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Method and system for detecting occupancy in a space

US10205891B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2016
Grant dateFeb 12, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30232
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for determining occupancy in a space, include determining presence of an occupant in a space based a signal from a PIR sensor monitoring the space and on analysis of an image of the space. Assigning different weights to the PIR signal and image analysis enables controlling a device in the space differently.

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