Multiple object processing in wide-angle video camera
US7528881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/61
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi object processing video camera is disclosed. The video camera comprises an image scan and capture circuit capable of capturing a wide-angle field of view in high resolution and a processing circuit capable of executing a plurality of software tasks on a plurality of regions from the image sensor and capture circuit based upon the wide angle field of view. The video camera includes memory for storing programs for the processing circuit based upon the captured wide angle field of view and a network connection coupled to the processing circuit. A wide-angle motion video camera for use in surveillance and security applications is disclosed in which multiple objects can be processed by the camera and the results of the processing transmitted to a base station.
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