing process has been performed ( SP430).

Thereafter, the mobile terminal 400 generates a control signal for controlling any one of the one or more network cameras 100 according to a user input. Here, the generated control signal includes unique identification information of the specific network camera, information for controlling a PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) function, etc. (SP435).

Thereafter, the mobile terminal 400 transmits the generated control signal to the cloud server 200 (SP440).

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 receives a control signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 400.

In addition, the cloud server 200 transmits the received control signal to the corresponding specific network camera 100 based on the unique identification information of the specific network camera included in the received control signal (SP445).

Thereafter, the specific network camera 100 receives a control signal transmitted from the cloud server 200.

In addition, the specific network camera 100 controls the function of the network camera 100 on the basis of the information for controlling the PTZ function included in the received control signal (SP450).

Thereafter, the specific network camera 100 transmits the result of performing the control function to the cloud server 200 (SP455).

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 receives a result of performing a control function transmitted from the specific network camera 100.

In addition, the cloud server 200 transmits a result of performing a control function transmitted from the specific network camera 100 to the mobile terminal 400 in response to the control signal (SP460).

Thereafter, the mobile terminal 400 receives a result of performing a control function transmitted from the cloud server 200.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 displays the result of performing the received control function (SP465).

5 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a communication process of a cloud computing-based video security system according to a second embodiment of the present specification.

First, each of the plurality of network cameras 100 included in the video security system 10 photographs image information of an area in which the network camera 100 is installed and encodes the photographed image information (SP510). .

Thereafter, the network camera 100 transmits the image information (or the encoded image information) to the cloud server 200. In this case, the network camera 100 may transmit the image information to the cloud server 200 in a stream manner (SP520).

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 receives a plurality of image information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100, respectively.

In addition, the cloud server 200 generates a temporary file based on the plurality of simultaneously received image information and information previously stored in an index database. Here, the temporary file has a preset size. That is, the cloud server 200, in addition to the plurality of simultaneous received video information, user recognition information, camera recognition information, creator recognition information, channel information, codec information, event information, index information, file maintenance code information, The temporary file is generated by interworking information stored in the index database including file validity period information.

For example, the cloud server 200 sequentially generates a temporary file having a size of 2 gigabytes preset based on the plurality of simultaneously received image information and information previously stored in the index database (SP530). .

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 executes a preset data transmission module to generate a communication channel with the cloud storage 300 and transmit the generated temporary file through the generated communication channel.

In this case, when there are a plurality of temporary files generated in real time, the cloud server 200 generates a plurality of communication channels with the cloud storage 300, and the plurality of temporary files through the generated plurality of communication channels. By segmented transfer of files, it is possible to increase temporary access sessions and to transfer temporary files containing image information at a high speed using a wider bandwidth.

For example, the cloud server 200 may be configured such as a first communication channel, a second communication channel, and a third communication channel with respect to the sequentially generated first temporary file, second temporary file, and third temporary file. The first temporary file, the second temporary file, and the third temporary file are respectively transmitted to the cloud storage 300 through each communication channel (SP540).

Thereafter, the cloud storage 300 receives a temporary file transmitted from the cloud server 200.

In addition, the cloud storage 300 stores the received temporary file. In this case, the cloud storage 300 checks the validity period of the temporary file based on the file maintenance code information and / or file validity period information included in the received temporary file, and during the confirmed validity period The file can be saved (SP550).

Subsequently, the cloud server 200 may efficiently manage the temporary storage space of the cloud server 200 and increase the operational efficiency of the temporary file whose transmission to the cloud storage 300 is completed for the stored temporary file. In order to delete from the cloud server 200.

For example, the cloud server 200 deletes the transferred first temporary file, the second temporary file, and the third temporary file (SP560).

In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the information transmitted from the cloud server 200 to the cloud storage 300 is transmitted in the form of a file including image information is described, but is not limited thereto. The cloud server 200 ) May transmit a plurality of video information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100 to the cloud storage 300 in a stream form (or stream method).

6 is a signal flow diagram illustrating a communication process of a cloud computing-based video security system according to a third embodiment of the present specification.

First, any mobile terminal 400 generates a recorded video information request signal for the one or more network cameras in order to receive the recorded video information of one or more network cameras. Here, the recorded video information request signal may include identity authentication information (or user information / unique identification information (ID), etc.) of the user of the mobile terminal 400, unique identification information of the one or more network cameras (or camera). Recognition information), search date and time information, and the like.

For example, the mobile terminal 400 may include personal identification information, unique identification information of the network camera 100 (eg, "# 11" and "# 12"), and search date and time information (eg, And a recorded video information request signal including January 1, 2012, 10 am to 11 am) (SP610).

