Security camera privacy shutter
US10182213B2 · kind B2 · utility
1Cited by
12References
18Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/50
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for improving privacy of security cameras is described. In one embodiment, predetermined events are monitored via a security camera. The security camera may include an optical barrier. At least one of the predetermined events is detected via the security camera. Based on detecting at least one of the predetermined events, the optical barrier is repositioned, via the security camera, in relation to a camera lens of the security camera.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.