Patent ID: 7719567

Claim:
A method for activating communication between at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) or another ICD forming a base system to provide for emergency access by a third party to the system, comprising the steps of: providing the base system; at least one user accessing the wireless DIR or ICD(s) via a user interface either directly or remotely without coupling through a remote server computer; the DIR or ICD(s) searching for signal from the ICD(s) and establishing communication with them; activating communication between the ICD(s) and DIR; the system having settings providing for a trigger event; the system identifying the trigger event occurrence and permitting a third party to access the system thereafter, including the system providing for third party communication and/or data exchange with the DIR and ICD(s) directly; wherein third party permissions include zoom, pan, tilt, and other functions that manipulate video stream inputs; thereby providing a secure surveillance system for a target environment that also permits emergency access.