Patent ID: 7728871

Claim:
A method for prioritizing 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, comprising the steps of: providing the base system; wherein the ICD(s) are operable for wireless cross-communication with other ICD(s), including communication for adjustment of ICD settings and controls, without coupling through a remote server computer following initial set-up; at least one user accessing the DIR via a user interface either directly or remotely for establishing priority settings of the system without coupling through a remote server computer; ICD(s) detecting inputs; and the system automatically prioritizing inputs or data communication between the ICD(s) and DIR, based upon the priority settings, and the ICD(s) wireless communication bandwidth being automatically increased for the ICD(s) that experienced an event associated with the priority settings, thereby providing a secure surveillance system for a target environment with prioritized data transmission.