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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Emergency call device

Номер: US20120003953A1
Автор: Walter Degelsegger
Принадлежит: Individual

An emergency call device which can be used to automatically detect and report criminal incidents. The device has a digital camera and/or a microphone having electronics interacting therewith for optically and/or acoustically recording events. An antenna having electronics interacting therewith for capturing dedicated geographic coordinates and establishing a radio connection to a remotely located station and for automatically transmitting information thereto, and an optical and/or acoustic signal device, which optically and/or acoustically highlights the function of the emergency call device at the site of the emergency call device, started by a simple push of a button. The emergency call device is part of a band to be worn on the body of a human. With an outer housing part and an inner housing part that can be telescoped therefrom.

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27-12-2017 дата публикации

Видеокамера для раннего обнаружения природного пожара

Номер: RU0000176065U1

Полезная модель относится к области видеонаблюдения, преимущественно открытых пространств, с контролем пожарной опасности, а конкретно к видеокамерам для раннего обнаружения природного пожара, включающим корпус, в котором расположен поворотный механизм, на котором закреплены матрица захвата изображения и объектив, при этом поворотный механизм имеет возможность вращения относительно вертикальной оси и наклона и снабжен угломерно-азимутным измерителем, соединенным с контроллером управления поворота и наклона матрицы захвата изображения, причем угломерно-азимутным измеритель и матрица захвата изображения соединены с блоком передачи данных на удаленный пульт наблюдения, и может быть использована для выявления лесных пожаров при наблюдении с высотных сооружений. Согласно полезной модели матрица захвата изображения соединена с модулем анализа изображений, выполненным с возможностью определения признаков дыма и/или огня от природного пожара, соединенным с модулем сжатия потока изображений, вход которого подключен к выходу модуля анализа изображений, а выход подключен к блоку передачи данных на удаленный пульт наблюдения, при этом модуль анализа изображений выполнен с возможностью передачи результатов обработки признаков дыма и/или огня от природного пожара на блок передачи данных на удаленный пульт наблюдения. Достигаемый технический результат – снижение нагрузки на удаленный пульт наблюдения за счет передачи сжатого потока изображений и результатов обработки признаков дыма и/или огня от природного пожара. Ц 1 176065 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ 1 11 аа ва за в (1 ВУ 475 085091 (51) МПК ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ СОЗВ 13/196 (2006.01) (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК СО5В 13/196 (2006.0Г) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017119471, 05.06.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 05.06.2017 Дата регистрации: 27.12.2017 Приоритет(ь): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 05.06.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 27.12.2017 Бюл. № 36 Адрес для переписки: 105077, ...

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Control device, camera system, and program

Номер: US20120062695A1
Автор: Kazunori Sakaki
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

According to a control device of the present invention, there is provided a center server including a display processing unit that performs control so as to display a panorama image display area in which a panorama image captured with a camera terminal device is displayed and an enlarged image display area in which an enlarged image is displayed, the enlarged image being obtained by enlarging an area corresponding to a position specified on the panorama image, and a control unit that performs control so as to capture with the camera terminal device an image of the area corresponding to the position specified on the panorama image. The display processing unit displays on the enlarged image display area the image captured with the camera terminal device in accordance with control by the control unit, and the panorama image is a circular panorama image.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and System for Configuring a Sequence of Positions of a Camera

Номер: US20120079406A1
Принадлежит: Pelco Inc

A method of configuring a camera to view a sequence of positions comprising the steps of displaying a graphical user interface, displaying a plurality of thumbnails on the graphical user interface with the plurality of thumbnails having associated respective positions of the camera and the respective thumbnails in the plurality of thumbnails providing the field of view of the camera in the respective positions, providing a workspace on the graphical user interface, enabling a user to drag and drop thumbnails to the workspace, and creating a tour for the camera based on the thumbnails in the workspace.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Covert security alarm system

Номер: US20120081229A1
Автор: Isaac S. Daniel
Принадлежит: Daniel Isaac S

A system for covertly activating an alarm comprising: at least one processor; at least one covert 3D sensor; and computer executable instructions readable by the at least one processor and operative to: use the at least one covert 3D sensor in conjunction with gesture recognition software to sense at least one covert gesture made by at least one person in a space; and covertly trigger an alarm based on the at least one covert gesture.

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Temperature monitoring system and method

Номер: US20120086572A1
Автор: Ying-Chuan Tsai
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

A microcontroller receives color codes of pixel points in an image captured by an infrared camera. If there is a color code falling within a color code range corresponding to a warning temperature range, the microcontroller determines a location of the pixel point of the image corresponding to the color code. A block of a monitored area of the image corresponding to the location is determined. An alarm is activated and an LED (light-emitting diode) is controlled to point at the determined block to let monitoring people know which person object has an inappropriately high temperature.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Monitoring camera apparatus and control method for monitoring camera apparatus

Номер: US20120092496A1
Автор: Masato Kozakura
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

A monitoring camera apparatus including a processing unit configured to process a video image input by an imaging unit, an upload control unit configured to upload the video image processed by the processing unit to a server via a network, a setting unit configured to set a parameter for the imaging unit to perform imaging or a processing parameter for the processing unit, and a transmission control unit configured to stop uploading of the processed video image to the server when the setting unit is in use.

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for converting privacy zone planar images to their corresponding pan/tilt coordinates

Номер: US20120098965A1
Автор: Sergio Barcala
Принадлежит: Sensormatic Electronics LLC

A method and system for converting privacy zone corner points in a still image to PTZ coordinates using the equations for distance along the great circles of a sphere, where the sphere is defined along the pan-tilt axes of a PTZ camera with radius equal to the focal length of the image. The method includes receiving planar coordinate data defining a plurality of privacy zone corner points, the planar coordinate data taken from a still image, converting each privacy zone corner point to corresponding spherical coordinates, converting each of the corresponding spherical coordinates to corresponding PTZ coordinates, and storing the corresponding PTZ coordinates in a storage device. The stored PTZ coordinates may then be transmitted to a computer monitor. The motor of the PTZ camera moves the camera according to the PTZ coordinates until the privacy zone corner points appear at the substantial center of the monitor screen.

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Detector for chemical, biological and/or radiological attacks

Номер: US20120106782A1
Принадлежит: Intellivision Technologies Corp

This specification generally relates to methods and algorithms for detection of chemical, biological, and/or radiological attacks. The methods use one or more sensors that can have visual, audio, and/or thermal sensing abilities and can use algorithms to determine by behavior patterns of people whether there has been a chemical, biological and/or radiological attack.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Privacy ensuring covert camera

Номер: US20120113263A1
Автор: Seth Cirker
Принадлежит: Individual

A device for monitoring a privacy sensitive area, includes an image receiving device, such as a camera, disposed inside a housing chassis. The image receiving device includes a camera lens. Additionally, a movable obstruction member configured to selectively obstruct a camera lens is disposed on the device and is configured to change a position to selectively obstruct or expose the camera lens. The position of the movable obstruction member is dependent upon a threat level received by the device.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Laser scanning sensor

Номер: US20120113410A1
Принадлежит: Optex Co Ltd

A laser scanning sensor ( 100 ) of an embodiment of the present invention includes a laser range finder ( 110 ), a scanning mechanism ( 120 ), a data acquisition portion ( 130 ), a dirt determination portion ( 140 ), an alert output control portion ( 150 ) and a memory ( 160 ). The laser range finder ( 110 ) is arranged inside a housing ( 101 ) having an opening portion, and the opening portion is covered with a lens cover ( 116 ) that can transmit laser light. In the dirt determination portion ( 140 ), a predetermined threshold to be compared with a received light level is changed based on maximum detection distance information in each measurement direction.

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Video surveillance

Номер: US20120120241A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A video surveillance system comprises two or more video cameras each providing a video signal, the cameras each being positioned at a respective known location; a motion detector to detect image motion of an image feature within the field of view of one of the video cameras and for deriving a corresponding physical motion of an object represented by the image feature; and a motion predictor to predict the physical motion of the object with respect to the known locations of the cameras so as to derive an expected time when the object may be observed in the field of view of another one of the video cameras, in which the motion predictor is responsive to routing data defining possible routes from the observed location of the object to the field of view of another of the cameras.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Method for transmitting video data

Номер: US20120134640A1
Автор: Ralf Hinkel
Принадлежит: MOBOTIX AG

A video transmission method in which temporarily recorded video data are partially transmitted to a video data backup unit. In this case event-based identification data are concomitantly recorded during the temporary recording and only video data identified by identification data are transmitted to the video data backup unit.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Systems and methods of device-free motion detection and presence detection

Номер: US20120146788A1
Принадлежит: XANDEM Tech LLC

Systems and methods are provided for device-free motion detection and presence detection within an area of interest. A plurality of nodes, configured to be arranged around the area of interest, form a wireless network. The plurality of nodes transmit wireless signals as radio waves and receive transmitted wireless signals. The received signal strength (RSS) of the transmitted wireless signals between the plurality of nodes are measured and a value is reported. A computing device receives the reported values for the measured RSS and tracks the reported values over time. The computing device processes the reported values using an aggregate disturbance calculation to detect motion and presence within the area of interest. The computing device may notify notification device of a detected disturbance within the area of interest.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Image distribution apparatus

Номер: US20120151601A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

An image distribution apparatus that ensures both privacy protection and security is provided. A private area storage section stores private areas relating to the privacy of users. A cutout area storage section stores, as a cutout area, an area requested by an identified user to be distributed. An image processing level storage section stores an image processing rule that defines an image processing level for each of areas having different levels of privacy. An image processing area generation section acquires the cutout area of the identified user from the cutout area storage section, acquires, from the private area storage section, a private area of the identified user and a private area of a person other than the identified user, which private areas are contained in an image of the acquired cutout area, acquires the image processing rule from the image processing level storage section, and then determines an image processing method for each area in the cutout area in accordance with the acquired image processing rule.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Zooming factor computation

Номер: US20120154599A1
Автор: Chien-Min Huang
Принадлежит: Pelco Inc

Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for determining a zooming factor for a camera in a pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) camera tracking system to enable a camera to keep an object at a constant size within the camera's viewing area, despite changes in the object's distance from the camera. This provides a complement to a camera's pan and tilt tracking of the moving object. For example, a PTZ camera tracking system that determines an object to track, utilizes information regarding images of the object of interest are used to determine a zooming factor (or other zooming value) for a camera in the PTZ camera tracking system. This information includes variables such as tilt angles of one or more cameras and a reference zooming factor.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Multi-codec camera system and image acquisition program

Номер: US20120154623A1
Автор: Hideo Miyamaki
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A multi-codec camera system includes a multi-codec camera that acquires video in the form of multiple compression-rate image data and a determination module that selects image data from the multiple compression-rate image data acquired by the multi-codec camera according to a predetermined reference, wherein when a predetermined object is detected from the video acquired by the multi-codec camera, the determination module selects image data at a compression rate according to the size of the detected object.

