Occupancy interaction detection
US10482480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2120/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses, methods, apparatuses and systems for occupancy interaction detection, are disclosed. One occupancy interaction detection system includes a plurality of sensors located within an area, the plurality of sensors operative to sense at least motion of a first occupant and a second occupant of the area, and communication links between each of the sensors and a controller. For an embodiment, the controller operative to receive sense data from the plurality of sensors, track locations of the first occupant of the area based on the sensed motion of the first occupant, track locations of the second occupant of the area based on the sensed motion of the second occupant, and identify an interaction between the first occupant and the second occupant, comprising detecting the first occupant to be within a threshold distance of the second occupant.
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