Patent ID: 7954129

Claim:
A method for remote viewing of inputs to a surveillance system having communication between at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) or another ICD, together forming a base system, comprising the steps of: providing the base system having at least one ICD constructed and configured for wireless digital direct communication with a corresponding wireless DIR or ICD(s) without requiring interaction with a remote server computer for operation, wherein the DIR or ICD(s) has a memory and a data processor for running software and is operable for transmitting instructions to and receiving and recording data inputs from the ICD(s); an authorized user logging into the system; the user accessing and controlling the DIR or ICD(s) via a user interface remotely from a remote viewing device to review inputs to the ICD(s) and control the ICD(s); thereby providing a secure surveillance system for a target environment wherein inputs from the target environment are captured by the ICD(s).