Behavioral theft detection and notification system
US10043360B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R27/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A security system can use video analytics and/or other input parameters to identify a theft event. Optionally, the security system can take remedial action in response. For example, the security system can use video analytics to determine that a person has reached into a shelf multiple times at a rate above a threshold, which can indicate that a thief is quickly removing items from the shelf. The security system can also use video analytics to determine that a person has reached into a shelf via a sweeping action, which can indicate that a thief is gathering and removing a large quantity of items from the shelf in one motion. In response, the security system can alert security personnel, cause a speaker to output an audible message in the target area, flag portions of the video relating to the theft event, activate or ready other sensors or systems, and/or the like.
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