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26-07-2012 дата публикации

Surveillance systems and methods to monitor, recognize, track objects and unusual activities in real time within user defined boundaries in an area

Номер: US20120188370A1
Автор: James Bordonaro
Принадлежит: Individual

A surveillance system and method that utilize computer vision technology and background subtraction to monitor, recognize, and track objects or unusual activities within user specified boundaries. The system and method comprises at least one camera and at least one computer with a software program showing one or multiple windows of camera's field of views in real time. The program allows users to define one or multiple boundaries within any window. The program further utilizes background subtraction technique to establish normal “home-position” of objects within defined boundaries. The program compares current image of the objects against the normal “home-position” to determine/calculate the difference of pixel intensity values. If the difference is beyond the predetermine threshold, the program will flag the movement of the object and give off alert.

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16-08-2012 дата публикации

Bluetooth Security Profile

Номер: US20120208463A1
Принадлежит: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC

A user configurable security profile defining relationships between a plurality of communications devices is utilized to secure a communications device in response to an occurrence of an event. In an example embodiment, the devices are linked together using a short range wireless communications protocol. If one of the devices becomes disconnected from the link, another device determines what actions to take based on the profile and the specific actions associated with the disconnected device. A device can be unlocked by providing a code, PIN, password, or the like. A legitimate disconnection from the link, such as turning a device off, or the battery dying, will not result in the remaining devices being locked. If a device is stolen and not recovered, the user can reconfigure the security profile to exclude the stolen device.

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30-08-2012 дата публикации

Perimeter Security System

Номер: US20120218100A1
Автор: Alan T. Doyle
Принадлежит: Kelly Research Corp

A perimeter security system includes a barrier and a series of sensors. The sensors are connected together via connection cables that include pin-type engagement structure for connection with the sensors. The sensors may include a graduated sensory alert that changes as a person or object approaches. The pin-type connection arrangement includes a receiver having a passage for receiving an insert. The insert and a first end of the cable have matching cross-sections that enable the cable to be inserted within the receiver in a single orientation. A series of pins extend from the cable, and a pin contact arrangement is associated with the receiver. The insert may be one of at least a pair of differently configured inserts, each of which has a cross-section that matches only one end of the cable. Each insert includes an end wall, which includes a series of openings through which the pins extend.

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30-08-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for improving video surveillance

Номер: US20120218408A1
Принадлежит: Alcatel Lucent SAS

The present invention provides a method and system for improving video surveillance. The system comprises a video surveillance platform ViSS and a first server SVAS connected to the video surveillance platform. The video surveillance platform includes also a second server CSM and a gateway CSG. A user side camera captures the user's head motion and a user side DVS sends the captured video to the SVAS via the ViSS. The SVAS processes the video, analyzes the head motion and sends the result of analysis to the CMS, Then, the CMS sends a corresponding instruction to the CSG according to the result of analysis. Next, the CSG translates the received instruction into a PTZ control instruction and sends this PTZ control instruction to an on-site DVS. Finally, the on-site DVS indicates an on-site camera to perform a corresponding action according to the PTZ control instruction.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Systems and methods for business process monitoring

Номер: US20120226526A1
Принадлежит: KD SECURE LLC

The present invention is a video surveillance, storage, and alerting system having the following components. One or more surveillance cameras capture video data having attribute data, the attribute data representing importance of the surveillance cameras. One or more video analytics devices process the video data from one or more of the surveillance cameras and detect primitive video events in the video data. A network management module monitors network status of the surveillance cameras, and the video analytics devices, and generates network events reflective of the network status of all subsystems. A correlation engine correlates two or more primitive video events from the video analytics devices weighted by the attribute data of the surveillance cameras used to capture the video data, and network events from the network management module weighted by attribute data of device corresponding to the network event. An alerting engine generates one or more alerts and performs one or more actions based on the correlation performed by the correlation engine.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Detector

Номер: US20120228477A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A detector contains a housing with at least one window for allowing radiation to enter, at least one outlook sensor for sensing entered radiation, a unit for processing outlook sensor signals, and outlook mirrors that are shaped and mounted in the housing for reflecting onto the outlook sensor radiation from outside detection zones better than radiation from elsewhere. At least some of the outlook mirrors face the window and in operative orientation neighbor each other vertically. The detector further contains one or more window sensors for sensing radiation indicative of the window being masked or having been damaged and a unit for processing window sensor signals. A gap between at least two of the outlook mirrors allows radiation to travel between the window and at least one window sensor or accordant window sender or both.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Vendor and scanner independent common workstation for security

Номер: US20120229631A1
Принадлежит: Telesecurity Sciences Inc

A vendor and scanner independent common workstation (CW) for security, as discussed above, including the abilities to: plug into any existing, past or future scanners; utilize expedited bag-check, bag-search and remote monitor/view features; and scroll the display of the CW so that the “re-scan” operation may not necessarily be performed on the CW display, for instance.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Real-time video image analysis for providing security

Номер: US20120229647A1
Принадлежит: Bank of America Corp

System, method, and computer program product are provided for using real-time video analysis to provide the user of mobile devices with security, no matter the user's location. Through the use of real-time vision object recognition objects, logos, artwork, products, locations, and other features that can be recognized in the real-time video stream and frequented locations of the user can be established. In this way, a baseline layout of the frequented location is determined, such that the objects and individuals typically in the frequented area are recognized. The system may continue to take real-time video images of the frequented location, such that if a variation in the baseline layout occurs, the change may be alerted. In this way, a security compromise, such as a break-in to a user's home may be detected by the system and thus the system may notify the user or the appropriate authorities.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Identifying predetermined objects in a video stream captured by a mobile device

Номер: US20120232966A1
Принадлежит: Bank of America Corp

A system for processing a video stream is disclosed. The system includes a processing device configured for analyzing the surrounding environment represented in the video stream for at least one predetermined object. At least one predetermined object is identified within the surrounding environment. The object(s) to be identified may be predetermined based on at least one user preference. The system alerts the user once a predetermined object is identified. Information associated with identified predetermined object is presented to the user. In one embodiment, the information is presented via augmented reality such that one or more virtual objects are superimposed over the video stream. The virtual objects may be interactive.

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18-10-2012 дата публикации

System and method for validating video security information

Номер: US20120262575A1
Принадлежит: Cisco Technology Inc

A method is provided in one example and includes receiving video data captured by a camera at a location; comparing a portion of the video data to security information characteristics stored in a policy; and identifying a violation of the policy when the portion of the video data does not match at least one of the security information characteristics stored in the policy. In more particular instances, the method can include triggering an alert when the violation of the policy is identified.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Modular Light Curtain and Optical Unit For A Light Curtain

Номер: US20120267516A1
Автор: Carl MEINHERZ
Принадлежит: Cedes Safety and Automation AG

The present invention relates to a light curtain that comprises at least one first optical unit having a plurality of light emitting elements and light receiving elements and at least one second optical unit having a plurality of light emitting elements and light receiving elements, wherein said light emitting elements and light receiving elements are operable to form a light grid from a plurality of light barriers formed between opposing light emitting elements and light receiving elements. The first and second optical unit each comprise a transceiver unit carrying said plurality of light emitting elements and light receiving elements, and at least one separate detachable plug-in module, said first and second transceiver units being identically built and said first and second plug-in modules differing from each other in order to define the functionality of the first optical unit and the second optical unit, respectively.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Integrated control system for facilities using a local area data collecting and recording device

Номер: US20120268550A1
Автор: Hong-Dae Park
Принадлежит: Powertech Co Ltd

The present invention relates to an integrated control system for facilities using a local area data collecting and recording device. The present invention comprises: a CCTV/Web-Camera for taking moving images; a still camera for taking pictures; a data collection (DAQ) unit for collecting abnormal sounds; a hard disk for converting and synthesizing data signals into digital signals, and then storing the digital signals in a compressed file; a local data collecting and recording device; a wired and wireless communication network; a communication converter for conversion to a standard protocol; a distance central/local monitoring center server for performing monitoring; first and second monitors for observation; an analysis system for the precise analysis of an accident site; and an information provider for providing information to a local on-site worker, a manager and a department or agency concerned.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Method for finding paths in video

Номер: US20120268594A1
Принадлежит: Objectvideo Inc

A system for detecting behavior of a target may include: a target detection engine, adapted to detect at least one target from one or more objects from a video surveillance system recording a scene; a path builder, adapted to create at least one mature path model from analysis of the behavior of a plurality of targets in the scene, wherein the at least one mature path model includes a model of expected target behavior with respect to the at least one path model; and a target behavior analyzer, adapted to analyze and identify target behavior with respect to the at least one mature path model. The system may further include an alert generator, adapted to generate an alert based on the identified behavior.

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

Mobile device controller application for any security system

Номер: US20120282974A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for using any mobile device to manage a security system in retail environments is disclosed in which an application or applet is installed on the mobile device providing a GUI for users to easily perform functions allowable by the security system. This method can be added to any legacy security system providing remote control and monitoring of the system via two-way communication links. Methods for processing touch inputs on mobile devices for security management are disclosed, including reading data from a multipoint sensing device such as a multipoint touchscreen, and identifying at least one multipoint gesture based on data from the multipoint sensing device. These functions provide vast improvements in retail security by providing store personnel earliest possible theft detection, higher level theft prevention than previously possible, communication between mobile devices in security systems, and evidence provided to law enforcement faster than ever possible.