Thereafter, the mobile terminal 400 transmits the generated recorded image information request signal to the cloud server 200 connected to the communication at step SP620.

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 receives a recorded video information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 400.

In addition, the cloud server 200 performs an authentication procedure for the mobile terminal 400 (or a user of the mobile terminal 400) based on the identification information included in the received recorded video information request signal. To perform (SP630).

Subsequently, when the authentication for the mobile terminal 400 is normally performed, the cloud server 200 may include unique identification information and search date and time information of one or more network cameras included in the received recorded image information request signal. Based on whether the recording video service for the recording file (or recording video information) corresponding to the corresponding date and time of the network camera is being performed and the recording file is temporarily stored in the cloud server 200 (or, Temporary creation). Here, the recording file (or temporary file) is not only image information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras 100 but also user recognition information, camera recognition information, creator recognition information, channel information, codec information, event information, and index. Information, file holding code information, file valid period information, and the like.

For example, the cloud server 200 may be included in the recorded video information request signal with respect to the network camera 100 having unique identification information included in the recorded video information request signal "# 11" and "# 12". Whether the recording video service for the first recording file corresponding to the search date and time information corresponding to 10 am to 11 am January 1, 2012 is being performed, and the first recording file is temporarily stored in the cloud server 200. Check whether it is stored (SP640).

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 performs a recording image service on a recording file corresponding to a corresponding date and time of the corresponding network camera, and temporarily stores the corresponding recording file in the cloud server 200. If so, the corresponding recorded file is transmitted to the mobile terminal 400 in a stream manner in response to the recorded video information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 400.

That is, the cloud server 200 makes a request for recording image information from any other specific mobile terminal that is currently connected, so that the same corresponding recording file requested by the mobile terminal 400 is temporarily stored in the cloud server 200. If it is stored, the process of searching from the cloud storage 300 is skipped and the temporarily stored video file is transmitted to the mobile terminal 400.

For example, the cloud server 200 may record the recorded video information with respect to the network camera 100 having unique identification numbers "# 11" and "# 12" included in the recorded video information request signal. The first recording file corresponding to the search date and time information included in the request signal corresponding to 10 am to 11 am on January 1, 2012 makes a request for recording image information from another specific mobile terminal to the cloud server 200. When temporarily stored, the first recording file is transmitted to the mobile terminal 400 (SP650).

In addition, the cloud server 200, as a result of the check, the recording video service for the recording file corresponding to the date and time of the network camera is not being performed and the corresponding recording file to the cloud server 200 If not temporarily stored, among files of the plurality of files stored in the cloud storage 300 stored in advance in the cloud server 200, a file corresponding to a search condition included in the recorded video information request signal (or, And a file corresponding to the recorded video information request signal (SP660).

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 generates a search file transmission request signal in order to request transmission of the searched file. In this case, the search file transmission request signal includes information for requesting transmission of a file corresponding to unique identification information and search date and time information of one or more network cameras included in the recorded video information request signal (SP670). .

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 transmits the generated search file transmission request signal to the cloud storage 300 (SP680).

Thereafter, the cloud storage 300 receives a search file transmission request signal transmitted from the cloud server 200.

In addition, the cloud storage 300 checks a recording file corresponding to the received search file transmission request signal from a plurality of files (or temporary / recorded files) stored in advance.

For example, the cloud storage 300 records the recording of the network camera 100 having a unique identification number "# 11" and "# 12" included in the search file transmission request signal among a plurality of previously stored files. The search date and time information included in the video information request signal confirm the first recording file corresponding to 10 am to 11 am on January 1, 2012 (SP690).

Thereafter, the cloud storage 300 transmits the checked recording file to the cloud server 200 (SP700).

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 receives a recording file transmitted from the cloud storage 300.

In addition, the cloud server 200 temporarily stores the received recording file (SP710).

Thereafter, the cloud server 200 transmits the recorded file transmitted from the cloud storage 300 to the mobile terminal 400 in response to the recorded video information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 400.

For example, the cloud server 200 transmits a first recording file transmitted from the cloud storage 300 to the mobile terminal 400 in response to a recording image information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 400. (SP720).

As described above, when the corresponding recording file requested to be transmitted from the mobile terminal 400 is not temporarily stored in the cloud server 200, the cloud server 200 transmits the corresponding recording file to the cloud storage 300. Received from, and can be configured to transmit the received recording file to the mobile terminal (400).

