Sonic sensing
US10579879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2430/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving image data associated with an area via an image sensor, receiving sound data associated with an object via an audio sensor, analyzing the image data in relation to the sound data, detecting an object's presence based at least in part on the analyzing, and identifying at least one characteristic relating to the object based at least in part on the detecting.
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