US20020057340A1 - Integrated network for monitoring remote objects - Google Patents
Integrated network for monitoring remote objects Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20020057340A1 US20020057340A1 US09/823,089 US82308901A US2002057340A1 US 20020057340 A1 US20020057340 A1 US 20020057340A1 US 82308901 A US82308901 A US 82308901A US 2002057340 A1 US2002057340 A1 US 2002057340A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- controller
- network
- location
- mobile
- monitored
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N7/00—Television systems
- H04N7/18—Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
- H04N7/181—Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast for receiving images from a plurality of remote sources
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
- G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
- G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
- G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
- G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
- G08B13/19602—Image analysis to detect motion of the intruder, e.g. by frame subtraction
- G08B13/19608—Tracking movement of a target, e.g. by detecting an object predefined as a target, using target direction and or velocity to predict its new position
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
- G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
- G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
- G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
- G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
- G08B13/19654—Details concerning communication with a camera
- G08B13/19656—Network used to communicate with a camera, e.g. WAN, LAN, Internet
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
- G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
- G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
- G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
- G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
- G08B13/19678—User interface
- G08B13/19691—Signalling events for better perception by user, e.g. indicating alarms by making display brighter, adding text, creating a sound
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
- G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
- G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
- G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
- G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
- G08B13/19697—Arrangements wherein non-video detectors generate an alarm themselves
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N21/00—Selective content distribution, e.g. interactive television or video on demand [VOD]
- H04N21/80—Generation or processing of content or additional data by content creator independently of the distribution process; Content per se
- H04N21/81—Monomedia components thereof
- H04N21/812—Monomedia components thereof involving advertisement data
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N7/00—Television systems
- H04N7/18—Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
Definitions
- the invention relates to remote surveillance and communications technology, particularly to integrated fixed and mobile network electronics and related software for object attribute processing.
- Remote or local object monitoring schemes have been used for various specific surveillance applications, such as closed-circuit security video systems, as well as wireless mobile navigation systems using relatively near reference or distant satellite signals (e.g., Global Positioning Satellite system (GPS)).
- Prior techniques and systems for remotely monitoring typically provide positional or visual information of interest about certain object context, e.g., bank facility surveillance (see: U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,524,384, 4,511,886), or trucking vehicle movement (see: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,673,305, 5,223,844); however, such prior art schemes are necessarily limited to addressing either fixed or mobile context specifically for which the particular monitoring system has been designed originally.
- the invention resides in an integrated fixed and/or wireless network and associated database and software functionality for monitoring and processing remote and/or local moveable objects.
- the system implementation integrates single-chip digital imaging camera and Global Positioning Satellite system (GPS) receivers through generally accessible server processors using the Internet network and a software browser or functionally equivalent interface coupled thereto for monitoring and analyzing remote or local movement of one or more objects.
- GPS Global Positioning Satellite system
- An object database or functionally equivalent data structure provided in digital storage and accessible to control software dynamically stores one or more positional and relative movement as well as optional associated map data.
- Various digital cameras preferably disposed at certain fixed and/or movable locations detect mobile objects and generate object image signal for processing thereof as described herein for applications.
- FIG. 1 is a general block diagram of an integrated fixed and mobile system for monitoring and analyzing remote or local object(s) according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a more detailed block diagram of target unit 4 of FIG. 1 provided according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a more detailed block diagram of controller 6 of FIG. 1 provided according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the general methodology of the integrated system for monitoring remote objects according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a general block diagram of preferred embodiment of integrated fixed and/or mobile network system or apparatus for performing real-time, historical and/or predictive monitoring and data processing of one or more remote or local objects 2 .
- object is construed broadly to include any singular or multiple, wired or wireless, chattel, person, animal, or property.
- signal is also construed broadly to include any electronic digital and/or analog pulse or other recognizable or coded waveform, as well as any digital bit stream or other processor-recognizable value, variable or data form.
- object may represent one or more member belonging to common or assigned family, classification, or other actual or virtual grouping or enterprise.
- objects 2 could include any moveable (e.g., pedestrian, vehicular, etc.) physical item, such as person, animal, vehicle, mobile fleet, containers, belongings, or other non-fixed chattel which may change location relative to one or more fixed locations, such as general transit paths or other typically non-moving sites (e.g., hallways, roads, railway, etc.), homes, offices, schools, hotel, hospitals, warehouses, stores, etc.).
- moveable e.g., pedestrian, vehicular, etc.
- Preferred integrated network monitoring system includes one or more central console controller or user processor 6 coupled to digital switch or other selectively accessible, packet and/or circuit-switched network communications infrastructure 8 .
- Network 8 may be functional aggregate of multiple sub-networks including conventional or proprietary networking equipment for enabling access to and/or through the World Wide Web (WWW), or other functionally equivalent local and/or wide area network (LAN/WAN) interconnectivity.
- WWW World Wide Web
- LAN/WAN wide area network
- Network 8 provides digital connection to or from any allocated web node address or equivalently accessible network resource, such as Uniform Resource Locator (URL), associated hypertext files, and other proper domain name and file location, according to Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) addressing scheme and proper hypertext file transfer protocol (HTTP).
- URL Uniform Resource Locator
- TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
- HTTP hypertext file transfer protocol
- networking is achieved via one or more network ports or other functionally equivalent servers and/or other conventional wired or wireless network access equipment (e.g., router, modem, hub, bridge, etc.) configured conventionally for transferring and/or transmitting data to/from and/or through the Internet.
- network access equipment e.g., router, modem, hub, bridge, etc.
- Such World Wide Web and Internet protocol and associated networking and remote access standards as are specified in published hard-copy or online documents are hereby incorporated by reference.
- term “proprietary” pertains to known privately-implemented digital networking techniques, equipment, or related electronics and software, however, configured at least in part according to non-standard manner and may still be standard compliant.
- Controller 6 preferably is implemented for user monitoring of one or more objects 2 using conventional computer, workstation or functionally equivalent digital processing equipment and/or software.
- Contemplated examples of controller 6 functionality may include following, if configured to operate as specified herein: Network Computer-type product from Oracle, WebTV-type product from Microsoft, Pilot-type product from Cisco or substantially compatible network processor products thereto. Publicly accessible product functionality and interface specifications, including hard-copy or on-line published documents therefor, for such products are hereby incorporated by reference.
- Controller 6 may include one or more standard digital microprocessor unit, operating system software (e.g., Windows, NT, CE, etc.), digital storage devices (e.g., disk, memory, cache, etc.), output/input devices (e.g., keyboard, monitor, mouse, microphone, speaker, camera, etc.).
- controller 6 may include conventional network accessing interface firmware or circuit, such as Ethernet card, and remote processing or network access software such as web browser (e.g., Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Explorer, etc.), preferably using conventional or proprietary text, graphics, and other media format, such as Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Extensible Markup Language (XML), JAVA, or streamed video or audio data format.
- HTML Hyper Text Markup Language
- XML Extensible Markup Language
- JAVA JAVA
- network 8 further couples to one or more conventional Internet, intranet or other LAN/WAN network connection or server 5 and sensor or detector 3 , as well as communicator 7 for communicating, preferably through conventional or proprietary wireless connection, to one or more target unit 4 .
- server 5 may be any electronic hardware, firmware or software sufficient to couple detector 3 electrically and accessibly to network 8 , and that detector 3 may provide substantially equivalent input functionality of sensor 44 of target unit 4 .
- electronic interface coupling between server 5 and network 8 provides for dynamic “hot-swap” interoperability, such that minimal network re-configuration and associated delay is required.
- server 5 may be provided as simplified electronic network device having conventional processor, embedded controller, or digital signal processor with real-time kernel or operating system, storage, Ethernet and/or modem facility, as well as electrical connectivity to detector 3 or other appliance, such as through Universal Serial Bus (USB), X-10, IEEE1394 (FireWire), or other conventional electrical signaling standard interface, which published specifications are hereby incorporated by reference.
- server 5 preferably includes uniquely identifiable IP address or subset packet addressing scheme associated therewith; and preferably more than one detector may be uniquely accessible, in parallel or multiplexed, by single server.
- controller 6 which in combination with network 8 , communicator 7 , as well as servers 5 and corresponding detectors 3 coupled thereto are located in relative fixed locations, and communicates with or effectively monitors through network 8 .
- controller 6 which in combination with network 8 , communicator 7 , as well as servers 5 and corresponding detectors 3 coupled thereto are located in relative fixed locations, and communicates with or effectively monitors through network 8 .
- Preferably such arrangement uses conventional TCP/IP protocol Internet website addressing scheme, one or more fixed or movable object 2 . This is performed by accessing real-time object data or other contextual information available or accessible via public or private IP address or other website associated with or supported by one or more detector 3 -server 5 coupled pair.
- Detector-server coupling sites are disposed within detecting, viewing, or other physically proximate range relative to one or more specified object or set of objects 2 .
- integrated network connectivity is planned such that one or more detectors or sensors 3 are installed at preferably fixed, although possibly slightly movable, physical sites or locations in deliberate and distributed fashion.
- fixed is understood to mean un-movably mounted, at certain physical location or limited area, although still relocatable to other fixed sites, and still adjustable or redirectable while at such fixed site, for example, to point at different direction or angular displacement.
- mobile is understood to mean movable or moving relative to such fixed sites.
- sample location categories or site classes common public or private areas including carrier transit (transport stations, bus, train, plane, ship, taxi, emergency/transport vehicles, etc.), asset storage (warehouse, library, etc.), transport paths (roads, hallways, rivers, sidewalks, etc.), general human transaction sites (stores, schools, homes, hotel, hospitals, sports locations, mobile homes, parks, etc.).
- carrier transit transport stations, bus, train, plane, ship, taxi, emergency/transport vehicles, etc.
- asset storage warehouse, library, etc.
- transport paths roads, hallways, rivers, sidewalks, etc.
- general human transaction sites stores, schools, homes, hotel, hospitals, sports locations, mobile homes, parks, etc.
- Integrated network growth is planned according to actual or anticipated network communication traffic corresponding to particular coupled detector-server sites, sets or geographical clusters thereof, such that locations associated with higher density of objects and/or movement thereof are installed with additional monitoring detector/server facilities.
- integrated system database maintains and updates past, current and planned location for each sensor coupled to such system, preferably as function of time or schedule. Additionally, when existing detector and/or server site is relocated, corresponding database entries 162 are updated.
- Detectors 3 may be single or multi-chip charged coupled device (CCD) and/or complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) digital imager or video capture devices, or other functionally equivalent monitoring apparatus for optically (e.g., black & white, color, infra-red, etc.) sensing and transmitting static and/or moving image signals.
- detector 3 includes display indicator, such as light-emitting diode (LED), which indicates obviously to any nearby monitored person when such detector 3 is actively in monitoring mode, or other conventional display for indicating identity of monitoring party name, console source or location.
- LED light-emitting diode
- detectors 3 may be implemented in non-imaging physical sensor manner, such as magnetic or smart card or reader, tactile finger-print sensor-type device, medical analog and/or digital instrumentation for measuring patient vitals and related records (e.g., pacemaker operation, temperature, blood pressure, mental activity, electrocardiogram, medication level, and other similarly monitorable information and signals).
- non-imaging physical sensor manner such as magnetic or smart card or reader, tactile finger-print sensor-type device, medical analog and/or digital instrumentation for measuring patient vitals and related records (e.g., pacemaker operation, temperature, blood pressure, mental activity, electrocardiogram, medication level, and other similarly monitorable information and signals).
- detectors 3 may be implemented to sense state and other measurement signals from motion detector, burglar alarm, door or window open/close detector, smoke detector, thermostat, phone answering machine, or other electrical home appliance.
- sensed state may trigger other functionality, such as taking electronic photograph and/or notifying certain entities.
- appliance may couple electrically to network 8 via server 5 or other functionally equivalent interface, for example, using standard electrical signaling interface such as USB, IEEE1394 (FireWire), or so-called X-10 interface for communicating through standard electrical lines coupled thereto.
- detectors 3 may be coupled to control mechanism for adjusting detector operation, such as focus, tilt, pan, focus, etc., as well as means for causing multiple neighboring detectors to observe and track common object or object set, thereby obtaining various comparative surveillance data.
- control mechanism for adjusting detector operation such as focus, tilt, pan, focus, etc.
- un-coupled or non-functional but obvious “decoy” detector/server sites may be installed at select locations to provide deterrent observation effect as well reduce network traffic and overall cost.
- hidden detector/server site may be provided to observe object activity proximate to decoy site.
- detectors 3 are accessible through the Internet, intranet, or other functionally equivalent networking connection. In this way, currently detected object data signal may be obtained therefrom. Any one or more user with proper access capability (e.g., computer with browser, Internet access, and proper authorizations) may observe or download such object data information, either in multi-cast mode (i.e., multiple observing controller users belonging to group, neighborhood or other common interest monitoring same detector or object or set thereof,) or point-to-point mode (i.e., single observing controller user monitoring one or more detector or object or set thereof). Data download may be delivered in JAVA applet format, preferably including search-able embedded pixel image or digital watermark, or otherwise authorized only to run on specified sites or processors.
- each detector 3 couples continuously to provide digital data stream to Internet 8 generally through corresponding server 5 having identifiable IP address, packet identifier, or other network link to file or directory containing desired monitored object data.
- accessed object data or other contextual information may be obtained by one or more monitoring user controller 6 through network 8 and one or more conventional or proprietary wired or wireless communicator 7 coupled thereto for communicating with one or more target units 4 as well, preferably via public or private IP address or other website associated with or supported by one or more target unit 4 located physically with or proximately observable or detectable to one or more monitored object 2 .
- communicator 7 and one or more target unit 4 it is optionally contemplated that functionality and operation of controller 6 and one or more target unit 4 may be functionally equivalent or redundant.
- one or more mobile target units 4 are provided to move with and observe an associated object 2 .
- Target units 4 preferably are wireless communications devices which function also determine current object location and movement, as well as sensed or detected condition, image, sound, etc. Accordingly, target units 4 may couple wirelessly to at least one controller 6 through network 8 , as wireless communication service 7 provides conventional or proprietary connectivity between the Internet and target units 4 .
- the overall integrated system preferably includes a geographically or relatively fixed network of multiple detectors each uniquely accessible through Internet browsing interface, overlaid with a mobile set of target units 4 closely associated or attached to certain objects 2 for remote monitoring thereof. More accurate object monitoring is achieved by using multiple fixed detectors, especially in conjunction with mobile object detection, motion surveillance, processing, analysis, diagnosis and/or update reporting software provided therewith. Additionally, substantially improved and low-cost surveillance scaleability and accessibility is achieved by leveraging the Internet and/or various comparable networking infrastructure to provide wired and/or wireless connectivity.
- control software 66 preferably including one or more modules described hereunder and provided in whole or in part in storage 49 for execution by processor 48 in target unit 4 and/or controller 6 , to enable communications 161 between such fixed and mobile components, maintain object data status and mapping information 162 , track and correlate movement activity from different sources 163 , maintain system security and access 164 , manage object-related electronic transactions 165 , diagnosis and analyze object performance, provide data reporting, and analyze visual object information 168 .
- Target units 4 are disposed for relative object 2 communications, tracking and monitoring at various fixed or movable locations in selected topology or geography preferably in anticipated or known paths of object 2 movement relative to fixed location of controller 6 , network 8 , communicator, server 5 , or detector 3 .
- Target unit 4 may include sensor unit 44 , communicator unit 46 , and locator unit 42 , as well as portable power source (not shown) preferably including low-power indicator.
- target unit 4 uses non-volatile memory such that digital stored data is not erased during power outage.
- Sensor unit 44 may include one or more video cameras, active sensor, infra-red detector, microphone, or other optical, medical, or otherwise physical monitoring or observation device to provide real-time object data, such as audio and/or video signals, or other electronically detectable frequency signal, such as infra-red, or other analog or digital electrical signal sensed from monitored object 2 depending on nature of object and kind of monitoring desired.
- object data such as audio and/or video signals, or other electronically detectable frequency signal, such as infra-red, or other analog or digital electrical signal sensed from monitored object 2 depending on nature of object and kind of monitoring desired.
- target unit 4 input sensor 44 processes authenticated voice pattern for proper recognition and/or dialing of user instructions or other language syntax, but one or more microphone audio functionality may be user-selectively de-activated for privacy or activated continuously for detection and recording.
- Communicator unit 46 is coupled to sensor unit 44 to send and/or receive real-time or store-and-forwarded object data or packets preferably generated by sensor 44 .
- Processor 48 and memory 49 including preferably operating system and web browser software, are also provided optionally to enable access and/or processing of data, such as real-time object data associated with predetermined website, IP address, or so-called Internet website hot-link or URL, as received from sensor 44 and accessible via any corresponding server equipment coupled thereto.
- controller 6 may conduct real-time viewing or analysis of object data.
- Processor 48 is programmable to monitor one or more pre-configured website, i.e., corresponding to IP address for particular object 2 observable or proximate at certain event or time window, for site hits thereto, or user modification requests to change object observation or processing as desired to provide remote object access and modification thereof.
- processor 48 monitors observed input to sensor 44 for new object data and provides such data to pre-configured webpage site. Controller 6 accesses and views such object data at corresponding site address or URL via Internet browser tool. User instructions and/or modifications thereto can be conveyed to target unit 4 , for example, to change, select, or adjust particular sensors 44 , such as camera focus, zoom, tilt, angle, pan, etc., or other such operational attribute of sensor device 44 of target unit 4 .
- controller user may provide input to specify or request current or future monitoring or surveillance of one or more certain location (i.e., associated fixed detector site) or object (i.e., associated mobile target unit site).
- software 66 is configured or updated via database records, object movement and observation rules, object, target unit or controller communications therewith, as well as any related transaction, diagnosis, reporting and security considerations appropriate to include, for recognizing or searching one or more object, or contextual observations at detector sites or object directories associated therewith.
- sensor 44 may include one or more medical instrumentation for observing or attachable to patient.
- Target tracking unit 4 preferably includes communicator unit 46 configured such that processor communicates medical and/or tracking data and other data about monitored object to professional medical or other care-giver disposed at controller 6 via communicator 7 and network 8 .
- target unit 4 includes locator unit 46 .
- Locator 46 preferably is implemented using general navigational functionality such as radio triangulation functionality relative to local radio signal sources, or GPS receiver relative to satellite signaling sources, for determining location of target unit 4 , and thus correspondingly of moveable object 2 physically associated therewith.
- GPS receiver functions according to standard international telecommunications protocol in functional cooperation with orbiting satellite signals to calculate positional vectors, which standards are hereby incorporated by reference.
- locator 42 couples to communicator 46 , which preferably include digital wireless transceiver, such as conventional or proprietary cellular phone-type radio connectivity to associated radio base station representing communicator 7 coupled to network 8 .
- communicator 46 preferably include digital wireless transceiver, such as conventional or proprietary cellular phone-type radio connectivity to associated radio base station representing communicator 7 coupled to network 8 .
- object 2 observation and position data from target unit 4 is accessible by controller 6 via network 8 and communicator 7 .
- communicator 7 wireless radio communication functionality may be provided through conventional base station, network hub or functionally equivalent network or communications equipment of cellular phone, trunked radio, wireless local loop, and/or Internet data service provider.
- Air interface between communicators 7 , 46 may comply with standard radio protocol (e.g., TDMA, CDMA, GSM, CDPD, IMT-2000, etc.), which standard documents published on-line or hard-copy are hereby incorporated by reference.
- cellular phone or pager functionality in communicator 46 in target unit 4 may transmit navigational or position signal provided by locator functionality 42 to communicator 7 during conventional cellular or pager roaming or signaling protocol with local radio base station or cell site to report current call or phone status or location.
- wireless communication service and Internet service provider could be substantially same entity. Controller 6 thus receives object and object position data via network 8 and/or via servers 5 .
- accelerometer functionality is included in locator 42 to indicate object acceleration in various direction (e.g., x, y, z directional axes), particularly actual time and relative direction of such object movement during start or stop events.
- accelerometer signal or data indication of active or relative movement serves to trigger more accurate object position calculation, e.g., supplemental to and compared with other navigational measurement such as GPS position calculation for object at certain time to verify correct or more accurate object location.
- accelerometer measurements are initially calibrated more accurately to coordinate with such other navigational schema.
- target unit 4 is physically compact and/or rugged portable device, appropriate for hand-held use or mounting on instrumentation or in vehicle or automobile dashboard, and includes text multi-media, and/or graphic display output and associated drivers 43 .
- Internet browser software may be provided therein to allow user remote communication and data access to other applications and databases via the Internet.
- Input functionality is provided for sensor 44 , including possibly keypad, touch-screen, electrical signal port, etc. depending on application of target unit 4 , such as hand-held use, or coupling to medical instrumentation.
- target unit 4 may include processor 48 and storage 49 , as well as communication device 46 having one or more operational modes, such as cellular phone, email, browser, fax, and/or 2-way pager.
- Storage 49 may be implemented using digital video disk (DVD), so-called smart card format storage, or other conventional or proprietary storage or memory device.
- DVD digital video disk
- FIG. 3 shows block diagram of controller 6 .
- controller 6 is implemented in personal or portable computer or other conventional processing platform including output device and drivers 60 (e.g., display monitor, speaker, 3-dimensional virtual reality (VR) and/or holographic display, etc.), input device and drivers 169 (e.g., touchscreen, keyboard, buttons, mouse, microphone, camera, etc.), microprocessor 48 , and storage 49 .
- Storage 49 may be implemented using digital video disk (DVD), so-called smart card format, or other conventional storage or digital memory device.
- DVD digital video disk
- Additionally software 66 therein includes operating system such as preferably Microsoft Windows or other conventional operating system, Internet browser software for accessing and communicating with world-wide web URL sites, as well as innovative instruction code and any related firmware or circuitry/equipment for analyzing and/or processing data according to preferred embodiment one or more of following functional modules, as described further herein: network and data communications 161 , object and map database structure 161 , object movement processing 163 , security management 164 , electronic transaction processing 165 , diagnosis and/or corrective tool 166 , performance report updater 167 , and visual object analyzer 168 .
- operating system such as preferably Microsoft Windows or other conventional operating system
- Internet browser software for accessing and communicating with world-wide web URL sites
- innovative instruction code and any related firmware or circuitry/equipment for analyzing and/or processing data according to preferred embodiment one or more of following functional modules, as described further herein: network and data communications 161 , object and map database structure 161 , object movement processing 163 , security management 164 , electronic transaction processing 165
- modules are generally user customizable and adaptable according to particular need for object surveillance. Further, such modules may be combined into common seamless programs or partitioned into multiple distinct cooperating program components. Moreover, such modules reside actually, in whole or in part, in controller 6 , associated storage peripheral device, or other processing machine or other such controller coupled thereto or accessible through network 6 . Additionally, to improve program performance, one or more of such modules my be omitted or uninstalled from controller. Furthermore, modules in software 66 may be provided in layered or hierarchical arrangement.
- low-level core functionality is provided by database structure 162 , object movement module 163 , visual analysis module 168 and object diagnosis tool 166 , and next-level functionality is provided by security module 164 , communication module 161 , transaction module 165 , and report module 167 .
- browser software functions according to commercially available browser product such as, e.g., Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer, or any other functionally equivalent means for accessing Internet, intranet or other conventional or proprietary LAN/WAN website, network node or IP address.
- commercially available browser product such as, e.g., Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer, or any other functionally equivalent means for accessing Internet, intranet or other conventional or proprietary LAN/WAN website, network node or IP address.
- Controller 6 or other user selection and viewing of desired objects 2 to be monitored are facilitated by invoking or clicking on one or more websites, address or corresponding graphical hot-link icons provided or updated by target unit 4 .
- Controller 6 access to one or more objects 2 may be provided indirectly through intermediate or topical website or particular page associated with one or more objects 2 , associated location, object grouping, or other related object attribute for locating, searching, or otherwise monitoring certain select object(s) 2 .
- database structure 162 in software 66 of at least one controller 6 provided in integrated system includes network searchable (e.g., having IP-addressable sites, links, address subsets thereof, or other deterministic network access scheme) listing or set of controllers and associated users, target units and associated objects, detectors and associated servers.
- network searchable e.g., having IP-addressable sites, links, address subsets thereof, or other deterministic network access scheme
- database structure is provided asynchronous storage device array format to reduce access delay thereto, including any object or set thereof description, associated movement, schedule, timing, observable images, non-image conditions, states, fees, etc.
- Internet search ability of particular object or object set as well as monitored information such as multi-media images thereof are achieved, assuming proper authorizations apply as described herein.
- Database structure 162 may include schedule or other temporal scheme associated with one or more object presence, movement and/or other observed condition in one or more monitored locations.
- control software 66 or user thereof may compare determined object presence or other surveillance measurement thereof against such scheduled object activity. This allows determination of compliance, as well as recording or alerting appropriately, for example, when object delivery is late, early, on schedule, unscheduled, or absent.
- control software 66 may provide for more efficient local resource allocation and coordination with such monitored object or set thereof.
- software 66 may employ one or more intelligent software agents to function in conjunction with database 162 , communications module 161 , transaction module 165 , or movement module 163 , as well as other modules included therein. In this manner, for example, upon connecting controller 6 and/or mobile unit 4 to Internet 8 , one or more such agents may act on behalf of such controller 6 , mobile unit 4 , or associated object 2 .
- such software agent(s) effectively extend functional reach of various module functionality in software 66 , such as by: negotiating with other software agents over network server connections with one or more fixed detector or server sites and/or mobile target units to schedule monitoring, collaborative chat or meeting times; or coordinating timely delivery of product, services, or other electronic data or signaling.
- such agents may serve to retrieve (i.e., “pull” or seek specific information such as certain objects or medical patients or their locations, movement patterns, schedule, or other monitorable attributes), watch or “push” for specific information (e.g., appropriate medical treatment or medication, target banner advertisements or other commercial message or reports aligned with known or expected interests of particular mobile objects), provide integrated system utility help and diagnostics, or shop or prescribe for fixed products or services according to object user preference.
- retrieve i.e., “pull” or seek specific information such as certain objects or medical patients or their locations, movement patterns, schedule, or other monitorable attributes
- watch or “push” for specific information e.g., appropriate medical treatment or medication, target banner advertisements or other commercial message or reports aligned with known or expected interests of particular mobile objects
- provide integrated system utility help and diagnostics e.g., shop or prescribe for fixed products or services according to object user preference.
- Visual and/or object movement data from sensor 44 includes symbolic or graphical representation of one or more monitored object 2 .
- Such representation may include predefined or customizable avatar symbol or reduced thumbnail format, as well as relative location of each detector presented in topological map overlay, including positional or temporal textual or symbolic tags or identifiers associated with particular objects or detectors proximate thereto. For example, current mobile unit 4 and/or associated object 2 location relative to designated home or base location may be illustrated against map.
- Associated graphical and any corresponding textual map data may include digitized cartographic, street, building, room, layout, elevation, depth, or other multidimensional map data.
- monitored person object may be illustrated as having entered building at particular time.
- current or updated map data including any associated directions, commute traffic or parking data, are downloadable from controller 6 or other central map data source to one or more mobile target unit 4 for use therein.
- input 169 is implemented using selection entry interface functions, such as on-screen buttons for indicating user preferences or text entry in response to various queries from operational control software 66 .
- Control or performance report 167 functions to generate personalized or standard on-screen, hard-copy print-out, file storage or transfer, or other manner for delivering analytical, diagnostic, statistical, historical, predictive, probabilistic, or other formatted text or graphical report relating to object monitoring operations of overall integrated system managed by controller 6 .
- controller 6 includes detector or other physical or vital medical sensor interface 169 , location-determining device 160 , such as GPS receiver, local radio signal triangulation functionality, or accelerometer device for generating actual or relative positional signal, and communications device 69 , such as conventional cellular phone or pager functionality.
- location-determining device 160 such as GPS receiver, local radio signal triangulation functionality, or accelerometer device for generating actual or relative positional signal
- communications device 69 such as conventional cellular phone or pager functionality.
- communications functions 69 , 46 may include portable local number, universal identity module, or other identifiable value(s) for communicating with particular authorized or associated user.
- Such local portable number(s), including any prepayment credit value, may be stored on smart card or functionally equivalent portable device which is readable electronically by controller 6 or target unit 4 .
- communications module 161 functions adaptively to initiate, establish, modify, and coordinate user communication or messaging involving text, voice, video, image, or other electronic synchronous or asynchronous signaling between controller 6 and mobile target unit 4 , as well as any other processor or peripheral coupled to network 8 .
- polling of available objects, detectors, controllers or other networked resource in integrated system, as well as providing recognized or unrecognized voice or video over data channel, signaling or network operation are schema contemplated within the scope of preferred implementation.
- communications module 161 may serve adaptively to enable scaleable collaborative or group chat communication between authorized multiple entities 4 , 6 coupled thereto. This configuration may arise in multi-cast mode wherein multiple observers monitor common object movement activity. Also, upon detection of emergency or other urgent messages (e.g., 911 phone calls from target unit cell phones), relevant object location, movement, or other conditions are communicated or forwarded immediately. Such messaging may be treated as high-priority to appropriate authorities located proximately to monitored object in distress.
- emergency or other urgent messages e.g., 911 phone calls from target unit cell phones
- Object and map database structure 162 functions to determine and store each monitored object representation, as well as prior, current and likely future locations, for example, as provided from initialization values, fixed detector site measurement or other observation signals, mobile sensor measurement or other observation signals, console or mobile unit user entry, as well as processor calculated, estimated or projected values. Such database information is useful for subsequent read, write, modify, delete, restrict, or other data access operation.
- Data structure may be implemented in one or more constituent data structures, such as various object-oriented and/or relational data tables.
- stored object data is maintained in dynamically or simultaneously accessible and updatable database format such that multiple object and object related information (e.g., movement, condition, billing, etc.) may be read and processed by more than one object processing instance or process.
