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Camera obstruction detection

US9253375B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2013
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/64
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure provides example methods operable by computing device. An example method can include receiving an image from a camera. The method can also include comparing one or more parameters of the image with one or more control parameters, where the one or more control parameters comprise information indicative of an image from a substantially unobstructed camera. Based on the comparison, the method can also include determining a score between the one or more parameters of the image and the one or more control parameters. The method can also include accumulating, by a computing device, a count of a number of times the determined score image exceeds a first threshold. Based on the count exceeding a second threshold, the method can also include determining that the camera is at least partially obstructed.

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