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Techniques for identifying and indexing distinguishing features in a video feed

US9886633B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2015
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B27/30
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving a plurality of video footage at a home automation system from at least one video monitor. The method may further include reviewing the plurality of video footage recorded over a predetermined period of time. The method may further include automatically identifying at least one distinguishing feature in the video footage over the predetermined period of time, and automatically indexing the video footage based, at least in part, on identifying the at least one distinguishing feature in the video footage.

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