- object and object related information e.g., movement, condition, billing, etc.
- monitored object data format may be provided including any of the following values: object name, unique object instance or identifier, object group or association, object interests or requests, object physical or medical condition, object financial status, initial location and time, subsequent locations and times, system flags or other error indications associated with object, object mobile unit identifer, object digital image, video and/or audio information which may be pre-recorded or delivered from current “live” broadcast or transmission.
- database 162 maintains associated map databases such that object locations may be overlaid thereon as appropriate to show position and movement. For example, office or residential facility floorspace, rooms or locations are mapped to illustrate relative object movement therein.
- movement processing module 163 functions programmably to track object positions and recognize positional variances indicating relative movement, including horizontal, lateral, as well as vertical movements.
- set of monitoring rules or parameters apply to restrict or expand object surveillance scope, such as specifying various allowed schedules, locations, any monitoring or metered fee charges, monitorable objects, as well as limiting particular data types, such as video or audio only, or restricting access to certain sensitive medical, financial, or other private observable object condition or state.
- Movement processing module 163 determines when certain object(s) 2 being monitored by particular detector(s) has moved or otherwise likely to roam according to determined actual movement vector of such object into new detection area, unmonitored area, or overlapping area associated with different detector. In this manner, control software 66 may recognize object movement using module 163 , and thereby process 208 object movement information to provide proper determination 210 and any appropriate post-processing thereof. For example, roaming object or object set may be handed-off to neighboring or next closest or available detector-server site, or potentially colliding object vectors may be so detected and thereby avoided in time.
- fixed imaging array of detector sites operationally integrate with locatable mobile units.
- Fixed and mobile components communicate preferably through Internet protocol and equipment.
- Such integrated system enable flexibly scaleable approach to monitoring object movement therein.
- movement module 163 and database 162 preferably cooperate functionally to designate one or more object for tracking.
- each tracked object is statically represented in database with unique object identifier, start location, monitoring time at such location, as well as other measurable object conditions, such as direction vector, height, etc.
- module 163 determines whether such object has associated target mobile unit 4 and/or detector server site within range to observe such object.
- Mobile unit 4 may be registered in database 162 to indicate association with particular object.
- Object initial location e.g., Cartesian coordinates
- Continuous or dynamic streaming information about particular object(s) may be obtained as well, for example, in live video or audio feeds.
- Object designation may be invoked by user request to locate particular object or set of objects.
- Initial values may be user-specified, derived from pre-defined object movement schedule, or actually determined from integrated system field measurements (i.e., mobile unit or detector sites). Accurate timings may be generated from or synchronized with global clock signal available from GPS receivers.
- next object monitoring event occurs.
- Subsequent object surveillance sessions may occur according to random, regular, intermittent, or otherwise scheduled or triggered times (e.g., by mobile accelerometer or fixed motion detector activates in response to object movement). Also, sessions may be repeated to provide iterative calculations of more refined and accurate measurements of object movement, for example, using smaller time intervals.
- new measurements are obtained from any associated target mobile unit 4 and/or detector server sites within observation range.
- mobile unit 4 provides GPS location information associated with tracked object, while observing detectors deliver one or more image of tracked object.
- Such integrated approach provides corroborated surveillance, i.e., that target object is evidently observed to be located at certain location at particular time.
- console user merely requests to know which objects are presently in an observable area (i.e., query: who are all here?).
- fixed observation data may serve user to trigger and cause one or more mobile units disposed in such area to submit their information (e.g., associated object identifier, location, time, etc.)
- database 162 is updated when certain observation detector or sensor sites are triggered to monitor.
- system flag may be issued or displayed when tracked object is determined to be absent from scheduled location monitored by certain detector at scheduled time.
- error may be indicated when same object identifier is determined to be detected at multiple different observation sites, but at substantially same time (since this condition may suggest fraudulent or pirated object or associated mobile unit).
- urgent notice may be delivered to console when emergency is signaled from object through fixed or mobile observation channels.
- movement module 163 continues operating to determine and update tracked object location and times, even when one or more observation values from various fixed or mobile detector, sensor, or locator functionalities are temporarily disengaged or inaccessible. During such down periods, movement module 163 may use last stored information about particular tracked objects available in database 162 , or provide extrapolated or predicted object location at future times based on schedule or most recent movement extrapolation (e.g., according to object direction, speed, etc.).
- Security and access processing module 164 functions programmably or adaptively to limit, encrypt (e.g., using public or private key encryption scheme), or secure user access to system, particularly database 162 .
- individuals seeking to monitor certain objects may be pre-authorized and/or authenticated using one or more digital certificate.
- digital certificate may include person name, address, bank brand, timestamp, public key, and is cashed and signed by issuer digital signature.
- This screening method may apply to health-insured or multi-cast designated member observers or excluding un-insured or under-aged children or other vulnerable or unqualified group or objects from pre-specified monitoring or commerce transaction activity.
- Security access criteria for program rating and screening may comply with federally or privately published standards for so-called V-chip technology, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
- security to object database and recorded and/or actual object surveillance and movement data may be over-ridden (i.e., trap door) to provide access to general or specific object information.
- Security and access module 164 may determine or recognize authorized, preferably according to location-based and/or associated object movement constraints, controller user or mobile object seeking to communicate with integrated system through authenticated sensor or input via acceptable voice pattern, finger-print pattern, handwritten signature, magnetic or smart card signal, etc. For example, module 164 records and issues alert when intruder target unit 4 is determined or appears to be monitoring object 2 , based on geographically correlated object/target unit 4 movement provided to console 6 , i.e., although unauthorized to do so.
- Purpose here is to provide dynamic load balancing, whereby network usage is collected, measured, analyzed, and re-allocated to different available networking and detection resources.
- Fraud detection feature may be included to identify, record and alert against unauthorized user, input pattern, or other predictable or unrecognizable signature or electronic behavior.
- Integrated system attempted and/or successful access thereto via network ports, servers, or other access connections are logged and traceable, preferably by general or specific geographic location.
- object monitoring services are preferably restricted according to specified rules, as described herein, including authorized observers, times, locations, objects, etc.
- module 164 employs conventional network firewall protection.
- Transaction processing module 165 functions preferably during object processing and/or diagnosis to manage user, advertiser, vendor service billing, or other commercial transactions using integrated system.
- transaction processing module 165 may initiate, activate, update, combine, separate, terminate or otherwise process user accounts associated with one or more user controller 6 or monitored objects 2 , or measure and/or restrict actual object 2 or controller 6 usage or monitoring time, range, location or scope. This is achieved preferably selectively according to specified billing or pricing schedule, or other rate scheme to provide regulated user charges on credit or corporate accounts as well as location-based and temporal-based charges.
- Transaction processing module 165 interacts through textual, graphical, sound, and/or video interface with user through appropriate input and/or output functionality of controller 6 , and/or object 2 through target unit 4 .
- transaction processing module 165 may record and analyze actual past or current, or potential future market demand, wants or needs according to user (user controller and/or object set) demographics, geographic location, movement pattern, preferences, consumption, transaction, or other commercial activity, behavior or information, particularly arising from object monitoring using integrated system. Hence, important objective is to provide customer-centric electronic transaction scheme.
- transaction processing module 165 in cooperation with one or more other modules in control software suite 66 , provides real-time, dynamic, targeted and/or selective notification, delivery, advertising, educational, pricing, inventory quantity, and/or other business sales, distribution or marketing interactive or static text, graphics, voice, and/or video data information and/or associated electronic signaling pertaining to one or more commercially available or soon-to-be-available product and/or service.
- solicited or unsolicited product e.g., text document, such as books, news, sports, or stock report; graphics, such as greeting card, or other artwork; data, such as research databases, person or item listing, or other electronic file transfers; sound, such as live or recorded voice or instrumental music or newsbroadcast); or service (e.g., professional services, electronic tool access, commercial transactions, etc.)
- product e.g., text document, such as books, news, sports, or stock report; graphics, such as greeting card, or other artwork; data, such as research databases, person or item listing, or other electronic file transfers; sound, such as live or recorded voice or instrumental music or newsbroadcast); or service (e.g., professional services, electronic tool access, commercial transactions, etc.)
- service e.g., professional services, electronic tool access, commercial transactions, etc.
- transaction processing module 165 may depend on known (e.g., based on reported or requested consumer want or need data) and/or expected (e.g., based on demographic, social, or other relational group behavior and/or predicted, extrapolated or adaptively calculated consumption pattern thereof) interest of one or more object 2 or user controller 6 , within certain observable or monitorable group or surveillance location or region.
- offers i.e., unsolicitedly “pushes”
- replies i.e., solicitedly “pulls”
- improved electronic commercial transaction methodology is provided generally such that one or more potential buyers and one or more potential sellers (i.e., wherein any buyer or seller may correspond to user controller or target unit object having certain observable or monitorable attributes, as described herein) communicate digitally through Internet or other substantially equivalent networking facilities.
- such integrated system for enabling remote object surveillance-based commercial transaction is preferably achieved by considering potential buyer or object movement relative to fixed or mobile resources (i.e., products or services), thereby optimizing localized consumer satisfaction.
- mobile “yellow pages” or other local vendor or available product listing possibly provided in local mobile or fixed “kiosk” transaction station for obtaining certain commercial data, or actually completing transaction, improves likelihood of matching mobile consumer wants or needs with nearby product or service resources.
- module 165 may only bill customer for actual usage time or benefit derived.
- Diagnosis and/or corrective-action tool 166 functions generally to obtain and analyze integrated system status as well as object monitored data, particularly prior, current, and predicted object position, movement, image, as well as other physically sensed information. At any time, tool 166 may conduct network configuration and connection test to “ping” or otherwise sense state, condition, status, location, of one or more controller, detector, server, target unit, or object otherwise connected thereto.
- Tool 166 may adaptively provide positional or directional functionality generally to alert authorities or other interested parties when undesirable object or movement is monitored. Examples may include: when associated child, wheelchair, hiker, golfer, luggage or other vulnerable or valuable person/item object is recognized to be located, having moved, or imminently expected to move outside familiar or safe locations; or when associated delivery, transport, or emergency or other service vehicle object is recognized to be located, having moved, or imminently expected to move outside proper or more efficient street trajectory, path or other preferred route.
- diagnosis tool 166 may programmably simulate expected object behavior. Simulation may logically, functionally or behaviorally model movement, or other monitored activity, based on interpolated values between actual detected values, or extrapolating further movement in time, for example, according to actual historical detected values of object movement. In this manner, diagnosis tool 166 may include one or more simulation models of certain object or object sets 2 using monitored object data from fixed and/or mobile detection sources. Depending on simulated or predictive object behavior, controller may recommend or take corrective action.
- integrated system may be employed locally or remotely by qualified medical professionals to monitor and diagnose patient vital conditions from monitored signals using sensor detector 44 in mobile unit 4 coupled to controller 6 through network 8 .
- emergency medical data such as severity, timing, etc. may be relayed directly from mobile target unit 4 at crash site or ambulance to hospital emergency facilities.
- integrated system may be employed locally and/or remotely to conduct object movement-based or other monitored attribute-based targeted product or service advertisement, offer, counter-offer, acceptance, or other communication between buyer and seller.
- Advertisement may be invoked electronically for on-line viewing in banner display format, preferably targeted according to known or expected object or user demographics, behavior, or request.
- object 2 is associated with customer of certain product or service provided by controller 6 user associated with vendor thereof
- integrated system is appropriate for providing improved services.
- Such services may include customer interaction, communication, tracking and support, for example with respect to automobiles, to notify regularly scheduled times for car repair service or part replacement such as battery of object car product, or detect unscheduled object activity or monitored conditions, such as electronic signal indication of flat tires, discharged emergency air bag, vehicle accident, empty fuel gauge, exceeding certain speed limit, stolen vehicle operation (e.g., hot-wired ignition), etc.
- Performance report module 167 serves programmably to define, format, and generate requested, personalized, pre-defined or other useful textual and/or graphical information corresponding with operational attributes and statistics of integrated system operation. For example, as scheduled or requested, reports are provided regarding excessive object presence or movement within particular area, object movement update with respect to one or more monitored patient condition, residential or commercial facilities and grounds, vehicle or transit paths condition, goods production or inventory, etc. Hence, to improve inventory management, module 167 may provide report detailing status and capacity for drop shipments, just-in-time inventory, from-stock inventory, etc.
- Data reporting may provide real-time delivery of current object location and movement relative graphically to 2 or 3 dimensional map overlaid thereon.
- Object imaging and locations from detector servers and/or sensor measurements and locations may be displayed on console screen as well. Emergency, error, or other system flags may be indicated.
- Visual analyzer module 168 is optional and functions programmably to process, preferably in multi-dimensions, digital image or video information to attempt to recognize, store, compare, or otherwise process visually observed information regarding monitored objects.
- Module 168 preferably serves to detect object movement or activity within monitoring scope of certain detector sites. This may be achieved at certain times by comparing or correlating observable similarities or differences between initial and subsequent surveillance data therefrom.
- module 168 may serve object image queries and attempt to recognize, retrieve from image database, or otherwise capture image of person or object associated with target unit 4 determined recently to have entered detector observation scope, or interacted with mobile target unit 4 sensor 44 or fixed detector 4 by communicating therewith through voice message, e-mail, facsimile transmission, smart-card or key entry, finger-print tactile sensing, etc.
- initial setup 200 of integrated system configuration (e.g., coupling controller(s), detector(s) and server(s) to Internet, providing identifiable network address for each coupled detector, target unit, controller, etc.).
- initial setup may include database initialization, system ping test, detector polling and calibration, security access definitions or authorizations, permitted object monitoring rules, billing schedules, taxation rates, and object or map database definition, as specified adaptively herein for different object class, locations and/or times.
- network 8 connection by controller 6 to server 5 and detector 3 , or to target unit 4 through communicator 7 is substantially continuous or dedicated, although may be established from time to time, for example, through conventional telephone dialup modem, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), digital subscriber Line (DSL), cable modem, 10Base-T, or other remote access procedure to or from Internet Service Provider (ISP) switch or router.
- ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
- DSL digital subscriber Line
- cable modem 10Base-T
- ISP Internet Service Provider
- integrated system may employ redundant, mirrored, or shadowed configuration employing identically maintained secondary controller, including equivalent object, detector, historical, current, predictive database, conditions and state.
- secondary controller may be activated to provide fail-safe or uninterrupted object monitoring service.
- controller 6 may serve to reduce system congestion arising from many qualified users attempting to monitor the same object(s). This result may be achieved particularly by limiting total number of monitoring users from simultaneously accessing common website location representing certain object detector locations, or by providing distributed or shared access to common website location among multiple monitoring users, such as in multi-cast mode.
- Preferred integrated system operation and methodology achieves improved remote object surveillance and movement tracking generally in an overlaid fixed and mobile networked infrastructure.
- Fixed network includes console units 6 connected via Internet 8 to multiple electronic detector units 3 , disposed at strategic observation sites fixed about scheduled or possible paths wherein mobile objects 2 may traverse from time to time.
- object surveillance is achieved as console accesses servers 5 coupled to one or more corresponding detectors 3 to monitor objects 2 within observable range.
- software 66 specified herein includes visual module 168 and movement module 163 which may provide certain object recognition and movement tracking thereof, such that when particular object moves, for example, from one observation area to neighboring area, console monitoring switches from one detector to another detector having improved observation position. Additionally, in case of object movement over relatively longer distances, module 163 serves to track object progress, as well as various object condition changes, such as fuel level, health condition, cash reserves, etc.
- object movement monitoring is achieved by conducting initial surveillance of object set. Then, object is allowed time or opportunity to move, and follow-on surveillance of such object set is conducted.
- Database including object status and detected movement thereof provides accessible archive to determine object movement for subsequent processing.
- Fixed system may provide limited object surveillance and particularly movement capability, depending on effectiveness of moving object recognition.
- module 168 determines empirically likelihood indication of correct/incorrect object recognition, for example, depending on historical matching database of prior similar objects and/or conditions.
- each tracked object 2 is physically accompanied by target unit 4 , which includes accurate location-determination facility, sensor apparatus for observing object 2 , and wireless communication transceiver for linking to network 8 and controller 6 through fixed communicator 7 coupled thereto.
- target unit 4 which includes accurate location-determination facility, sensor apparatus for observing object 2 , and wireless communication transceiver for linking to network 8 and controller 6 through fixed communicator 7 coupled thereto.
- remote object surveillance and movement are significantly enhanced by allowing console 6 to determine more definitively from target unit 4 identity, location, and other physically measurable condition of associated object 2 .
- console 6 may coordinate remote observation activity at targeted sites. Coordination is done by selecting more accurately proximate detector-server nodes to track mobile objects 2 according to corresponding object location delivered by associated target unit 4 to console 6 . Hence, in integrated fashion, console user leverages existing global Internet connectivity as well as geographically distributed detector and server set coupled thereto. Also, wireless mobile flexibility is provided by properly equipped target units attached or included physically with certain monitored objects.
- initial positioning or surveillance for one or more object may be determined.
- initial information may be displayed graphically preferably relative to corresponding map data, based on electronically observed measurements, data, signals, or pre-defined object context or related values, relative to map database or other comparable contextual database.
- Monitored object set may also be defined according to user-requested search terms for finding and/or prioritizing relevance of specific or qualified object members of particular class or other searchable attribute, e.g., find all doctors in “94062” zip code area, or find “Elsa” the dog (who may be wearing a trackable target unit on dog collar).
- object monitoring may be invoked by causing controller browser to initiate session call for accessing website address associated with server-detector associated with particular object.
- database 162 maintains one or more object representation. instance, state, condition, movement, and/or other associated monitored information, such that at any particular moment, multiple objects 2 may be monitored and processed effectively in parallel according to operational steps of FIG. 4.
- Monitored object set may be assigned expected time, location, or other physical conditions, such as medical state, each assigned value or substantially similar value within allowable range, say +/ ⁇ 15% variation.
- initial values or conditions may be set in integrated system, such that proper values are monitored accordingly, for instance, activating video detector(s) located most closely to particular monitored object.
- object movement or transition may occur 204 after or during a specified time period, which may be regular, random, triggered, or pre-scheduled.
- object physical state such as location, vehicle, luggage, patient, nanny, bank teller, vehicle traffic, or prisoner condition may change.
- GPS receiver in mobile unit 4 may provide universal clock signal source for relatively accurate synchronization within integrated system.
- secondary position or condition is determined.
- integrated network configuration determination or ping test upon one or more associated controller, server, detector, or object coupled thereto is conducted to recognize current network participants and corresponding configuration, conditions or states. Hence, when such testing reveals defective or unresponsive detector or server site, then such site is deactivated and removed from active database, until problem is resolved.
- integrated approach combining positional data (e.g., processed GPS or other triangulated radio signals) and visual data (e.g., observed real-time video or other digital image), or other physical sensory data (e.g., patient medical vitals) are obtained.
- positional data e.g., processed GPS or other triangulated radio signals
- visual data e.g., observed real-time video or other digital image
- other physical sensory data e.g., patient medical vitals
- Such data are obtainable by set of fixed or relatively fixed (e.g., video cameras) or mobile (e.g., GPS receivers) disposed at various locations about monitored object presence and activities.
- Such integrated network of sensory and positional detectors may be arranged along streets, highways, bridges, intersections, elevators, buildings, restrooms, classrooms, hotel, offices, hospitals, prisons, storage warehouses, churches, stores, and virtually any other practical location of monitorable human or animal activity.
- monitored object(s) may be provided current list of monitoring user source names, class or total number.
- object analysis and movement processing is performed and/or graphically displayed 208 .
- relative movement, acceleration or other object physical condition shift or other detected transformation is accomplished when spatial or other physical variance between temporally spaced measurements is detected and accordingly shown on-screen preferably animating object movement against relative map data.
- object recognition and condition monitoring including any monitored changes thereto, are achieved.
- object processing is achieved via visual, video, or image processing, as described herein for optional module 168 , to recognize or correlate particular observable object attributes, and/or by GPS or other radio triangulation positional signal information and any corresponding sensed object identifier or signature information, as determined over different or scheduled monitoring times.
- any substantial difference of measured location values are reconciled in favor of GPS location calculation over other position or navigation scheme, particularly when selective availability (SA) thereto is set substantially to zero.
- SA selective availability
- Object movement relative to appropriate map overlay may be illustrated, for example, in two or three dimensions statically or dynamically. In this way, each object instance may be symbolically represented by reduced-size or thumbnail graphical or textual icon or avatar on output display.
- object movement diagnosis, corrective-action, or transaction processing is performed 210 .
- data processing may be case- or application-specific as described herein to the extent that user or object condition changes warrant case-specific diagnosis, correction, remote repair, or transaction services.
- improved methodology and system are provided to determine remote and/or local mobile object movement. Such movement is based on monitored or detected data from one or more fixed detectors coupled to Internet or other networking interconnection. Further, such movement determination is employed in subsequent process activity, such as targeted commercial transaction, remote health care, public or private facility, goods, mobile, or staff surveillance.
- integrated system upon indication by mobile target unit 4 of low-power source condition, facilitates via module 210 sleep mode operation and/or provisions for localized power supply by controller 6 notifying particular target unit 4 with low power source via network 8 and communicator 7 wireless connection of convenient or nearby re-charge outlet or battery inventory.
- performance report may be generated and/or delivered preferably according to schedule or request as well as targeted delivery site according to requester or object locale.
- Ongoing console display of monitored objects, movement, maps, flags, etc. may be provided.
- database is updated accordingly 212 , for example, when excessive or unscheduled object presence or movement is detected.
- steps are repeated 213 , or adapted according to any revised initialization values, to accommodate further object movement.
- software 66 may employ neural-based or adaptive learning for high-transaction processing for tracking real-time data associated with multiple object surveillances and/or movements.
- [0125] Provide integrated surveillance and communication system, wherein mobile units are overlaid with fixed detector network. Both fixed and mobile units are accessible through the Internet.
- Console user monitors object movement through multiple camera detectors coupled through the Internet.
- Console user monitors object movement through mobile unit sensors and locators coupled wirelessly through the Internet.
- Control database and software combines fixed and mobile object data to monitor object movement relative to fixed surveillance sites.
- Fixed detectors observe object presence within certain area, while mobile sensor provide more accurate location as well as object sensor data.
- Database tracks historical, current, and predicted movement of object sets, thereby facilitating object search.
Abstract
Description
- The invention relates to remote surveillance and communications technology, particularly to integrated fixed and mobile network electronics and related software for object attribute processing.
- Remote or local object monitoring schemes have been used for various specific surveillance applications, such as closed-circuit security video systems, as well as wireless mobile navigation systems using relatively near reference or distant satellite signals (e.g., Global Positioning Satellite system (GPS)). Prior techniques and systems for remotely monitoring typically provide positional or visual information of interest about certain object context, e.g., bank facility surveillance (see: U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,524,384, 4,511,886), or trucking vehicle movement (see: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,673,305, 5,223,844); however, such prior art schemes are necessarily limited to addressing either fixed or mobile context specifically for which the particular monitoring system has been designed originally.
- Hence, there is need for more flexible and scaleable solution for monitoring and processing remote objects according to various more general context and related object conditions.
- The invention resides in an integrated fixed and/or wireless network and associated database and software functionality for monitoring and processing remote and/or local moveable objects. Preferably, the system implementation integrates single-chip digital imaging camera and Global Positioning Satellite system (GPS) receivers through generally accessible server processors using the Internet network and a software browser or functionally equivalent interface coupled thereto for monitoring and analyzing remote or local movement of one or more objects.
- An object database or functionally equivalent data structure provided in digital storage and accessible to control software dynamically stores one or more positional and relative movement as well as optional associated map data. Various digital cameras preferably disposed at certain fixed and/or movable locations detect mobile objects and generate object image signal for processing thereof as described herein for applications.
- FIG. 1 is a general block diagram of an integrated fixed and mobile system for monitoring and analyzing remote or local object(s) according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a more detailed block diagram of
target unit 4 of FIG. 1 provided according to the present invention. - FIG. 3 is a more detailed block diagram of
controller 6 of FIG. 1 provided according to the present invention. - FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the general methodology of the integrated system for monitoring remote objects according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a general block diagram of preferred embodiment of integrated fixed and/or mobile network system or apparatus for performing real-time, historical and/or predictive monitoring and data processing of one or more remote or
local objects 2. As used herein, the term “object” is construed broadly to include any singular or multiple, wired or wireless, chattel, person, animal, or property. Furthermore, term “signal” is also construed broadly to include any electronic digital and/or analog pulse or other recognizable or coded waveform, as well as any digital bit stream or other processor-recognizable value, variable or data form. - For example, object may represent one or more member belonging to common or assigned family, classification, or other actual or virtual grouping or enterprise. It is further contemplated that
objects 2 could include any moveable (e.g., pedestrian, vehicular, etc.) physical item, such as person, animal, vehicle, mobile fleet, containers, belongings, or other non-fixed chattel which may change location relative to one or more fixed locations, such as general transit paths or other typically non-moving sites (e.g., hallways, roads, railway, etc.), homes, offices, schools, hotel, hospitals, warehouses, stores, etc.). - Preferred integrated network monitoring system includes one or more central console controller or
user processor 6 coupled to digital switch or other selectively accessible, packet and/or circuit-switchednetwork communications infrastructure 8. Network 8 may be functional aggregate of multiple sub-networks including conventional or proprietary networking equipment for enabling access to and/or through the World Wide Web (WWW), or other functionally equivalent local and/or wide area network (LAN/WAN) interconnectivity. -
Network 8 provides digital connection to or from any allocated web node address or equivalently accessible network resource, such as Uniform Resource Locator (URL), associated hypertext files, and other proper domain name and file location, according to Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) addressing scheme and proper hypertext file transfer protocol (HTTP). In this way, networking is achieved via one or more network ports or other functionally equivalent servers and/or other conventional wired or wireless network access equipment (e.g., router, modem, hub, bridge, etc.) configured conventionally for transferring and/or transmitting data to/from and/or through the Internet. Such World Wide Web and Internet protocol and associated networking and remote access standards as are specified in published hard-copy or online documents are hereby incorporated by reference. - As used herein, term “proprietary” pertains to known privately-implemented digital networking techniques, equipment, or related electronics and software, however, configured at least in part according to non-standard manner and may still be standard compliant.
-
Controller 6 preferably is implemented for user monitoring of one ormore objects 2 using conventional computer, workstation or functionally equivalent digital processing equipment and/or software. Contemplated examples ofcontroller 6 functionality may include following, if configured to operate as specified herein: Network Computer-type product from Oracle, WebTV-type product from Microsoft, Pilot-type product from Cisco or substantially compatible network processor products thereto. Publicly accessible product functionality and interface specifications, including hard-copy or on-line published documents therefor, for such products are hereby incorporated by reference. -
Controller 6 may include one or more standard digital microprocessor unit, operating system software (e.g., Windows, NT, CE, etc.), digital storage devices (e.g., disk, memory, cache, etc.), output/input devices (e.g., keyboard, monitor, mouse, microphone, speaker, camera, etc.). Furthermore,controller 6 may include conventional network accessing interface firmware or circuit, such as Ethernet card, and remote processing or network access software such as web browser (e.g., Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Explorer, etc.), preferably using conventional or proprietary text, graphics, and other media format, such as Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Extensible Markup Language (XML), JAVA, or streamed video or audio data format. In this configuration, real-time or stored remote and/or local access is achieved via the Internet or functionally equivalent enterprise or intranet network of object data to or from one ormore target units 4, for example, in accordance with the present invention. - As shown,
network 8 further couples to one or more conventional Internet, intranet or other LAN/WAN network connection orserver 5 and sensor ordetector 3, as well ascommunicator 7 for communicating, preferably through conventional or proprietary wireless connection, to one ormore target unit 4. Note thatserver 5 may be any electronic hardware, firmware or software sufficient to coupledetector 3 electrically and accessibly tonetwork 8, and thatdetector 3 may provide substantially equivalent input functionality ofsensor 44 oftarget unit 4. Preferably, electronic interface coupling betweenserver 5 andnetwork 8 provides for dynamic “hot-swap” interoperability, such that minimal network re-configuration and associated delay is required. - For example,
server 5 may be provided as simplified electronic network device having conventional processor, embedded controller, or digital signal processor with real-time kernel or operating system, storage, Ethernet and/or modem facility, as well as electrical connectivity todetector 3 or other appliance, such as through Universal Serial Bus (USB), X-10, IEEE1394 (FireWire), or other conventional electrical signaling standard interface, which published specifications are hereby incorporated by reference. Hence,server 5 preferably includes uniquely identifiable IP address or subset packet addressing scheme associated therewith; and preferably more than one detector may be uniquely accessible, in parallel or multiplexed, by single server. - In this combined or integrated fixed and mobile network arrangement,
controller 6, which in combination withnetwork 8,communicator 7, as well asservers 5 andcorresponding detectors 3 coupled thereto are located in relative fixed locations, and communicates with or effectively monitors throughnetwork 8. Preferably such arrangement uses conventional TCP/IP protocol Internet website addressing scheme, one or more fixed ormovable object 2. This is performed by accessing real-time object data or other contextual information available or accessible via public or private IP address or other website associated with or supported by one or more detector 3-server 5 coupled pair. Detector-server coupling sites are disposed within detecting, viewing, or other physically proximate range relative to one or more specified object or set ofobjects 2. - In accordance with an important aspect of present invention, integrated network connectivity is planned such that one or more detectors or
sensors 3 are installed at preferably fixed, although possibly slightly movable, physical sites or locations in deliberate and distributed fashion. As used herein, term “fixed” is understood to mean un-movably mounted, at certain physical location or limited area, although still relocatable to other fixed sites, and still adjustable or redirectable while at such fixed site, for example, to point at different direction or angular displacement. In comparison, term “mobile” is understood to mean movable or moving relative to such fixed sites. - Following are sample location categories or site classes: common public or private areas including carrier transit (transport stations, bus, train, plane, ship, taxi, emergency/transport vehicles, etc.), asset storage (warehouse, library, etc.), transport paths (roads, hallways, rivers, sidewalks, etc.), general human transaction sites (stores, schools, homes, hotel, hospitals, sports locations, mobile homes, parks, etc.).
