Methods and apparatus related to improved surveillance
US8139112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/19663
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A smart camera device incorporates a first processing path for video display processing and a second processing path for detection and/or tracking processing. A sensor device provides input signals including first size data units to both processing paths, at least some of the same input signals are processed by both processing paths. The video display processing generates second size data units which are smaller than first size data units. First size data units provide more information to the detection/processing module than second size data units would have provided if used. IR detection capability is improved by using first size data units. Detection and/or target tracking operations generate control signals used to control the video display processing to enhance the visual perceptibility of a detected target. Detection and/or target tracking operations generate target information signals conveying an indication of target detection, target identification information, target location information, and/or camera control signal.
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