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22-11-2012 дата публикации

Mobile electronic device and method for crime prevention

Номер: US20120293662A1
Автор: Tomokazu Ota
Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

According to an aspect, a mobile electronic device includes a light-emitting unit and a control unit. The light-emitting unit emits light. The control unit performs control such that a predetermined operation is executed when a variation between first information and second information is greater than a threshold. The first information and the second information are obtained with respect to an area to which the light-emitting unit emits the light.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Energy Monitoring System and Method

Номер: US20120303554A1
Автор: Robert Osann, Jr.
Принадлежит: Strategic Design Federation W Inc

A portable energy monitoring point includes at least one power plug receptacle, each power plug receptacle operably coupled to a separate integral power sensor circuit. Each integral power sensor circuit is configured to determine an electrical current drawn by an electrical load connected to the corresponding at least one power plug receptacle. An integral digital communications circuit is configured to wirelessly transmit to a remote device a power consumption for each of the at least one power plug receptacles. The power consumption is derived from the electrical current drawn by the electrical load connected to the corresponding at least one power plug receptacle.

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Data processing apparatus

Номер: US20120320095A1
Принадлежит: IPSOTEK LTD

A method of configuring data processing apparatus for automatically determining the real size of an object in an image of a scene is provided. The method includes responding to user input by displaying in the image of the scene displayed on the display screen a virtual object representative of a real size object to establish a first datum position, and storing data defining the first datum position; varying a size of the virtual object in the image; storing data representative of a horizontal and vertical size of the virtual object relative to the displayed image at the first datum position; displaying said virtual object at a second datum position in said image; varying the size of the virtual object on the display screen at the second datum position; and storing data representative of the vertical and horizontal size of the virtual object at the second datum position.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

System and method for sensing a gate tampering

Номер: US20120326867A1
Принадлежит: Maximum Controls LLC

A system and method for detecting a tampering of a moveable gate barrier. A singular or a plurality of vibration sensors are strategically positioned on the gate and a gate operator to detect tampering while the gate is closed. If the sensor outputs exceed preset thresholds of duration and/or magnitude, an alarm is activated to alert personnel to an attempted breach of the gate barrier.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for tracking a commodity

Номер: US20130002879A1
Автор: Michael Weber
Принадлежит: Sensormatic Electronics LLC

A system for monitoring articles within a monitored area is provided. The system for monitoring articles within a monitored area comprises tags configured to be coupled to articles. The tags have GPS transceivers and RF transmitters therein. The RF transmitters transmit RF data. The RF data transmitted from the RF transmitters uniquely identify the corresponding tag. The system for monitoring articles within a monitored area also includes RF sensors configured to be distributed data over a monitored area. The RF sensors receive the RF data received from the RF transmitters. The system for monitoring articles within a monitored area further includes GPS sensors configured to be positioned to cover the monitored area. The GPS sensors and GPS transceivers convey GPS data there between. The system for monitoring articles within a monitored area also includes a processor module to identify movement of the articles within the monitored area based on the RF data. The processor module tracks movement of the articles within the monitored area based on the GPS data.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Image processing to prevent access to private information

Номер: US20130004090A1
Автор: Joshua Migdal, Malay Kundu
Принадлежит: Individual

A processing resource receives original image data by a surveillance system. The original image data captures at least private information and occurrence of activity in a monitored region. The processing resource applies one or more transforms to the original image data to produce transformed image data. Application of the one or more transforms sufficiently distorts portions of the original image data to remove the private information. The transformed image data includes the distorted portions to prevent access to the private information. However, the distorted portions of the video include sufficient image detail to discern occurrence of the activity in the retail environment.

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10-01-2013 дата публикации

Effortless Navigation Across Cameras and Cooperative Control of Cameras

Номер: US20130010111A1
Принадлежит: FORTEM SOLUTIONS Inc

This application discloses a system and related methods (called Fast Track) to effortlessly navigate across multiple cameras, e.g. video surveillance cameras distributed in a facility. Fast Track simplifies the act of following a suspicious individual roaming in a facility, e.g. by eliminating the need for security operators to memorize camera placement and coverage, and to manually control pan-tilt-zoom (hereinafter “PTZ”) cameras, and by simplifying the process to reduce the risk of operator error. Combinations of novel scoring and control methods generally provide an automatic identification of optimal cameras and pre-emptive re-direction of PTZ cameras. Extensions to these methods enable two new capabilities: Cooperative PTZ Control (e.g. coordinating PTZs to cover a 3D map viewport optimally) and Self-Healing Perimeters, to automatically reassign and redirect multiple PTZ cameras to fill gaps in a security perimeter.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for people counting using passive infrared detectors

Номер: US20130015355A1
Принадлежит: Sensormatic Electronics LLC

A method and system for detecting an object transiting an interrogation zone of an electronic article surveillance (“EAS”) system and determining whether the object is a person entering or exiting the facility in order to increment a corresponding counter. A first zone detector detects motion in a first zone. The first zone detector can be a first passive infrared (“PIR”) detector. A second zone detector detects motion in a second zone different from the first zone. The second zone detector can be a second PIR detector. A processor is in communication with the first and second zone detectors in which the processor receives data from the first and second zone detectors to determine whether to increment a count value based at least in part on the received data.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Using Capacitors in Wireless Networks

Номер: US20130015807A1
Принадлежит: BATTERY FREE OUTDOORS LLC

A battery-free wireless network is provided with one or more series or parallel capacitive networks. One or more solar panels are used to charge the capacitive networks and one or more charging circuits are used to control the charging of the capacitive networks. One or more DC-DC converters maybe used to provide a voltage to a wireless router, switch or other network device, the timer/clock circuitry, and a user interface. In those instances when it is desired that the timer/clock circuitry remain powered at all times, the timer/clock circuitry is preferentially preserved at the expense of the network device such that if, for any reason, the capacitive network is drained after running the network device, there will still be sufficient power stored in the capacitive network to maintain the timer/clock circuitry.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Detecting a Security Breach of an Electronic Device

Номер: US20130024952A1
Автор: Clas Sivertsen
Принадлежит: Clas Sivertsen

A system and method for detecting a security breach of an electronic device are provided. The system includes a sensor assembly having at least one IR LED which outputs IR light, and an IR sensor which detects the IR light output by the IR LED and outputs corresponding IR detection signals. The system further includes a processor which generates an IR profile of an interior of the enclosure with reference to the IR detection signals output by the IR sensor. The processor determines that there has been a security breach of the enclosure at least in response to detecting IR activity in the enclosure from the IR detection signals that does not correspond to the IR profile. Output signals from a various other sensors may be used to confirm whether the security breach has occurred.

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21-02-2013 дата публикации

Method for alerting physical approach

Номер: US20130043995A1
Автор: Thomas G. Cehelnik
Принадлежит: Individual

A method and apparatus is described to detect the physical approach. The method is useful for passively detecting the presence of people, pets, or robots in proximity to a sensor. It is portable, and functions while being carried or placed inside objects.

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for surveillance system peering

Номер: US20130057384A1
Принадлежит: VIDSYS Inc

A security installation positions a peering ability with a peer installation by establishing a peering agreement to define the conditions constituting a situation for which peering applies, and identifies the resources and assets which will be shared, as well as the duration of the peering, typically until the resolution of the exigent situation or circumstances that prompted the peering. Peering selectively couples security installations for monitoring a particular upon determining that a situation responsive to mediation has occurred within an area monitored by the security installation for monitoring an area. The security installation initiates a peering invitation to a peer installation, in which the peer installation is configured to share resources with the security installation for mitigating the cause of the situation. The resulting peered access provides communication between the peer installation and the security installation, the access being temporary and conditional on the exigency of the determined situation.

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Generating and storing an asset at a PORT apparatus

Номер: US20130057685A1
Принадлежит: THIRD IRIS CORP

A system for providing video intelligence as a service to a plurality of small and medium sized enterprises to distributed video recordation equipment, comprising an apparatus and computer-implemented method. An apparatus comprises a point of recordation terminal apparatus coupled to a public network. A method for operating a system for video intelligence in a public network in a secure manner.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Remote Building Security and Automation

Номер: US20130063265A1
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

A system and method for remotely monitoring and controlling building security are provided. A controller is communicatively coupled to security devices of a building and can communicate an activity event detected by one of the security devices to a remote user device. The controller can then establish a communication session between the remote device and a security device via the controller, thereby allowing the user to communicate with any visitors. Video from a security device can be transmitted by the controller to the user device or an alternative user-device. Access instructions can be provided by the user, in response to which the controller can deactivate various building security measures. Security measures can be reactivated by the controller automatically or in response to a user command. Additionally, the controller can monitor visitor compliance with the deactivated security measures and activate alarms or notify security agencies if necessary.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

OBJECT DETECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20130082179A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

The object detection device includes: a pyroelectric element configured to output a current signal in response to a change in an amount of infrared light; an I/V conversion circuit including an operational amplifier, a capacitive element serving as a feedback circuit, and a discharging circuit, and configured to convert the current signal to a voltage signal; an A/D conversion circuit configured to convert the voltage signal to a first digital signal; a digital filter configured to extract a detection component having a frequency included in a frequency band associated with an object from a waveform represented by the first digital signal by subjecting the first digital signal to an arithmetic processing, and create a second digital signal representing a waveform of the detection component; a judgment circuit configured to detect the target based on the second digital signal; and a control unit configured to control the discharging circuit based on a period corresponding to a predetermined frequency not greater than a lower limit of the frequency band to discharge electric charges stored in the capacitive element. 1. An object detection device for detecting an object in a target space , said object detection device comprising:a pyroelectric element configured to output a current signal in response to a change in an amount of infrared light received from the target space;an I/V conversion circuit including an operational amplifier connected to said pyroelectric element, a capacitive element connected to said operational amplifier to serve as a feedback circuit, and a discharging circuit for discharging said capacitive element, said I/V conversion circuit being configured to convert the current signal to a voltage signal and output the voltage signal;an A/D conversion circuit configured to convert the voltage signal to a first digital signal and output the first digital signal;a digital filter configured to extract a detection component having a frequency included in ...