- Integrated network growth is planned according to actual or anticipated network communication traffic corresponding to particular coupled detector-server sites, sets or geographical clusters thereof, such that locations associated with higher density of objects and/or movement thereof are installed with additional monitoring detector/server facilities. Accordingly, integrated system database maintains and updates past, current and planned location for each sensor coupled to such system, preferably as function of time or schedule. Additionally, when existing detector and/or server site is relocated,
corresponding database entries 162 are updated. -
Detectors 3 may be single or multi-chip charged coupled device (CCD) and/or complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) digital imager or video capture devices, or other functionally equivalent monitoring apparatus for optically (e.g., black & white, color, infra-red, etc.) sensing and transmitting static and/or moving image signals. Preferably,detector 3 includes display indicator, such as light-emitting diode (LED), which indicates obviously to any nearby monitored person whensuch detector 3 is actively in monitoring mode, or other conventional display for indicating identity of monitoring party name, console source or location. - Furthermore,
such detectors 3 may be implemented in non-imaging physical sensor manner, such as magnetic or smart card or reader, tactile finger-print sensor-type device, medical analog and/or digital instrumentation for measuring patient vitals and related records (e.g., pacemaker operation, temperature, blood pressure, mental activity, electrocardiogram, medication level, and other similarly monitorable information and signals). - Alternately in facility monitoring application,
detectors 3 may be implemented to sense state and other measurement signals from motion detector, burglar alarm, door or window open/close detector, smoke detector, thermostat, phone answering machine, or other electrical home appliance. In certain instances, e.g., unauthorized home entry, such sensed state may trigger other functionality, such as taking electronic photograph and/or notifying certain entities. In this home application, such appliance may couple electrically tonetwork 8 viaserver 5 or other functionally equivalent interface, for example, using standard electrical signaling interface such as USB, IEEE1394 (FireWire), or so-called X-10 interface for communicating through standard electrical lines coupled thereto. - Optionally,
detectors 3 may be coupled to control mechanism for adjusting detector operation, such as focus, tilt, pan, focus, etc., as well as means for causing multiple neighboring detectors to observe and track common object or object set, thereby obtaining various comparative surveillance data. Further optionally, un-coupled or non-functional but obvious “decoy” detector/server sites may be installed at select locations to provide deterrent observation effect as well reduce network traffic and overall cost. However, hidden detector/server site may be provided to observe object activity proximate to decoy site. - In accordance with an important aspect of present invention,
detectors 3 are accessible through the Internet, intranet, or other functionally equivalent networking connection. In this way, currently detected object data signal may be obtained therefrom. Any one or more user with proper access capability (e.g., computer with browser, Internet access, and proper authorizations) may observe or download such object data information, either in multi-cast mode (i.e., multiple observing controller users belonging to group, neighborhood or other common interest monitoring same detector or object or set thereof,) or point-to-point mode (i.e., single observing controller user monitoring one or more detector or object or set thereof). Data download may be delivered in JAVA applet format, preferably including search-able embedded pixel image or digital watermark, or otherwise authorized only to run on specified sites or processors. Preferably, eachdetector 3 couples continuously to provide digital data stream toInternet 8 generally throughcorresponding server 5 having identifiable IP address, packet identifier, or other network link to file or directory containing desired monitored object data. - Moreover, accessed object data or other contextual information may be obtained by one or more
monitoring user controller 6 throughnetwork 8 and one or more conventional or proprietary wired orwireless communicator 7 coupled thereto for communicating with one ormore target units 4 as well, preferably via public or private IP address or other website associated with or supported by one ormore target unit 4 located physically with or proximately observable or detectable to one or moremonitored object 2. In such distributed client-serverconfiguration including communicator 7 and one ormore target unit 4, it is optionally contemplated that functionality and operation ofcontroller 6 and one ormore target unit 4 may be functionally equivalent or redundant. - In accordance with an important aspect of present invention, one or more
mobile target units 4 are provided to move with and observe an associatedobject 2.Target units 4 preferably are wireless communications devices which function also determine current object location and movement, as well as sensed or detected condition, image, sound, etc. Accordingly,target units 4 may couple wirelessly to at least onecontroller 6 throughnetwork 8, aswireless communication service 7 provides conventional or proprietary connectivity between the Internet andtarget units 4. - Hence, in this combined innovative architecture and methodology, the overall integrated system preferably includes a geographically or relatively fixed network of multiple detectors each uniquely accessible through Internet browsing interface, overlaid with a mobile set of
target units 4 closely associated or attached tocertain objects 2 for remote monitoring thereof. More accurate object monitoring is achieved by using multiple fixed detectors, especially in conjunction with mobile object detection, motion surveillance, processing, analysis, diagnosis and/or update reporting software provided therewith. Additionally, substantially improved and low-cost surveillance scaleability and accessibility is achieved by leveraging the Internet and/or various comparable networking infrastructure to provide wired and/or wireless connectivity. - Further, as described herein,
control software 66, preferably including one or more modules described hereunder and provided in whole or in part instorage 49 for execution byprocessor 48 intarget unit 4 and/orcontroller 6, to enablecommunications 161 between such fixed and mobile components, maintain object data status andmapping information 162, track and correlate movement activity fromdifferent sources 163, maintain system security andaccess 164, manage object-relatedelectronic transactions 165, diagnosis and analyze object performance, provide data reporting, and analyzevisual object information 168. -
Target units 4, shown in FIG. 4 block diagram, are disposed forrelative object 2 communications, tracking and monitoring at various fixed or movable locations in selected topology or geography preferably in anticipated or known paths ofobject 2 movement relative to fixed location ofcontroller 6,network 8, communicator,server 5, ordetector 3.Target unit 4 may includesensor unit 44,communicator unit 46, andlocator unit 42, as well as portable power source (not shown) preferably including low-power indicator. Preferably,target unit 4 uses non-volatile memory such that digital stored data is not erased during power outage. -
Sensor unit 44 may include one or more video cameras, active sensor, infra-red detector, microphone, or other optical, medical, or otherwise physical monitoring or observation device to provide real-time object data, such as audio and/or video signals, or other electronically detectable frequency signal, such as infra-red, or other analog or digital electrical signal sensed from monitoredobject 2 depending on nature of object and kind of monitoring desired. Preferably,target unit 4input sensor 44 processes authenticated voice pattern for proper recognition and/or dialing of user instructions or other language syntax, but one or more microphone audio functionality may be user-selectively de-activated for privacy or activated continuously for detection and recording. -
Communicator unit 46 is coupled tosensor unit 44 to send and/or receive real-time or store-and-forwarded object data or packets preferably generated bysensor 44.Processor 48 andmemory 49, including preferably operating system and web browser software, are also provided optionally to enable access and/or processing of data, such as real-time object data associated with predetermined website, IP address, or so-called Internet website hot-link or URL, as received fromsensor 44 and accessible via any corresponding server equipment coupled thereto. - In such self-contained processing configuration,
controller 6 may conduct real-time viewing or analysis of object data.Processor 48 is programmable to monitor one or more pre-configured website, i.e., corresponding to IP address forparticular object 2 observable or proximate at certain event or time window, for site hits thereto, or user modification requests to change object observation or processing as desired to provide remote object access and modification thereof. - In one embodiment,
processor 48 monitors observed input tosensor 44 for new object data and provides such data to pre-configured webpage site.Controller 6 accesses and views such object data at corresponding site address or URL via Internet browser tool. User instructions and/or modifications thereto can be conveyed to targetunit 4, for example, to change, select, or adjustparticular sensors 44, such as camera focus, zoom, tilt, angle, pan, etc., or other such operational attribute ofsensor device 44 oftarget unit 4. - Additionally, controller user may provide input to specify or request current or future monitoring or surveillance of one or more certain location (i.e., associated fixed detector site) or object (i.e., associated mobile target unit site). In this manner,
software 66 is configured or updated via database records, object movement and observation rules, object, target unit or controller communications therewith, as well as any related transaction, diagnosis, reporting and security considerations appropriate to include, for recognizing or searching one or more object, or contextual observations at detector sites or object directories associated therewith. - Variety of remote object surveillance applications are contemplated, such with
multiple sensors 44 using video cameras situated at regular intervals or high-traffic locations at remote sites to observe multiple or moving objects. - In case of health care applications, such as remote medical patient monitoring,
sensor 44 may include one or more medical instrumentation for observing or attachable to patient.Target tracking unit 4 preferably includescommunicator unit 46 configured such that processor communicates medical and/or tracking data and other data about monitored object to professional medical or other care-giver disposed atcontroller 6 viacommunicator 7 andnetwork 8. - In embodiment where
object 2 is moveable andtarget unit 4 is attached to or moves correspondingly or portably withobject 2,target unit 4 includeslocator unit 46.Locator 46 preferably is implemented using general navigational functionality such as radio triangulation functionality relative to local radio signal sources, or GPS receiver relative to satellite signaling sources, for determining location oftarget unit 4, and thus correspondingly ofmoveable object 2 physically associated therewith. GPS receiver functions according to standard international telecommunications protocol in functional cooperation with orbiting satellite signals to calculate positional vectors, which standards are hereby incorporated by reference. - In this embodiment of
target 4,locator 42 couples tocommunicator 46, which preferably include digital wireless transceiver, such as conventional or proprietary cellular phone-type radio connectivity to associated radio basestation representing communicator 7 coupled tonetwork 8. Hence,object 2 observation and position data fromtarget unit 4 is accessible bycontroller 6 vianetwork 8 andcommunicator 7. - In particular,
communicator 7 wireless radio communication functionality may be provided through conventional base station, network hub or functionally equivalent network or communications equipment of cellular phone, trunked radio, wireless local loop, and/or Internet data service provider. Air interface betweencommunicators - For example, cellular phone or pager functionality in
communicator 46 intarget unit 4 may transmit navigational or position signal provided bylocator functionality 42 tocommunicator 7 during conventional cellular or pager roaming or signaling protocol with local radio base station or cell site to report current call or phone status or location. In this regard, wireless communication service and Internet service provider could be substantially same entity.Controller 6 thus receives object and object position data vianetwork 8 and/or viaservers 5. - Optionally, accelerometer functionality is included in
locator 42 to indicate object acceleration in various direction (e.g., x, y, z directional axes), particularly actual time and relative direction of such object movement during start or stop events. Preferably, accelerometer signal or data indication of active or relative movement serves to trigger more accurate object position calculation, e.g., supplemental to and compared with other navigational measurement such as GPS position calculation for object at certain time to verify correct or more accurate object location. Preferably, accelerometer measurements are initially calibrated more accurately to coordinate with such other navigational schema. - Preferably
target unit 4 is physically compact and/or rugged portable device, appropriate for hand-held use or mounting on instrumentation or in vehicle or automobile dashboard, and includes text multi-media, and/or graphic display output and associateddrivers 43. Internet browser software may be provided therein to allow user remote communication and data access to other applications and databases via the Internet. Input functionality is provided forsensor 44, including possibly keypad, touch-screen, electrical signal port, etc. depending on application oftarget unit 4, such as hand-held use, or coupling to medical instrumentation. - As described above,
target unit 4 may includeprocessor 48 andstorage 49, as well ascommunication device 46 having one or more operational modes, such as cellular phone, email, browser, fax, and/or 2-way pager.Storage 49 may be implemented using digital video disk (DVD), so-called smart card format storage, or other conventional or proprietary storage or memory device. - FIG. 3 shows block diagram of
controller 6. Preferably,controller 6 is implemented in personal or portable computer or other conventional processing platform including output device and drivers 60 (e.g., display monitor, speaker, 3-dimensional virtual reality (VR) and/or holographic display, etc.), input device and drivers 169 (e.g., touchscreen, keyboard, buttons, mouse, microphone, camera, etc.),microprocessor 48, andstorage 49.Storage 49 may be implemented using digital video disk (DVD), so-called smart card format, or other conventional storage or digital memory device. - Additionally
software 66 therein includes operating system such as preferably Microsoft Windows or other conventional operating system, Internet browser software for accessing and communicating with world-wide web URL sites, as well as innovative instruction code and any related firmware or circuitry/equipment for analyzing and/or processing data according to preferred embodiment one or more of following functional modules, as described further herein: network anddata communications 161, object andmap database structure 161,object movement processing 163,security management 164,electronic transaction processing 165, diagnosis and/orcorrective tool 166,performance report updater 167, andvisual object analyzer 168. - Such modules are generally user customizable and adaptable according to particular need for object surveillance. Further, such modules may be combined into common seamless programs or partitioned into multiple distinct cooperating program components. Moreover, such modules reside actually, in whole or in part, in
controller 6, associated storage peripheral device, or other processing machine or other such controller coupled thereto or accessible throughnetwork 6. Additionally, to improve program performance, one or more of such modules my be omitted or uninstalled from controller. Furthermore, modules insoftware 66 may be provided in layered or hierarchical arrangement. In this manner, low-level core functionality is provided bydatabase structure 162,object movement module 163,visual analysis module 168 and objectdiagnosis tool 166, and next-level functionality is provided bysecurity module 164,communication module 161,transaction module 165, andreport module 167. - Preferably, browser software functions according to commercially available browser product such as, e.g., Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer, or any other functionally equivalent means for accessing Internet, intranet or other conventional or proprietary LAN/WAN website, network node or IP address.
-
Controller 6 or other user selection and viewing of desiredobjects 2 to be monitored are facilitated by invoking or clicking on one or more websites, address or corresponding graphical hot-link icons provided or updated bytarget unit 4.Controller 6 access to one ormore objects 2 may be provided indirectly through intermediate or topical website or particular page associated with one ormore objects 2, associated location, object grouping, or other related object attribute for locating, searching, or otherwise monitoring certain select object(s) 2. - Optionally,
database structure 162 insoftware 66 of at least onecontroller 6 provided in integrated system includes network searchable (e.g., having IP-addressable sites, links, address subsets thereof, or other deterministic network access scheme) listing or set of controllers and associated users, target units and associated objects, detectors and associated servers. Preferably database structure is provided asynchronous storage device array format to reduce access delay thereto, including any object or set thereof description, associated movement, schedule, timing, observable images, non-image conditions, states, fees, etc. In this way, preferably Internet search ability of particular object or object set as well as monitored information such as multi-media images thereof are achieved, assuming proper authorizations apply as described herein. -
Database structure 162 may include schedule or other temporal scheme associated with one or more object presence, movement and/or other observed condition in one or more monitored locations. In this way,control software 66 or user thereof may compare determined object presence or other surveillance measurement thereof against such scheduled object activity. This allows determination of compliance, as well as recording or alerting appropriately, for example, when object delivery is late, early, on schedule, unscheduled, or absent. Furthermore, by determining actual monitored object schedule,control software 66 may provide for more efficient local resource allocation and coordination with such monitored object or set thereof. - Additionally,
software 66 may employ one or more intelligent software agents to function in conjunction withdatabase 162,communications module 161,transaction module 165, ormovement module 163, as well as other modules included therein. In this manner, for example, upon connectingcontroller 6 and/ormobile unit 4 toInternet 8, one or more such agents may act on behalf ofsuch controller 6,mobile unit 4, or associatedobject 2. - In particular, such software agent(s) effectively extend functional reach of various module functionality in
software 66, such as by: negotiating with other software agents over network server connections with one or more fixed detector or server sites and/or mobile target units to schedule monitoring, collaborative chat or meeting times; or coordinating timely delivery of product, services, or other electronic data or signaling. - Additionally, such agents may serve to retrieve (i.e., “pull” or seek specific information such as certain objects or medical patients or their locations, movement patterns, schedule, or other monitorable attributes), watch or “push” for specific information (e.g., appropriate medical treatment or medication, target banner advertisements or other commercial message or reports aligned with known or expected interests of particular mobile objects), provide integrated system utility help and diagnostics, or shop or prescribe for fixed products or services according to object user preference.
- In this way, proper timely delivery of hazardous or perishable mobile objects, for instance, may be ensured, preferably using controller system,
target unit 4, or GPS receiver generated clock for providing accurate synchronizing timing signal, and thereby minimizing possible network signaling latency. - Visual and/or object movement data from
sensor 44 includes symbolic or graphical representation of one or moremonitored object 2. Such representation may include predefined or customizable avatar symbol or reduced thumbnail format, as well as relative location of each detector presented in topological map overlay, including positional or temporal textual or symbolic tags or identifiers associated with particular objects or detectors proximate thereto. For example, currentmobile unit 4 and/or associatedobject 2 location relative to designated home or base location may be illustrated against map. - Associated graphical and any corresponding textual map data may include digitized cartographic, street, building, room, layout, elevation, depth, or other multidimensional map data. For example, monitored person object may be illustrated as having entered building at particular time. Preferably, current or updated map data, including any associated directions, commute traffic or parking data, are downloadable from
controller 6 or other central map data source to one or moremobile target unit 4 for use therein. - Preferably,
input 169 is implemented using selection entry interface functions, such as on-screen buttons for indicating user preferences or text entry in response to various queries fromoperational control software 66. Control orperformance report 167 functions to generate personalized or standard on-screen, hard-copy print-out, file storage or transfer, or other manner for delivering analytical, diagnostic, statistical, historical, predictive, probabilistic, or other formatted text or graphical report relating to object monitoring operations of overall integrated system managed bycontroller 6. - Similarly to
mobile target unit 4,controller 6 includes detector or other physical or vitalmedical sensor interface 169, location-determiningdevice 160, such as GPS receiver, local radio signal triangulation functionality, or accelerometer device for generating actual or relative positional signal, andcommunications device 69, such as conventional cellular phone or pager functionality. - Additionally, such communications functions69, 46 may include portable local number, universal identity module, or other identifiable value(s) for communicating with particular authorized or associated user. Such local portable number(s), including any prepayment credit value, may be stored on smart card or functionally equivalent portable device which is readable electronically by
controller 6 ortarget unit 4. - Preferably,
communications module 161 functions adaptively to initiate, establish, modify, and coordinate user communication or messaging involving text, voice, video, image, or other electronic synchronous or asynchronous signaling betweencontroller 6 andmobile target unit 4, as well as any other processor or peripheral coupled tonetwork 8. Hence, polling of available objects, detectors, controllers or other networked resource in integrated system, as well as providing recognized or unrecognized voice or video over data channel, signaling or network operation are schema contemplated within the scope of preferred implementation. - Additionally,
communications module 161 may serve adaptively to enable scaleable collaborative or group chat communication between authorizedmultiple entities - Object and
map database structure 162 functions to determine and store each monitored object representation, as well as prior, current and likely future locations, for example, as provided from initialization values, fixed detector site measurement or other observation signals, mobile sensor measurement or other observation signals, console or mobile unit user entry, as well as processor calculated, estimated or projected values. Such database information is useful for subsequent read, write, modify, delete, restrict, or other data access operation. - Data structure may be implemented in one or more constituent data structures, such as various object-oriented and/or relational data tables. Preferably, stored object data is maintained in dynamically or simultaneously accessible and updatable database format such that multiple object and object related information (e.g., movement, condition, billing, etc.) may be read and processed by more than one object processing instance or process.
- For example, monitored object data format may be provided including any of the following values: object name, unique object instance or identifier, object group or association, object interests or requests, object physical or medical condition, object financial status, initial location and time, subsequent locations and times, system flags or other error indications associated with object, object mobile unit identifer, object digital image, video and/or audio information which may be pre-recorded or delivered from current “live” broadcast or transmission.
- Additionally,
database 162 maintains associated map databases such that object locations may be overlaid thereon as appropriate to show position and movement. For example, office or residential facility floorspace, rooms or locations are mapped to illustrate relative object movement therein. In particular,movement processing module 163 functions programmably to track object positions and recognize positional variances indicating relative movement, including horizontal, lateral, as well as vertical movements. Preferably, set of monitoring rules or parameters apply to restrict or expand object surveillance scope, such as specifying various allowed schedules, locations, any monitoring or metered fee charges, monitorable objects, as well as limiting particular data types, such as video or audio only, or restricting access to certain sensitive medical, financial, or other private observable object condition or state. -
Movement processing module 163 determines when certain object(s) 2 being monitored by particular detector(s) has moved or otherwise likely to roam according to determined actual movement vector of such object into new detection area, unmonitored area, or overlapping area associated with different detector. In this manner,control software 66 may recognize objectmovement using module 163, and thereby process 208 object movement information to provideproper determination 210 and any appropriate post-processing thereof. For example, roaming object or object set may be handed-off to neighboring or next closest or available detector-server site, or potentially colliding object vectors may be so detected and thereby avoided in time. - In accordance with an important aspect of present invention, fixed imaging array of detector sites operationally integrate with locatable mobile units. Fixed and mobile components communicate preferably through Internet protocol and equipment. Such integrated system enable flexibly scaleable approach to monitoring object movement therein.
- To achieve effective integration,
movement module 163 anddatabase 162 preferably cooperate functionally to designate one or more object for tracking. Initially, each tracked object is statically represented in database with unique object identifier, start location, monitoring time at such location, as well as other measurable object conditions, such as direction vector, height, etc. For each tracked object,module 163 determines whether such object has associated targetmobile unit 4 and/or detector server site within range to observe such object.Mobile unit 4 may be registered indatabase 162 to indicate association with particular object. Object initial location (e.g., Cartesian coordinates) may be compared against current list indatabase 162 of functional detector server sites determined to be electronically accessible to Internet and physically located within range to observe object. - Continuous or dynamic streaming information about particular object(s) may be obtained as well, for example, in live video or audio feeds. Object designation may be invoked by user request to locate particular object or set of objects. Initial values may be user-specified, derived from pre-defined object movement schedule, or actually determined from integrated system field measurements (i.e., mobile unit or detector sites). Accurate timings may be generated from or synchronized with global clock signal available from GPS receivers.
- Then, after certain time interval elapsed from initial object monitoring event, next object monitoring event occurs. Subsequent object surveillance sessions may occur according to random, regular, intermittent, or otherwise scheduled or triggered times (e.g., by mobile accelerometer or fixed motion detector activates in response to object movement). Also, sessions may be repeated to provide iterative calculations of more refined and accurate measurements of object movement, for example, using smaller time intervals.
- So, during next event to monitor tracked objects, new measurements are obtained from any associated target
mobile unit 4 and/or detector server sites within observation range. Preferably, substantially during such monitoring event or period,mobile unit 4 provides GPS location information associated with tracked object, while observing detectors deliver one or more image of tracked object. Such integrated approach provides corroborated surveillance, i.e., that target object is evidently observed to be located at certain location at particular time. - Hence, during normal integrated system operation, mobile tracked object activity traveling from one observation area to another area may serve to trigger and
cause movement module 163 to activate such neighboring fixed detector server sites. In another case, console user merely requests to know which objects are presently in an observable area (i.e., query: who are all here?). In such case, fixed observation data may serve user to trigger and cause one or more mobile units disposed in such area to submit their information (e.g., associated object identifier, location, time, etc.) As appropriate,database 162 is updated when certain observation detector or sensor sites are triggered to monitor. - To increase degree of remote surveillance further, other detector also within observing range, but having different viewing angle, zoom, lighting, etc., may be caused to monitor target object. Other sensors in associated mobile unit may also be caused to monitor target object in additional ways, e.g., by activating medical instrumentation to take patient vital measurements. Orchestration of fixed and mobile observation measurements upon tracked object may be specified on case-by-case basis depending on surveillance application.
- For example, system flag may be issued or displayed when tracked object is determined to be absent from scheduled location monitored by certain detector at scheduled time. Additionally, error may be indicated when same object identifier is determined to be detected at multiple different observation sites, but at substantially same time (since this condition may suggest fraudulent or pirated object or associated mobile unit). Furthermore, urgent notice may be delivered to console when emergency is signaled from object through fixed or mobile observation channels.
- Preferably,
movement module 163 continues operating to determine and update tracked object location and times, even when one or more observation values from various fixed or mobile detector, sensor, or locator functionalities are temporarily disengaged or inaccessible. During such down periods,movement module 163 may use last stored information about particular tracked objects available indatabase 162, or provide extrapolated or predicted object location at future times based on schedule or most recent movement extrapolation (e.g., according to object direction, speed, etc.). - Security and
access processing module 164 functions programmably or adaptively to limit, encrypt (e.g., using public or private key encryption scheme), or secure user access to system, particularlydatabase 162. In this way, individuals seeking to monitor certain objects, for example, may be pre-authorized and/or authenticated using one or more digital certificate. Such digital certificate may include person name, address, bank brand, timestamp, public key, and is cashed and signed by issuer digital signature. This screening method may apply to health-insured or multi-cast designated member observers or excluding un-insured or under-aged children or other vulnerable or unqualified group or objects from pre-specified monitoring or commerce transaction activity. - Security access criteria for program rating and screening may comply with federally or privately published standards for so-called V-chip technology, which are hereby incorporated by reference. In special or emergency circumstances, security to object database and recorded and/or actual object surveillance and movement data may be over-ridden (i.e., trap door) to provide access to general or specific object information.
- Security and
access module 164 may determine or recognize authorized, preferably according to location-based and/or associated object movement constraints, controller user or mobile object seeking to communicate with integrated system through authenticated sensor or input via acceptable voice pattern, finger-print pattern, handwritten signature, magnetic or smart card signal, etc. For example,module 164 records and issues alert whenintruder target unit 4 is determined or appears to be monitoringobject 2, based on geographically correlated object/target unit 4 movement provided toconsole 6, i.e., although unauthorized to do so. - Additionally, access to certain detectors or corresponding sites where current or historical access activity is relatively high, or results in noticeable network congestion, may be limited. Purpose here is to provide dynamic load balancing, whereby network usage is collected, measured, analyzed, and re-allocated to different available networking and detection resources.
- Fraud detection feature may be included to identify, record and alert against unauthorized user, input pattern, or other predictable or unrecognizable signature or electronic behavior. Integrated system attempted and/or successful access thereto via network ports, servers, or other access connections are logged and traceable, preferably by general or specific geographic location. Furthermore, object monitoring services are preferably restricted according to specified rules, as described herein, including authorized observers, times, locations, objects, etc. Preferably,
module 164 employs conventional network firewall protection. -
Transaction processing module 165 functions preferably during object processing and/or diagnosis to manage user, advertiser, vendor service billing, or other commercial transactions using integrated system. For example,transaction processing module 165 may initiate, activate, update, combine, separate, terminate or otherwise process user accounts associated with one ormore user controller 6 or monitoredobjects 2, or measure and/or restrictactual object 2 orcontroller 6 usage or monitoring time, range, location or scope. This is achieved preferably selectively according to specified billing or pricing schedule, or other rate scheme to provide regulated user charges on credit or corporate accounts as well as location-based and temporal-based charges.Transaction processing module 165 interacts through textual, graphical, sound, and/or video interface with user through appropriate input and/or output functionality ofcontroller 6, and/orobject 2 throughtarget unit 4. - Moreover,
transaction processing module 165 may record and analyze actual past or current, or potential future market demand, wants or needs according to user (user controller and/or object set) demographics, geographic location, movement pattern, preferences, consumption, transaction, or other commercial activity, behavior or information, particularly arising from object monitoring using integrated system. Hence, important objective is to provide customer-centric electronic transaction scheme. - Optionally,
transaction processing module 165 in cooperation with one or more other modules incontrol software suite 66, provides real-time, dynamic, targeted and/or selective notification, delivery, advertising, educational, pricing, inventory quantity, and/or other business sales, distribution or marketing interactive or static text, graphics, voice, and/or video data information and/or associated electronic signaling pertaining to one or more commercially available or soon-to-be-available product and/or service. - It is contemplated further that such solicited or unsolicited product (e.g., text document, such as books, news, sports, or stock report; graphics, such as greeting card, or other artwork; data, such as research databases, person or item listing, or other electronic file transfers; sound, such as live or recorded voice or instrumental music or newsbroadcast); or service (e.g., professional services, electronic tool access, commercial transactions, etc.) may be delivered electronically. Such delivery could be through online Internet distribution, publishing or access otherwise via
Network 8 touser controller 6 orobject 2, as monitored according to present invention. - Furthermore, in such operational mode,
transaction processing module 165 may depend on known (e.g., based on reported or requested consumer want or need data) and/or expected (e.g., based on demographic, social, or other relational group behavior and/or predicted, extrapolated or adaptively calculated consumption pattern thereof) interest of one ormore object 2 oruser controller 6, within certain observable or monitorable group or surveillance location or region. This applies particularly in shopping, initiating, bidding, negotiating, accepting, modifying, or completing one or more commercial or private transaction, initiates or offers (i.e., unsolicitedly “pushes”) commercial information to one or morepotential buyer controller 6 orobject 2; or responds or replies (i.e., solicitedly “pulls”) by delivering commercial information to one or morepotential buyer controller 6 orobject 2, or by responding appropriately thereto (e.g., auction bid, acceptance of offer, counter-offer, request for more product or service information, etc.). - Hence, in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, improved electronic commercial transaction methodology is provided generally such that one or more potential buyers and one or more potential sellers (i.e., wherein any buyer or seller may correspond to user controller or target unit object having certain observable or monitorable attributes, as described herein) communicate digitally through Internet or other substantially equivalent networking facilities.
