System and method for an imaging system for a container security system
US7853142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/1961
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for visually capturing and monitoring the contents and events surrounding a cargo container is provided. The system includes an image capture device, a control device, and an image processing device. This system may be used for both visible and infrared images. The image capture device may be situated on the container door, and record images at a more frequent rate if it is determined that an event has occurred based on comparison of successive images. Image compression techniques may also be used to transmit captured and computed images back to a central monitoring station where they can be viewed and further analyzed.
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