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Security system and method

Номер: US20130082835A1
Принадлежит: ADT US Holding Inc

A security control apparatus, system and method are provided. The security control apparatus includes a wireless communication element that supports a plurality of wireless communication protocols. The wireless communication element is configured to provide wireless communications with a user interface device and at least one premise-based device. A remote communication element is configured to provide remote communications with a monitoring center. A processor is in communication with the local wireless communication element and the remote communication element. The processor is configured to use the wireless communication element to communicate with the user interface device to receive local control and configuration data. The processor is also configured to use the remote communication element to communicate data associated with at least one of a life safety feature and life style feature with the monitoring center.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Triggering light grid and method for determining the position of containers

Номер: US20130083330A1
Принадлежит: KRONES AG

A triggering light grid and a method for registering the position of containers and/or for checking their alignment on a conveyance path. Due to the fact that a plurality of light barriers provided at different height levels with respect to the conveyance path and having light sources that can be activated separately of one another and a shared housing are provided, as is a triggering unit for the generation of control signals on the basis of output signals of the light barriers, different container types can be registered by reprogramming the triggering light grid without mechanical adjustment of the same.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Video Surveillance System and Method via the Internet

Номер: US20130093898A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A video surveillance system includes at least one of a camera or a streamer. A database server is coupled to the camera or streamer via a recording server and a publicly available computer network. Metadata for a video clip from the camera or streamer can be stored, along with incoming video at a media storage servers. A user can make a request, via a publicly available computer network for selected video or audio.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Light Based Communication Port For Use On Downhole Tools

Номер: US20130099935A1
Принадлежит:

A wellbore measurement instrument includes a housing configured to move along an interior of a wellbore. At least one sensor configured to measure a wellbore parameter is disposed in the housing. A controller disposed in the housing. The controller including at least one of a data storage device and a device to control operation of the at least one sensor. A first optical communications port is disposed in a first aperture in the housing. The first optical communications port includes an electrically operated light source. The first aperture in the housing is sealingly closed by a port plug having an optically transparent window therein. The port plug is configured to resist entry of wellbore fluid into an interior of the housing. 1. A wellbore measurement instrument , comprising:a housing configured to move along an interior of a wellbore;at least one sensor configured to measure a wellbore parameter;controller disposed in the housing, the controller including at least one of a data storage device and a device to control operation of the at least one sensor; anda first optical communications port disposed in a first aperture in the housing, the first optical communications port including an electrically operated light source, the first aperture in the housing sealingly closed by a port plug having an optically transparent window therein, the port plug configured to resist entry of wellbore fluid into an interior of the housing.2. The instrument of wherein the electrically operated light source comprises a light emitting diode.3. The instrument of wherein the light emitting diode comprises a multi-color light emitting diode.4. The instrument of wherein the controller is configured to operate the light source to communicate information in the instrument visually to an instrument operator.5. The instrument of further comprising a second optical communications port disposed in a second aperture in the housing claim 1 , the second optical communications port including a ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Method and device for locating persons in a prescribed area

Номер: US20130101165A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a method and device for locating persons ( 12, 14 ) in a prescribed area ( 10 ) monitored by at least one image acquisition device ( 3 ), wherein the image acquisition device ( 3 ) continuously generates images of the prescribed monitored area ( 10 ), said images being analyzed and evaluated by means of at least one image-processing method and/or image analysis method, and to a computer program product and data processing program. According to the invention, the generated images of the prescribed area ( 10 ) are analyzed and evaluated for detecting and locating persons ( 12, 14 ), wherein detected and located persons ( 12, 14 ) are classified and associated with at least one prescribed group, wherein the association with a group is performed depending on prescribed clothing features.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and methods of infrared signal processing for motion detectors

Номер: US20130112878A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

An apparatus and method of processing signals from a passive infrared sensor evaluates energy of received signals. An integration or accumulation process can be used to provide an indicator of signal energy. This indicator can be compared to a predetermined alarm threshold to determine if an alarm indication should be generated.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BEYOND PERIMETER DETECTION AND EARLY WARNING

Номер: US20130113625A1
Автор: LIBBY Vibeke
Принадлежит: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

A system for beyond perimeter detection and early warning may comprise multiple sensors positioned in a first field, a number of reflectors positioned in a second field outside a first perimeter defined by the first field, and one or more transceivers. Each transceiver may comprise a transmitter to transmit radio frequency (RF) signals, a first and a second receiver to receive signals from some of a set of the of the multiple sensors and reflected signals from some/all of the reflectors in response to the transmitted RF signals. The transceiver may also include a monitor module to detect a perturbed signal resulting from the received sensor signals and reflected signals, and an alarm module to generate an early warning alarm signal based on the detection of the perturbed signal to indicate that an intruder has crossed a second perimeter defined by the second field. 1. A system for beyond perimeter detection and early warning , comprising:a plurality of sensors positioned in a first field, each sensor of the plurality of sensors identified by a unique identifier;a plurality of reflectors positioned in a second field; and a transmitter configured to transmit radio frequency (RF) signals,', 'a first receiver configured to receive sensor signals from at least some of a set of the plurality of sensors in response to the transmitted RF signals,', 'a second receiver configured to receive reflected signals from at least some of a set of the plurality of reflectors in response to the transmitted RF signals,', 'a monitor module configured to detect a perturbed signal resulting from the received sensor signals and reflected signals,', 'an alarm module configured to generate an alarm signal based on the detection of the perturbed signal,, 'one or more transceivers, each transceiver comprising a) the second field is outside a first perimeter defined by the first field,', 'b) the alarm signal is an early warning alarm signal indicating that an intruder has crossed a second ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Image processing device and method, image processing system, and image processing program

Номер: US20130114857A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

An image processing device includes: an entire image display control portion that performs control to display an entire image of a predetermined region in an entire image display window; and a cutout image display control portion that performs control to enlarge a plurality of tracking subjects included in the entire image and display the tracking subjects in a cutout image display window. The cutout image display control portion performs the control in such a manner that one cutout image including the tracking subjects is displayed in the cutout image display window in a case where relative distances among the tracking subjects are equal to or smaller than a predetermined value, and that two cutout images including the respective tracking subjects are displayed in the cutout image display window in a case where the relative distances among the tracking subjects are larger than the predetermined value.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

MOTION DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODOLOGIES

Номер: US20130119253A1
Принадлежит: VISONIC LTD.

A motion detector system including first and second pairs of pyro-electric elements, electrical interconnections between the pyro-electric elements in the first pair providing a first signal output and local temperature compensation for the elements in the first pair, electrical interconnections between the elements in the second pair providing a second signal output and local temperature compensation for the pyro-electric elements in the second pair, wherein the compensation for the first pair is independent of the compensation for the second pair, a housing enclosing the two pairs of pyro-electric elements and defining a window, only one of the pyro-electric elements in each pair viewing a motion detection field of view through the window, and a signal processor receiving the first and second signal outputs and providing an output indication of crossing the field of view by an object having a temperature different from the ambient in the field of view. 1. A motion detector system comprising:at least first and second pairs of pyro-electric elements;electrical interconnections between the pyro-electric elements in said first pair of pyro-electric elements, providing a first signal output and local temperature compensation for the two pyro-electric elements in said first pair;electrical interconnections between the pyro-electric elements in said second pair of pyro-electric elements, providing a second signal output and local temperature compensation for the two pyro-electric elements in said second pair, wherein the local temperature compensation for the two pyro-electric elements in said first pair is independent of the local temperature compensation for the two pyro-electric elements in said second pair;a housing enclosing said at least first and second pairs of pyro-electric elements and defining a window, only one of said pyro-electric elements in said first pair and only one of said pyro-electric elements in said second pair viewing a motion detection field of ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Optical proximity sensors with offset compensation

Номер: US20130120761A1
Принадлежит: INTERSIL AMERICAS LLC

An optical proximity sensor includes a driver, light detector and offset signal generator. The driver selectively drives a light source. The light detector produces an analog detection signal indicative of an intensity of light detected by the light detector. The detected light can include light transmitted by the light source that reflected off an object within the sense region of the optical sensor, interference light and ambient light. The interference light includes light transmitted by the light source, and detected by the light detector, that was not reflected off an object within the sense region of the optical sensor. The offset signal generator selectively produces an analog offset signal that is combined with the analog detection signal produced by the photodetector to produce an analog compensated detection signal. The analog offset signal compensates for at least a portion of the interference light included in the light detected by the photodetector.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

PIN-COMPATIBLE INFRARED LIGHT DETECTOR HAVING IMPROVED THERMAL STABILITY

Номер: US20130126734A1
Принадлежит: PYREOS LTD.

An infrared light detector including at least one sensor chip that has a layer element that is produced from a pyroelectrically sensitive material and further has a base electrode and a head electrode, to which the layer element is connected for tapping electric signals generated in the layer element by irradiation of the at least one sensor chip with light. The detector further includes a transimpedance amplifier for amplifying the signals with an operational amplifier, which is asymmetrically operated by a supply voltage source having a positive supply voltage and to the inverting input of which the base electrode is connected. At the voltage supply source, a voltage divider connected to ground is provided with a partial node, to which a partial voltage that is smaller than the supply voltage is applied and which is electrically coupled to the non-inverting input and to the head electrode. 1. An infrared light detector comprising:{'b': 3', '4', '5', '8', '6', '9', '7', '10, 'at least one sensor chip (, ) that includes a layer element (, ) made of a pyroelectrically sensitive material, a base electrode (, ) and a head electrode (, ),'}{'b': 5', '8', '6', '9', '7', '10', '5', '8', '2', '6', '9', '7', '10, 'wherein the layer element (, ) is connected to the base electrode (, ) and the head electrode (, ) to tap an electrical signal generated in the layer element (, ) as a result of light () radiation applied to the base electrode (, ) and the head electrode (, ), and'}{'b': 11', '12', '19', '25', '13, 'a transimpedance amplifier (, ) for amplifying the signal, with an operational amplifier (, ) which is operated asymmetrically by a supply voltage source () having a positive supply voltage,'}{'b': 6', '9', '21', '27', '19', '25', '15', '14', '13', '18', '18', '20', '26', '7', '10, 'wherein the base electrode (, ) is connected to the inverting input (, ) of the operational amplifier (, ), and a voltage divider () connected to ground () at the supply voltage source () ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL DETECTION DEVICE, AND APPARATUS USING SAME