- In particular, such integrated system for enabling remote object surveillance-based commercial transaction is preferably achieved by considering potential buyer or object movement relative to fixed or mobile resources (i.e., products or services), thereby optimizing localized consumer satisfaction. For example, using integrated system, mobile “yellow pages” or other local vendor or available product listing, possibly provided in local mobile or fixed “kiosk” transaction station for obtaining certain commercial data, or actually completing transaction, improves likelihood of matching mobile consumer wants or needs with nearby product or service resources. In this manner,
module 165 may only bill customer for actual usage time or benefit derived. - Diagnosis and/or corrective-
action tool 166 functions generally to obtain and analyze integrated system status as well as object monitored data, particularly prior, current, and predicted object position, movement, image, as well as other physically sensed information. At any time,tool 166 may conduct network configuration and connection test to “ping” or otherwise sense state, condition, status, location, of one or more controller, detector, server, target unit, or object otherwise connected thereto. -
Tool 166 may adaptively provide positional or directional functionality generally to alert authorities or other interested parties when undesirable object or movement is monitored. Examples may include: when associated child, wheelchair, hiker, golfer, luggage or other vulnerable or valuable person/item object is recognized to be located, having moved, or imminently expected to move outside familiar or safe locations; or when associated delivery, transport, or emergency or other service vehicle object is recognized to be located, having moved, or imminently expected to move outside proper or more efficient street trajectory, path or other preferred route. - Optionally,
diagnosis tool 166 may programmably simulate expected object behavior. Simulation may logically, functionally or behaviorally model movement, or other monitored activity, based on interpolated values between actual detected values, or extrapolating further movement in time, for example, according to actual historical detected values of object movement. In this manner,diagnosis tool 166 may include one or more simulation models of certain object or object sets 2 using monitored object data from fixed and/or mobile detection sources. Depending on simulated or predictive object behavior, controller may recommend or take corrective action. - Additionally, in medical diagnosis context, it is contemplated that integrated system may be employed locally or remotely by qualified medical professionals to monitor and diagnose patient vital conditions from monitored signals using
sensor detector 44 inmobile unit 4 coupled tocontroller 6 throughnetwork 8. For example, emergency medical data such as severity, timing, etc. may be relayed directly frommobile target unit 4 at crash site or ambulance to hospital emergency facilities. - Moreover, in commercial transaction or direct marketing context, it is contemplated that integrated system may be employed locally and/or remotely to conduct object movement-based or other monitored attribute-based targeted product or service advertisement, offer, counter-offer, acceptance, or other communication between buyer and seller. Advertisement may be invoked electronically for on-line viewing in banner display format, preferably targeted according to known or expected object or user demographics, behavior, or request.
- Hence, when
object 2 is associated with customer of certain product or service provided bycontroller 6 user associated with vendor thereof, integrated system is appropriate for providing improved services. Such services may include customer interaction, communication, tracking and support, for example with respect to automobiles, to notify regularly scheduled times for car repair service or part replacement such as battery of object car product, or detect unscheduled object activity or monitored conditions, such as electronic signal indication of flat tires, discharged emergency air bag, vehicle accident, empty fuel gauge, exceeding certain speed limit, stolen vehicle operation (e.g., hot-wired ignition), etc. -
Performance report module 167 serves programmably to define, format, and generate requested, personalized, pre-defined or other useful textual and/or graphical information corresponding with operational attributes and statistics of integrated system operation. For example, as scheduled or requested, reports are provided regarding excessive object presence or movement within particular area, object movement update with respect to one or more monitored patient condition, residential or commercial facilities and grounds, vehicle or transit paths condition, goods production or inventory, etc. Hence, to improve inventory management,module 167 may provide report detailing status and capacity for drop shipments, just-in-time inventory, from-stock inventory, etc. - Data reporting may provide real-time delivery of current object location and movement relative graphically to 2 or 3 dimensional map overlaid thereon. Object imaging and locations from detector servers and/or sensor measurements and locations may be displayed on console screen as well. Emergency, error, or other system flags may be indicated.
-
Visual analyzer module 168 is optional and functions programmably to process, preferably in multi-dimensions, digital image or video information to attempt to recognize, store, compare, or otherwise process visually observed information regarding monitored objects.Module 168 preferably serves to detect object movement or activity within monitoring scope of certain detector sites. This may be achieved at certain times by comparing or correlating observable similarities or differences between initial and subsequent surveillance data therefrom. For example,module 168 may serve object image queries and attempt to recognize, retrieve from image database, or otherwise capture image of person or object associated withtarget unit 4 determined recently to have entered detector observation scope, or interacted withmobile target unit 4sensor 44 or fixeddetector 4 by communicating therewith through voice message, e-mail, facsimile transmission, smart-card or key entry, finger-print tactile sensing, etc. - In FIG. 4, flow-chart shows operational steps, including
initial setup 200 of integrated system configuration (e.g., coupling controller(s), detector(s) and server(s) to Internet, providing identifiable network address for each coupled detector, target unit, controller, etc.). Additionally, initial setup may include database initialization, system ping test, detector polling and calibration, security access definitions or authorizations, permitted object monitoring rules, billing schedules, taxation rates, and object or map database definition, as specified adaptively herein for different object class, locations and/or times. - Preferably,
network 8 connection bycontroller 6 toserver 5 anddetector 3, or to targetunit 4 throughcommunicator 7 is substantially continuous or dedicated, although may be established from time to time, for example, through conventional telephone dialup modem, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), digital subscriber Line (DSL), cable modem, 10Base-T, or other remote access procedure to or from Internet Service Provider (ISP) switch or router. - Optionally, to provide improved system reliability and fault tolerance, it is contemplated that integrated system may employ redundant, mirrored, or shadowed configuration employing identically maintained secondary controller, including equivalent object, detector, historical, current, predictive database, conditions and state. In this manner, when
primary controller 6 somehow fails, or encounters substantial performance problems, secondary controller may be activated to provide fail-safe or uninterrupted object monitoring service. - Additionally,
controller 6 may serve to reduce system congestion arising from many qualified users attempting to monitor the same object(s). This result may be achieved particularly by limiting total number of monitoring users from simultaneously accessing common website location representing certain object detector locations, or by providing distributed or shared access to common website location among multiple monitoring users, such as in multi-cast mode. - Preferred integrated system operation and methodology achieves improved remote object surveillance and movement tracking generally in an overlaid fixed and mobile networked infrastructure. Fixed network includes
console units 6 connected viaInternet 8 to multipleelectronic detector units 3, disposed at strategic observation sites fixed about scheduled or possible paths whereinmobile objects 2 may traverse from time to time. In this fixed arrangement, object surveillance is achieved as console accessesservers 5 coupled to one or morecorresponding detectors 3 to monitorobjects 2 within observable range. - In particular,
software 66 specified herein includesvisual module 168 andmovement module 163 which may provide certain object recognition and movement tracking thereof, such that when particular object moves, for example, from one observation area to neighboring area, console monitoring switches from one detector to another detector having improved observation position. Additionally, in case of object movement over relatively longer distances,module 163 serves to track object progress, as well as various object condition changes, such as fuel level, health condition, cash reserves, etc. - In significant part of preferred methodology, object movement monitoring is achieved by conducting initial surveillance of object set. Then, object is allowed time or opportunity to move, and follow-on surveillance of such object set is conducted. Database including object status and detected movement thereof provides accessible archive to determine object movement for subsequent processing. Fixed system, however, may provide limited object surveillance and particularly movement capability, depending on effectiveness of moving object recognition. Preferably,
module 168 determines empirically likelihood indication of correct/incorrect object recognition, for example, depending on historical matching database of prior similar objects and/or conditions. - Accordingly, in part to provide improved object movement determination, mobile system is overlaid upon such fixed system. In this way, each tracked
object 2 is physically accompanied bytarget unit 4, which includes accurate location-determination facility, sensor apparatus for observingobject 2, and wireless communication transceiver for linking tonetwork 8 andcontroller 6 through fixedcommunicator 7 coupled thereto. In this mobile subsystem overlay, remote object surveillance and movement are significantly enhanced by allowingconsole 6 to determine more definitively fromtarget unit 4 identity, location, and other physically measurable condition of associatedobject 2. - More particularly, in accordance with an important aspect of the present invention,
console 6 may coordinate remote observation activity at targeted sites. Coordination is done by selecting more accurately proximate detector-server nodes to trackmobile objects 2 according to corresponding object location delivered by associatedtarget unit 4 toconsole 6. Hence, in integrated fashion, console user leverages existing global Internet connectivity as well as geographically distributed detector and server set coupled thereto. Also, wireless mobile flexibility is provided by properly equipped target units attached or included physically with certain monitored objects. - Firstly, based on various initializing factors for determining object location or surveillance, such as initial polling results from one or
more target units 4 ordetectors 3, retrieved object site information, object movement search results, or initial, preferably authorized, detected observations orother monitoring surveillance 202 performed on subject object(s), initial positioning or surveillance for one or more object may be determined. Such initial information may be displayed graphically preferably relative to corresponding map data, based on electronically observed measurements, data, signals, or pre-defined object context or related values, relative to map database or other comparable contextual database. - Monitored object set may also be defined according to user-requested search terms for finding and/or prioritizing relevance of specific or qualified object members of particular class or other searchable attribute, e.g., find all doctors in “94062” zip code area, or find “Elsa” the dog (who may be wearing a trackable target unit on dog collar). According to preferred methodology, object monitoring may be invoked by causing controller browser to initiate session call for accessing website address associated with server-detector associated with particular object.
- Preferably,
database 162 maintains one or more object representation. instance, state, condition, movement, and/or other associated monitored information, such that at any particular moment,multiple objects 2 may be monitored and processed effectively in parallel according to operational steps of FIG. 4. - Monitored object set may be assigned expected time, location, or other physical conditions, such as medical state, each assigned value or substantially similar value within allowable range, say +/−15% variation. In this case, initial values or conditions may be set in integrated system, such that proper values are monitored accordingly, for instance, activating video detector(s) located most closely to particular monitored object.
- Next, object movement or transition may occur204 after or during a specified time period, which may be regular, random, triggered, or pre-scheduled. During such temporal period, object physical state, such as location, vehicle, luggage, patient, nanny, bank teller, vehicle traffic, or prisoner condition may change. As appropriate, GPS receiver in
mobile unit 4 may provide universal clock signal source for relatively accurate synchronization within integrated system. - Then, based on secondary authorized and detected observations or
monitoring surveillance 206 performed on subject object, or secondary polling results therefrom, secondary position or condition is determined. Preferably, integrated network configuration determination or ping test upon one or more associated controller, server, detector, or object coupled thereto is conducted to recognize current network participants and corresponding configuration, conditions or states. Hence, when such testing reveals defective or unresponsive detector or server site, then such site is deactivated and removed from active database, until problem is resolved. - In accordance with an important aspect of present invention, integrated approach combining positional data (e.g., processed GPS or other triangulated radio signals) and visual data (e.g., observed real-time video or other digital image), or other physical sensory data (e.g., patient medical vitals) are obtained. Such data are obtainable by set of fixed or relatively fixed (e.g., video cameras) or mobile (e.g., GPS receivers) disposed at various locations about monitored object presence and activities. Such integrated network of sensory and positional detectors may be arranged along streets, highways, bridges, intersections, elevators, buildings, restrooms, classrooms, hotel, offices, hospitals, prisons, storage warehouses, churches, stores, and virtually any other practical location of monitorable human or animal activity.
- To address potential individual privacy sensitivity or objection to being monitored, certain locations may be omitted from detection, or require approval prior to or while being monitored. Additionally, monitored object(s) may be provided current list of monitoring user source names, class or total number.
- Next, object analysis and movement processing is performed and/or graphically displayed208. Here, relative movement, acceleration or other object physical condition shift or other detected transformation is accomplished when spatial or other physical variance between temporally spaced measurements is detected and accordingly shown on-screen preferably animating object movement against relative map data. Preferably, object recognition and condition monitoring, including any monitored changes thereto, are achieved. Such object processing is achieved via visual, video, or image processing, as described herein for
optional module 168, to recognize or correlate particular observable object attributes, and/or by GPS or other radio triangulation positional signal information and any corresponding sensed object identifier or signature information, as determined over different or scheduled monitoring times. Preferably, any substantial difference of measured location values are reconciled in favor of GPS location calculation over other position or navigation scheme, particularly when selective availability (SA) thereto is set substantially to zero. - Object movement relative to appropriate map overlay may be illustrated, for example, in two or three dimensions statically or dynamically. In this way, each object instance may be symbolically represented by reduced-size or thumbnail graphical or textual icon or avatar on output display.
- Then, object movement diagnosis, corrective-action, or transaction processing is performed210. In this regard, data processing may be case- or application-specific as described herein to the extent that user or object condition changes warrant case-specific diagnosis, correction, remote repair, or transaction services.
- In accordance, with one aspect of present invention, improved methodology and system are provided to determine remote and/or local mobile object movement. Such movement is based on monitored or detected data from one or more fixed detectors coupled to Internet or other networking interconnection. Further, such movement determination is employed in subsequent process activity, such as targeted commercial transaction, remote health care, public or private facility, goods, mobile, or staff surveillance.
- For example, upon indication by
mobile target unit 4 of low-power source condition, integrated system facilitates viamodule 210 sleep mode operation and/or provisions for localized power supply bycontroller 6 notifyingparticular target unit 4 with low power source vianetwork 8 andcommunicator 7 wireless connection of convenient or nearby re-charge outlet or battery inventory. - Finally, as shown, performance report may be generated and/or delivered preferably according to schedule or request as well as targeted delivery site according to requester or object locale. Ongoing console display of monitored objects, movement, maps, flags, etc. may be provided. Then, database is updated accordingly212, for example, when excessive or unscheduled object presence or movement is detected. As appropriate, steps are repeated 213, or adapted according to any revised initialization values, to accommodate further object movement. Optionally,
software 66 may employ neural-based or adaptive learning for high-transaction processing for tracking real-time data associated with multiple object surveillances and/or movements. - Therefore, to summarize key features of inventive methodology and system, following general steps are provided in brief sequential format as implemented in preferred solution:
- 1. Integrated Overlay.
- Provide integrated surveillance and communication system, wherein mobile units are overlaid with fixed detector network. Both fixed and mobile units are accessible through the Internet.
- 2. Fixed Detection.
- Console user monitors object movement through multiple camera detectors coupled through the Internet.
- 3. Mobile Detection.
- Console user monitors object movement through mobile unit sensors and locators coupled wirelessly through the Internet.
- 4. Object Analysis.
- Control database and software combines fixed and mobile object data to monitor object movement relative to fixed surveillance sites. Fixed detectors observe object presence within certain area, while mobile sensor provide more accurate location as well as object sensor data. Database tracks historical, current, and predicted movement of object sets, thereby facilitating object search.
- 5. Processing Services.
- Commercial transactions deliver products and services more effectively to mobile object consumers. Secured access and graphical map outputs enhance system usefulness.
- Although the principles of this invention has been illustrated in the preferred embodiment in accordance to a surveillance application, it is intended that the principles of this invention to be also applied to other applications, such as patient monitoring, person, vehicle, or property tracking and monitoring.
- Thus, the foregoing described embodiments of the invention are provided as an illustration and description. It is not intended to limit the invention to the precise form described. Other variations and embodiments are possible in light of the above teaching, and it is thus intended that the scope of the invention be limited by the detailed description, but rather by the claims as follow.
Claims (21)
Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/823,089 US20020057340A1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2001-03-29 | Integrated network for monitoring remote objects |
US12/394,977 US9609283B2 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2009-02-27 | Mobile unit communication via a network |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/045,412 US6697103B1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 1998-03-19 | Integrated network for monitoring remote objects |
US09/823,089 US20020057340A1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2001-03-29 | Integrated network for monitoring remote objects |
Related Parent Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/045,412 Division US6697103B1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 1998-03-19 | Integrated network for monitoring remote objects |
Related Child Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US12/394,977 Division US9609283B2 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2009-02-27 | Mobile unit communication via a network |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20020057340A1 true US20020057340A1 (en) | 2002-05-16 |
Family
ID=21937732
Family Applications (8)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/045,412 Expired - Lifetime US6697103B1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 1998-03-19 | Integrated network for monitoring remote objects |
US09/823,506 Expired - Fee Related US7839432B2 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2001-03-28 | Detector selection for monitoring objects |
US09/823,089 Abandoned US20020057340A1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2001-03-29 | Integrated network for monitoring remote objects |
US09/823,508 Expired - Fee Related US7920626B2 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2001-03-29 | Video surveillance visual recognition |
US09/823,509 Expired - Lifetime US8493442B2 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2001-03-29 | Object location information |
US11/394,554 Expired - Fee Related US7830962B1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2006-03-31 | Monitoring remote patients |
US11/585,449 Expired - Fee Related US8335254B1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2006-10-23 | Advertisements over a network |
US12/394,977 Expired - Lifetime US9609283B2 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2009-02-27 | Mobile unit communication via a network |
Family Applications Before (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/045,412 Expired - Lifetime US6697103B1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 1998-03-19 | Integrated network for monitoring remote objects |
US09/823,506 Expired - Fee Related US7839432B2 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2001-03-28 | Detector selection for monitoring objects |
Family Applications After (5)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/823,508 Expired - Fee Related US7920626B2 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2001-03-29 | Video surveillance visual recognition |
US09/823,509 Expired - Lifetime US8493442B2 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2001-03-29 | Object location information |
US11/394,554 Expired - Fee Related US7830962B1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2006-03-31 | Monitoring remote patients |
US11/585,449 Expired - Fee Related US8335254B1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2006-10-23 | Advertisements over a network |
US12/394,977 Expired - Lifetime US9609283B2 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2009-02-27 | Mobile unit communication via a network |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (8) | US6697103B1 (en) |
Cited By (84)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20020135600A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2002-09-26 | Rhoads Geoffrey B. | Geographically watermarked imagery and methods |
US20020196327A1 (en) * | 2001-06-14 | 2002-12-26 | Yong Rui | Automated video production system and method using expert video production rules for online publishing of lectures |
US20030005090A1 (en) * | 2001-06-30 | 2003-01-02 | Sullivan Robert R. | System and method for integrating network services |
US20030032446A1 (en) * | 2001-08-08 | 2003-02-13 | David Pincus | Programmable asset mount for gathering of medical equipment utilization information |
US20030032436A1 (en) * | 2001-08-07 | 2003-02-13 | Casio Computer Co., Ltd. | Apparatus and method for searching target position and recording medium |
US20030053654A1 (en) * | 1994-03-17 | 2003-03-20 | Patterson Philip R. | Hiding geo-location data through arrangement of objects |
US20030081127A1 (en) * | 2001-10-30 | 2003-05-01 | Kirmuss Charles Bruno | Mobile digital video recording with pre-event recording |
US20030163287A1 (en) * | 2000-12-15 | 2003-08-28 | Vock Curtis A. | Movement and event systems and associated methods related applications |
US20030215110A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2003-11-20 | Rhoads Geoffrey B. | Embedding location data in video |
EP1379048A1 (en) * | 2002-07-01 | 2004-01-07 | Siemens Mobile Communications S.p.A. | System for and method of providing mobile live video multimedia services |
US20040008866A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2004-01-15 | Rhoads Geoffrey B. | Geographic information systems using digital watermarks |
US20040021778A1 (en) * | 2002-08-05 | 2004-02-05 | Oldani Jerome L. | Security system with remote access and control |
US20040042422A1 (en) * | 2002-08-29 | 2004-03-04 | Pfeiffer Jeffrey C. | Radio and data network system |
US20040046774A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2004-03-11 | Rhoads Geoffrey B. | Image management system and methods using digital watermarks |
US20040162035A1 (en) * | 2001-03-08 | 2004-08-19 | Hannes Petersen | On line health monitoring |
US20040161131A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2004-08-19 | Rhoads Geoffrey B. | Geo-referencing of aerial imagery using embedded image identifiers |
US20040203868A1 (en) * | 2002-08-14 | 2004-10-14 | Eidson John C. | Measurement authentication |
US20040215533A1 (en) * | 2003-04-23 | 2004-10-28 | Doeberl Terrence M. | System and method for dynamically managing business machine assets |
US20040250288A1 (en) * | 2003-06-05 | 2004-12-09 | Palmerio Robert R. | Method and apparatus for storing surveillance films |
US6853958B1 (en) * | 2000-06-30 | 2005-02-08 | Integrex | System and method for collecting and disseminating household information and for coordinating repair and maintenance services |
US20050050575A1 (en) * | 2001-05-22 | 2005-03-03 | Marc Arseneau | Multi-video receiving method and apparatus |
US20050055417A1 (en) * | 2003-09-05 | 2005-03-10 | Xerox Corporation | Systems and methods for distributed group formation and maintenance in geographically based networks |
WO2005048584A1 (en) * | 2003-11-14 | 2005-05-26 | Nokia Corporation | Wireless multi-recorder system |
US20050151053A1 (en) * | 2004-01-08 | 2005-07-14 | Griffin Dennis P. | Infrared proximity sensor for air bag safety |
US20050171709A1 (en) * | 2004-02-02 | 2005-08-04 | Nortier Richard A. | System for the monitor and control of rest rooms |
US20050176444A1 (en) * | 2002-05-23 | 2005-08-11 | Shigeyuki Tanaka | Portable telephone |
US20050181827A1 (en) * | 2004-02-13 | 2005-08-18 | Nokia Corporation | Touch for feel device for communicating with mobile wireless phone or terminal |
US20050186937A1 (en) * | 2004-02-24 | 2005-08-25 | Gerald Graham | System and method for emergency 911 location detection |
US20060036838A1 (en) * | 2004-08-10 | 2006-02-16 | Salcedo David M | Security system network interface and security system incorporating the same |
EP1654878A1 (en) * | 2003-06-27 | 2006-05-10 | Sang Rae Park | Portable surveillance camera and personal surveillance system using the same |
US20060128357A1 (en) * | 2004-12-10 | 2006-06-15 | Lalitha Suryanarayana | Enhanced emergency service provider |
US20060149417A1 (en) * | 2005-01-04 | 2006-07-06 | Deere & Company, A Delaware Corporation | Vision-aided system and method for guiding a vehicle |
US20060149472A1 (en) * | 2005-01-04 | 2006-07-06 | Deere & Company, A Delaware Corporation. | Vision-aided system and method for guiding a vehicle |
US20060170772A1 (en) * | 2005-01-28 | 2006-08-03 | Technology Advancement Group | Surveillance system and method |
US20060205389A1 (en) * | 2002-12-12 | 2006-09-14 | Oeberg Pierre | Control system controlling a plurality of real world objects, and a method for handling messages from a mobile user connected to the control system |
US20060245622A1 (en) * | 2003-02-26 | 2006-11-02 | Tedesco Daniel E | Image analysis method and apparatus in a network that is structured with multiple layers and differentially weighted neurons |
US7173651B1 (en) * | 1998-06-02 | 2007-02-06 | Knowles Andrew T | Apparatus and system for prompt digital photo delivery and archival |
US7181208B2 (en) * | 2002-03-12 | 2007-02-20 | Tokyo Electron Limited | Radio-communication-adjustable apparatus, apparatus adjusting method, and apparatus adjusting system |
US20070106456A1 (en) * | 2003-12-15 | 2007-05-10 | Gary Ignatin | Roadway travel data exchange network |
US20070116325A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2007-05-24 | Rhoads Geoffrey B | Embedding Geo-Location Information In Media |
US20070150819A1 (en) * | 2005-12-09 | 2007-06-28 | Mks Instruments, Inc. | Graphical User Interface |
US20070262574A1 (en) * | 1982-06-18 | 2007-11-15 | Intelligent Technologies International, Inc. | Optical Monitoring of Vehicle Interiors |
US20070273610A1 (en) * | 2006-05-26 | 2007-11-29 | Itt Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. | System and method to display maintenance and operational instructions of an apparatus using augmented reality |
US20070273557A1 (en) * | 2006-05-26 | 2007-11-29 | Itt Manufacturing Enterprises,Inc. | Augmented reality-based system and method providing status and control of unmanned vehicles |
US20080030330A1 (en) * | 2000-12-15 | 2008-02-07 | Vock Curtis A | Product Integrity Tracking Shipping Label, System And Associated Method |
US20080081632A1 (en) * | 2006-09-29 | 2008-04-03 | Symbol Technologies, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for defining, storing, and identifying key performance indicators associated with an RF network |
US20080116016A1 (en) * | 2006-11-22 | 2008-05-22 | Darnley Iii Andrew | Dumbwaiter System with Integrated LCD Display, Improved Mode Controls, and Complimentary Baskets and Carts |
US20080132226A1 (en) * | 2004-12-22 | 2008-06-05 | Murat Carnall | Call management in a telecommunications system |
US20080183429A1 (en) * | 2007-01-26 | 2008-07-31 | Piety Richard W | Enhancement of periodic data collection by addition of audio data |
US20080215263A1 (en) * | 2007-03-01 | 2008-09-04 | Daniel Flohr | Methods, systems, circuits and computer program products for electrical service demand management |