Thereafter, the mobile terminal 400 receives a recording file transmitted from the cloud server 200 through the step SP650 or SP720.

In addition, the mobile terminal 400 performs decoding and rendering image processing on the received recorded file, and displays or stores image information on which the image processing has been performed.

In addition, when there are a plurality of recorded files transmitted from the cloud server 200, the mobile terminal 400 determines (or parses) a file system structure based on index information included in the recorded files. Based on the identified file system structure, the plurality of recorded files may be sequentially decoded and rendered, and the image processed image information may be sequentially displayed (SP730).

Thereafter, when the communication connection with all the mobile terminals 400 related to the temporarily stored recording file is terminated, the cloud server 200 deletes the corresponding recording file temporarily stored in the cloud server 200.

In other words, the cloud server 200, the mobile terminal 400 (or the transmission request for the recording file), the mobile terminal 400 has made a request for the transmission of the recording file for the temporarily stored. If the communication connection with at least one mobile terminal 400 of all mobile terminals 400 is continued, the corresponding recording file is provided from the cloud storage 300 and temporarily stored in the cloud server 200. If the communication connection with the mobile terminal 400 (or any mobile terminal 400 that has requested the transmission of the corresponding recording file) is terminated, the corresponding recording file is deleted (SP740). .

In the above embodiment, when the corresponding recording file requested by the mobile terminal 400 is not temporarily stored in the cloud server 200, a plurality of stored in the cloud storage 300 stored in advance in the cloud server 200. After searching for the corresponding file corresponding to the recorded video information request signal from the information on the file of the request, the cloud storage 300 requests the transmission of the searched corresponding recorded file, and in response to the request, the cloud storage 300 Receive the corresponding recording file transmitted from the) is configured to transmit to the mobile terminal 400, but is not limited to this, the cloud server 200, the cloud server 200, the mobile terminal 400 is When the requested recording file is not stored temporarily, the recording image information request transmitted from the mobile terminal 400 The call is transmitted to the cloud storage 300, and the cloud storage 300 searches for the corresponding recorded file among a plurality of files stored in the cloud storage 300 based on the recorded video information request signal, and then retrieves the corresponding recorded file. The recording file may be configured to be transmitted to the mobile terminal 400 through the cloud server 200.

As described above, the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure transmits at least one video information of the video information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras to any authorized mobile terminal in real time, so that the user of the mobile terminal can access the surveillance zone anytime, anywhere. Video information of the installed network camera can be provided in real time.

In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide image information transmitted from a plurality of network cameras through a cloud server to any mobile terminal or store (or record) the cloud information in the cloud storage as described above. The user can reduce the cost of initial video equipment construction and can easily expand the system simply by adding a network camera even when the user requires expansion of the crime prevention area.

In addition, an embodiment of the present disclosure, as described above, allows a user of any authenticated mobile terminal to select a required service from among services such as a real-time video monitoring service, a real-time video recording service, and a recorded video playback service. By providing the corresponding service, even if the user of the mobile terminal as the end user does not have a separate video recording device, the real-time video recording and playback service as well as the real-time video surveillance service through the Internet site access method is provided to the user. can do.

In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure, in the cloud computing-based system that performs a function such as managing, storing (or recording) and playing the video information provided from the network camera as described above of the cloud server and cloud storage By separating the functions and operating them independently, the efficiency of system management can be improved.

The present invention may be embodied in many other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas falling within the scope of the same shall be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

10: video security system 100: network camera
200: cloud server 300: cloud storage
400: mobile terminal 210: first communication unit
220: first storage unit 230: first control unit
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Claims (20)

