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Security camera privacy shutter

US10182213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2014
Grant dateJan 15, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 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.

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