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A multi-access remote system having a security surveillance area, a plurality of end user locations, and a communications network such that one or more of the end user locations can establish a connection with the security surveillance area, and vice versa, using a communications protocol via the co

A multi-access remote system having a security surveillance area, a plurality of end user locations, and a communications network such that one or more of the end user locations can establish a connection with the security surveillance area, and vice versa, using a communications protocol via the communications network. The security surveillance area is comprised of a local computer system, a camera with motion sensor, and a network interface. When the motion sensor detects an obstruction the camera starts recording and the local computer system notifies a remote individual of the alarm via a communications device, such as a beeper, telephone, or e-mail. Using an end user location, having a remote computer system, a network interface, and one or more communications devices, the remote individual can logon to the local computer system via the communications network and obtain additional information, control the video camera remotely, or view video images. Access to the security surveillance area, control of the video camera, and viewing of the video data is accomplished advantageously over the Internet with application specific browser software, plugins, APIs, and other protocols.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A multi-access remote system, comprising:a monitoring area having at least one monitoring device connected to a corresponding monitoring computer system, said monitoring computer system configured to receive a plurality of independent connections from a plurality of end

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A multi-access remote system, comprising:a monitoring area having at least one monitoring device connected to a corresponding monitoring computer system, said monitoring computer system configured to receive a plurality of independent connections from a plurality of end user locations each having a corresponding end user computer system, wherein said monitoring device automatically tracks a moving object detected in said monitoring area;a communications linking means for establishing said independent connections and exchanging data between each one of said end user computer systems and said monitoring computer system;a controller module accessible by each one of said end user locations configured to cause transmission of control signals for remotely controlling the operation of said monitoring device;a sensor device configured to provided a triggering signal to said monitoring computer system when said moving object is detected in said monitoring area, so that said monitoring device tracks said detected moving object such that said monitoring device follows the location of said moving object; anda user interface unit coupled to said controller module for providing visual display to each one of said users, said user interface comprising a plurality of control icons, said control icons configured to activate one or more of a plurality of functions via said controller module.