Temporary surveillance system

Abstract

A surveillance system is provided including a platform having a plurality and variety of cameras or sensors mounted thereto, and a base enclosure adapted to accommodate a power supply, a variety of electronics and other equipment for controlling and providing power to the surveillance equipment. The base is constructed to be tamper resistant and immovable by manual means. A substantially hollow support pole includes a lower portion detachably mounted to the base, and an upper portion mounted to the platform. Wires and cables for connecting the surveillance equipment with the electronics and power supply are run through the support pole. Power to the system may be supplied through existing power sources, for example a 120V power source. A current breaker secured in an environmentally protected housing on the exterior of the surveillance system connected to the power supply and the electronics and surveillance equipment.

1 . A transportable unmanned surveillance system comprising: 
 a base configured to maintain the transportable unmanned surveillance system in an upright freestanding position and to substantially prevent movement of the base by hand;    a camera positioned above the base at a height sufficient to put the camera substantially out of reach of a person who may want to tamper with the camera, the camera configured to obtain video data of objects in the vicinity of the surveillance system; and    a recorder in communication with the camera, the recorder configured to record the video data obtained by the camera without human intervention during ongoing surveillance.    
   
   
       2 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , further comprising a support structure coupled to the base and extending upwardly, wherein the camera is coupled to the support structure.  
   
   
       3 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , further comprising an enclosure configured to protect the recorder from unauthorized access.  
   
   
       4 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , further comprising means for facilitating transport of the surveillance system by vehicle.  
   
   
       5 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , further comprising wheels.  
   
   
       6 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , further comprising a trailer.  
   
   
       7 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a microphone, a motion sensor, a light, and a speaker.  
   
   
       8 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , wherein the recorder is in communication with the camera via wireless transmissions.  
   
   
       9 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , further comprising electronics equipment for communicating with a network of surveillance systems.  
   
   
       10 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , further comprising electronics equipment for communicating with remote users of the surveillance system.  
   
   
       11 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , further comprising electronics equipment for accessing the Internet.  
   
   
       12 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , wherein the surveillance system is powered by an electrical connection to a power pole.  
   
   
       13 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , further comprising a current breaker.  
   
   
       14 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , wherein the height sufficient to put the camera substantially out of reach of a person who may want to tamper with the camera is about 25 feet high.  
   
   
       15 . The transportable unmanned surveillance system of  claim 1 , wherein the base weighs more than about 1000 pounds and has an average density of at least about 20 pounds per cubic foot.