Method and system for real time detection of conference room occupancy
US8743198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/15
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for detecting occupancy status of a plurality of conference rooms in real time is provided. The method enables, firstly, monitoring a first output signal of a first sensor. Secondly, the method enables monitoring a second output signal of a second sensor. The method further enables comparing the first and second output signals with one or more predetermined thresholds within a predetermined time. Furthermore, the method enables correlating the comparison results to identify any uncertainty in detecting the occupancy. Furthermore, the method enables processing output from one or more image and/or video sensors based on the correlation to obtain occupancy status information when there is uncertainty in detecting occupancy. Finally, the method enables displaying the occupancy status information on one or more user devices.
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