Номер: US20130126739A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

Each lens of a multi-segment lens is a Fresnel lens in which a second surface, being the reverse side surface of a first surface, has a plurality of lens surfaces. At least one of the plurality of lens surfaces is configured from a part of a side surface of an elliptical cone having a central axis oblique to a normal line of the first surface. Any normal line intersecting with the lens surface configured from the part of the side surface of the elliptical cone among normal lines of respective points on the first surface is non-parallel to a central axis of the elliptical cone corresponding to the lens surface with which the any normal line intersects. 1. An optical detection device comprising:a multi-segment lens configured by combining a plurality of lenses having the same focal position; andan infrared light sensor having an infrared light receiving element arranged on the focal position,wherein each of the plurality of lenses of the multi-segment lens is a Fresnel lens in which a second surface, being the reverse side surface of a first surface, has a plurality of lens surfaces, at least one of the plurality of lens surfaces is configured from a part of a side surface of an elliptical cone, andwherein any normal line intersecting with the lens surface configured from the part of the side surface of the elliptical cone among normal lines of respective points on the first surface is non-parallel to a central axis of the elliptical cone corresponding to the lens surface with which the any normal line intersects.2. The optical detection device according to claim 1 ,wherein at least two of the plurality of lens surfaces are configured from parts of side surfaces of elliptical cones having the different central axes respectively, andwherein as a lens surface among the at least two of the plurality of lens surfaces is located further outside, an angle formed by the normal line and the central axis of the elliptical cone corresponding to the lens surface becomes larger.3 ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Synchronization of Cameras for Multi-View Session Capturing

Номер: US20130128052A1
Принадлежит: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB

The invention provides a solution for synchronizing cameras connected via a telecommunication network for capturing a multi-view session controlled by a synchronization module. The synchronization module provides a multi-view capturing parameter determined from capturing parameter received from the at least one camera. Said multi-view capturing parameter is provided to the cameras participating in the session capturing in order to synchronize the capturing of the multi-view session. Further a camera device is proposed which inform the synchronization module about its disposability and about the capturing parameter of the camera. Said camera receives a multi-view capturing parameter which is used for capturing the session.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SENSOR APPARATUS AND SENSOR APPARATUS

Номер: US20130140461A1
Автор: Yamada Kenji
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A method for manufacturing a sensor apparatus including forming a first conductive section in the first region, forming a pyroelectric body above the first conductive section, forming a second conductive body above the pyroelectric body, forming a first insulating film both above the second conductive body and in the second region, forming a first opening section with the second conductive section as the bottom surface in the first region by removing a portion of the first insulating film and for forming a second opening section in the second region, filling a third conductive section into both the first opening section and the second opening section, forming a second insulating film which covers the pyroelectric body in the first region and covers the third conductive section in the second region, and forming a third opening section with the third conductive section as the bottom surface by removing a portion of the second insulating film. 1. A method for manufacturing a sensor apparatus , which has a pyroelectric sensor in a first region above a substrate and has a bonding pad in a second region which is different to the first region above the substrate , the method comprising:forming a first conductive section in the first region;forming a pyroelectric body above the first conductive section;forming a second conductive body above the pyroelectric body;forming a first insulating film both above the second conductive body and in the second region;forming a first opening section with the second conductive section as the bottom surface in the first region by removing a portion of the first insulating film and for forming a second opening section in the second region;filling a third conductive section into both the first opening section and the second opening section;forming a second insulating film which covers the pyroelectric body in the first region and covers the third conductive section in the second region; andforming a third opening section with the third ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Electronic Mailbox System

Номер: US20130147626A1
Автор: Hassan Hammoud
Принадлежит: Individual

An electronic mailbox system features: a mailbox housing with an inner cavity and slot for holding mail, a lid, an electrically-operable lock system for the lid, a mail sensor for detecting the mail being inserted into the slot, a first transmitter, a first receiver and a mailbox microprocessor; and a control box with a second transmitter, a second receiver, a control box indicator light, an unlock button, a reset button, and a control box microprocessor. When the mail sensor detects mail delivery the control box indicator light becomes illuminated. When the unlock button is pushed the lock system unlocks. When the reset button is pressed the indicator light is deactivated. An alarm system may be activated upon receipt of mail and/or if a tamper sensor detects tampering. Another embodiment features control and monitoring of the mailbox via a mobile consumer electronics device, as a smart phone or tablet.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Optical Proximity Sensing

Номер: US20130153755A1
Принадлежит: Nokia Corporation

An optical proximity sensor module including a housing; an integrated light emitter configured to emit light; a diffractive optical element positioned in front of the light emitter and configured to direct light emitted by the light emitter towards a target volume in front of the diffractive optical element; and an integrated light detector configured to detect light reflected from a proximal object at the target volume. 133-. (canceled)34. An optical proximity sensor system comprising:a light emitter configured to emit light;a diffractive optical element positioned in front of the light emitter and configured to direct light emitted by the light emitter towards a target volume in front of the diffractive optical element; anda light detector configured to detect light reflected from a proximal object at the target volume, andwherein the optical proximity sensor system is configured to direct light emitted by the light emitter through an apparatus housing comprising at least one aperture and the target volume in front of the diffractive optical element is located in front of the aperture at an exterior of the apparatus housing.35. An optical proximity sensor system as claimed in claim 34 , wherein a cross-sectional area of the emitted light increases as it travels towards the diffractive optical element and a cross-sectional area of the directed light decreases as it is travels away from the diffractive optical element.36. An optical proximity sensor system as in claim 34 , wherein the light emitter emits light which is distributed about a mean emission vector and the diffractive optical element is configured to direct the emitted light such that the directed light is distributed about a mean directed vector claim 34 , wherein the mean directed vector has an angular deviation from the mean emission vector in a direction towards the light detector.37. An optical proximity sensor system as claimed in claim 34 , wherein the target volume is positioned over a point that ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Warning method and device

Номер: US20130155223A1
Принадлежит: National Taiwan Ocean University NTOU

A warning device includes a lighting unit, an image capturing unit and a processing unit. The lighting unit is configured for generating at least one light spot. The image capturing unit is configured for capturing and recording a series of images of the light spot in time sequence. The processing unit is coupled to the image capturing unit for analyzing a position of the light spot in each of the images, computing an overall displacement of the light spot according to the positions in the respective images, determining whether the overall displacement is greater than a predetermined safe value, and generating a warning output when the overall displacement is greater than the predetermined safe value.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Remote management system and operating method thereof

Номер: US20130159391A1
Автор: Sheng-Peng Lin, Yi-Li Liu
Принадлежит: Aten International Co Ltd

A remote management system includes a remote management apparatus and a user interface. The remote management apparatus has an network interface, a computer interface, and a console interface. The network interface is coupled to a first computer via a network. The computer interface is a signal transmitting interface between the remote management apparatus and a second computer. The user interface corresponds to a set of cursor control device and monitor. The user interface provides a plurality of functional options corresponding to a plurality of functions managing the remote management apparatus respectively. The user interface also shows a plurality of steps on the screen needed for the user to perform the function corresponding to the functional option on the remote management apparatus in response to one of functional options selected by the user to guide the user to finish the function interactively.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Monitoring camera and method for monitoring

Номер: US20130162760A1
Автор: Jesper Olavi
Принадлежит: AXIS AB

A monitoring camera is arranged to monitor a wide angle image view. The camera comprises an event detector arranged to signal that an event has occurred when an alert line/tripwire positioned in the wide angle image view has been crossed. The alert line is defined as a line enclosing a point of the wide angle image view. A method for monitoring an area using the monitoring camera comprises capturing images representing a wide angle view through a wide angle lens, detecting if an object in the images is crossing an alert line defined in the wide angle view as a line enclosing a point in the wide angle view, and in response to a detection of an object crossing the alert line, redirecting the camera from capturing images through the wide angle lens to a position capturing an image view including the area in which the alert line was crossed.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Information processing apparatus and information processing method

Номер: US20130163886A1
Автор: Shuya Tanaka
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

An information processing apparatus and method for processing an input image by comparing a stored background image with the input image to obtain a difference, collating a change in the difference and time of the change with conditions for the occurrence of a periodic event and information as to the time of occurrence of the periodic event, which are previously stored in a storage unit, to determine whether the change in state of the input image is the periodic or a non-periodic movement of an object, and selecting, according to a result of the determination, any one of operations according to the periodic or the non-periodic movement of an object.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Method and mobile unit for facilitating installation of a surveillance camera

Номер: US20130169803A1
Автор: Bjorn Ardo, Johan NYSTRÖM
Принадлежит: AXIS AB

A method and mobile unit facilitate installation of a surveillance camera for monitoring an object of interest in a scene. The surveillance camera acquires a zoomed out image of the scene. The zoomed out image is displayed in a display wherein the zoomed out image has a zoomed out center point. An indicator overlaid on the displayed zoomed out image is displayed in the display, wherein the indicator and the zoomed out center point are displaced in relation to each other by a deviation. The indicator indicates the position of a zoomed in center point of a zoomed in image of the scene. The surveillance camera is directed so that the position of the object of interest and the indicator coincide so that the object of interest is included in a zoomed in image of the scene.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

System and method of fraud detection

Номер: US20130169810A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method of preventing fraud in a retail establishment having a drive through window using a point-of-sale (POS) system, a vehicle sensor and customizable algorithms.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Intrusion detection apparatus and method

Номер: US20130181132A1
Автор: Seung-Ki Hong

Disclosed herein is an intrusion detection apparatus which includes an infrared emission unit for emitting infrared beams and an infrared reception unit for receiving the infrared beams. The infrared emission unit adjusts an emission direction in which the infrared beams are emitted based on information received from the infrared reception unit, and adjusts an optical axis which is formed with the infrared reception unit depending on whether infrared beam values corresponding to the adjusted emission direction fall within the normal range. The infrared reception unit adjusts a detection direction in which the infrared beams are detected based on information received from the infrared emission unit, and adjusts an optical axis which is formed with the infrared emission unit depending on whether infrared beam values corresponding to the adjusted detection direction fall within the normal range. The intrusion into a relevant region is detected using the optical axis.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

System and method for monitoring a retail environment using video content analysis with depth sensing

Номер: US20130182114A1
Принадлежит: Objectvideo Inc

A method and system for monitoring a retail environment by performing video content analysis based on two-dimensional image data and depth data are disclosed. Accuracy in customer actions to provide assistance, change marketing behavior, safety and theft, for example, is increase by analyzing video containing two-dimensional image data and associated depth data. Height data may be obtained from depth data to assist in object detection, object classification (e.g., detection a customer or inventory) and/or event detection.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

System and method for video content analysis using depth sensing

Номер: US20130182904A1
Принадлежит: Objectvideo Inc

A method and system for performing video content analysis based on two-dimensional image data and depth data are disclosed. Video content analysis may be performed on the two-dimensional image data, and then the depth data may be used along with the results of the video content analysis of the two-dimensional data for tracking and event detection.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

MONITORING eDC POLARIZATION INVERSE FILTER COEFFICIENTSW TO IDENTIFY REAL-TIME PHYSICAL INTRUSION INTO A CORE OR METRO OPTICAL NETWORK