US20080218331A1 (en) * | 2007-03-08 | 2008-09-11 | Itt Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. | Augmented reality-based system and method to show the location of personnel and sensors inside occluded structures and provide increased situation awareness |
US20080226255A1 (en) * | 2007-03-14 | 2008-09-18 | Steven Charles Estes | Concept and associated device enabling multi-camera video & audio recording for synchronization with long term ambulatory electroencephalography (EEG) in the home, office, or hospital environment |
US20090031008A1 (en) * | 2007-07-23 | 2009-01-29 | At&T Knowledge Ventures, Lp | System and method of configurating a network device |
US20090043502A1 (en) * | 2007-08-10 | 2009-02-12 | Cisco Technology, Inc. | System and Method for Navigating Using Multiple Modalities |
US20090056027A1 (en) * | 2007-08-29 | 2009-03-05 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Mattress for a hospital bed for use in a healthcare facility and management of same |
US20090066790A1 (en) * | 2007-09-12 | 2009-03-12 | Tarik Hammadou | Smart network camera system-on-a-chip |
US20090171166A1 (en) * | 2007-12-31 | 2009-07-02 | Nellcor Puritan Bennett Llc | Oximeter with location awareness |
US7760902B2 (en) | 1995-05-08 | 2010-07-20 | Digimarc Corporation | Content objects with computer instructions steganographically encoded therein, and associated methods |
US20100191499A1 (en) * | 1994-11-21 | 2010-07-29 | Vock Curtis A | Systems And Methods For Determining Drop Distance And Speed Of Moving Sportsmen Involved In Board Sports |
US20100225470A1 (en) * | 2009-03-06 | 2010-09-09 | Manish Marwah | Entity identification and information retrieval with a mobile device |
US20100306825A1 (en) * | 2009-05-27 | 2010-12-02 | Lucid Ventures, Inc. | System and method for facilitating user interaction with a simulated object associated with a physical location |
US7991182B2 (en) | 1995-05-08 | 2011-08-02 | Digimarc Corporation | Methods for steganographic encoding media |
US7992004B2 (en) | 2001-03-05 | 2011-08-02 | Digimarc Corporation | Digital watermarked imagery, video, maps and signs |
US8023691B2 (en) | 2001-04-24 | 2011-09-20 | Digimarc Corporation | Methods involving maps, imagery, video and steganography |
US8042140B2 (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2011-10-18 | Kangaroo Media, Inc. | Buffering content on a handheld electronic device |
US8051452B2 (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2011-11-01 | Kangaroo Media, Inc. | System and methods for enhancing the experience of spectators attending a live sporting event, with contextual information distribution capability |
US20120072110A1 (en) * | 2010-09-17 | 2012-03-22 | Atheros Communications, Inc. | Indoor positioning using pressure sensors |
US20120206050A1 (en) * | 2002-07-12 | 2012-08-16 | Yechezkal Evan Spero | Detector Controlled Illuminating System |
US20120313755A1 (en) * | 2011-06-13 | 2012-12-13 | Adt Security Services Inc. | System to provide a security technology and management portal |
US20130235079A1 (en) * | 2011-08-26 | 2013-09-12 | Reincloud Corporation | Coherent presentation of multiple reality and interaction models |
US8543372B1 (en) | 1998-05-18 | 2013-09-24 | Dennis S. Fernandez | System design rights management |
US8630758B2 (en) * | 2012-05-08 | 2014-01-14 | Eric Ehrler | Method and apparatus for safety protocol verification, control and management |
US8745494B2 (en) | 2009-05-27 | 2014-06-03 | Zambala Lllp | System and method for control of a simulated object that is associated with a physical location in the real world environment |
US20150097673A1 (en) * | 2013-10-08 | 2015-04-09 | HYPERION S.r.l. | System of electronic devices for protection and security of places, persons, and goods |
US9059809B2 (en) | 1998-02-23 | 2015-06-16 | Steven M. Koehler | System and method for listening to teams in a race event |
US9078144B2 (en) * | 2012-05-02 | 2015-07-07 | Nokia Solutions And Networks Oy | Signature enabler for multi-vendor SON coordination |
US9311817B2 (en) | 2003-12-15 | 2016-04-12 | Broadcom Corporation | Information filtering and processing in a roadway travel data exchange network |
US9706756B2 (en) * | 2015-03-13 | 2017-07-18 | Michael W. Swan | Animal movement mapping and movement prediction method and device |
US20170311574A1 (en) * | 2015-03-13 | 2017-11-02 | Michael W. Swan | Animal movement mapping and movement prediction method and device |
US20180068553A1 (en) * | 2016-09-04 | 2018-03-08 | Essence Smartcare Ltd. | Portable emergency alert device |
US9935998B2 (en) | 1999-06-02 | 2018-04-03 | Fo2Go Llc | Digital message processing system |
US20180180680A1 (en) * | 2016-12-27 | 2018-06-28 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Method and electronic device for detecting internal short circuit in battery |
US10725176B2 (en) * | 2018-03-14 | 2020-07-28 | Nathan J. DeVries | System and method of intrusion detection |
US11208029B2 (en) | 2002-07-12 | 2021-12-28 | Yechezkal Evan Spero | Adaptive headlight system |
Families Citing this family (622)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7428575B1 (en) * | 1998-11-17 | 2008-09-23 | Ricoh Company, Ltd. | Method and system for communicating with a device attached to a computer using electronic mail messages |
US10361802B1 (en) | 1999-02-01 | 2019-07-23 | Blanding Hovenweep, Llc | Adaptive pattern recognition based control system and method |
US8352400B2 (en) | 1991-12-23 | 2013-01-08 | Hoffberg Steven M | Adaptive pattern recognition based controller apparatus and method and human-factored interface therefore |
US7321783B2 (en) * | 1997-04-25 | 2008-01-22 | Minerva Industries, Inc. | Mobile entertainment and communication device |
US20040157612A1 (en) * | 1997-04-25 | 2004-08-12 | Minerva Industries, Inc. | Mobile communication and stethoscope system |
DE59810949D1 (en) * | 1997-10-15 | 2004-04-15 | Nokia Corp | Mobile phone for internet applications |
US6697103B1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2004-02-24 | Dennis Sunga Fernandez | Integrated network for monitoring remote objects |
JPH11284895A (en) * | 1998-03-31 | 1999-10-15 | Canon Inc | Server, system, client, control method and storage medium |
US6005603A (en) * | 1998-05-15 | 1999-12-21 | International Business Machines Corporation | Control of a system for processing a stream of information based on information content |
US7010501B1 (en) * | 1998-05-29 | 2006-03-07 | Symbol Technologies, Inc. | Personal shopping system |
GB2342008A (en) * | 1998-07-28 | 2000-03-29 | Nokia Telecommunications Oy | Inter-network call handover |
US7769620B1 (en) | 1998-09-01 | 2010-08-03 | Dennis Fernandez | Adaptive direct transaction for networked client group |
US7376728B1 (en) * | 2000-07-25 | 2008-05-20 | Ricoh Company, Ltd. | Method and system for monitoring, collecting information, diagnosing and servicing a remote system |
US7043529B1 (en) * | 1999-04-23 | 2006-05-09 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy | Collaborative development network for widely dispersed users and methods therefor |
US6954775B1 (en) * | 1999-01-15 | 2005-10-11 | Cisco Technology, Inc. | Parallel intrusion detection sensors with load balancing for high speed networks |
US7966078B2 (en) | 1999-02-01 | 2011-06-21 | Steven Hoffberg | Network media appliance system and method |
AU2000223172B8 (en) * | 1999-02-03 | 2004-04-01 | Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd. | Delayed video tracking |
US8321411B2 (en) * | 1999-03-23 | 2012-11-27 | Microstrategy, Incorporated | System and method for management of an automatic OLAP report broadcast system |
US9208213B2 (en) | 1999-05-28 | 2015-12-08 | Microstrategy, Incorporated | System and method for network user interface OLAP report formatting |
US20040199435A1 (en) * | 1999-07-28 | 2004-10-07 | Abrams David Hardin | Method and apparatus for remote location shopping over a computer network |
AUPQ217399A0 (en) * | 1999-08-12 | 1999-09-02 | Honeywell Limited | Realtime digital video server |
WO2001031885A2 (en) * | 1999-10-22 | 2001-05-03 | Nomadix, Inc. | Gateway device having an xml interface and associated method |
US6351776B1 (en) * | 1999-11-04 | 2002-02-26 | Xdrive, Inc. | Shared internet storage resource, user interface system, and method |
US6876991B1 (en) | 1999-11-08 | 2005-04-05 | Collaborative Decision Platforms, Llc. | System, method and computer program product for a collaborative decision platform |
JP2001154903A (en) * | 1999-11-26 | 2001-06-08 | Nec Corp | Radio network communication system |
US7143144B2 (en) * | 1999-11-30 | 2006-11-28 | Ricoh Company, Ltd. | System, method and computer readable medium for certifying release of electronic information on an internet |
US7389252B2 (en) * | 2000-01-06 | 2008-06-17 | Anne E. Robb | Recursive method and system for accessing classification information |
US7465108B2 (en) * | 2000-02-10 | 2008-12-16 | Cam Guard Systems, Inc. | Temporary surveillance system |
US6375370B1 (en) * | 2000-02-10 | 2002-04-23 | Cam Guard Systems, Inc. | Temporary surveillance system |
US20080100707A1 (en) * | 2000-02-10 | 2008-05-01 | Cam Guard Systems, Inc. | Temporary surveillance system |
US20040189804A1 (en) * | 2000-02-16 | 2004-09-30 | Borden George R. | Method of selecting targets and generating feedback in object tracking systems |
US7218938B1 (en) | 2002-04-24 | 2007-05-15 | Chung Lau | Methods and apparatus to analyze and present location information |
US7366522B2 (en) | 2000-02-28 | 2008-04-29 | Thomas C Douglass | Method and system for location tracking |
US7212829B1 (en) | 2000-02-28 | 2007-05-01 | Chung Lau | Method and system for providing shipment tracking and notifications |
US7905832B1 (en) | 2002-04-24 | 2011-03-15 | Ipventure, Inc. | Method and system for personalized medical monitoring and notifications therefor |
DE60121075T2 (en) * | 2000-03-01 | 2007-02-01 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Kadoma | navigation device |
US20020007321A1 (en) * | 2000-03-22 | 2002-01-17 | Burton Peter A. | Methods and apparatus for on-line ordering |
US8010703B2 (en) | 2000-03-30 | 2011-08-30 | Prashtama Wireless Llc | Data conversion services and associated distributed processing system |
US20090216641A1 (en) | 2000-03-30 | 2009-08-27 | Niration Network Group, L.L.C. | Methods and Systems for Indexing Content |
USRE42153E1 (en) | 2000-03-30 | 2011-02-15 | Hubbard Edward A | Dynamic coordination and control of network connected devices for large-scale network site testing and associated architectures |
US7092985B2 (en) * | 2000-03-30 | 2006-08-15 | United Devices, Inc. | Method of managing workloads and associated distributed processing system |
US20010039497A1 (en) * | 2000-03-30 | 2001-11-08 | Hubbard Edward A. | System and method for monitizing network connected user bases utilizing distributed processing systems |
WO2001082210A2 (en) * | 2000-04-27 | 2001-11-01 | Medtronic, Inc. | Component architecture for medical device system networks |
US9813564B1 (en) * | 2000-04-27 | 2017-11-07 | Peter D. Wendt | Secured pre-payment for portable communication unit |
CA2307403A1 (en) * | 2000-05-02 | 2001-11-02 | Simplyengineering Corporation | Method and system for providing engineering analysis tools in a distributed environment |
AU2001261712A1 (en) * | 2000-05-17 | 2001-11-26 | Snap-On Technologies, Inc. | Method and apparatus for facilitating maintenance |
US7058691B1 (en) | 2000-06-12 | 2006-06-06 | Trustees Of Princeton University | System for wireless push and pull based services |
US7457676B1 (en) * | 2000-06-14 | 2008-11-25 | Marvell International Ltd. | Vehicle for recording and reproducing digital data |
US7577247B1 (en) | 2000-06-14 | 2009-08-18 | Marvell International Ltd. | Apparatus and method for telephone, intercom, and clock |
US7315764B1 (en) * | 2000-06-14 | 2008-01-01 | Marvell International Ltd | Integrated circuit, method, and computer program product for recording and reproducing digital data |
US7546172B1 (en) * | 2000-06-14 | 2009-06-09 | Marvell International Ltd. | Apparatus, method, and computer program product for recording and reproducing digital data |
US7298252B1 (en) * | 2000-06-14 | 2007-11-20 | Marvell International Ltd. | Apparatus, method, and computer program for an alarm system |
US7778736B2 (en) * | 2000-06-14 | 2010-08-17 | Marvell International Ltd. | Apparatus, method, and computer program for sprinkler control |
US20020103622A1 (en) * | 2000-07-17 | 2002-08-01 | Burge John R. | Decision-aid system based on wirelessly-transmitted vehicle crash sensor information |
US20020036691A1 (en) * | 2000-07-26 | 2002-03-28 | Franklin Richard Alexander | Method and system for determining the relative occupancy of a space via analysis of the video stream |
US7627665B2 (en) * | 2000-09-28 | 2009-12-01 | Barker Geoffrey T | System and method for providing configurable security monitoring utilizing an integrated information system |
US8392552B2 (en) * | 2000-09-28 | 2013-03-05 | Vig Acquisitions Ltd., L.L.C. | System and method for providing configurable security monitoring utilizing an integrated information system |
EP1323014A2 (en) | 2000-09-28 | 2003-07-02 | Vigilos, Inc. | Method and process for configuring a premises for monitoring |
WO2002027704A1 (en) * | 2000-09-28 | 2002-04-04 | Vigilos, Inc. | System and method for dynamic interaction with remote devices |
US9892606B2 (en) | 2001-11-15 | 2018-02-13 | Avigilon Fortress Corporation | Video surveillance system employing video primitives |
US8711217B2 (en) | 2000-10-24 | 2014-04-29 | Objectvideo, Inc. | Video surveillance system employing video primitives |
US8564661B2 (en) | 2000-10-24 | 2013-10-22 | Objectvideo, Inc. | Video analytic rule detection system and method |
US20050162515A1 (en) * | 2000-10-24 | 2005-07-28 | Objectvideo, Inc. | Video surveillance system |
JP4095243B2 (en) * | 2000-11-28 | 2008-06-04 | キヤノン株式会社 | A storage medium storing a URL acquisition and processing system and method and a program for executing the method. |
US20020065909A1 (en) * | 2000-11-29 | 2002-05-30 | Han Pil Kyu | DSL demo kiosk |
US7249156B2 (en) * | 2000-12-07 | 2007-07-24 | Lg Electronics Inc. | Method of providing a file transfer service through a mobile communication network |
US6810343B2 (en) * | 2000-12-13 | 2004-10-26 | Praxis Technology Group, Inc. | Method and system for monitoring service quality in a restaurant |
JP4882151B2 (en) * | 2000-12-27 | 2012-02-22 | ソニー株式会社 | Information processing apparatus, information processing method, recording medium, and image processing apparatus |
US7346186B2 (en) * | 2001-01-30 | 2008-03-18 | Nice Systems Ltd | Video and audio content analysis system |
GB2371936A (en) * | 2001-02-03 | 2002-08-07 | Hewlett Packard Co | Surveillance system for tracking a moving object |
US7424175B2 (en) | 2001-03-23 | 2008-09-09 | Objectvideo, Inc. | Video segmentation using statistical pixel modeling |
US20020144007A1 (en) * | 2001-03-30 | 2002-10-03 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Task management system |
US6978442B2 (en) * | 2001-05-03 | 2005-12-20 | International Business Machines Corporation | Auditing data using observable and observer objects |
KR100392558B1 (en) * | 2001-05-14 | 2003-08-21 | 주식회사 성진씨앤씨 | Pc-based digital video recorder system with a multiple of usb cameras |
US8091100B2 (en) | 2001-06-18 | 2012-01-03 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Prompting of audience member identification |
JP3945193B2 (en) * | 2001-06-29 | 2007-07-18 | 富士ゼロックス株式会社 | Information notification system and information notification apparatus |
DE10163095B4 (en) * | 2001-12-20 | 2006-03-02 | Ghc Global Health Care Gmbh | Telemedicine system, with a physician-side consultation center and at least one patient-side, in particular mobile telemedicine device |
US20030038878A1 (en) * | 2001-08-21 | 2003-02-27 | Lee Chinmei Chen | Remotely initiated surveillance |
US20030041330A1 (en) * | 2001-08-24 | 2003-02-27 | Tokheim Corporation | Security camera in dispenser |
US7107619B2 (en) * | 2001-08-31 | 2006-09-12 | International Business Machines Corporation | System and method for the detection of and reaction to denial of service attacks |
US8617008B2 (en) | 2001-09-12 | 2013-12-31 | Pillar Vision, Inc. | Training devices for trajectory-based sports |
US8409024B2 (en) * | 2001-09-12 | 2013-04-02 | Pillar Vision, Inc. | Trajectory detection and feedback system for golf |
GB0122507D0 (en) * | 2001-09-18 | 2001-11-07 | Marconi Comm Ltd | Client server networks |
US7202791B2 (en) | 2001-09-27 | 2007-04-10 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | Method and apparatus for modeling behavior using a probability distrubution function |
US7302080B2 (en) * | 2001-09-28 | 2007-11-27 | Secumanagement B.V. | System for installation |
FR2831008B1 (en) * | 2001-10-12 | 2005-04-29 | Alstom | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ON A PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK VIA THE INTERNET |
US7202781B2 (en) * | 2001-10-17 | 2007-04-10 | See Progress, Inc. | Automatic watching system |
US7151448B2 (en) * | 2001-10-17 | 2006-12-19 | See Progress, Inc. | Automatic watching system |
US7302465B2 (en) * | 2001-10-22 | 2007-11-27 | Comverse, Inc. | Distributed multimedia transfer |
US20030079002A1 (en) * | 2001-10-23 | 2003-04-24 | Fischer William A. | Computer-assisted equipment having a user interface configured according to a service program |
GB0128220D0 (en) * | 2001-11-24 | 2002-01-16 | Koninkl Philips Electronics Nv | Location based delivery of service data |
US20030105558A1 (en) * | 2001-11-28 | 2003-06-05 | Steele Robert C. | Multimedia racing experience system and corresponding experience based displays |
US7265663B2 (en) | 2001-11-28 | 2007-09-04 | Trivinci Systems, Llc | Multimedia racing experience system |
US6804632B2 (en) * | 2001-12-06 | 2004-10-12 | Intel Corporation | Distribution of processing activity across processing hardware based on power consumption considerations |
US6957102B2 (en) * | 2001-12-10 | 2005-10-18 | Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc. | Enhanced interface for a medical device and a terminal |
JP3851554B2 (en) * | 2001-12-11 | 2006-11-29 | 株式会社日立製作所 | Control method for controlling cellular phone device |
US20030107650A1 (en) * | 2001-12-11 | 2003-06-12 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Surveillance system with suspicious behavior detection |
GB2384128A (en) * | 2001-12-13 | 2003-07-16 | Invideo Ltd | Schematic mapping of surveillance area |
US7480715B1 (en) | 2002-01-25 | 2009-01-20 | Vig Acquisitions Ltd., L.L.C. | System and method for performing a predictive threat assessment based on risk factors |
US6658091B1 (en) | 2002-02-01 | 2003-12-02 | @Security Broadband Corp. | LIfestyle multimedia security system |
US20080059330A1 (en) * | 2002-02-07 | 2008-03-06 | Micro Beef Technologies, Ltd. | Livestock management systems and methods |
US7051356B2 (en) * | 2002-02-25 | 2006-05-23 | Sentrus, Inc. | Method and system for remote wireless video surveillance |
US20030167335A1 (en) * | 2002-03-04 | 2003-09-04 | Vigilos, Inc. | System and method for network-based communication |
US20030206172A1 (en) * | 2002-03-05 | 2003-11-06 | Vigilos, Inc. | System and method for the asynchronous collection and management of video data |
WO2003083601A2 (en) * | 2002-03-27 | 2003-10-09 | International Business Machines Corporation | Methods apparatus and program products for wireless access points |
JP2003299076A (en) * | 2002-04-04 | 2003-10-17 | Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd | Image transmitting apparatus |
DE10217729B4 (en) * | 2002-04-20 | 2015-08-13 | TÜV Rheinland Industrie Service GmbH | Method for safety-related checks of objects |
US9049571B2 (en) | 2002-04-24 | 2015-06-02 | Ipventure, Inc. | Method and system for enhanced messaging |
US9182238B2 (en) | 2002-04-24 | 2015-11-10 | Ipventure, Inc. | Method and apparatus for intelligent acquisition of position information |
US20030225876A1 (en) * | 2002-05-31 | 2003-12-04 | Peter Oliver | Method and apparatus for graphically depicting network performance and connectivity |
US20140067284A1 (en) * | 2002-06-11 | 2014-03-06 | Intelligent Technologies International, Inc. | Structural monitoring |
US6904341B2 (en) * | 2002-06-12 | 2005-06-07 | Sea-Watch Technologies, Inc. | Integrated vessel monitoring and control system |
FR2841421B1 (en) * | 2002-06-25 | 2004-11-26 | Shaktiware | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REMOTE TRANSMISSION OF SIGNALS, IMAGES AND DATA |
US7127611B2 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2006-10-24 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and system for vehicle authentication of a component class |
US7137142B2 (en) | 2002-06-28 | 2006-11-14 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and system for vehicle authentication of a component using key separation |
US7137001B2 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2006-11-14 | Motorola, Inc. | Authentication of vehicle components |
US20040001593A1 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2004-01-01 | Jurgen Reinold | Method and system for component obtainment of vehicle authentication |
US7228420B2 (en) | 2002-06-28 | 2007-06-05 | Temic Automotive Of North America, Inc. | Method and system for technician authentication of a vehicle |
US7325135B2 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2008-01-29 | Temic Automotive Of North America, Inc. | Method and system for authorizing reconfiguration of a vehicle |
US20040003234A1 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2004-01-01 | Jurgen Reinold | Method and system for vehicle authentication of a subassembly |
US7010682B2 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2006-03-07 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and system for vehicle authentication of a component |
US7181615B2 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2007-02-20 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and system for vehicle authentication of a remote access device |
US7131005B2 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2006-10-31 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and system for component authentication of a vehicle |
US7600114B2 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2009-10-06 | Temic Automotive Of North America, Inc. | Method and system for vehicle authentication of another vehicle |
US20040003230A1 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2004-01-01 | Puhl Larry C. | Method and system for vehicle authentication of a service technician |
US7549046B2 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2009-06-16 | Temic Automotive Of North America, Inc. | Method and system for vehicle authorization of a service technician |
US20040003232A1 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2004-01-01 | Levenson Samuel M. | Method and system for vehicle component authentication of another vehicle component |
US6839710B2 (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2005-01-04 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and system for maintaining a configuration history of a vehicle |
US7594004B2 (en) * | 2002-08-09 | 2009-09-22 | Paul Silverthorne | System, computer product and method for event monitoring with data centre |
US6972677B2 (en) | 2002-08-27 | 2005-12-06 | Coulthard John J | Monitoring system |
US7506360B1 (en) | 2002-10-01 | 2009-03-17 | Mirage Networks, Inc. | Tracking communication for determining device states |
US20040128531A1 (en) * | 2002-12-31 | 2004-07-01 | Rotholtz Ben Aaron | Security network and infrastructure |
US11595521B2 (en) | 2003-01-21 | 2023-02-28 | K.Mizra Llc | System for communicating event and location information |
US9282187B1 (en) * | 2003-01-21 | 2016-03-08 | Ip911 Resource | Internet protocol based 911 system |
US20050134685A1 (en) * | 2003-12-22 | 2005-06-23 | Objectvideo, Inc. | Master-slave automated video-based surveillance system |
US20040177373A1 (en) * | 2003-02-28 | 2004-09-09 | Tsuyoshi Kawabe | Graphic data distribution system and a data converter, and a graphic data distribution method |
US20040196369A1 (en) * | 2003-03-07 | 2004-10-07 | Canon Kabushiki Kaisha | Monitoring system |
KR20040079596A (en) * | 2003-03-08 | 2004-09-16 | 주식회사 성진씨앤씨 | Network camera embedded with hub |
US7617167B2 (en) * | 2003-04-09 | 2009-11-10 | Avisere, Inc. | Machine vision system for enterprise management |
AU2003901904A0 (en) * | 2003-04-17 | 2003-05-08 | Humding Holdings Pty Ltd | A monitoring system for fishing vessels |
EP1475763B1 (en) * | 2003-05-09 | 2008-07-02 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | On-vehicle video playback system and car navigation device |
DE10336559A1 (en) * | 2003-08-08 | 2005-03-31 | Diehl Ako Stiftung & Co. Kg | System for remote communication with household appliances |
US11033821B2 (en) | 2003-09-02 | 2021-06-15 | Jeffrey D. Mullen | Systems and methods for location based games and employment of the same on location enabled devices |
US20050066371A1 (en) * | 2003-09-19 | 2005-03-24 | Bin Lu | Mobile digital security system and method |
US20050065720A1 (en) * | 2003-09-22 | 2005-03-24 | Yolanda Lewis | System and method for real-time tracking, monitoring, and locating subjects |
US7593687B2 (en) * | 2003-10-07 | 2009-09-22 | Immersion Entertainment, Llc | System and method for providing event spectators with audio/video signals pertaining to remote events |
US8665325B2 (en) | 2003-10-08 | 2014-03-04 | Qwest Communications International Inc. | Systems and methods for location based image telegraphy |
US7148912B2 (en) * | 2003-11-17 | 2006-12-12 | Vidient Systems, Inc. | Video surveillance system in which trajectory hypothesis spawning allows for trajectory splitting and/or merging |
US7127083B2 (en) * | 2003-11-17 | 2006-10-24 | Vidient Systems, Inc. | Video surveillance system with object detection and probability scoring based on object class |
US7088846B2 (en) | 2003-11-17 | 2006-08-08 | Vidient Systems, Inc. | Video surveillance system that detects predefined behaviors based on predetermined patterns of movement through zones |
US7136507B2 (en) * | 2003-11-17 | 2006-11-14 | Vidient Systems, Inc. | Video surveillance system with rule-based reasoning and multiple-hypothesis scoring |
DE10358017A1 (en) * | 2003-12-11 | 2005-07-21 | Siemens Ag | 3D camera control |
US9311540B2 (en) * | 2003-12-12 | 2016-04-12 | Careview Communications, Inc. | System and method for predicting patient falls |
US8675059B2 (en) * | 2010-07-29 | 2014-03-18 | Careview Communications, Inc. | System and method for using a video monitoring system to prevent and manage decubitus ulcers in patients |
US7356618B2 (en) * | 2003-12-31 | 2008-04-08 | Intel Corporation | Method and system for synchronizing platform clocks in a distributed wireless platform |
US9375100B2 (en) | 2004-02-03 | 2016-06-28 | Rtc Industries, Inc. | Product securement and management system |
US8047385B2 (en) | 2004-02-03 | 2011-11-01 | Rtc Industries, Inc. | Product securement and management system |
US9706857B2 (en) | 2004-02-03 | 2017-07-18 | Rtc Industries, Inc. | Product securement and management system |
US11375826B2 (en) | 2004-02-03 | 2022-07-05 | Rtc Industries, Inc. | Product securement and management system |
US8171516B2 (en) * | 2004-02-24 | 2012-05-01 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | Methods, systems, and storage mediums for providing multi-viewpoint media sharing of proximity-centric content |
US20050204438A1 (en) * | 2004-02-26 | 2005-09-15 | Yulun Wang | Graphical interface for a remote presence system |
WO2005086419A1 (en) * | 2004-03-03 | 2005-09-15 | Basir Otman A | Wireless distribution network |
US11368327B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2022-06-21 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated cloud system for premises automation |
US10313303B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-06-04 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Forming a security network including integrated security system components and network devices |
US20090077623A1 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2009-03-19 | Marc Baum | Security Network Integrating Security System and Network Devices |
US10721087B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2020-07-21 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Method for networked touchscreen with integrated interfaces |
AU2005223267B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2010-12-09 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Premises management system |
US10375253B2 (en) | 2008-08-25 | 2019-08-06 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Security system with networked touchscreen and gateway |
US20160065414A1 (en) | 2013-06-27 | 2016-03-03 | Ken Sundermeyer | Control system user interface |
US10200504B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-02-05 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols over internet protocol (IP) networks |
US9609003B1 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2017-03-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Generating risk profile using data of home monitoring and security system |
US11582065B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2023-02-14 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Systems and methods for device communication |
US8963713B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2015-02-24 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated security network with security alarm signaling system |
US9531593B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2016-12-27 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Takeover processes in security network integrated with premise security system |
US8988221B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2015-03-24 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated security system with parallel processing architecture |
US11201755B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2021-12-14 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Premises system management using status signal |
US8635350B2 (en) | 2006-06-12 | 2014-01-21 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | IP device discovery systems and methods |
US10156959B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2018-12-18 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Cross-client sensor user interface in an integrated security network |
US11316958B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2022-04-26 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Virtual device systems and methods |
US11343380B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2022-05-24 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Premises system automation |
US9141276B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2015-09-22 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated interface for mobile device |
US11368429B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2022-06-21 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Premises management configuration and control |
US11677577B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2023-06-13 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Premises system management using status signal |
US11811845B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2023-11-07 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols over internet protocol (IP) networks |
US10127802B2 (en) | 2010-09-28 | 2018-11-13 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated security system with parallel processing architecture |
US10444964B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-10-15 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Control system user interface |
US9191228B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2015-11-17 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Cross-client sensor user interface in an integrated security network |
US10382452B1 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-08-13 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US7711796B2 (en) | 2006-06-12 | 2010-05-04 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Gateway registry methods and systems |
US11489812B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2022-11-01 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Forming a security network including integrated security system components and network devices |
