Detection, classification, and prediction of bacteria colony growth in vehicle passenger cabin
US12080080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and computer program products that are configured to identify or otherwise detect the presence of bacteria, classify the identified or detected bacteria, and also predict the growth of the classified bacteria on various touchable surfaces within a vehicle passenger cabin or compartment. Such systems, methods, and computer program products are configured to identify/detect, classify, and predict the presence and/or growth of bacteria, and transmit one or more alerts, warnings, and/or reports to vehicle owners, service providers, and/or occupants based on the identification/detection, classification, and prediction.
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