Номер: US20130182993A1
Автор: Bruce Schofield
Принадлежит: ROCKSTAR CONSORTIUM US LP

A fiber network is monitored in order to detect physical intrusion. The state of polarization of an optical fiber is monitored. A fiber tap is determined to have occurred if the state of polarization of the fiber changes beyond a predetermined amount found to be associated with all types of fiber taps. Alternately, it may be determined that a fiber tap has occurred if the state of polarization changes beyond a second predetermined amount and in a predetermined direction. Monitoring of the state of polarization occurs before and after a time period chosen to be less than a time during which the state of polarization of the optical fiber is expected to drift. This step eliminates false positives due to natural fiber PMD drift.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Sensor tape for security detection and method of fabrication

Номер: US20130187630A1
Автор: Gilbert D. Beinhocker
Принадлежит: 3D Fuse SARL

A sensor in the form of an elongated flexible tape has a signal path made from electrical wire or optical fiber which extends between one end and another end of the tape. The electrical wires or optical fibers are disposed in spaced relation across the width and along the length of the tape and are terminated in connectors at the endpoints of the tape. The connectors may be integrated into a signal detector to interface with communication links. The tape is a material that is non-conductive and in which the wires or optical fibers may be woven, disposed or embedded in some manner. One or more layers of flexible material can be laminated on respective sides of the sensor tape to provide a robust laminated or bonded structure that can be rolled and unrolled from a reel. An adhesive layer and a removable layer can be provided to protect the adhesive layer prior to use. An overcoat of outer layer resin may be applied.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

A PRESENCE DETECTION SYSTEM AND A LIGHTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130200254A1
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

A presence detection system () for detecting a living being () within an area (). The area () comprises at least two zones (A;B). The system () in total comprises at least two light sources (A;B) each of them having a different predefined spectrum and each of them radiating light in a different zone (A;B). The system comprises at least two sensing means (A;B) sensitive to light of the first predefined spectrum and the second predefined spectrum respectively. Each of the sensing means (A;B) is arranged for detecting light reflected from the living being () if present in the zone (A;B) of the area () and for generating a presence signal (A;B) based on detected light. The system comprises a processor device () that concludes the presence of the living being () within the area () in a zone wise way based on the presence signals. Such presence detection system provides relatively precise presence detection. The invention also relates to a lighting system comprising the above mentioned presence detection system (). 1. A presence detection system for detecting a living being within an area comprising at least two zones , the system comprising:at least two light sources each of them having a different predefined spectrum, a first spectrum and a second spectrum, and each of them radiating light in a different zone, andat least two sensing means sensitive to light of the first predefined spectrum and the second predefined spectrum respectively, wherein each of the sensing means is arranged for detecting light reflected from the living being if present in the zone of the area and for generating a presence signal based on detected light,a processor device for concluding the presence of the living being within the area based on the presence signals.2. The presence detection system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensing means comprises a photo sensor sensitive to the light of the predefined spectrum.3. The presence detection system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensing ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Occupancy sensor and associated methods

Номер: US20130201290A1
Принадлежит: Lighting Science Group Corp

A device to detect occupancy of an environment includes a sensor to capture video frames from a location in the environment. The device may compare rules with data using a rules engine. The microcontroller may include a processor and memory to produce results indicative of a condition of the environment. The device may also include an interface through which the data is accessible. The device may generate results respective to the location in the environment. The microcontroller may be in communication with a network. The video frames may be concatenated to create an overview to display the video frames substantially seamlessly respective to the location in which the sensor is positioned. The overview may be viewable using the interface and the results of the analysis performed by the rules engine may be accessible using the interface.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Image-monitoring device and method for ssearching for objects therefor

Номер: US20130201333A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed are an image monitoring device capable of searching an object on the basis of a statistical model with respect to the characteristics of an object detected from a monitored image to thereby provide an object search function resistant to a variation in the characteristics of an object according to a monitoring environment, and a method for searching an object thereof. The method for searching an object by an image monitoring device, including: displaying a characteristic value of an object detected from a monitored image and a detection frequency of an object having the characteristic value on a first region; searching a frame, in which an object having a characteristic value selected from characteristic values displayed on the first region is detected, from the monitored image; and displaying the searched frame in a second region.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Structure of surveillance device

Номер: US20130201633A1
Автор: Min-Chieh Hsu

The present invention relates to a surveillance device, which includes a device body, a display module mounted to at least one side surface of the device body, and at least one light-emitting diode mounted to at least one side of the device body. The display module can be a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an LED display screen. With the above arrangement, the operation of light-emitting diode helps identifying the location where the device body is mounted and also helps identifying if the device body is in normal operation and further, the arrangement of the display module provides practical advantages of criminal deterrence, advertisement effect, status notification, and information transmission.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Image-monitoring device and method for detecting events therefor

Номер: US20130208115A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed are an image monitoring device capable of detecting a meaningful event on the basis of a scenario by providing a function of setting various combinations of monitoring events in a monitored image in which a plurality of monitoring events are set, and an event detecting method thereof. The event detecting method of an image monitoring device includes: obtaining a monitored image; detecting an occurrence of a first monitoring event with respect to an object from the obtained monitored image; detecting an occurrence of a second monitoring event with respect to the object from the obtained monitored image; and storing information regarding the detected occurrence of the second monitoring event.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Variable sensitivity interferometer systems

Номер: US20130208283A1
Автор: Edward Tapanes
Принадлежит: Fiber SenSys Inc

Variable Sensitivity optical sensors can have a respective actual sensitivity of one or more portions of the sensor corresponding, at least in part, to a selected environment of each respective sensor portion. Some disclosed sensors have a plurality of optical conduits extending longitudinally of the sensors. At least one of the optical conduits can have at least one longitudinally extending segment having one or more optical and/or mechanical properties that differs from the optical properties of an adjacent longitudinally extending segment, providing the conduit with longitudinally varying signal propagation characteristics. An optical sensor having such optical conduits can exhibit a longitudinally varying actual sensitivity. Nonetheless, such a sensor can exhibit a substantially constant apparent sensitivity, e.g., when each respective portion of the sensor exhibits an actual sensitivity corresponding to a selected environment. Innovative sensors can provide a low-incidence of false or nuisance alarms, accurate position and magnitude information, and other advantages.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

LIGHT CURTAIN

Номер: US20130214124A1
Принадлежит: Leuze Electronic GmbH + Co. KG

The invention relates to a light curtain for detecting objects within a monitored region. The light curtain comprises an arrangement of transmitters that emit light rays, an arrangement of receivers for receiving the light rays, and an evaluation unit. Object detection signals are generated in the evaluation unit in dependence on the receiving signals present at the outputs of the receivers. The light curtain is divided into sub-regions containing a specified number of transmitters and receivers. The individual sub-regions can be adjusted individually through separate parameter settings. A separate evaluation is realized in the evaluation unit for the individual sub-regions. 1. A light curtain for detecting objects within a monitored region , comprising:an arrangement of transmitters for emitting light rays,an arrangement of receivers for receiving the light rays, andan evaluation unit configured to generate object detection signals in dependence on signals present at outputs of the receivers,the light curtain having a plurality of sub-regions, each sub-region having a predetermined number of transmitters and receivers,wherein each sub-region can be adjusted individually through separate parameter settings, andwherein the evaluation unit is further configured to separately evaluate each sub-region.2. The light curtain of claim 1 , wherein the evaluation unit is further configured to generate separate object detection signals for each sub-region.3. The light curtain of claim 1 , wherein the evaluation unit is further configured to link separate results from each sub-region to form complex final results.4. The light curtain of claim 3 , wherein the evaluation unit is further configured to logically link the separate results from each sub-region to form complex final results.5. The light curtain of claim 3 , wherein the evaluation unit is further configured to link the separate results from each sub-region via arithmetic operations.6. The light curtain of claim 3 , ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

Light curtain

Номер: US20130214136A1
Принадлежит: Leuze Electronic GmbH and Co KG

A light curtain to detect objects within a monitored region comprises an arrangement of transmitters that emit light rays, an arrangement of receivers for receiving the light rays, and an evaluation unit in which an object detection signal is generated in dependence on signals present at an output of the receivers. The transmitters and the receivers are activated via output lines of an arrangement of computing units, wherein the computing units make it possible to freely select points in time for activating individual transmitters and receivers.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20130221204A1
Принадлежит: Leuze Electronic GmbH + Co. KG

A sensor arrangement comprises an arrangement of light curtains, and a trigger generator which cyclically generates trigger signals. Each trigger signal is transmitted to the light curtains, wherein a measuring operation is started following a delay time in each light curtain as a result of the trigger signal that is received. 1. A sensor arrangement comprising:an arrangement of light curtains;a trigger generator configured to cyclically generate a trigger signal that is supplied to each light curtain; anda storage associated with each light curtain to store a specified delay time so that in response to the trigger signal a measuring operation is started in each light curtain following the specified delay time.2. The sensor arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the trigger generator is configured to generate a trigger signal that comprises a trigger pulse during each cycle time.3. The sensor arrangement of claim 2 , wherein each measuring operation lasts for a specific time period claim 2 , wherein the measuring times for all light curtains fall within a single cycle time.4. The sensor arrangement of claim 3 , wherein the storage associated with each light curtain is included in the respective light curtain.5. The sensor arrangement of claim 4 , wherein the delay times are adjustable parameters.6. The sensor arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the light curtains are arranged electrically to receive each trigger signal in parallel.7. The sensor arrangement of claim 1 , further comprising a line system having lines connecting each light curtain and the trigger generator claim 1 , wherein each light curtain comprises only a single connector for connecting the lines to each light curtain.8. The sensor arrangement according to claim 7 , further comprising an external unit claim 7 , wherein the trigger generator is integrated into the external unit claim 7 , wherein the external unit is independent of the light curtains claim 7 , wherein the connector of each light curtain is an ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