US11244545B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2022-02-08 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Cross-client sensor user interface in an integrated security network |
US11916870B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2024-02-27 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Gateway registry methods and systems |
US10142392B2 (en) | 2007-01-24 | 2018-11-27 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Methods and systems for improved system performance |
US9729342B2 (en) | 2010-12-20 | 2017-08-08 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Defining and implementing sensor triggered response rules |
US11113950B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2021-09-07 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Gateway integrated with premises security system |
US10237237B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-03-19 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11277465B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2022-03-15 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Generating risk profile using data of home monitoring and security system |
US11159484B2 (en) | 2004-03-16 | 2021-10-26 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Forming a security network including integrated security system components and network devices |
US10339791B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-07-02 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Security network integrated with premise security system |
US10522026B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2019-12-31 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Automation system user interface with three-dimensional display |
US7757211B2 (en) * | 2004-05-03 | 2010-07-13 | Jordan Thomas L | Managed object member architecture for software defined radio |
TWI276309B (en) * | 2004-05-11 | 2007-03-11 | Yi-Shiuan Shau | Device and method for controlling vehicle from remote site |
NL1026178C2 (en) * | 2004-05-12 | 2005-11-15 | Ludgerus Beheer B V | Wheelchair with drive support and force sensor for use with it. |
WO2005114611A1 (en) * | 2004-05-14 | 2005-12-01 | Ranco Incorporated Of Delaware | Hazardous condition detector with integral wireless connectivity infrastructure device |
ITTO20040498A1 (en) * | 2004-07-15 | 2004-10-15 | Maire Engineering S P A | INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION NETWORK FOR AN URBAN TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND URBAN TRANSPORT SYSTEM INCLUDING SUCH A COMMUNICATION NETWORK. |
JP2006048174A (en) * | 2004-07-30 | 2006-02-16 | A・T・Gジャパン株式会社 | Home security system |
FR2874807B1 (en) * | 2004-09-03 | 2006-11-10 | Memscap Sa | DEVICE FOR ANALYZING THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SKIN |
US20060055521A1 (en) * | 2004-09-15 | 2006-03-16 | Mobile-Vision Inc. | Automatic activation of an in-car video recorder using a GPS speed signal |
WO2006034135A2 (en) | 2004-09-17 | 2006-03-30 | Proximex | Adaptive multi-modal integrated biometric identification detection and surveillance system |
US7728871B2 (en) | 2004-09-30 | 2010-06-01 | Smartvue Corporation | Wireless video surveillance system & method with input capture and data transmission prioritization and adjustment |
US8457314B2 (en) | 2004-09-23 | 2013-06-04 | Smartvue Corporation | Wireless video surveillance system and method for self-configuring network |
US20060095539A1 (en) * | 2004-10-29 | 2006-05-04 | Martin Renkis | Wireless video surveillance system and method for mesh networking |
US8750509B2 (en) * | 2004-09-23 | 2014-06-10 | Smartvue Corporation | Wireless surveillance system releasably mountable to track lighting |
US8752106B2 (en) * | 2004-09-23 | 2014-06-10 | Smartvue Corporation | Mesh networked video and sensor surveillance system and method for wireless mesh networked sensors |
US7603460B2 (en) * | 2004-09-24 | 2009-10-13 | Microsoft Corporation | Detecting and diagnosing performance problems in a wireless network through neighbor collaboration |
US7760654B2 (en) * | 2004-09-24 | 2010-07-20 | Microsoft Corporation | Using a connected wireless computer as a conduit for a disconnected wireless computer |
US8842179B2 (en) | 2004-09-24 | 2014-09-23 | Smartvue Corporation | Video surveillance sharing system and method |
US7317914B2 (en) | 2004-09-24 | 2008-01-08 | Microsoft Corporation | Collaboratively locating disconnected clients and rogue access points in a wireless network |
US20060070110A1 (en) * | 2004-09-28 | 2006-03-30 | Jeff Mercer | Apparatus and method for remote camera operations |
EP1807969B1 (en) * | 2004-10-08 | 2009-04-15 | Nokia Siemens Networks Gmbh & Co. Kg | Method for configuring billing processes in network elements |
US8196199B2 (en) * | 2004-10-19 | 2012-06-05 | Airdefense, Inc. | Personal wireless monitoring agent |
US20060146122A1 (en) * | 2004-10-25 | 2006-07-06 | Mcdonald Chad | System for remotely capturing and storing images for multiple users in a centralized image management center |
US20060095950A1 (en) * | 2004-10-29 | 2006-05-04 | Coonce Charles K | Methods and multi-screen systems for real time response to medical emergencies |
US7323969B1 (en) * | 2004-11-04 | 2008-01-29 | Andrew Pedro Delgado | Mobile incident recording and reporting system |
US7440587B1 (en) * | 2004-11-24 | 2008-10-21 | Adobe Systems Incorporated | Method and apparatus for calibrating sampling operations for an object detection process |
US7738680B1 (en) | 2004-11-24 | 2010-06-15 | Adobe Systems Incorporated | Detecting an object within an image by incrementally evaluating subwindows of the image in parallel |
US20060145830A1 (en) * | 2004-12-16 | 2006-07-06 | Comstock Jean K | Object identification system and device |
EP2802144A1 (en) | 2004-12-17 | 2014-11-12 | Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. | Image information management system and method thereof, and image information search system |
US20060139454A1 (en) * | 2004-12-23 | 2006-06-29 | Trapani Carl E | Method and system for vehicle-mounted recording systems |
US8493443B2 (en) * | 2005-01-04 | 2013-07-23 | Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. | Methods and apparatus for location determination and asserting and maintaining privacy |
FR2880762A1 (en) * | 2005-01-07 | 2006-07-14 | France Telecom | VISIOPHONY TERMINAL WITH INTUITIVE SETTINGS |
US7593024B2 (en) * | 2005-01-15 | 2009-09-22 | International Business Machines Corporation | Screen calibration for display devices |
AU2006212697B2 (en) * | 2005-02-08 | 2007-08-09 | Sartin Group Pty Ltd | A method and apparatus for tracking the distribution of pharmaceutical products |
US7944469B2 (en) * | 2005-02-14 | 2011-05-17 | Vigilos, Llc | System and method for using self-learning rules to enable adaptive security monitoring |
US20060190960A1 (en) * | 2005-02-14 | 2006-08-24 | Barker Geoffrey T | System and method for incorporating video analytics in a monitoring network |
US7587101B1 (en) | 2005-02-28 | 2009-09-08 | Adobe Systems Incorporated | Facilitating computer-assisted tagging of object instances in digital images |
ITTO20050160A1 (en) * | 2005-03-14 | 2006-09-15 | Gaetano Rizzi | DATA MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY FOR THE VERIFICATION OF ITEMS EQUIPPED WITH AN IDENTIFICATION CODE |
EP1859422A4 (en) * | 2005-03-15 | 2009-12-23 | Chubb Internat Holdings Ltd | Context-aware alarm system |
ES2391827T3 (en) * | 2005-03-15 | 2012-11-30 | Chubb International Holdings Limited | False Alarm Filter |
US10999254B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2021-05-04 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | System for data routing in networks |
US11700142B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2023-07-11 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Security network integrating security system and network devices |
US11496568B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2022-11-08 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Security system with networked touchscreen |
US20170180198A1 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2017-06-22 | Marc Baum | Forming a security network including integrated security system components |
US20120324566A1 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2012-12-20 | Marc Baum | Takeover Processes In Security Network Integrated With Premise Security System |
US11615697B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2023-03-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Premise management systems and methods |
US9450776B2 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2016-09-20 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Forming a security network including integrated security system components |
US20110128378A1 (en) | 2005-03-16 | 2011-06-02 | Reza Raji | Modular Electronic Display Platform |
US9306809B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2016-04-05 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Security system with networked touchscreen |
US8355737B2 (en) | 2005-03-18 | 2013-01-15 | Wavemarket, Inc. | Enhanced mobile location |
ATE484759T1 (en) | 2005-03-18 | 2010-10-15 | Seeker Wireless Pty Ltd | ADVANCED MOBILE LOCATION METHOD AND SYSTEM |
US7525932B2 (en) * | 2005-03-21 | 2009-04-28 | At&T Intellectual Property, I,L.P. | Methods, systems, and computer program products for implementing a virtual posting service |
US20060215024A1 (en) * | 2005-03-23 | 2006-09-28 | Coonce Charles K | Method and real time emergency response surveillances system with an emergency switch |
US20060215023A1 (en) * | 2005-03-23 | 2006-09-28 | Coonce Charles K | Method and system of displaying user interest data at a surveillance station |
US7336169B2 (en) * | 2005-03-23 | 2008-02-26 | Lake Star Consulting Llc | Method and real time emergency response surveillance system |
RU2007135827A (en) * | 2005-03-30 | 2009-05-10 | Уэлч Аллин, Инк. (Us) | EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BY A SET OF NETWORK ELEMENTS |
US20060238616A1 (en) * | 2005-03-31 | 2006-10-26 | Honeywell International Inc. | Video image processing appliance manager |
US7760908B2 (en) * | 2005-03-31 | 2010-07-20 | Honeywell International Inc. | Event packaged video sequence |
EP1869925A4 (en) | 2005-04-08 | 2010-01-20 | Seeker Wireless Pty Ltd | Enhanced terrestrial mobile location |
US20060235697A1 (en) * | 2005-04-14 | 2006-10-19 | American Research & Technology | On-line security management system |
US7619647B2 (en) * | 2005-04-20 | 2009-11-17 | Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc. | Context aware surveillance system using a hybrid sensor network |
GB2439878B (en) * | 2005-04-22 | 2011-03-09 | Draeger Medical Systems Inc | A system for managing patient medical data derived from a plurality of medical devices |
US7783135B2 (en) | 2005-05-09 | 2010-08-24 | Like.Com | System and method for providing objectified image renderings using recognition information from images |
US20060259668A1 (en) * | 2005-05-10 | 2006-11-16 | Hung-Peng Kang | System for managing sound input/output and method for the same |
US7647302B2 (en) * | 2005-05-31 | 2010-01-12 | Sap, Ag | Method for searching layered data |
US7797023B2 (en) * | 2005-06-09 | 2010-09-14 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | Methods, systems, and computer program products for implementing an ad-hoc, autonomous communications network |
EP1896990A4 (en) * | 2005-06-30 | 2011-03-16 | Verimatrix Inc | System and method for aggregating, editing, and distributing content |
US8838374B2 (en) * | 2005-07-05 | 2014-09-16 | Mi-Jack Products, Inc. | Automatic correction of past position errors for location and inventory tracking |
US20070027365A1 (en) * | 2005-07-28 | 2007-02-01 | Dale Kosted | A Method and System of After Hours Monitoring of a veterinary patient |
US7826837B1 (en) | 2005-08-05 | 2010-11-02 | Verizon Services Corp. | Systems and methods for tracking signal strength in wireless networks |
US8045954B2 (en) * | 2005-08-19 | 2011-10-25 | University Of South Florida | Wireless emergency-reporting system |
US20070058717A1 (en) * | 2005-09-09 | 2007-03-15 | Objectvideo, Inc. | Enhanced processing for scanning video |
US8520069B2 (en) * | 2005-09-16 | 2013-08-27 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Vehicle-mounted video system with distributed processing |
US20070071404A1 (en) * | 2005-09-29 | 2007-03-29 | Honeywell International Inc. | Controlled video event presentation |
US7420472B2 (en) * | 2005-10-16 | 2008-09-02 | Bao Tran | Patient monitoring apparatus |
US7733224B2 (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2010-06-08 | Bao Tran | Mesh network personal emergency response appliance |
CN1952679B (en) * | 2005-10-17 | 2010-06-16 | 同济大学 | Wireless transfer method for realizing vehicle-carrying locating information |
EP1941758A4 (en) * | 2005-10-24 | 2012-04-25 | Wavemarket Inc D B A Location Labs | Detection in mobile service maintenance |
CN100405410C (en) * | 2005-12-08 | 2008-07-23 | 中国科学院长春光学精密机械与物理研究所 | Long-distance controlling method and controller for multiple detector |
CN100364829C (en) * | 2005-12-20 | 2008-01-30 | 北京交通大学 | Seamless circuit parameter real time monitoring method based on 'intelligent electron eye' |
US8208949B2 (en) * | 2006-03-16 | 2012-06-26 | Marc Stuart Cox | Navigation system for portable communication devices |
US9420234B2 (en) * | 2006-04-13 | 2016-08-16 | Virtual Observer Pty Ltd | Virtual observer |
EP2013817A2 (en) * | 2006-04-17 | 2009-01-14 | Objectvideo, Inc. | Video segmentation using statistical pixel modeling |
TWI306231B (en) * | 2006-05-22 | 2009-02-11 | Accton Technology Corp | Network communication device security system and method of the same |
US7671728B2 (en) * | 2006-06-02 | 2010-03-02 | Sensormatic Electronics, LLC | Systems and methods for distributed monitoring of remote sites |
US10079839B1 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2018-09-18 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Activation of gateway device |
JP2008011249A (en) * | 2006-06-29 | 2008-01-17 | Toshiba Corp | Home network device |
US20080079554A1 (en) * | 2006-10-02 | 2008-04-03 | Steven James Boice | Vehicle impact camera system |
CA2665556A1 (en) * | 2006-10-04 | 2008-04-17 | Welch Allyn, Inc. | Dynamic medical object information base |
US8531521B2 (en) * | 2006-10-06 | 2013-09-10 | Sightlogix, Inc. | Methods and apparatus related to improved surveillance using a smart camera |
US20080133681A1 (en) * | 2006-10-13 | 2008-06-05 | Jackson Troy V | System and method for diagnosis of and recommendations for remote processor system |
US20080139891A1 (en) * | 2006-10-25 | 2008-06-12 | Cingular Wireless Ii, Llc | Devices and methods for communicating medical information |
US7715887B2 (en) * | 2006-11-14 | 2010-05-11 | Harris Corporation | Low power distribution system for an unattended ground sensor system |
US20080126118A1 (en) * | 2006-11-24 | 2008-05-29 | General Electric Company, A New York Corporation | Systems, methods and apparatus for a network application framework system |
US8817951B2 (en) * | 2006-12-27 | 2014-08-26 | Motorola Mobility Llc | Method and system for monitoring a location |
US20080030496A1 (en) | 2007-01-03 | 2008-02-07 | Social Concepts, Inc. | On-line interaction system |
US8413059B2 (en) * | 2007-01-03 | 2013-04-02 | Social Concepts, Inc. | Image based electronic mail system |
US11706279B2 (en) | 2007-01-24 | 2023-07-18 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Methods and systems for data communication |
US8166407B2 (en) | 2007-01-25 | 2012-04-24 | Social Concepts, Inc. | Apparatus for increasing social interaction over an electronic network |
EP2119235A4 (en) * | 2007-02-02 | 2011-12-21 | Honeywell Int Inc | Systems and methods for managing live video data |
US7633385B2 (en) | 2007-02-28 | 2009-12-15 | Ucontrol, Inc. | Method and system for communicating with and controlling an alarm system from a remote server |
US9269244B2 (en) * | 2007-03-06 | 2016-02-23 | Verint Systems Inc. | Event detection based on video metadata |
JP5121258B2 (en) * | 2007-03-06 | 2013-01-16 | 株式会社東芝 | Suspicious behavior detection system and method |
JP2008227877A (en) * | 2007-03-13 | 2008-09-25 | Hitachi Ltd | Video information processor |
US7777783B1 (en) | 2007-03-23 | 2010-08-17 | Proximex Corporation | Multi-video navigation |
US9544563B1 (en) | 2007-03-23 | 2017-01-10 | Proximex Corporation | Multi-video navigation system |
US8177776B2 (en) | 2007-04-20 | 2012-05-15 | Doheny Eye Institute | Independent surgical center |
US20100174415A1 (en) | 2007-04-20 | 2010-07-08 | Mark Humayun | Sterile surgical tray |
WO2008131350A1 (en) | 2007-04-20 | 2008-10-30 | Doheny Eye Institute | Surgical pack and tray |
US8568391B2 (en) | 2007-04-20 | 2013-10-29 | Doheny Eye Institute | Sterile surgical tray |
US20080281301A1 (en) * | 2007-04-20 | 2008-11-13 | Deboer Charles | Personal Surgical Center |
US8323271B2 (en) * | 2007-04-20 | 2012-12-04 | Doheny Eye Institute | Sterile surgical tray |
US8451986B2 (en) | 2007-04-23 | 2013-05-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Method and system for automatically providing alternate network access for telecommunications |
US20080285106A1 (en) * | 2007-05-18 | 2008-11-20 | Nikon Corporation | Apparatus and Method For Nanoradian Metrology of Changes In Angular Orientation of A Vibrating Mirror Using Multi-Pass Optical Systems |
US20080294588A1 (en) * | 2007-05-22 | 2008-11-27 | Stephen Jeffrey Morris | Event capture, cross device event correlation, and responsive actions |
US11212192B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2021-12-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US10498830B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-12-03 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Wi-Fi-to-serial encapsulation in systems |
US10389736B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-08-20 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11316753B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2022-04-26 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11218878B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2022-01-04 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11237714B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2022-02-01 | Control Networks, Inc. | Control system user interface |
US10423309B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-09-24 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Device integration framework |
US11089122B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2021-08-10 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Controlling data routing among networks |
US10523689B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2019-12-31 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols over internet protocol (IP) networks |
US10616075B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2020-04-07 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US10666523B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2020-05-26 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11423756B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2022-08-23 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11646907B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2023-05-09 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US11601810B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2023-03-07 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols in integrated systems |
US10051078B2 (en) | 2007-06-12 | 2018-08-14 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | WiFi-to-serial encapsulation in systems |
US7756602B2 (en) * | 2007-06-14 | 2010-07-13 | Panasonic Automotive Systems Company Of America Division Of Panasonic Corporation Of North America | Vehicle entertainment and gaming system |
WO2009001530A1 (en) * | 2007-06-22 | 2008-12-31 | Panasonic Corporation | Camera device and imaging method |
JP2010533346A (en) * | 2007-07-13 | 2010-10-21 | キルスイッチ システムズ インコーポレイテッド | Financial transaction system with location-based fraud prevention |
US8184003B1 (en) * | 2007-08-14 | 2012-05-22 | Nichols Frank R | Motion detection and locating apparatus and method |
US11831462B2 (en) | 2007-08-24 | 2023-11-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Controlling data routing in premises management systems |
WO2009036497A1 (en) | 2007-09-17 | 2009-03-26 | Seeker Wireless Pty Limited | Systems and methods for triggering location based voice and/or data communications to or from mobile radio terminals |
US8660299B2 (en) * | 2007-09-22 | 2014-02-25 | Honeywell International Inc. | Automated person identification and location for search applications |
US20090095176A1 (en) * | 2007-10-11 | 2009-04-16 | Printar Ltd. | Method and apparatus for PCB finishing processes |
EP2051222A1 (en) * | 2007-10-17 | 2009-04-22 | Harman/Becker Automotive Systems GmbH | Method and system for providing a visual information of a remote location to a user of a vehicle |
US8072503B2 (en) | 2007-10-23 | 2011-12-06 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | Methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products for real-time high dynamic range imaging |
US9060245B2 (en) | 2007-10-30 | 2015-06-16 | Google Technology Holdings LLC | Methods and apparatus for collecting and using information regarding location object-based actions |
US8489576B2 (en) * | 2007-10-30 | 2013-07-16 | Motorola Mobility Llc | Methods and apparatus for using information regarding actions performed using traceable objects |
US8737985B2 (en) | 2007-11-26 | 2014-05-27 | Wavemarket, Inc. | Methods and systems for zone creation and adaption |
US10462409B2 (en) | 2007-12-28 | 2019-10-29 | Google Technology Holdings LLC | Method for collecting media associated with a mobile device |
US8314838B2 (en) * | 2007-12-28 | 2012-11-20 | Motorola Mobility Llc | System and method for collecting media associated with a mobile device |
US11916928B2 (en) | 2008-01-24 | 2024-02-27 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Communication protocols over internet protocol (IP) networks |
US8659657B2 (en) * | 2008-01-25 | 2014-02-25 | International Business Machines Corporation | System and method for pattern based thresholding applied to video surveillance monitoring |
US10875182B2 (en) | 2008-03-20 | 2020-12-29 | Teladoc Health, Inc. | Remote presence system mounted to operating room hardware |
US10354689B2 (en) | 2008-04-06 | 2019-07-16 | Taser International, Inc. | Systems and methods for event recorder logging |
WO2009124348A1 (en) | 2008-04-07 | 2009-10-15 | Seeker Wireless Pty Limited | Efficient collection of wireless transmitter characteristics |
US8930208B2 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2015-01-06 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Methods and systems for detecting a bioactive agent effect |
US9649469B2 (en) | 2008-04-24 | 2017-05-16 | The Invention Science Fund I Llc | Methods and systems for presenting a combination treatment |
US20100130811A1 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2010-05-27 | Searete Llc | Computational system and method for memory modification |
US8606592B2 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2013-12-10 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Methods and systems for monitoring bioactive agent use |
US20090270687A1 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2009-10-29 | Searete Llc, A Limited Liability Corporation Of The State Of Delaware | Methods and systems for modifying bioactive agent use |
US9064036B2 (en) | 2008-04-24 | 2015-06-23 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Methods and systems for monitoring bioactive agent use |
US20100280332A1 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2010-11-04 | Searete Llc, A Limited Liability Corporation Of The State Of Delaware | Methods and systems for monitoring bioactive agent use |
US8876688B2 (en) | 2008-04-24 | 2014-11-04 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Combination treatment modification methods and systems |
US8615407B2 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2013-12-24 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Methods and systems for detecting a bioactive agent effect |
US9026369B2 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2015-05-05 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Methods and systems for presenting a combination treatment |
US8682687B2 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2014-03-25 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Methods and systems for presenting a combination treatment |
US20100063368A1 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2010-03-11 | Searete Llc, A Limited Liability Corporation | Computational system and method for memory modification |
US9662391B2 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2017-05-30 | The Invention Science Fund I Llc | Side effect ameliorating combination therapeutic products and systems |
US20100100036A1 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2010-04-22 | Searete Llc, A Limited Liability Corporation Of The State Of Delaware | Computational System and Method for Memory Modification |
US20090312595A1 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2009-12-17 | Searete Llc, A Limited Liability Corporation Of The State Of Delaware | System and method for memory modification |
US9239906B2 (en) | 2008-04-24 | 2016-01-19 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Combination treatment selection methods and systems |
US9449150B2 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2016-09-20 | The Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Combination treatment selection methods and systems |
US9282927B2 (en) | 2008-04-24 | 2016-03-15 | Invention Science Fund I, Llc | Methods and systems for modifying bioactive agent use |
US9560967B2 (en) * | 2008-04-24 | 2017-02-07 | The Invention Science Fund I Llc | Systems and apparatus for measuring a bioactive agent effect |
US9959471B2 (en) | 2008-05-06 | 2018-05-01 | Careview Communications, Inc. | Patient video monitoring systems and methods for thermal detection of liquids |
US10645346B2 (en) | 2013-01-18 | 2020-05-05 | Careview Communications, Inc. | Patient video monitoring systems and methods having detection algorithm recovery from changes in illumination |
US9866797B2 (en) | 2012-09-28 | 2018-01-09 | Careview Communications, Inc. | System and method for monitoring a fall state of a patient while minimizing false alarms |
US9579047B2 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2017-02-28 | Careview Communications, Inc. | Systems and methods for dynamically identifying a patient support surface and patient monitoring |
US9794523B2 (en) | 2011-12-19 | 2017-10-17 | Careview Communications, Inc. | Electronic patient sitter management system and method for implementing |
US8334775B2 (en) * | 2008-05-23 | 2012-12-18 | Guardian Technologies | RFID-based asset security and tracking system, apparatus and method |
US20170185278A1 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2017-06-29 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Automation system user interface |
US10530839B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2020-01-07 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated cloud system with lightweight gateway for premises automation |
US11758026B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2023-09-12 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Virtual device systems and methods |
US11792036B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2023-10-17 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Mobile premises automation platform |
US11729255B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2023-08-15 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Integrated cloud system with lightweight gateway for premises automation |
US11258625B2 (en) | 2008-08-11 | 2022-02-22 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Mobile premises automation platform |
US8520979B2 (en) * | 2008-08-19 | 2013-08-27 | Digimarc Corporation | Methods and systems for content processing |
US8069081B2 (en) * | 2008-09-23 | 2011-11-29 | Microsoft Corporation | Targeted advertising using object identification |
US20100079592A1 (en) * | 2008-09-26 | 2010-04-01 | John Traywick | Method for Monitoring a Predetermined Photographed Area Via A Website |
US8503972B2 (en) * | 2008-10-30 | 2013-08-06 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Multi-functional remote monitoring system |
EP2184724A1 (en) * | 2008-11-05 | 2010-05-12 | Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNO | A system for tracking a presence of persons in a building, a method and a computer program product |
US9628440B2 (en) | 2008-11-12 | 2017-04-18 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Takeover processes in security network integrated with premise security system |
US20100238985A1 (en) * | 2008-11-13 | 2010-09-23 | John Traywick | Cellular Uploader for Digital Game Camera |
US8254631B2 (en) * | 2008-11-24 | 2012-08-28 | Peter Bongard | Automated security gate attendant |
US8471899B2 (en) | 2008-12-02 | 2013-06-25 | Careview Communications, Inc. | System and method for documenting patient procedures |
JP5289022B2 (en) * | 2008-12-11 | 2013-09-11 | キヤノン株式会社 | Information processing apparatus and information processing method |
US8736678B2 (en) | 2008-12-11 | 2014-05-27 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | Method and apparatus for vehicle surveillance service in municipal environments |
EP2196972A1 (en) * | 2008-12-12 | 2010-06-16 | Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNO | Object tracking system, object infrastructure provided with object tracking system and method for tracking objects |
FI20086241L (en) | 2008-12-23 | 2010-06-24 | Palodex Group Oy | Image disc reader |
FI20086240A (en) * | 2008-12-23 | 2010-06-24 | Palodex Group Oy | Image plate reader device cleaning system |
US9137495B2 (en) | 2009-01-30 | 2015-09-15 | Yinzcam, Inc. | Systems and methods for providing interactive video services |
KR101554643B1 (en) * | 2009-02-17 | 2015-09-21 | 삼성전자주식회사 | Apparatus and method for automatic transmitting emoticon in video telephony of mobile communication terminal |
IL197168A (en) * | 2009-02-22 | 2017-10-31 | Verint Systems Ltd | System and method for predicting future meetings of wireless users |
US8878931B2 (en) | 2009-03-04 | 2014-11-04 | Honeywell International Inc. | Systems and methods for managing video data |
FR2943878B1 (en) * | 2009-03-27 | 2014-03-28 | Thales Sa | SUPERVISION SYSTEM OF A SURVEILLANCE AREA |
US8638211B2 (en) | 2009-04-30 | 2014-01-28 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Configurable controller and interface for home SMA, phone and multimedia |
CN102427767B (en) * | 2009-05-20 | 2016-03-16 | 皇家飞利浦电子股份有限公司 | The data acquisition and visualization formulation that guide is got involved for low dosage in computer tomography |
US20110016490A1 (en) * | 2009-07-16 | 2011-01-20 | Germar Schaefer | Systems and methods for managing content in real-time |
US8214566B2 (en) * | 2009-07-24 | 2012-07-03 | Welch Allyn, Inc. | Configurable health-care equipment apparatus |
JP5563659B2 (en) * | 2009-07-30 | 2014-07-30 | フレクストロニクス エイピー エルエルシー | Apparatus and method for diagnosis and repair of remote equipment |
JP4560128B1 (en) * | 2009-08-13 | 2010-10-13 | 株式会社パスコ | Map image integrated database generation system and map image integrated database generation program |
FR2949161B1 (en) * | 2009-08-14 | 2011-09-09 | Thales Sa | DEVICE FOR SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS |
US9757639B2 (en) | 2009-11-24 | 2017-09-12 | Seth E. Eisner Trust | Disparity correction for location-aware distributed sporting events |
US7934983B1 (en) * | 2009-11-24 | 2011-05-03 | Seth Eisner | Location-aware distributed sporting events |
US8531523B2 (en) * | 2009-12-08 | 2013-09-10 | Trueposition, Inc. | Multi-sensor location and identification |
US8970694B2 (en) * | 2009-12-10 | 2015-03-03 | Harris Corporation | Video processing system providing overlay of selected geospatially-tagged metadata relating to a geolocation outside viewable area and related methods |
US8717436B2 (en) * | 2009-12-10 | 2014-05-06 | Harris Corporation | Video processing system providing correlation between objects in different georeferenced video feeds and related methods |
US20110193964A1 (en) * | 2010-02-07 | 2011-08-11 | Mcleod Gregory F | Method and System for Wireless Monitoring |
