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Automatic zone monitoring

US6816186B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2000
Grant dateNov 9, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T7/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A monitoring system using two or more cameras to monitor a space in 3 dimensions is disclosed. One or more virtual 3-D monitored volumes relating to dangerous or restricted areas, are constructed, preferably as CSG objects, within this space. By detecting an object moving within the view of the cameras, the system can determine if a moving object intersects any monitored volumes and take appropriate action.

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