Method and system for video surveillance system motor overcurrent protection

A video surveillance system, the system comprising:

• a video camera;
• a motor operable to move the video camera;
• and
• a processor configured to:
• assess a signal value corresponding to an amount of accumulated current provided to the motor;
• and
• terminate the current to the motor when the assessed signal value exceeds a predetermined value for a predetermined period of time;
• and
• allow manual repositioning of at least a portion of the video surveillance system when current to the motor is terminated.

A method of operating a video camera assembly having at least one motor, the method comprising:

• defining a threshold signal value corresponding to an accumulation rate of current provided to the motor;
• monitoring a value of a signal corresponding to an accumulation rate of current provided to the motor;
• determining that the monitored signal value exceeds the threshold signal value for a predetermined period of time;
• terminating the current to the motor;
• and
• allowing manual repositioning of at least a portion of the video camera assembly when current to the motor is terminated.