US8670017B2 (en) | 2010-03-04 | 2014-03-11 | Intouch Technologies, Inc. | Remote presence system including a cart that supports a robot face and an overhead camera |
US8244236B2 (en) | 2010-04-29 | 2012-08-14 | Wavemarket, Inc. | System and method for aggregating and disseminating mobile device tag data |
AU2011250886A1 (en) | 2010-05-10 | 2013-01-10 | Icontrol Networks, Inc | Control system user interface |
JP2012002595A (en) * | 2010-06-15 | 2012-01-05 | Sony Corp | Information processing device, information processing method, information processing system, and program |
US9626696B2 (en) * | 2010-06-17 | 2017-04-18 | Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc | Techniques to verify location for location based services |
US20120005632A1 (en) * | 2010-06-30 | 2012-01-05 | Broyles Iii Paul J | Execute a command |
USD635681S1 (en) | 2010-07-22 | 2011-04-05 | Welch Allyn, Inc. | Patient-monitor housing |
USD632397S1 (en) | 2010-07-22 | 2011-02-08 | Welch Allyn, Inc. | Portions of a patient-monitor housing |
USD671222S1 (en) | 2010-07-22 | 2012-11-20 | Welch Allyn, Inc. | Module for a patient-monitor or the like |
TW201215078A (en) * | 2010-09-21 | 2012-04-01 | Hon Hai Prec Ind Co Ltd | Handheld device and method for changing an image source using the handheld device |
US8836467B1 (en) | 2010-09-28 | 2014-09-16 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Method, system and apparatus for automated reporting of account and sensor zone information to a central station |
US9049348B1 (en) * | 2010-11-10 | 2015-06-02 | Target Brands, Inc. | Video analytics for simulating the motion tracking functionality of a surveillance camera |
US8504077B2 (en) | 2010-12-04 | 2013-08-06 | Wavemarket, Inc. | System and method for monitoring and disseminating mobile device location information |
US11750414B2 (en) | 2010-12-16 | 2023-09-05 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Bidirectional security sensor communication for a premises security system |
US9147337B2 (en) | 2010-12-17 | 2015-09-29 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Method and system for logging security event data |
US9026134B2 (en) * | 2011-01-03 | 2015-05-05 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Target positioning within a mobile structure |
US8612807B2 (en) * | 2011-01-12 | 2013-12-17 | Ncr Corporation | Entertainment kiosk error handling and troubleshooting method |
WO2012095754A2 (en) * | 2011-01-14 | 2012-07-19 | Anagog Ltd. | Predicting that a parking space is about to be vacated |
US8464304B2 (en) | 2011-01-25 | 2013-06-11 | Youtoo Technologies, LLC | Content creation and distribution system |
JP5905031B2 (en) | 2011-01-28 | 2016-04-20 | インタッチ テクノロジーズ インコーポレイテッド | Interfacing with mobile telepresence robot |
DE102011009952A1 (en) * | 2011-02-01 | 2012-08-02 | Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. | Method for determining position and location of astronaut in spacecraft, involves transmitting three-dimensional co-ordinates of detected three-dimensional position of each point from spacecraft to control station |
US8548739B2 (en) * | 2011-02-10 | 2013-10-01 | Telenav, Inc. | Navigation system with interactive accelerometer mechanism and method of operation thereof |
CA2829597C (en) | 2011-03-07 | 2015-05-26 | Kba2, Inc. | Systems and methods for analytic data gathering from image providers at an event or geographic location |
US8922657B2 (en) * | 2011-03-08 | 2014-12-30 | Bank Of America Corporation | Real-time video image analysis for providing security |
US9317860B2 (en) | 2011-03-08 | 2016-04-19 | Bank Of America Corporation | Collective network of augmented reality users |
US9773285B2 (en) | 2011-03-08 | 2017-09-26 | Bank Of America Corporation | Providing data associated with relationships between individuals and images |
US9317835B2 (en) | 2011-03-08 | 2016-04-19 | Bank Of America Corporation | Populating budgets and/or wish lists using real-time video image analysis |
US9224166B2 (en) | 2011-03-08 | 2015-12-29 | Bank Of America Corporation | Retrieving product information from embedded sensors via mobile device video analysis |
FR2973142B1 (en) * | 2011-03-22 | 2022-12-16 | Applications Techniques Etudes Realisations Mec Electroniques Systemes | SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM |
FR2975783A1 (en) * | 2011-05-27 | 2012-11-30 | Mov N See | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING A MOBILE UNIT BY A TRACKING DEVICE |
US8644999B2 (en) * | 2011-06-15 | 2014-02-04 | General Electric Company | Keep alive method for RFD devices |
US20130031074A1 (en) * | 2011-07-25 | 2013-01-31 | HJ Laboratories, LLC | Apparatus and method for providing intelligent information searching and content management |
US20130046153A1 (en) | 2011-08-16 | 2013-02-21 | Elwha LLC, a limited liability company of the State of Delaware | Systematic distillation of status data relating to regimen compliance |
US20130124633A1 (en) * | 2011-11-10 | 2013-05-16 | Bing Liu | Engine, system and method of providing location-based social services |
US9342735B2 (en) | 2011-12-01 | 2016-05-17 | Finding Rover, Inc. | Facial recognition lost pet identifying system |
US10783474B2 (en) * | 2011-12-29 | 2020-09-22 | Iex Corporation | Application usage and process monitoring in an enterprise environment having agent session recording for process definition |
US20130182118A1 (en) * | 2012-01-13 | 2013-07-18 | Tim J. Olker | Method For Performing Video Surveillance Of A Mobile Unit |
US20130208121A1 (en) * | 2012-02-10 | 2013-08-15 | Xerox Corporation | Traffic camera diagnostics via test targets |
US9319161B2 (en) | 2012-04-09 | 2016-04-19 | Youtoo Technologies, LLC | Participating in television programs |
US9083997B2 (en) | 2012-05-09 | 2015-07-14 | YooToo Technologies, LLC | Recording and publishing content on social media websites |
WO2013184832A2 (en) * | 2012-06-07 | 2013-12-12 | Zoll Medical Corporation | Systems and methods for video capture, user feedback, reporting, adaptive parameters, and remote data access in vehicle safety monitoring |
US10127810B2 (en) * | 2012-06-07 | 2018-11-13 | Zoll Medical Corporation | Vehicle safety and driver condition monitoring, and geographic information based road safety systems |
US9002060B2 (en) | 2012-06-28 | 2015-04-07 | International Business Machines Corporation | Object retrieval in video data using complementary detectors |
WO2014052898A1 (en) | 2012-09-28 | 2014-04-03 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Portable video and imaging system |
US10272848B2 (en) | 2012-09-28 | 2019-04-30 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Mobile video and imaging system |
US20150215742A1 (en) * | 2012-09-28 | 2015-07-30 | Nec Corporation | Mobile communication system, movement prediction device and paging area determination method |
US9526437B2 (en) | 2012-11-21 | 2016-12-27 | i4c Innovations Inc. | Animal health and wellness monitoring using UWB radar |
US9106953B2 (en) | 2012-11-28 | 2015-08-11 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Media monitoring based on predictive signature caching |
US20140152439A1 (en) * | 2012-12-03 | 2014-06-05 | James H. Nguyen | Security System |
KR102037416B1 (en) * | 2012-12-17 | 2019-10-28 | 삼성전자주식회사 | Method for managing of external devices, method for operating of an external device, host device, management server, and the external device |
US10104509B2 (en) * | 2013-02-19 | 2018-10-16 | Angel Sense Ltd | Method and system for identifying exceptions of people behavior |
US9928975B1 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2018-03-27 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Three-way switch |
US9287727B1 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2016-03-15 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Temporal voltage adaptive lithium battery charger |
US9867143B1 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2018-01-09 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Adaptive Power Modulation |
US10149617B2 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2018-12-11 | i4c Innovations Inc. | Multiple sensors for monitoring health and wellness of an animal |
US11039108B2 (en) * | 2013-03-15 | 2021-06-15 | James Carey | Video identification and analytical recognition system |
US9734161B2 (en) * | 2013-03-15 | 2017-08-15 | The Florida International University Board Of Trustees | Streaming representation of moving objects and shapes in a geographic information service |
US11743431B2 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2023-08-29 | James Carey | Video identification and analytical recognition system |
US9762865B2 (en) * | 2013-03-15 | 2017-09-12 | James Carey | Video identification and analytical recognition system |
US9958228B2 (en) | 2013-04-01 | 2018-05-01 | Yardarm Technologies, Inc. | Telematics sensors and camera activation in connection with firearm activity |
US10764542B2 (en) | 2014-12-15 | 2020-09-01 | Yardarm Technologies, Inc. | Camera activation in response to firearm activity |
US8948457B2 (en) | 2013-04-03 | 2015-02-03 | Pillar Vision, Inc. | True space tracking of axisymmetric object flight using diameter measurement |
CN104111635A (en) * | 2013-04-19 | 2014-10-22 | 成都技高科技有限公司 | Wireless monitoring device for hotel management |
CN103248872A (en) * | 2013-04-28 | 2013-08-14 | 安徽挚升电子工程有限公司 | Video-based agricultural product source tracing method and system |
US9264474B2 (en) | 2013-05-07 | 2016-02-16 | KBA2 Inc. | System and method of portraying the shifting level of interest in an object or location |
CN105324773A (en) | 2013-05-10 | 2016-02-10 | 卓尔医学产品公司 | Scoring, evaluation, and feedback related to ems clinical and operational performance |
US20140351130A1 (en) | 2013-05-22 | 2014-11-27 | Tab Solutions, Llc | Multi-User Funding Sources |
US20140365639A1 (en) | 2013-06-06 | 2014-12-11 | Zih Corp. | Method, apparatus, and computer program product for performance analytics for determining role, formation, and play data based on real-time data for proximity and movement of objects |
US10437658B2 (en) | 2013-06-06 | 2019-10-08 | Zebra Technologies Corporation | Method, apparatus, and computer program product for collecting and displaying sporting event data based on real time data for proximity and movement of objects |
US9517417B2 (en) | 2013-06-06 | 2016-12-13 | Zih Corp. | Method, apparatus, and computer program product for performance analytics determining participant statistical data and game status data |
US9715005B2 (en) | 2013-06-06 | 2017-07-25 | Zih Corp. | Method, apparatus, and computer program product improving real time location systems with multiple location technologies |
US10609762B2 (en) | 2013-06-06 | 2020-03-31 | Zebra Technologies Corporation | Method, apparatus, and computer program product improving backhaul of sensor and other data to real time location system network |
US9699278B2 (en) | 2013-06-06 | 2017-07-04 | Zih Corp. | Modular location tag for a real time location system network |
US11423464B2 (en) | 2013-06-06 | 2022-08-23 | Zebra Technologies Corporation | Method, apparatus, and computer program product for enhancement of fan experience based on location data |
US20140375819A1 (en) * | 2013-06-24 | 2014-12-25 | Pivotal Vision, Llc | Autonomous video management system |
WO2015001539A2 (en) * | 2013-07-05 | 2015-01-08 | Stellapps Technologies Private Limited | Device for cloud based monitoring and control of farm equipment |
US9231718B2 (en) * | 2013-08-08 | 2016-01-05 | EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C. | Use of television satellite signals to determine location |
EP3031206B1 (en) | 2013-08-09 | 2020-01-22 | ICN Acquisition, LLC | System, method and apparatus for remote monitoring |
US10390732B2 (en) | 2013-08-14 | 2019-08-27 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Breath analyzer, system, and computer program for authenticating, preserving, and presenting breath analysis data |
US9159371B2 (en) | 2013-08-14 | 2015-10-13 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Forensic video recording with presence detection |
US9253452B2 (en) | 2013-08-14 | 2016-02-02 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Computer program, method, and system for managing multiple data recording devices |
US10075681B2 (en) | 2013-08-14 | 2018-09-11 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Dual lens camera unit |
US10257287B2 (en) | 2013-08-28 | 2019-04-09 | Physio-Control, Inc. | Real-time data distribution system for patient monitoring devices, cardiac defibrillators and associated information delivery systems |
US9843911B2 (en) | 2013-09-23 | 2017-12-12 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | Remotely activated monitoring service |
AU2014354716B2 (en) | 2013-11-28 | 2018-12-06 | Alcon Inc. | Ophtalmic surgical systems, methods, and devices |
US9962226B2 (en) | 2013-11-28 | 2018-05-08 | Alcon Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Ophthalmic surgical systems, methods, and devices |
US8989053B1 (en) | 2013-11-29 | 2015-03-24 | Fedex Corporate Services, Inc. | Association management in a wireless node network |
KR101563736B1 (en) * | 2013-12-24 | 2015-11-06 | 전자부품연구원 | Apparatus and Method for Mapping Position Information to Virtual Resources |
US10171871B2 (en) | 2013-12-30 | 2019-01-01 | DISH Technologies L.L.C. | Location profiling |
CN103763629B (en) * | 2013-12-31 | 2017-08-25 | 航天数字传媒有限公司 | A kind of hotel service video system |
US11146637B2 (en) | 2014-03-03 | 2021-10-12 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Media content management |
US11405463B2 (en) | 2014-03-03 | 2022-08-02 | Icontrol Networks, Inc. | Media content management |
US10102259B2 (en) * | 2014-03-31 | 2018-10-16 | International Business Machines Corporation | Track reconciliation from multiple data sources |
US20150288928A1 (en) * | 2014-04-08 | 2015-10-08 | Sony Corporation | Security camera system use of object location tracking data |
US10453023B2 (en) | 2014-05-28 | 2019-10-22 | Fedex Corporate Services, Inc. | Methods and node apparatus for adaptive node communication within a wireless node network |
GB2541617B (en) | 2014-06-05 | 2021-07-07 | Zebra Tech Corp | Systems, apparatus and methods for variable rate ultra-wideband communications |
US9668164B2 (en) | 2014-06-05 | 2017-05-30 | Zih Corp. | Receiver processor for bandwidth management of a multiple receiver real-time location system (RTLS) |
GB2541834B (en) | 2014-06-05 | 2020-12-23 | Zebra Tech Corp | Receiver processor for adaptive windowing and high-resolution TOA determination in a multiple receiver target location system |
US20150375083A1 (en) | 2014-06-05 | 2015-12-31 | Zih Corp. | Method, Apparatus, And Computer Program Product For Enhancement Of Event Visualizations Based On Location Data |
GB2542298B (en) | 2014-06-05 | 2021-01-20 | Zebra Tech Corp | Method for iterative target location in a multiple receiver target location system |
US9661455B2 (en) | 2014-06-05 | 2017-05-23 | Zih Corp. | Method, apparatus, and computer program product for real time location system referencing in physically and radio frequency challenged environments |
US9626616B2 (en) | 2014-06-05 | 2017-04-18 | Zih Corp. | Low-profile real-time location system tag |
US9759803B2 (en) | 2014-06-06 | 2017-09-12 | Zih Corp. | Method, apparatus, and computer program product for employing a spatial association model in a real time location system |
EP3152585B1 (en) | 2014-06-06 | 2022-04-27 | Zebra Technologies Corporation | Method, apparatus, and computer program product improving real time location systems with multiple location technologies |
JP2017531878A (en) * | 2014-06-20 | 2017-10-26 | アルツロ、ゲイゲル | Simultaneous determination of mobile device and its user identification |
KR102362117B1 (en) * | 2014-07-01 | 2022-02-11 | 삼성전자주식회사 | Electroninc device for providing map information |
US10068373B2 (en) * | 2014-07-01 | 2018-09-04 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Electronic device for providing map information |
US9501915B1 (en) | 2014-07-07 | 2016-11-22 | Google Inc. | Systems and methods for analyzing a video stream |
US10140827B2 (en) | 2014-07-07 | 2018-11-27 | Google Llc | Method and system for processing motion event notifications |
US9449229B1 (en) | 2014-07-07 | 2016-09-20 | Google Inc. | Systems and methods for categorizing motion event candidates |
US10127783B2 (en) | 2014-07-07 | 2018-11-13 | Google Llc | Method and device for processing motion events |
US9420331B2 (en) * | 2014-07-07 | 2016-08-16 | Google Inc. | Method and system for categorizing detected motion events |
US9224044B1 (en) | 2014-07-07 | 2015-12-29 | Google Inc. | Method and system for video zone monitoring |
USD782495S1 (en) | 2014-10-07 | 2017-03-28 | Google Inc. | Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface |
CA2964772C (en) | 2014-10-20 | 2020-09-01 | Taser International, Inc. | Systems and methods for distributed control |
US20160117202A1 (en) * | 2014-10-28 | 2016-04-28 | Kamal Zamer | Prioritizing software applications to manage alerts |
KR101638879B1 (en) * | 2014-11-06 | 2016-07-12 | 주식회사 아이디스 | Mobile device capable of connection with security system under widget |
CN105898690A (en) * | 2014-12-09 | 2016-08-24 | 支录奎 | Implement method of remote dual-sensor and dual-location portray system based on camera and mobile phone signals |
US9418395B1 (en) | 2014-12-31 | 2016-08-16 | The Nielsen Company (Us), Llc | Power efficient detection of watermarks in media signals |
US11238397B2 (en) | 2015-02-09 | 2022-02-01 | Fedex Corporate Services, Inc. | Methods, apparatus, and systems for generating a corrective pickup notification for a shipped item using a mobile master node |
US10012765B2 (en) | 2015-02-12 | 2018-07-03 | International Business Machines Corporation | Geographical condition prediction |
US20180077355A1 (en) * | 2015-03-17 | 2018-03-15 | Nec Corporation | Monitoring device, monitoring method, monitoring program, and monitoring system |
US9734720B2 (en) | 2015-04-01 | 2017-08-15 | Zoll Medical Corporation | Response mode verification in vehicle dispatch |
US9841259B2 (en) | 2015-05-26 | 2017-12-12 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Wirelessly conducted electronic weapon |
JP6623568B2 (en) * | 2015-06-05 | 2019-12-25 | カシオ計算機株式会社 | Imaging device, imaging control method, and program |
US9361011B1 (en) | 2015-06-14 | 2016-06-07 | Google Inc. | Methods and systems for presenting multiple live video feeds in a user interface |
CN105162818A (en) * | 2015-06-18 | 2015-12-16 | 深圳市润安科技发展有限公司 | Supervised person distribution management method and supervised person distribution management system |
US10013883B2 (en) | 2015-06-22 | 2018-07-03 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Tracking and analysis of drivers within a fleet of vehicles |
US10305744B2 (en) | 2015-07-08 | 2019-05-28 | Fedex Corporate Services, Inc. | System, apparatus, and methods of event monitoring for an event candidate related to an ID node within a wireless node network |
US10192277B2 (en) | 2015-07-14 | 2019-01-29 | Axon Enterprise, Inc. | Systems and methods for generating an audit trail for auditable devices |
US10341459B2 (en) | 2015-09-18 | 2019-07-02 | International Business Machines Corporation | Personalized content and services based on profile information |
US10779733B2 (en) | 2015-10-16 | 2020-09-22 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | Telemedicine application of video analysis and motion augmentation |
US9745064B2 (en) * | 2015-11-26 | 2017-08-29 | Goodrich Corporation | Aircraft overhead bin monitoring and alert system |
US10904474B2 (en) | 2016-02-05 | 2021-01-26 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Comprehensive video collection and storage |
CN108780538A (en) | 2016-03-23 | 2018-11-09 | 联邦快递服务公司 | The system, apparatus and method of broadcast setting for the node in self-adjusting wireless node network |
CN105897883A (en) * | 2016-04-07 | 2016-08-24 | 浙江大学苏州工业技术研究院 | Processing method of traditional Chinese medicine production data |
WO2017179593A1 (en) * | 2016-04-13 | 2017-10-19 | ソニー株式会社 | Av server and av server system |
JP7009389B2 (en) | 2016-05-09 | 2022-01-25 | グラバンゴ コーポレイション | Systems and methods for computer vision driven applications in the environment |
US10506237B1 (en) | 2016-05-27 | 2019-12-10 | Google Llc | Methods and devices for dynamic adaptation of encoding bitrate for video streaming |
US10615994B2 (en) | 2016-07-09 | 2020-04-07 | Grabango Co. | Visually automated interface integration |
US10957171B2 (en) | 2016-07-11 | 2021-03-23 | Google Llc | Methods and systems for providing event alerts |
US10192415B2 (en) | 2016-07-11 | 2019-01-29 | Google Llc | Methods and systems for providing intelligent alerts for events |
US10380429B2 (en) | 2016-07-11 | 2019-08-13 | Google Llc | Methods and systems for person detection in a video feed |
CN106302448B (en) * | 2016-08-15 | 2020-03-13 | 中国联合网络通信集团有限公司 | Remote access control method and device |
US10521675B2 (en) | 2016-09-19 | 2019-12-31 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Systems and methods of legibly capturing vehicle markings |
CN106506589A (en) * | 2016-09-28 | 2017-03-15 | 中国人民解放军国防科学技术大学 | A kind of robot cluster method and system |
JP6984130B2 (en) * | 2017-01-17 | 2021-12-17 | オムロン株式会社 | Image processing equipment, control systems, image processing equipment control methods, control programs, and recording media |
KR102012549B1 (en) * | 2017-01-25 | 2019-08-20 | 엘지전자 주식회사 | Method of drawing map by identifying moving object and robot implementing thereof |
US10678332B2 (en) | 2017-02-02 | 2020-06-09 | International Business Machines Corporation | Remotely guiding the positioning of a mobile device |
US11132737B2 (en) | 2017-02-10 | 2021-09-28 | Grabango Co. | Dynamic customer checkout experience within an automated shopping environment |
US10911725B2 (en) | 2017-03-09 | 2021-02-02 | Digital Ally, Inc. | System for automatically triggering a recording |
US10249095B2 (en) * | 2017-04-07 | 2019-04-02 | Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc | Context-based discovery of applications |
US11862302B2 (en) | 2017-04-24 | 2024-01-02 | Teladoc Health, Inc. | Automated transcription and documentation of tele-health encounters |
US10484350B2 (en) | 2017-04-26 | 2019-11-19 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | Privacy-preserving location corroborations |
JP7165140B2 (en) * | 2017-05-10 | 2022-11-02 | グラバンゴ コーポレイション | Tandem Camera Array for Efficient Placement |
US11783010B2 (en) | 2017-05-30 | 2023-10-10 | Google Llc | Systems and methods of person recognition in video streams |
US10599950B2 (en) | 2017-05-30 | 2020-03-24 | Google Llc | Systems and methods for person recognition data management |
US20190005479A1 (en) | 2017-06-21 | 2019-01-03 | William Glaser | Interfacing with a point of sale system from a computer vision system |
US10810414B2 (en) | 2017-07-06 | 2020-10-20 | Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | Movement monitoring system |
US10482613B2 (en) | 2017-07-06 | 2019-11-19 | Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | Movement monitoring system |
US11450148B2 (en) | 2017-07-06 | 2022-09-20 | Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | Movement monitoring system |
US10483007B2 (en) | 2017-07-25 | 2019-11-19 | Intouch Technologies, Inc. | Modular telehealth cart with thermal imaging and touch screen user interface |
US11238406B1 (en) | 2017-08-09 | 2022-02-01 | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A | Digital inventory and inventory transfer assistant |
US11698219B2 (en) | 2017-08-10 | 2023-07-11 | Cooler Screens Inc. | Smart movable closure system for cooling cabinet |
US11316865B2 (en) | 2017-08-10 | 2022-04-26 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | Ambient cooperative intelligence system and method |
US11768030B2 (en) | 2017-08-10 | 2023-09-26 | Cooler Screens Inc. | Smart movable closure system for cooling cabinet |
US11605448B2 (en) | 2017-08-10 | 2023-03-14 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | Automated clinical documentation system and method |
US11763252B2 (en) | 2017-08-10 | 2023-09-19 | Cooler Screens Inc. | Intelligent marketing and advertising platform |
US11636944B2 (en) | 2017-08-25 | 2023-04-25 | Teladoc Health, Inc. | Connectivity infrastructure for a telehealth platform |
US20190079591A1 (en) | 2017-09-14 | 2019-03-14 | Grabango Co. | System and method for human gesture processing from video input |
US11134227B2 (en) | 2017-09-20 | 2021-09-28 | Google Llc | Systems and methods of presenting appropriate actions for responding to a visitor to a smart home environment |
US10664688B2 (en) | 2017-09-20 | 2020-05-26 | Google Llc | Systems and methods of detecting and responding to a visitor to a smart home environment |
US20190108404A1 (en) * | 2017-10-10 | 2019-04-11 | Weixin Xu | Consumer Camera System Design for Globally Optimized Recognition |
US10963704B2 (en) | 2017-10-16 | 2021-03-30 | Grabango Co. | Multiple-factor verification for vision-based systems |
AU2018359395B2 (en) | 2017-10-31 | 2021-03-25 | East Coast Racing Technologies, INC. | Track information system |
US11481805B2 (en) | 2018-01-03 | 2022-10-25 | Grabango Co. | Marketing and couponing in a retail environment using computer vision |
JP2019148949A (en) * | 2018-02-27 | 2019-09-05 | 株式会社 イマテック | Support system and support method |
EP3762921A4 (en) | 2018-03-05 | 2022-05-04 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | Automated clinical documentation system and method |
US11250383B2 (en) | 2018-03-05 | 2022-02-15 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | Automated clinical documentation system and method |
WO2019173349A1 (en) | 2018-03-05 | 2019-09-12 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | System and method for review of automated clinical documentation |
US11393212B2 (en) * | 2018-04-20 | 2022-07-19 | Darvis, Inc. | System for tracking and visualizing objects and a method therefor |
WO2019206143A1 (en) | 2018-04-27 | 2019-10-31 | Shanghai Truthvision Information Technology Co., Ltd. | System and method for traffic surveillance |
US10617299B2 (en) | 2018-04-27 | 2020-04-14 | Intouch Technologies, Inc. | Telehealth cart that supports a removable tablet with seamless audio/video switching |
US11024137B2 (en) | 2018-08-08 | 2021-06-01 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Remote video triggering and tagging |
CN110907951A (en) * | 2018-09-17 | 2020-03-24 | 林志弘 | Tracking and positioning system for predetermined range |
US10841761B2 (en) * | 2018-09-18 | 2020-11-17 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Adaptive vehicle-to-infrastructure communications |
US10896321B2 (en) * | 2018-10-19 | 2021-01-19 | Codex Corporation | Monitoring inmate movement with facial recognition |
CA3117918A1 (en) | 2018-10-29 | 2020-05-07 | Grabango Co. | Commerce automation for a fueling station |
US11070706B2 (en) * | 2018-11-15 | 2021-07-20 | Sony Corporation | Notifications for deviations in depiction of different objects in filmed shots of video content |
CN111325492B (en) | 2018-12-14 | 2023-04-28 | 阿里巴巴集团控股有限公司 | Supply chain optimization method and system |
US20220083596A1 (en) * | 2019-01-17 | 2022-03-17 | Sony Group Corporation | Information processing apparatus and information processing method |
WO2020180815A1 (en) | 2019-03-01 | 2020-09-10 | Grabango Co. | Cashier interface for linking customers to virtual data |
CN110138839B (en) * | 2019-04-17 | 2020-08-18 | 华南理工大学 | Internet of things address fast searching method based on eight-Diagram-array binary tree arrangement of book of changes |
CN110087038A (en) * | 2019-04-30 | 2019-08-02 | 衡阳师范学院 | A kind of monitoring device and method based on computer control |
US11216480B2 (en) | 2019-06-14 | 2022-01-04 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | System and method for querying data points from graph data structures |
US11043207B2 (en) | 2019-06-14 | 2021-06-22 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | System and method for array data simulation and customized acoustic modeling for ambient ASR |
US11227679B2 (en) | 2019-06-14 | 2022-01-18 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | Ambient clinical intelligence system and method |
US11531807B2 (en) | 2019-06-28 | 2022-12-20 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | System and method for customized text macros |
US11670408B2 (en) | 2019-09-30 | 2023-06-06 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | System and method for review of automated clinical documentation |
GB201914863D0 (en) * | 2019-10-14 | 2019-11-27 | Sweatco Ltd | Movement verification system and method |
US11587361B2 (en) | 2019-11-08 | 2023-02-21 | Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | Movement monitoring system |
US11893795B2 (en) | 2019-12-09 | 2024-02-06 | Google Llc | Interacting with visitors of a connected home environment |
JP2021111875A (en) * | 2020-01-10 | 2021-08-02 | コベルコ建機株式会社 | Construction machinery inspection system |
CN111447414B (en) * | 2020-04-02 | 2021-12-14 | 广东金宇恒软件科技有限公司 | Video monitoring system and method convenient to dispatch and monitor |
CN111629264B (en) * | 2020-06-01 | 2021-07-27 | 复旦大学 | Web-based separate front-end image rendering method |
US11222103B1 (en) | 2020-10-29 | 2022-01-11 | Nuance Communications, Inc. | Ambient cooperative intelligence system and method |
US11308764B1 (en) * | 2021-01-21 | 2022-04-19 | Tanya E. Seidel | Social crowdsourced parlay gaming system and method |
CN113973731B (en) * | 2021-10-21 | 2022-09-23 | 湖南中医药大学 | Device for detecting active escape behavior of animal |
US11950017B2 (en) | 2022-05-17 | 2024-04-02 | Digital Ally, Inc. | Redundant mobile video recording |
CN117395379B (en) * | 2023-12-08 | 2024-04-05 | 辽宁数能科技发展有限公司 | Logistics transportation regulation and control system and method in supply chain scene |
Citations (23)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4511886A (en) * | 1983-06-01 | 1985-04-16 | Micron International, Ltd. | Electronic security and surveillance system |
US4524384A (en) * | 1983-04-21 | 1985-06-18 | Gbc Closed Circuit Tv Corp. | Video and audio security system |
US5223844A (en) * | 1992-04-17 | 1993-06-29 | Auto-Trac, Inc. | Vehicle tracking and security system |
US5441047A (en) * | 1992-03-25 | 1995-08-15 | David; Daniel | Ambulatory patient health monitoring techniques utilizing interactive visual communication |
US5598460A (en) * | 1996-02-09 | 1997-01-28 | Tendler Cellular, Inc. | Emergency back-up system for enhancing reliability or rescue |
US5633946A (en) * | 1994-05-19 | 1997-05-27 | Geospan Corporation | Method and apparatus for collecting and processing visual and spatial position information from a moving platform |
US5673305A (en) * | 1993-05-14 | 1997-09-30 | Worldwide Notification Systems, Inc. | Apparatus and method for tracking and reporting the location of a motor vehicle |
US5712899A (en) * | 1994-02-07 | 1998-01-27 | Pace, Ii; Harold | Mobile location reporting apparatus and methods |
US5726660A (en) * | 1995-12-01 | 1998-03-10 | Purdy; Peter K. | Personal data collection and reporting system |
US5915001A (en) * | 1996-11-14 | 1999-06-22 | Vois Corporation | System and method for providing and using universally accessible voice and speech data files |
US5930723A (en) * | 1994-10-18 | 1999-07-27 | Nokia Telecommunications Oy | Establishing an expanded group call in a mobile communication system |
US5948040A (en) * | 1994-06-24 | 1999-09-07 | Delorme Publishing Co. | Travel reservation information and planning system |
US6047270A (en) * | 1996-08-08 | 2000-04-04 | Joao; Raymond Anthony | Apparatus and method for providing account security |
US6052598A (en) * | 1997-09-30 | 2000-04-18 | At&T Corp | Method for predicting the location of a mobile station in a mobile communications network |
US6078664A (en) * | 1996-12-20 | 2000-06-20 | Moskowitz; Scott A. | Z-transform implementation of digital watermarks |
US6091956A (en) * | 1997-06-12 | 2000-07-18 | Hollenberg; Dennis D. | Situation information system |
US6118870A (en) * | 1996-10-09 | 2000-09-12 | Lsi Logic Corp. | Microprocessor having instruction set extensions for decryption and multimedia applications |
US6122403A (en) * | 1995-07-27 | 2000-09-19 | Digimarc Corporation | Computer system linked by using information in data objects |
US6212550B1 (en) * | 1997-01-21 | 2001-04-03 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and system in a client-server for automatically converting messages from a first format to a second format compatible with a message retrieving device |
