Method and apparatus for hosting a network camera including...

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2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Mehta, Bhavesh M. (Department: 2625)

Image analysis

Applications

Motion or velocity measuring

C382S236000, C073S495000, C348S154000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07076085

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing an improved Internet camera is described. The method comprises capturing an image and determining if the image has changed. If the image has changed, sending the image to a server, and if the image has not changed with a period, sending a heartbeat to indicate continued functionality of the camera.

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