PHOTOELECTRIC BARRIER

Номер: US20130221208A1
Принадлежит: PANTRON INSTRUMENTS GmbH

The invention relates to a photoelectric barrier with a transmission device () for the transmission of a beam of electromagnetic radiation along a first path (), a diverter for diverting the transmitted beam of electromagnetic radiation from the first path () onto a second path (), and a reception device () for receiving the beam of electromagnetic radiation, characterized by the fact that the diverter is designed for a diversion that retains the beam's constellation relative to a plane containing the first path () and the second path (). 1. A photoelectric barrier with a transmission device for the transmission of a beam of electromagnetic radiation along a first path , a diverter for diverting the transmitted beam of electromagnetic radiation from the first path onto a second path , and a reception device for receiving the beam of electromagnetic radiation , wherein the diverter is designed for a diversion that retains the beam's constellation relative to a plane containing the first path and the second path.2. The photoelectric barrier according to claim 1 , wherein the beam of electromagnetic radiation is a bundle of beams.3. The photoelectric barrier according to claim 1 , wherein the photoelectric barrier comprises several of the same type of diverter.4. The photoelectric barrier according to claim 1 , wherein the first path and the second path run between a first side and a second side of an area to be monitored claim 1 , and the transmission device and reception device are located on the first side.5. The photoelectric barrier according to claim 1 , Wherein the photoelectric barrier comprises optics claim 1 , which shape the beam.6. The photoelectric barrier according to claim 1 , wherein the transmission device comprises a number of light sources.7. The photoelectric barrier according to claim 1 , Wherein the diverter comprises at least one optical fiber for diverting an electromagnetic beam.8. The photoelectric barrier according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC SENSOR ARRAY AND PYROELECTRIC INFRARED DETECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20130221220A1
Автор: Fujiwara Shigemi
Принадлежит: NEC TOKIN CORPORATION

A pyroelectric sensor array is attachable on a circuit board. The pyroelectric sensor array comprises a pyroelectric board and a plurality of pyroelectric elements formed on the pyroelectric board. The pyroelectric board has a connection surface configured to be placed on the circuit board. The pyroelectric elements contains a peripheral pyroelectric element arranged at a peripheral portion of the pyroelectric board in a predetermined arranging direction and a central pyroelectric element arranged at a central portion of the pyroelectric board. Each of the pyroelectric elements has two adjacent connection electrodes formed on the connection surface. An electrostatic capacity between the two connection electrodes of the peripheral pyroelectric element is larger than an electrostatic capacity between the two connection electrodes of the central pyroelectric element. 1. A pyroelectric sensor array attachable on a circuit board , the pyroelectric sensor array comprising:a pyroelectric board having a connection surface configured to be placed on the circuit board; anda plurality of pyroelectric elements formed on the pyroelectric board, the pyroelectric elements containing a peripheral pyroelectric element arranged at a peripheral portion of the pyroelectric board in a predetermined arranging direction and a central pyroelectric element arranged at a central portion of the pyroelectric board, each of the pyroelectric elements having two adjacent connection electrodes formed on the connection surface, an electrostatic capacity between the two connection electrodes of the peripheral pyroelectric element being larger than an electrostatic capacity between the two connection electrodes of the central pyroelectric element.2. The pyroelectric sensor array according to claim 1 , wherein a length of a part which generates the electrostatic capacity between the two connection electrodes of the peripheral pyroelectric element is longer than a length of a part which generates the ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Dome camera

Номер: US20130223834A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A dome camera includes a camera lens capable of rotating in a tilt direction, and a dome cover for covering the camera lens. A tilt rotation axis of the camera lens is positioned more in a zenith direction than a center of the dome cover, and a polarizing filter or a partially darkening filter is inserted on an optical axis of the camera lens as a tilt angle of the camera lens becomes larger than a predetermined threshold angle. According to this dome camera, both securing of a wide field of view and reduction in the image quality deterioration may be achieved when capturing an image in a direction at a large tilt angle (a direction near the horizontal direction).

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

PYROELECTRIC INFRARED DETECTING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR REPLACING PYROELECTRIC ELEMENT IN PYROELECTRIC INFRARED DETECTING DEVICE

Номер: US20130234026A1
Автор: Fujiwara Shigemi
Принадлежит: NEC TOKIN CORPORATION

While conductive adhesives are provided between element electrodes of a pyroelectric element and board electrodes of an installation board the conductive adhesives are hardened to connect between the element electrodes of the pyroelectric element and the board electrodes of the installation board The conductive adhesives include epoxy resin and, after hardened, have 4 B to 7 H, both inclusive, of pencil hardness as their hardness on JIS K 5600-5-4 (ISO 15184) standard basis. If the pyroelectric element is broken down, the hardened conductive adhesives are impacted or are cut by using a cutter to take off the pyroelectric element from the installation board 1. A pyroelectric type infrared detection device comprising:a pyroelectric element; andan installation board, the pyroelectric element comprises a pyroelectric board formed of a plate-like pyroelectric member and element electrodes;', 'the pyroelectric board has an upper surface and a lower surface;', 'the upper surface of the pyroelectric board is a reception surface for receiving an infrared light;', 'the lower surface of the pyroelectric board is formed with the element electrodes;', 'the installation board has another upper surface which is provided with board electrodes;', 'the element electrodes and the board electrodes are connected by hardened conductive adhesives;', 'the conductive adhesives include epoxy resin; and', 'the hardened conductive adhesives have 4 B to 7 H, both inclusive, of pencil hardness as their hardness on JIS k 5600-5-4 (ISO 15184) standard basis., 'wherein2. The pyroelectric type infrared detection device as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the installation board has a peripheral section and a central section; andthe central section is swelled upwards in comparison with the peripheral section.3. The pyroelectric infrared detection device as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the installation board has a correspondence region corresponding to the pyroelectric element;the board electrodes are ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Door alarm system and alarming method thereof

Номер: US20130235207A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An alarming method includes: capturing images around a door; determining whether a user has passed through the door by analyzing the captured images; detecting whether the door is closed after determining that the user has passed through the door; and executing an alarm operation to alarm the user to close the door after determining that the user has passed through the door and the door is opened. A door alarm system is also described.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Detecting Tampering with an Infra-Red Motion Sensor

Номер: US20130240739A1
Автор: Pinhas Shpater
Принадлежит: NINVE JR Inc

An infra-red motion detector for monitoring motion in a monitored space is described. The motion detector includes, within a housing, an infra-red radiation sensor sensitive to infra-red radiation incident through a window. A refractive optical system within the housing selects incident infra-red radiation for redirection onto the infra-red sensor. An external light source mounted externally of the housing directs external light through the window providing a recognizable light input. A refractive Fresnel patch mounted externally to the window selects incident light from the external light source and redirects it to a tamper sensor within the housing. A detection controller processes signals output by both sensors in monitoring the space. The detection controller detects incident light from the external light source and trips a tamper alarm in failing detection, and further detects changes in infra-red radiation in the monitored space and trips an intrusion alarm upon detecting changes.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Monitoring system, monitoring method, computer program, and storage medium

Номер: US20130242042A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A coverage area picture imaging a maximum area is displayed on a coverage area picture display. A camera is moved within a predetermined range and a plurality of frames obtained as a result form a picture. The pixels of the picture is decimated in vertical and horizontal directions and form a thumbnail as the coverage area picture. The coverage area picture display presents a display indicating a direction in which the camera is currently directed for picture photographing. In accordance with the display, a photographing direction is controlled. A plurality of frames are photographed with respect to a designated position, then stored, and displayed. A whole picture display presents a whole panorama picture. A selective picture display presents a frame at the position designated within the whole panorama picture as a selected picture.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Pre-alarm for abnormal merchandise handling

Номер: US20130257616A1
Принадлежит: InVue Security Products Inc

Security systems and methods configured for use with an item of merchandise for retail display are provided. In one example, a security system includes at least one sensor operably coupled to the item of merchandise and at least one alarm module operably coupled to, and configured to communicate with, the at least one sensor. The alarm module is configured to generate a first alarm signal in response to the item of merchandise being handled in an abnormal manner, and the alarm module is further configured to generate a second alarm signal in response to the item of merchandise continuing to be handled in an abnormal manner. In general, the second alarm signal is different than the first alarm signal.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

System comprising a plurality of object detection modules

Номер: US20130270424A1
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

A system comprises a plurality of object detection modules (SC, SC). An object detection module detects an object from a radiation in a particular wavelength range. The system is operable to cause an object detection module (SC) to operate in a probing master mode (PMM). In this mode, the object detection module (SC) produces a probing radiation (PR) in the particular wavelength range. Another object detection module (SC) is caused to operate in a probing slave mode (PSM). In this mode, the other object detection module (SC) provides an acknowledgment (ACK) in response to receiving the probing radiation (PR). 1. A system (SLS) comprising a plurality of object detection modules , an object detection module (ODM) being arranged to operate in a standard mode in which the object detection module can detect an object from a radiation (RR) in a particular wavelength range and carry out a control depending on detection of an object , the system being operable to cause an object detection module to operate in a probing master mode (PMM) in which this object detection module produces a probing radiation (PR) in the particular wavelength range , and to cause another object detection module to operate in a probing slave mode (PSM) in which this other object detection module provides an acknowledgment (ACK) in response to receiving the probing radiation.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the object detection module (ODM) that operates in the probing master mode (PMM) is arranged to concentrate the probing radiation (PR) in at least one of a plurality of different directions claim 1 , the system comprising a controlling entity (CT) arranged to associate a direction into which the probing radiation is concentrated with an acknowledgment (ACK) from another object detection module that operates in the probing slave mode (PSM).336. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the system is operable to cause an object detection module (ODM) that operates in the probing master mode ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Presence detector and a lighting system

Номер: US20130271010A1
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

A detector () for detection of a presence of a living being () comprises at least one pyroelectric cell (A;B) for detection of the presence of the living being () and for producing a corresponding detection signal (). The detection signal () comprises at least one living being's vital signal. The detector comprises a processor unit () for concluding the presence of the living being () based on the detection signal () and on the vital signal. Such detector is characterized with the relative high certainty when detecting the presence of the living being. The invention further relates to a lighting system comprising the above described detector. 1. A detector for detection of a presence of a living being , the detector comprising:{'b': '6', "at least two pyroelectric cells for detection of the presence of the living being and for producing a corresponding detection signal (), wherein the detection signal comprises at least one living being's heat rate,"}at least two infrared filters, anda processor unit for concluding the presence of the living being based on the detection signal and on the heat rate, wherein each of the pyroelectric cells is equipped with one of the at least two infrared filters, wherein one of the at least two pyroelectric cells is equipped with a first of the at least two infrared filters which is sensitive to a region of the thermal radiation spectrum at a wavelength range below the wavelength of the thermal black body radiation of the living being and wherein the other one of the at least two pyroelectric cells is equipped with a second of the at least two infrared filters which is sensitive to a different region of the thermal radiation spectrum, wherein said regions of the thermal radiation spectrum are not overlapping with each other.23-. (canceled)4. The detector as claimed in claim 1 , whereby the first of the at least two infrared filters is sensitive to radiation below 8 microns.5. (canceled)6. The detector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Method, apparatus, and system for examining optically a sample carried in a plurality of wells

Номер: US20130277545A1
Принадлежит: AQSENS OY

An apparatus and method are disclosed for examining optically a sample carried in a plurality of wells. A holder is adapted to receive and hold in place a sample carrier. A plurality of excitation means selectively introduce excitation towards a spatially limited portion of a sample carrier held in place by said holder. Detecting means receive and detect emission radiation coupled out from a light output window of a sample carrier held in place by said holder. Said detecting means is common to said excitation means and is configured to receive emission radiation from a plurality of different spatially limited portions of a sample carrier held in place by said holder.