A cloud computing based video security system comprising a cloud server connected to a plurality of network cameras and a mobile terminal and receiving a plurality of video information transmitted from the plurality of network cameras, respectively.
The cloud server includes:
A communication unit receiving a video information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal; And
After performing an identity authentication procedure based on the received image information request signal, the one or more network cameras among the plurality of network cameras based on unique identification information of one or more network cameras included in the received image information request signal. And a controller for identifying one or more network cameras corresponding to the unique identification information of the at least one network camera, and transmitting image information transmitted from the at least one network camera to the mobile terminal through an available real-time video streaming service channel.
The control unit,
The identified one or more network cameras through the currently generated real-time video streaming service channel when the real-time video streaming service channel currently generated is available based on the number of network cameras and the number of mobile terminals requesting real-time video transmission. Transmits the video information transmitted from the mobile terminal to the mobile terminal, and when the currently generated real-time video streaming service channel is not available, creates a new real-time video streaming service channel to generate the new real-time video streaming service channel. Cloud computing-based video security system, characterized in that for transmitting the image information transmitted from the at least one network camera to the mobile terminal.
The method according to claim 1,
The video information request signal,
Cloud authentication-based video security system, characterized in that it comprises identity authentication information and unique identification information of the at least one network camera.
delete A cloud computing-based video security method of a cloud computing-based video security system comprising a cloud server connected to a plurality of network cameras and a mobile terminal and receiving a plurality of video information respectively transmitted from the plurality of network cameras.
Receiving an image information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal through the cloud server;
Performing an identity verification procedure based on the received image information request signal through the cloud server;
When the identity authentication procedure is normally performed through the cloud server, the uniqueness of the one or more network cameras among the plurality of network cameras is based on the unique identification information of the one or more network cameras included in the received image information request signal. Identifying at least one network camera corresponding to the identification information; And
And transmitting the video information transmitted from the at least one identified network camera to the mobile terminal through a real-time video streaming service channel available at the cloud server.
Transmitting the video information transmitted from the at least one identified network camera to the mobile terminal through a real-time video streaming service channel available in the cloud server,
The identified one or more networks through the currently created real-time video streaming service channel when the real-time video streaming service channel currently generated is available based on the number of network cameras and the number of mobile terminals requesting real-time video transmission. Transmitting image information transmitted from a camera to the mobile terminal;
Generating a new real time video streaming service channel when the currently generated real time video streaming service channel is not available; And
And transmitting the image information transmitted from the at least one identified network camera to the mobile terminal through the generated real-time video streaming service channel.
The method of claim 4,
The video information request signal,
Cloud authentication-based video security method characterized in that it comprises the identification information and the unique identification information of the at least one network camera.
delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete In the cloud computing-based video security system including a mobile server and a cloud server connected to the cloud storage,
The cloud server includes:
A communication unit which receives a recorded video information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal; And
After performing the authentication procedure based on the received recorded image information request signal, the recorded file corresponding to the unique identification information and the search date and time information of one or more network cameras included in the received recorded image information request signal. Check whether the recorded video service is being performed and whether the recorded file is temporarily stored, and as a result of the checking, when the recorded video service is being performed and the recorded file is temporarily stored, And a controller configured to transmit the temporarily stored recording file to the mobile terminal in response to a recording video information request signal.
The control unit,
As a result of the checking, when the recording video service for the recording file is not being performed and the recording file is not temporarily stored, the recording video information request signal is among the information about the plurality of files stored in the cloud storage previously stored. Searching for a file, and generates a search file transfer request signal for requesting the transfer for the searched file, and transmits to the cloud storage, characterized in that the cloud computing based video security system.
The method according to claim 14,
The recording video information request signal,
Cloud authentication-based video security system, characterized in that it includes identity authentication information, unique identification information of the at least one network camera, and the search date and time information.
delete The method according to claim 14,
The control unit,
And in response to the transmitted search file transmission request signal, receive and temporarily store a recording file transmitted from the cloud storage, and transmit the temporarily stored recording file to the mobile terminal.
18. The method of claim 17,
The control unit,
And when the communication connection with all mobile terminals associated with the temporarily stored recording file is terminated, deleting the temporarily stored recording file.
In the cloud computing-based video security method of a cloud computing-based video security system comprising a mobile server and a cloud server connected to the cloud storage,
Receiving a recorded video information request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal through the cloud server;
Performing an identity verification procedure through the cloud server based on the received recorded video information request signal;
When the identity authentication procedure is normally performed through the cloud server, the recorded image of the recording file corresponding to the unique identification information and the search date and time information of one or more network cameras included in the received recorded image information request signal. Checking whether a service is being performed and whether the recording file is temporarily stored; And
Transmitting the temporarily stored recorded file to the mobile terminal in response to the received recorded video information request signal when the recorded video service for the recorded file is being performed and the recorded file is temporarily stored; Including,
As a result of the checking, when the recording video service for the recording file is not being performed and the recording file is not temporarily stored, the recording video information request signal is among the information about the plurality of files stored in the cloud storage previously stored. Searching for a file to make;
Generating, via the cloud server, a search file transfer request signal for requesting a transfer for the searched file;
Transmitting the generated search file transfer request signal to the cloud storage through the cloud server;
Receiving and temporarily storing a recording file transmitted from the cloud storage in response to the transmitted search file transmission request signal through the cloud server;
Transmitting the temporarily stored recorded file to the mobile terminal in response to the received recorded video information request signal through the cloud server; And
And deleting the temporarily stored recording file when the communication connection with all mobile terminals associated with the temporarily stored recording file is terminated.
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