Computer-integrated Video Security System for the Vanderbilt B.M.E. Dept. Chris Burgoyne Jon Carlini Shane Hubbs Sponsored by: Paul H. King Ph.D.

Project Goals 1st goal: To design a personal (one- camera) security system for individual rooms 2nd goal: To design a multi-camera security system to monitor the labs and halls Final Goal: Use these cameras for video conferencing

Project Background Unauthorized entries and theft are major concerns of all those involved with the B.M.E. Dept. Primary concerns include: –Invasion of privacy –Loss of and damage to property intellectual physical

Current Status Handed out/collected surveys to determined what is desired Talked to Dr. Harris about our needs/wishes Selected and purchased software for a single camera system Set-up a computer in the B.M.E. computer lab

Plan of Action Month Tasks/Month Dec Jan Feb Mar April Reseach Exisiting Systems x B E Design Security System to meet objectives xx B E Propose System to B.M.E. Department xx B E Order System x x B E Implement System Bxx E Test System B x xx E Final Proposal preparation xxE x-one week B-Spring Break E-End of Semester

Surveys: Distributed and Returned Surveys were distributed to all members of the BME faculty to gain insight into the wants and needs of the department. Returns were few, yet revealing Statistics on those that were returned are available to those who are interested

Demands and Wishes A list of demands for the prototype was made Using the information garnered from the surveys, a list of wishes for an implemented system were made

Prototype Demands One Camera Gotcha! Single Camera Video Capture software Access to a room to watch with a computer Video capture card or stand alone digital camera that complies with Microsoft’s Video for Windows

Prototype Demands Continued PC with a 90 MHz processor 16 Mbytes of RAM Windows 95, 98, or Windows NT 4.0 operating system A minimum of 10 Mbytes disk space for the storage of Gotcha! Clips 3.2 Mbytes of free memory (required for installation)

System Wishes Write-able CD-ROM drive 8 Mbyte Video Card A total of 8 cameras 2 Gotcha! Multi-camera Video Capture Software Licenses Internet access for Video Conferencing/Remote Surveillance PC with 133 MHz or greater processor

System Wishes Continued 32 Mbytes of RAM or better A minimum of 10 Gbytes of disk space for storage of Gotcha! Clips Modem (19200 baud or faster) for pager, Gview, and SendIt

Other Options Local Video Security Provider –Creative Alarms Inc –Security Electronics Inc –Garrett Security Systems Inc 8 Cameras = $23, Rooms = $80,000 VHS < Digital

Other Options (con’t) National Security Providers –Brinks Home Security Inc –ADT Security Inc Administrator ?? Cost ?? –Monthly Fees –Installation

Our System 8 Cameras –approx. $2, –No monthly or Installation Fees Instant Access to Video Files

Future Work Get the camera working in the B.M.E. lab Propose the multi-camera system to Dr. Harris Work on the video-conferencing