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

DETECTION CIRCUIT, SENSOR DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20130277558A1
Автор: YAMAMURA Mitsuhiro
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Detection circuits include a pyroelectric element, source follower circuits that include transistors TN, TP in which a detection signal SD from the pyroelectric element is inputted to a gate, first switching elements that interrupt an electric current that flows in the transistors, and a second switching element that interrupts between the pyroelectric element and the gate of the transistor. The second switching element can interrupts a connection between the pyroelectric element and the gate of the transistor before the first switching elements interrupt the electric current that flows in the transistors TN, TP 1. A detection circuit comprising:a pyroelectric element;a source follower circuit that includes a transistor in which a detection signal is inputted to a gate from the pyroelectric element;a first switching element that interrupts an electric current that flows in the transistor; anda second switching element that interrupts a connection between the pyroelectric element and the gate of the transistor.2. The detection circuit according to claim 1 , wherein the second switching element interrupts the connection between the pyroelectric element and the gate of the transistor before the first switching element releases the interruption of the electric current that flows in the transistor.3. The detection circuit according to claim 2 , further comprising: a discharge switch that discharges an electric charge of a wire that connects between the second switching element and the gate of the transistor.4. The detection circuit according claim 3 , wherein a discharge performed by the discharge switch is end after the first switching element released the interruption of the electric current that flows in the transistor claim 3 , and additionally claim 3 , before the second switching element releases the interruption of the connection between the pyroelectric element and the gate of the transistor.5. The detection circuit according to claim 4 , wherein the discharge ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

DETECTING DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130278423A1
Принадлежит: LIVINGSTYLE ENTERPRISES LIMITED

A detecting device includes at least one transmitter and plural receivers. After the at least one transmitter emits plural incident light beams to a detection zone, plural reflected light beams reflected from the detection zone are received by the plural receivers. If no object is moved within the detection zone, the plural reflected light beams strike a first part of the plural receivers, so that the plural receivers are in an initial reception configuration. If an object is moved within the detection zone, the plural reflected light beams are disturbed by the object and deflected to a second part of the plural receivers, so that the plural receivers are in a disturbed reception configuration. According to the reception configuration change, a moving direction of the object within the detection zone is determined. Consequently, the detecting range is largely enhanced, and the cost is reduced. 1. A detecting device for detecting a detection zone , said detecting device comprising:at least one transmitter for emitting plural incident light beams to said detection zone; andplural receivers for receiving plural reflected light beams which are reflected from said detection zone in response to said plural incident light beams,wherein when said at least one transmitter emits said plural incident light beams to said detection zone at a first time spot, said plural reflected light beams strike a first part of said plural receivers, so that said plural receivers are in an initial reception configuration, wherein when said at least one transmitter emits said plural incident light beams to said detection zone at a second time spot, if an object is moved within said detection zone, said plural reflected light beams strike a second part of said plural receivers in response to a position change of said object, so that said plural receivers are in a disturbed reception configuration, wherein according to said disturbed reception configuration, said detecting device judges that ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130285811A1
Автор: YOSHIDA Takashi
Принадлежит: JVCKENWOOD CORPORATION

Provided is an electronic device having a high anti-theft effect with a simple structure. The electronic device includes; a fixed panel; a detachable panel which is attached to or detached from the fixed panel; a first sensor which detects detaching of the detachable panel from the fixed panel; and a second sensor which detects detaching of the detachable panel from the fixed panel. A controller (CPU) restricts some of the plurality of functions when at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor detects that the detachable panel is detached from the fixed panel. 1. An electronic device having a plurality of functions , the electronic device comprising:a fixed panel;a detachable panel which is attached to or detached from the fixed panel;a first sensor which detects detaching of the detachable panel from the fixed panel;a second sensor which detects detaching of the detachable panel from the fixed panel; anda controller which restricts some of the plurality of functions when at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor detects that the detachable panel is detached from the fixed panel.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is formed of a contact type sensor to detect that the detachable panel is attached to the fixed panel when a part of the detachable panel contacts the first sensor claim 1 , andthe second sensor is formed of a non-contact type sensor to detect that the detachable panel is attached to the fixed panel when the detachable panel is located around the second sensor.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the second sensor is provided in the fixed panel.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a display unit claim 1 ,wherein when one of the first sensor and the second sensor detects that the detachable panel is attached to the fixed panel and the other does not detect that the detachable panel is attached to the fixed panel, the controller displays a predetermined image on the display unit. ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Motion Detection System and Associated Methods

Номер: US20130292550A1
Принадлежит: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATION

A lighting system which includes a light source to emit illuminating light and sense reflected light from an environment. The light source may be included in an array to be selectively enabled and disabled by the controller. The array may include a plurality of light sources, each of which may be sensitive to a wavelength respective to each light source, thus providing the array sensitivity to one or more wavelength. Each of the plurality of light sources in the array may be selectively operable between a sensing operation and an emitting operation. The sensing operation may be defined by the light source sensing the environmental light, and the emitting operation being defined by the light source emitting the illuminating light. The controller may selectively operate the light source between the passive operation and the active operation. 1. A lighting system for detecting movement comprising:a first set of light emitting diodes (LEDs);a second set of LEDs;a voltage sensor coupled to an LED of the second set of LEDs defining a coupled LED; anda controller functionally coupled to each of the first and second sets of LEDs;wherein the controller is configured to continuously operate the first set of LEDs to emit light within a field of view of the first and second sets of LEDs;wherein the controller is configured to operate the second set of LEDs in alternating active and passive states;wherein the controller is configured to operate the second set of LEDs to emit light in the active statewherein the controller is configured to operate the second set of LEDs to not emit light in the passive state and maintain a baseline voltage;wherein the voltage sensor is configured to monitor the voltage of the coupled light emitting element during the passive state;wherein the coupled light emitting element is configured to vary the voltage there across upon incidence of light reflected by a target; andwherein a change of voltage from the baseline voltage in the coupled light ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20130292569A1
Автор: YAMAMURA Mitsuhiro
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A sensor device includes a plurality of row lines WL, a plurality of column lines DL, a plurality of reset lines RL, a plurality of pixel circuits that connect to each one of the plurality of row lines, the plurality of column lines and the plurality of reset lines, and an amplifier circuit. The plurality of pixel circuits respectively includes a pyroelectric element, a reset switch that is driven by the plurality of reset lines and discharges an electric charge of the pyroelectric element, and a pixel selection switch that is driven by the plurality of row lines and outputs a signal, which is based on a change of the electric charge of the pyroelectric element by a discharge, to one of the column lines. The signal based on the change of the electric charge of the pyroelectric element by the discharge is amplified in the amplifier circuit. 1. A sensor device comprising:a plurality of row lines;a plurality of column lines;a plurality of reset lines;a plurality of pixel circuits that connect to each one of the plurality of row lines, the plurality of column lines and the plurality of reset lines; andan amplifier circuit that connects to one of the plurality of column lines;wherein each of the plurality of pixel circuits includes a pyroelectric element, a reset switch that is driven by one of the plurality of reset lines and discharges an electric charge of the pyroelectric element, and a pixel selection switch that is driven by one of the plurality of row lines and outputs a signal, which is based on a change of the electric charge of the pyroelectric element by a discharge, to one of the plurality of column lines, andwherein the signal is amplified in the amplifier circuit.2. The sensor device according to claim 1 , wherein the reset switches of the plurality of pixel circuits that store the electric charge are driven after the electric charge was stored in the pyroelectric elements of the plurality of pixel circuits.3. The sensor device according to claim 2 , ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR TAPE FOR SECURITY DETECTION AND METHOD OF FABRICATION

Номер: US20130300431A1
Автор: Beinhocker Gilbert D.
Принадлежит:

A sensor in the form of an elongated flexible tape has a plurality of signal paths made from electrical wire or optical fiber which extend between one end and another end of the tape. The electrical wires or optical fibers are disposed in spaced relation across the width and along the length of the tape, and are terminated in connectors at the endpoints of the tape. One connector includes a multiplexer to which an input signal is applied for propagation along the signal paths, The other connector includes an AND gate which provides an output signal which changes in the event of a break in any one or more of the signal paths, thereby indicating an alarm condition. The connectors may be integrated into a signal detector to interface with communication links. The tape is a material that is non-conductive and in which the wires or optical fibers may be woven, disposed or embedded in some manner. 1. A sensor security detector tape , comprising:a material strip having a predetermined width and a predetermined length and first and second ends;a plurality of separate and parallel signal paths arranged along the predetermined length of the material strip, each signal path having a first end and a second end and operative in a non-alarm condition to carry a signal;a first circuit coupled to each first end of the plurality of signal paths and cooperative to couple signals from a signal source to each of the plurality of signal paths; anda second circuit coupled to each second end of the plurality of signal paths and operative to provide an alarm signal in the event of a break in any of the plurality of signal paths.2. The sensor security detector tape of claim 1 , wherein the second circuit includes an AND gate for receiving signals from the plurality of signal paths claim 1 , and a processor for providing an alarm signal in the event of the loss of signals in one or more of the plurality of signal paths.323. The sensor security detector tape of claim claim 1 , wherein the ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Overhead surveillance system and components therefor

Номер: US20130302024A1
Принадлежит: Sentry Technology Corp

A railway for an overhead camera surveillance system comprises a track comprising a plurality of flexible track segments joined end-to-end, the track being configured to define at least one rail along which at least one motorized camera carriage suspended therefrom is moveable.

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