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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2009
Robert K. Brown, Edina, MN (US);
Neal B. DE Pape, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Jason D. Reasoner, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Robert K. Brown, Edina, MN (US);
Neal B. De Pape, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Jason D. Reasoner, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Target Brands, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment, video from a security camera is overlaid with small but visible indicators in each corner of the frame. The indicators may comprise an encoded value that can be decoded upon visual inspection by a user without the use of a computer. The encoded value may identify the camera such that a user knowledgeable about the format and sequence of the indicators can view the images and readily understand the identity of the security camera. In some embodiments, the indicators identify other information associated with the video such as the persons, objects, locations, conditions, times, or other data that is associated with the video.