CA2157742A1 - Interactive Surveillance Device - Google Patents

Interactive Surveillance Device

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CA2157742A1
CA2157742A1 CA2157742A CA2157742A CA2157742A1 CA 2157742 A1 CA2157742 A1 CA 2157742A1 CA 2157742 A CA2157742 A CA 2157742A CA 2157742 A CA2157742 A CA 2157742A CA 2157742 A1 CA2157742 A1 CA 2157742A1
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intruder
camera
passive infrared
aim
detected
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CA2157742C (en
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Frank J. Hart
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
    • G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
    • G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
    • G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
    • G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
    • G08B13/19617—Surveillance camera constructional details
    • G08B13/1963—Arrangements allowing camera rotation to change view, e.g. pivoting camera, pan-tilt and zoom [PTZ]
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
    • G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
    • G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
    • G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
    • G08B13/19695—Arrangements wherein non-video detectors start video recording or forwarding but do not generate an alarm themselves
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N7/00—Television systems
    • H04N7/18—Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Burglar Alarm Systems (AREA)
  • Measurement Of Velocity Or Position Using Acoustic Or Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)

Abstract

An automated interactive surveillance device provides passive infrared surveillance of a predetermined area to determine if an intruder enters the area. When the passive infrared detectors detect such an intruder, the device acts to aim a camera and ultrasonic rangefinder in the appropriate direction. The rangefinder determines the precise distance from the device to the intruder, whereupon the camera is accurately focused, the focal length adjusted for a relatively narrow field of view providing good resolution at the selected distance, and the angular elevation of the camera is adjusted appropriately. The passive infrared detectors may cooperate with a program to determine an approximate size for the detected intruder, based upon the amount of heat detected and the range determined by the ultrasonic rangefinder, to thus determine whether or not a human threat exists. The device may be elevated, with programming considering camera height, range to the intruder, and amount of heat detected to determine the approximate height of the intruder and aim the camera accordingly for a high resolution facial shot. One or more devices as needed may be connected to a remote monitoring site.
CA002157742A 1995-09-07 1995-09-07 Interactive surveillance device Expired - Lifetime CA2157742C (en)

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CA002157742A CA2157742C (en) 1995-09-07 1995-09-07 Interactive surveillance device

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CA002157742A CA2157742C (en) 1995-09-07 1995-09-07 Interactive surveillance device

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CA2157742C CA2157742C (en) 1999-07-27

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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2008052307A1 (en) * 2006-10-30 2008-05-08 Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd. Method and apparatus for setting camera viewpoint based on alarm event or condition
CN113928269A (en) * 2021-11-30 2022-01-14 安徽信息工程学院 Automobile security system and control method thereof
US11421864B2 (en) 2020-05-18 2022-08-23 SimpliSafe, Inc. Optical devices and mounting for optical devices
US11425582B2 (en) 2020-05-18 2022-08-23 SimpliSafe, Inc. Operating wireless devices and image data systems

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7791477B2 (en) * 2006-08-16 2010-09-07 Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd. Method and apparatus for analyzing video data of a security system based on infrared data

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2008052307A1 (en) * 2006-10-30 2008-05-08 Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd. Method and apparatus for setting camera viewpoint based on alarm event or condition
US11421864B2 (en) 2020-05-18 2022-08-23 SimpliSafe, Inc. Optical devices and mounting for optical devices
US11425582B2 (en) 2020-05-18 2022-08-23 SimpliSafe, Inc. Operating wireless devices and image data systems
US11818595B2 (en) 2020-05-18 2023-11-14 SimpliSafe, Inc. Operating wireless devices and image data systems
US11821613B2 (en) 2020-05-18 2023-11-21 SimpliSafe, Inc. Optical devices and mounting for optical devices
CN113928269A (en) * 2021-11-30 2022-01-14 安徽信息工程学院 Automobile security system and control method thereof

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