Method, computer-readable storage device and apparatus for providing a collaborative standalone area monitor
US9870697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/19697
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, computer-readable storage device and apparatus for providing collaborative area monitoring are disclosed. For example, the method monitors the area via a plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors comprises an optical sensor and a positioning sensor, detects an alarm condition, activates one of the plurality of sensors to capture information associated with the alarm condition, and sends a request for assistance to a neighboring standalone area monitor using a wireless communications protocol.
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