US6243574B1 (en) * | 1991-09-27 | 2001-06-05 | Telemac Corporation | Mobile phone distribution system having programming and tracking |
US6356758B1 (en) * | 1997-12-31 | 2002-03-12 | Nortel Networks Limited | Wireless tools for data manipulation and visualization |
US6847822B1 (en) * | 1991-12-26 | 2005-01-25 | Sycord Limited Partnership | Cellular telephone system that uses position of a mobile unit to make call management decisions |
US7362775B1 (en) * | 1996-07-02 | 2008-04-22 | Wistaria Trading, Inc. | Exchange mechanisms for digital information packages with bandwidth securitization, multichannel digital watermarks, and key management |
Family Cites Families (161)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4237344A (en) * | 1979-04-20 | 1980-12-02 | Hospital Communication Systems, Inc. | Rapid response health care communications system |
US4591823A (en) * | 1984-05-11 | 1986-05-27 | Horvat George T | Traffic speed surveillance system |
US4860352A (en) | 1985-05-20 | 1989-08-22 | Satellite Financial Systems Corporation | Satellite communication system and method with message authentication suitable for use in financial institutions |
GB2183878B (en) * | 1985-10-11 | 1989-09-20 | Matsushita Electric Works Ltd | Abnormality supervising system |
NL8503378A (en) * | 1985-12-06 | 1987-07-01 | Theo Jogchum Poelstra | NEW METHOD FOR BUILDING AND TRACKING DATA FILES FOR ROAD TRAFFIC. |
US4799156A (en) | 1986-10-01 | 1989-01-17 | Strategic Processing Corporation | Interactive market management system |
JPH0774944B2 (en) * | 1986-10-30 | 1995-08-09 | パイオニア株式会社 | Display device for in-vehicle navigation system |
US4802008A (en) * | 1987-02-09 | 1989-01-31 | Walling Paul J | Satellite communications system for medical related images |
US4843377A (en) * | 1987-04-21 | 1989-06-27 | Guardian Technologies, Inc. | Remote confinement system |
US5204670A (en) * | 1988-08-29 | 1993-04-20 | B. I. Incorporated | Adaptable electric monitoring and identification system |
US4992866A (en) * | 1989-06-29 | 1991-02-12 | Morgan Jack B | Camera selection and positioning system and method |
JPH03137686A (en) * | 1989-10-24 | 1991-06-12 | Mazda Motor Corp | Touch panel device |
US5063603A (en) * | 1989-11-06 | 1991-11-05 | David Sarnoff Research Center, Inc. | Dynamic method for recognizing objects and image processing system therefor |
GB2241623A (en) | 1990-02-28 | 1991-09-04 | Philips Electronic Associated | Vehicle location system |
EP0476562A3 (en) | 1990-09-19 | 1993-02-10 | Hitachi, Ltd. | Method and apparatus for controlling moving body and facilities |
US5303393A (en) | 1990-11-06 | 1994-04-12 | Radio Satellite Corporation | Integrated radio satellite response system and method |
US5243418A (en) * | 1990-11-27 | 1993-09-07 | Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba | Display monitoring system for detecting and tracking an intruder in a monitor area |
US5734981A (en) | 1991-01-17 | 1998-03-31 | Highwaymaster Communications, Inc. | Method and apparatus for call delivery to a mobile unit |
US5151684A (en) | 1991-04-12 | 1992-09-29 | Johnsen Edward L | Electronic inventory label and security apparatus |
US5202661A (en) | 1991-04-18 | 1993-04-13 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy | Method and system for fusing data from fixed and mobile security sensors |
US5266944A (en) * | 1991-06-26 | 1993-11-30 | Bodyguard Technologies, Inc. | Electronic system and method for monitoring abusers for compliance with a protective order |
US5353793A (en) | 1991-11-25 | 1994-10-11 | Oishi-Kogyo Company | Sensor apparatus |
US5365217A (en) * | 1992-02-20 | 1994-11-15 | Frank J. Toner | Personal security system apparatus and method |
WO1993019441A1 (en) * | 1992-03-20 | 1993-09-30 | Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organisation | An object monitoring system |
US6055514A (en) | 1992-03-20 | 2000-04-25 | Wren; Stephen Corey | System for marketing foods and services utilizing computerized centraland remote facilities |
US5544649A (en) * | 1992-03-25 | 1996-08-13 | Cardiomedix, Inc. | Ambulatory patient health monitoring techniques utilizing interactive visual communication |
US5699258A (en) | 1992-04-16 | 1997-12-16 | Francotyp-Postalia Ag & Co | Assembly for franking postal matter, and multi-carrier shipping system |
EP0567059B1 (en) | 1992-04-24 | 1998-12-02 | Hitachi, Ltd. | Object recognition system using image processing |
US5396429A (en) * | 1992-06-30 | 1995-03-07 | Hanchett; Byron L. | Traffic condition information system |
US5751289A (en) * | 1992-10-01 | 1998-05-12 | University Corporation For Atmospheric Research | Virtual reality imaging system with image replay |
US5448484A (en) | 1992-11-03 | 1995-09-05 | Bullock; Darcy M. | Neural network-based vehicle detection system and method |
JP2816919B2 (en) * | 1992-11-05 | 1998-10-27 | 松下電器産業株式会社 | Spatial average speed and traffic volume estimation method, point traffic signal control method, traffic volume estimation / traffic signal controller control device |
US7970620B2 (en) * | 1992-11-17 | 2011-06-28 | Health Hero Network, Inc. | Multi-user remote health monitoring system with biometrics support |
US5581630A (en) | 1992-12-21 | 1996-12-03 | Texas Instruments Incorporated | Personal identification |
US5416695A (en) | 1993-03-09 | 1995-05-16 | Metriplex, Inc. | Method and apparatus for alerting patients and medical personnel of emergency medical situations |
US5576952A (en) * | 1993-03-09 | 1996-11-19 | Metriplex, Inc. | Medical alert distribution system with selective filtering of medical information |
US5764786A (en) | 1993-06-10 | 1998-06-09 | Kuwashima; Shigesumi | Moving object measurement device employing a three-dimensional analysis to obtain characteristics of the moving object |
US5666493A (en) | 1993-08-24 | 1997-09-09 | Lykes Bros., Inc. | System for managing customer orders and method of implementation |
CA2130972A1 (en) * | 1993-08-26 | 1995-02-27 | Michael Lucas | Emergency warning and escape system |
US5377258A (en) * | 1993-08-30 | 1994-12-27 | National Medical Research Council | Method and apparatus for an automated and interactive behavioral guidance system |
US5455625A (en) * | 1993-09-23 | 1995-10-03 | Rosco Inc. | Video camera unit, protective enclosure and power circuit for same, particularly for use in vehicles |
AU7975094A (en) | 1993-10-12 | 1995-05-04 | Orad, Inc. | Sports event video |
US5555376A (en) * | 1993-12-03 | 1996-09-10 | Xerox Corporation | Method for granting a user request having locational and contextual attributes consistent with user policies for devices having locational attributes consistent with the user request |
US5515285A (en) * | 1993-12-16 | 1996-05-07 | Car Trace, Incorporated | System for monitoring vehicles during a crisis situation |
WO1995018432A1 (en) * | 1993-12-30 | 1995-07-06 | Concord, Inc. | Field navigation system |
US5615132A (en) * | 1994-01-21 | 1997-03-25 | Crossbow Technology, Inc. | Method and apparatus for determining position and orientation of a moveable object using accelerometers |
DE4402613A1 (en) * | 1994-01-28 | 1995-08-03 | Deutsche Telekom Mobil | Method and arrangement for determining usage fees for traffic routes and / or traffic areas |
US5617100A (en) | 1994-04-07 | 1997-04-01 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Accurate position measuring system |
WO1995030212A1 (en) | 1994-04-28 | 1995-11-09 | Music Vending, Inc. | Music vending system |
CA2125300C (en) * | 1994-05-11 | 1999-10-12 | Douglas J. Ballantyne | Method and apparatus for the electronic distribution of medical information and patient services |
JP3244274B2 (en) * | 1994-07-01 | 2002-01-07 | 株式会社ヘルスサポートジャパン | Communication method and device |
US5546072A (en) * | 1994-07-22 | 1996-08-13 | Irw Inc. | Alert locator |
WO1996004633A1 (en) | 1994-07-29 | 1996-02-15 | Seiko Communications Holding N.V. | Dual channel advertising referencing vehicle location |
US5664948A (en) | 1994-07-29 | 1997-09-09 | Seiko Communications Holding N.V. | Delivery of data including preloaded advertising data |
US5959580A (en) | 1994-11-03 | 1999-09-28 | Ksi Inc. | Communications localization system |
CA2155719C (en) * | 1994-11-22 | 2005-11-01 | Terry Laurence Glatt | Video surveillance system with pilot and slave cameras |
NO944954D0 (en) | 1994-12-20 | 1994-12-20 | Geco As | Procedure for integrity monitoring in position determination |
US6072396A (en) * | 1994-12-30 | 2000-06-06 | Advanced Business Sciences | Apparatus and method for continuous electronic monitoring and tracking of individuals |
US5644386A (en) | 1995-01-11 | 1997-07-01 | Loral Vought Systems Corp. | Visual recognition system for LADAR sensors |
US5517683A (en) * | 1995-01-18 | 1996-05-14 | Cycomm Corporation | Conformant compact portable cellular phone case system and connector |
US5553609A (en) | 1995-02-09 | 1996-09-10 | Visiting Nurse Service, Inc. | Intelligent remote visual monitoring system for home health care service |
US6089456A (en) | 1995-06-07 | 2000-07-18 | E-Comm Incorporated | Low power telecommunication controller for a host computer server |
US5701400A (en) | 1995-03-08 | 1997-12-23 | Amado; Carlos Armando | Method and apparatus for applying if-then-else rules to data sets in a relational data base and generating from the results of application of said rules a database of diagnostics linked to said data sets to aid executive analysis of financial data |
US5689442A (en) | 1995-03-22 | 1997-11-18 | Witness Systems, Inc. | Event surveillance system |
JPH08263784A (en) | 1995-03-23 | 1996-10-11 | Honda Motor Co Ltd | Road condition recognizing device |
US5742509A (en) | 1995-04-11 | 1998-04-21 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Personal tracking system integrated with base station |
US5689431A (en) | 1995-04-18 | 1997-11-18 | Leading Edge Technologies, Inc. | Golf course yardage and information system |
US5845265A (en) | 1995-04-26 | 1998-12-01 | Mercexchange, L.L.C. | Consignment nodes |
US5694322A (en) * | 1995-05-09 | 1997-12-02 | Highwaymaster Communications, Inc. | Method and apparatus for determining tax of a vehicle |
US5835061A (en) | 1995-06-06 | 1998-11-10 | Wayport, Inc. | Method and apparatus for geographic-based communications service |
EP1023794A4 (en) | 1995-06-07 | 2002-01-09 | Comm Inc E | System for detecting unauthorized account access |
US5686888A (en) | 1995-06-07 | 1997-11-11 | General Electric Company | Use of mutter mode in asset tracking for gathering data from cargo sensors |
US6331872B1 (en) * | 1995-06-21 | 2001-12-18 | Makoto Hyuga | Method and apparatus for taking visual images |
US5752976A (en) | 1995-06-23 | 1998-05-19 | Medtronic, Inc. | World wide patient location and data telemetry system for implantable medical devices |
JPH0947436A (en) * | 1995-08-09 | 1997-02-18 | Noboru Akasaka | Home medical system |
US6006159A (en) | 1995-08-14 | 1999-12-21 | Schmier; Kenneth J. | Public transit vehicle arrival information system |
US6049711A (en) | 1995-08-23 | 2000-04-11 | Teletrac, Inc. | Method and apparatus for providing location-based information services |
US6249241B1 (en) | 1995-09-21 | 2001-06-19 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy | Marine vessel traffic system |
US5786746A (en) | 1995-10-03 | 1998-07-28 | Allegro Supercare Centers, Inc. | Child care communication and surveillance system |
EP0767358B1 (en) * | 1995-10-04 | 2004-02-04 | Aisin Aw Co., Ltd. | Vehicle navigation system |
US5961446A (en) | 1995-10-06 | 1999-10-05 | Tevital Incorporated | Patient terminal for home health care system |
US5597335A (en) | 1995-10-18 | 1997-01-28 | Woodland; Richard L. K. | Marine personnel rescue system and apparatus |
EP0770967A3 (en) | 1995-10-26 | 1998-12-30 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Decision support system for the management of an agile supply chain |
DE69632011T2 (en) | 1995-11-10 | 2005-02-03 | Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Kawasaki | File transfer method, method for a file requesting user device, and file provider device |
US5748103A (en) * | 1995-11-13 | 1998-05-05 | Vitalcom, Inc. | Two-way TDMA telemetry system with power conservation features |
AU7258096A (en) | 1995-11-13 | 1997-06-05 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and apparatus for summoning police or security personnel for assistance in an emergency situation |
IL115977A (en) * | 1995-11-14 | 1998-10-30 | Israel Aircraft Ind Ltd | System and method for automatically landing an aircraft |
US5774070A (en) * | 1995-11-22 | 1998-06-30 | Rendon; Edward | Method and system for the precise thermal mapping of roads, runways and the like for wintertime safety monitoring and maintenance |
US6112085A (en) | 1995-11-30 | 2000-08-29 | Amsc Subsidiary Corporation | Virtual network configuration and management system for satellite communication system |
CA2191805A1 (en) | 1995-12-15 | 1997-06-16 | Jason Paul Demont | Apparatus and method for transmitting a signal |
KR100224326B1 (en) * | 1995-12-26 | 1999-10-15 | 모리 하루오 | Car navigation system |
US5862511A (en) * | 1995-12-28 | 1999-01-19 | Magellan Dis, Inc. | Vehicle navigation system and method |
US5969755A (en) | 1996-02-05 | 1999-10-19 | Texas Instruments Incorporated | Motion based event detection system and method |
US5801618A (en) | 1996-02-08 | 1998-09-01 | Jenkins; Mark | Vehicle alarm and lot monitoring system |
US5574427A (en) * | 1996-03-15 | 1996-11-12 | Delco Electronics Corporation | Method and apparatus for detecting air bag deployment |
US6182053B1 (en) | 1996-03-26 | 2001-01-30 | Recovery Sales Corporation | Method and apparatus for managing inventory |
GB9606740D0 (en) | 1996-03-29 | 1996-06-05 | British Telecomm | Telecommunications apparatus and method |
ATE194046T1 (en) * | 1996-04-19 | 2000-07-15 | Spotzoom As | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANIPULATION OF OBJECTS IN A TELEVISION IMAGE |
US6314089B1 (en) | 1996-05-07 | 2001-11-06 | Inventions, Inc. | Creating and using an adaptable multiple-contact transaction object |
US5806005A (en) | 1996-05-10 | 1998-09-08 | Ricoh Company, Ltd. | Wireless image transfer from a digital still video camera to a networked computer |
US5872539A (en) | 1996-05-29 | 1999-02-16 | Hughes Electronics Corporation | Method and system for providing a user with precision location information |
US5903845A (en) | 1996-06-04 | 1999-05-11 | At&T Wireless Services Inc. | Personal information manager for updating a telecommunication subscriber profile |
KR100214087B1 (en) | 1996-06-07 | 1999-08-02 | 서정욱 | Information offering system and method thereof |
US5825283A (en) | 1996-07-03 | 1998-10-20 | Camhi; Elie | System for the security and auditing of persons and property |
US6039258A (en) | 1996-07-18 | 2000-03-21 | Norand Corporation | Hand-held portable data collection terminal system |
US5862223A (en) | 1996-07-24 | 1999-01-19 | Walker Asset Management Limited Partnership | Method and apparatus for a cryptographically-assisted commercial network system designed to facilitate and support expert-based commerce |
US5815093A (en) | 1996-07-26 | 1998-09-29 | Lextron Systems, Inc. | Computerized vehicle log |
US5687717A (en) * | 1996-08-06 | 1997-11-18 | Tremont Medical, Inc. | Patient monitoring system with chassis mounted or remotely operable modules and portable computer |
US5848064A (en) | 1996-08-07 | 1998-12-08 | Telxon Corporation | Wireless software upgrades with version control |
US5933811A (en) | 1996-08-20 | 1999-08-03 | Paul D. Angles | System and method for delivering customized advertisements within interactive communication systems |
US5777662A (en) | 1996-08-27 | 1998-07-07 | Comsonics, Inc. | Ingress/egress management system |
US5745036A (en) | 1996-09-12 | 1998-04-28 | Checkpoint Systems, Inc. | Electronic article security system for store which uses intelligent security tags and transaction data |
US6272457B1 (en) | 1996-09-16 | 2001-08-07 | Datria Systems, Inc. | Spatial asset management system that time-tags and combines captured speech data and captured location data using a predifed reference grammar with a semantic relationship structure |
US6058422A (en) | 1996-09-17 | 2000-05-02 | Lucent Technologies Inc. | Wireless internet access system |
US6009359A (en) | 1996-09-18 | 1999-12-28 | National Research Council Of Canada | Mobile system for indoor 3-D mapping and creating virtual environments |
US5987519A (en) | 1996-09-20 | 1999-11-16 | Georgia Tech Research Corporation | Telemedicine system using voice video and data encapsulation and de-encapsulation for communicating medical information between central monitoring stations and remote patient monitoring stations |
US6218961B1 (en) * | 1996-10-23 | 2001-04-17 | G.E. Harris Railway Electronics, L.L.C. | Method and system for proximity detection and location determination |
US5982298A (en) * | 1996-11-14 | 1999-11-09 | Microsoft Corporation | Interactive traffic display and trip planner |
US5924040A (en) | 1996-11-20 | 1999-07-13 | Telxon Corporation | Wireless communication system having base station with adjustable power transceiver for locating mobile devices |
US6037991A (en) | 1996-11-26 | 2000-03-14 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and apparatus for communicating video information in a communication system |
US5870471A (en) * | 1996-11-27 | 1999-02-09 | Esco Electronics Corporation | Authentication algorithms for video images |
US6112103A (en) | 1996-12-03 | 2000-08-29 | Puthuff; Steven H. | Personal communication device |
US6198394B1 (en) * | 1996-12-05 | 2001-03-06 | Stephen C. Jacobsen | System for remote monitoring of personnel |
US6080063A (en) | 1997-01-06 | 2000-06-27 | Khosla; Vinod | Simulated real time game play with live event |
JP3500024B2 (en) * | 1997-01-07 | 2004-02-23 | 三菱重工業株式会社 | Vehicle control method in automatic driving system |
US5742233A (en) * | 1997-01-21 | 1998-04-21 | Hoffman Resources, Llc | Personal security and tracking system |
US5867484A (en) * | 1997-01-31 | 1999-02-02 | Intellect Network Technologies | Switchable multi-drop video distribution system |
US5983109A (en) | 1997-02-03 | 1999-11-09 | Northern Telecom Limited | Method and apparatus for using advanced positioning systems in cellular communications networks |
US6055434A (en) | 1997-02-11 | 2000-04-25 | Ericsson Inc. | Method and system for locating a mobile station within a mobile telecommunications network |
US5960085A (en) * | 1997-04-14 | 1999-09-28 | De La Huerga; Carlos | Security badge for automated access control and secure data gathering |
US7085775B2 (en) | 1997-04-09 | 2006-08-01 | Sidewinder Holdings Ltd. | Database method and system for conducting integrated dispatching |
US6018713A (en) * | 1997-04-09 | 2000-01-25 | Coli; Robert D. | Integrated system and method for ordering and cumulative results reporting of medical tests |
US5902234A (en) | 1997-04-10 | 1999-05-11 | Webb; Nicholas J. | Medical communication system for ambulatory home-care patients |
US6021371A (en) * | 1997-04-16 | 2000-02-01 | Trimble Navigation Limited | Communication and navigation system incorporating position determination |
US6084510A (en) * | 1997-04-18 | 2000-07-04 | Lemelson; Jerome H. | Danger warning and emergency response system and method |
US6374098B1 (en) * | 1997-04-22 | 2002-04-16 | Ericsson Inc. | Systems and methods for locating remote units operating in a radiocommunication system using an adjunct system |
US6400816B1 (en) | 1997-05-08 | 2002-06-04 | At&T Corp. | Network-independent communications system |
US6111541A (en) | 1997-05-09 | 2000-08-29 | Sony Corporation | Positioning system using packet radio to provide differential global positioning satellite corrections and information relative to a position |
GB2327652B (en) | 1997-05-29 | 2001-04-18 | Nsk Ltd | Electric power assisted steering apparatus |
US5993001A (en) * | 1997-06-05 | 1999-11-30 | Joslin Diabetes Center, Inc. | Stereoscopic imaging system for retinal examination with remote examination unit |
US6055426A (en) * | 1997-06-17 | 2000-04-25 | Highwaymaster Communications, Inc. | Notification of a mobile unit out of coverage |
US6148261A (en) | 1997-06-20 | 2000-11-14 | American Calcar, Inc. | Personal communication system to send and receive voice data positioning information |
US8073921B2 (en) | 1997-07-01 | 2011-12-06 | Advanced Technology Company, LLC | Methods for remote monitoring and control of appliances over a computer network |
US6058379A (en) | 1997-07-11 | 2000-05-02 | Auction Source, L.L.C. | Real-time network exchange with seller specified exchange parameters and interactive seller participation |
US6442276B1 (en) | 1997-07-21 | 2002-08-27 | Assure Systems, Inc. | Verification of authenticity of goods by use of random numbers |
US5774040A (en) | 1997-08-11 | 1998-06-30 | Lastoria; Dominic H. | Fire sound simulator |
US5947040A (en) | 1997-08-18 | 1999-09-07 | Deere & Company | Tank pressurization system for air seeder |
US6188939B1 (en) | 1997-08-18 | 2001-02-13 | The Texas A&M University System | Advanced law enforcement and response technology |
US5959577A (en) | 1997-08-28 | 1999-09-28 | Vectorlink, Inc. | Method and structure for distribution of travel information using network |
US6301480B1 (en) * | 1997-09-05 | 2001-10-09 | @Track Communications, Inc. | System and method for communicating using a voice network and a data network |
US6377821B2 (en) | 1997-10-09 | 2002-04-23 | Avaya Technology Corp. | Display-based interface for a communication device |
US6047234A (en) * | 1997-10-16 | 2000-04-04 | Navigation Technologies Corporation | System and method for updating, enhancing or refining a geographic database using feedback |
US6175382B1 (en) | 1997-11-24 | 2001-01-16 | Shell Oil Company | Unmanned fueling facility |
US6115646A (en) | 1997-12-18 | 2000-09-05 | Nortel Networks Limited | Dynamic and generic process automation system |
US6104334A (en) | 1997-12-31 | 2000-08-15 | Eremote, Inc. | Portable internet-enabled controller and information browser for consumer devices |
US6697103B1 (en) | 1998-03-19 | 2004-02-24 | Dennis Sunga Fernandez | Integrated network for monitoring remote objects |
US6199099B1 (en) | 1999-03-05 | 2001-03-06 | Ac Properties B.V. | System, method and article of manufacture for a mobile communication network utilizing a distributed communication network |
US20010051881A1 (en) | 1999-12-22 | 2001-12-13 | Aaron G. Filler | System, method and article of manufacture for managing a medical services network |
US7412396B1 (en) | 2001-02-15 | 2008-08-12 | Haq Mohamed M | Virtual clinic for medical practice |
US6700494B2 (en) * | 2001-07-19 | 2004-03-02 | Dennis O. Dowd | Equine tracking |
US20040005914A1 (en) | 2002-07-08 | 2004-01-08 | Dear Jean Paul | Wireless communicator with integral display |
-
1998
- 1998-03-19 US US09/045,412 patent/US6697103B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
2001
- 2001-03-28 US US09/823,506 patent/US7839432B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2001-03-29 US US09/823,089 patent/US20020057340A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2001-03-29 US US09/823,508 patent/US7920626B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2001-03-29 US US09/823,509 patent/US8493442B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
2006
- 2006-03-31 US US11/394,554 patent/US7830962B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2006-10-23 US US11/585,449 patent/US8335254B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
-
2009
- 2009-02-27 US US12/394,977 patent/US9609283B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (24)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4524384A (en) * | 1983-04-21 | 1985-06-18 | Gbc Closed Circuit Tv Corp. | Video and audio security system |
US4511886A (en) * | 1983-06-01 | 1985-04-16 | Micron International, Ltd. | Electronic security and surveillance system |
US6243574B1 (en) * | 1991-09-27 | 2001-06-05 | Telemac Corporation | Mobile phone distribution system having programming and tracking |
US6847822B1 (en) * | 1991-12-26 | 2005-01-25 | Sycord Limited Partnership | Cellular telephone system that uses position of a mobile unit to make call management decisions |
US5441047A (en) * | 1992-03-25 | 1995-08-15 | David; Daniel | Ambulatory patient health monitoring techniques utilizing interactive visual communication |
US5223844B1 (en) * | 1992-04-17 | 2000-01-25 | Auto Trac Inc | Vehicle tracking and security system |
US5223844A (en) * | 1992-04-17 | 1993-06-29 | Auto-Trac, Inc. | Vehicle tracking and security system |
US5673305A (en) * | 1993-05-14 | 1997-09-30 | Worldwide Notification Systems, Inc. | Apparatus and method for tracking and reporting the location of a motor vehicle |
US5712899A (en) * | 1994-02-07 | 1998-01-27 | Pace, Ii; Harold | Mobile location reporting apparatus and methods |
US5633946A (en) * | 1994-05-19 | 1997-05-27 | Geospan Corporation | Method and apparatus for collecting and processing visual and spatial position information from a moving platform |
US5948040A (en) * | 1994-06-24 | 1999-09-07 | Delorme Publishing Co. | Travel reservation information and planning system |
US5930723A (en) * | 1994-10-18 | 1999-07-27 | Nokia Telecommunications Oy | Establishing an expanded group call in a mobile communication system |
US6122403A (en) * | 1995-07-27 | 2000-09-19 | Digimarc Corporation | Computer system linked by using information in data objects |
US5726660A (en) * | 1995-12-01 | 1998-03-10 | Purdy; Peter K. | Personal data collection and reporting system |
US5598460A (en) * | 1996-02-09 | 1997-01-28 | Tendler Cellular, Inc. | Emergency back-up system for enhancing reliability or rescue |
US7362775B1 (en) * | 1996-07-02 | 2008-04-22 | Wistaria Trading, Inc. | Exchange mechanisms for digital information packages with bandwidth securitization, multichannel digital watermarks, and key management |
US6047270A (en) * | 1996-08-08 | 2000-04-04 | Joao; Raymond Anthony | Apparatus and method for providing account security |
US6118870A (en) * | 1996-10-09 | 2000-09-12 | Lsi Logic Corp. | Microprocessor having instruction set extensions for decryption and multimedia applications |
US5915001A (en) * | 1996-11-14 | 1999-06-22 | Vois Corporation | System and method for providing and using universally accessible voice and speech data files |
US6078664A (en) * | 1996-12-20 | 2000-06-20 | Moskowitz; Scott A. | Z-transform implementation of digital watermarks |
US6212550B1 (en) * | 1997-01-21 | 2001-04-03 | Motorola, Inc. | Method and system in a client-server for automatically converting messages from a first format to a second format compatible with a message retrieving device |
US6091956A (en) * | 1997-06-12 | 2000-07-18 | Hollenberg; Dennis D. | Situation information system |
US6052598A (en) * | 1997-09-30 | 2000-04-18 | At&T Corp | Method for predicting the location of a mobile station in a mobile communications network |
US6356758B1 (en) * | 1997-12-31 | 2002-03-12 | Nortel Networks Limited | Wireless tools for data manipulation and visualization |
Cited By (179)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20070262574A1 (en) * | 1982-06-18 | 2007-11-15 | Intelligent Technologies International, Inc. | Optical Monitoring of Vehicle Interiors |
US8948442B2 (en) * | 1982-06-18 | 2015-02-03 | Intelligent Technologies International, Inc. | Optical monitoring of vehicle interiors |
US6993152B2 (en) | 1994-03-17 | 2006-01-31 | Digimarc Corporation | Hiding geo-location data through arrangement of objects |
US20030053654A1 (en) * | 1994-03-17 | 2003-03-20 | Patterson Philip R. | Hiding geo-location data through arrangement of objects |
US8620600B2 (en) | 1994-11-21 | 2013-12-31 | Phatrat Technology, Llc | System for assessing and displaying activity of a sportsman |
US7991565B2 (en) | 1994-11-21 | 2011-08-02 | Phatrat Technology, Llc | System and method for non-wirelessly determining free-fall of a moving sportsman |
US20100191499A1 (en) * | 1994-11-21 | 2010-07-29 | Vock Curtis A | Systems And Methods For Determining Drop Distance And Speed Of Moving Sportsmen Involved In Board Sports |
US8239146B2 (en) | 1994-11-21 | 2012-08-07 | PhatRat Technology, LLP | Board sports sensing devices, and associated methods |
US7860666B2 (en) | 1994-11-21 | 2010-12-28 | Phatrat Technology, Llc | Systems and methods for determining drop distance and speed of moving sportsmen involved in board sports |
US20110013802A1 (en) * | 1995-05-08 | 2011-01-20 | Rhoads Geoffrey B | Content Objects with Computer Instructions Steganographically Encoded Therein, and Associated Methods |
US7991182B2 (en) | 1995-05-08 | 2011-08-02 | Digimarc Corporation | Methods for steganographic encoding media |
US8144924B2 (en) | 1995-05-08 | 2012-03-27 | Digimarc Corporation | Content objects with computer instructions steganographically encoded therein, and associated methods |
US7760902B2 (en) | 1995-05-08 | 2010-07-20 | Digimarc Corporation | Content objects with computer instructions steganographically encoded therein, and associated methods |
US9560419B2 (en) | 1998-02-23 | 2017-01-31 | Tagi Ventures, Llc | System and method for listening to teams in a race event |
US9059809B2 (en) | 1998-02-23 | 2015-06-16 | Steven M. Koehler | System and method for listening to teams in a race event |
US9350776B2 (en) | 1998-02-23 | 2016-05-24 | Tagi Ventures, Llc | System and method for listening to teams in a race event |
US8543372B1 (en) | 1998-05-18 | 2013-09-24 | Dennis S. Fernandez | System design rights management |
US7173651B1 (en) * | 1998-06-02 | 2007-02-06 | Knowles Andrew T | Apparatus and system for prompt digital photo delivery and archival |
US9935998B2 (en) | 1999-06-02 | 2018-04-03 | Fo2Go Llc | Digital message processing system |
US6853958B1 (en) * | 2000-06-30 | 2005-02-08 | Integrex | System and method for collecting and disseminating household information and for coordinating repair and maintenance services |
US8688406B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2014-04-01 | Apple Inc. | Personal items network, and associated methods |
US10406445B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2019-09-10 | Apple Inc. | Personal items network, and associated methods |
US7856339B2 (en) * | 2000-12-15 | 2010-12-21 | Phatrat Technology, Llc | Product integrity tracking shipping label, system and associated method |
US20110145162A1 (en) * | 2000-12-15 | 2011-06-16 | Vock Curtis A | Product Integrity Tracking Shipping Label, And Associated Method |
US20030163287A1 (en) * | 2000-12-15 | 2003-08-28 | Vock Curtis A. | Movement and event systems and associated methods related applications |
US9267793B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2016-02-23 | Tvipr, Llc | Movement monitoring device for attachment to equipment |
US10080971B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2018-09-25 | Apple Inc. | Personal items network, and associated methods |
US20080030330A1 (en) * | 2000-12-15 | 2008-02-07 | Vock Curtis A | Product Integrity Tracking Shipping Label, System And Associated Method |
US8126675B2 (en) * | 2000-12-15 | 2012-02-28 | Phatrat Technology, Llc | Product integrity tracking shipping label, and associated method |
US10639552B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2020-05-05 | Apple Inc. | Personal items network, and associated methods |
US9643091B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2017-05-09 | Apple Inc. | Personal items network, and associated methods |
US10427050B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2019-10-01 | Apple Inc. | Personal items network, and associated methods |
US8280682B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2012-10-02 | Tvipr, Llc | Device for monitoring movement of shipped goods |
US8374825B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2013-02-12 | Apple Inc. | Personal items network, and associated methods |
US8660814B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2014-02-25 | Tvipr, Llc | Package management system for tracking shipment and product integrity |
US8428904B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2013-04-23 | Tvipr, Llc | Product integrity tracking system, shipping label, and associated method |
US20070052727A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2007-03-08 | Rhoads Geoffrey B | Digital Watermarking Compressed Video Captured From Aerial Sensors |
US20070116325A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2007-05-24 | Rhoads Geoffrey B | Embedding Geo-Location Information In Media |
US20040046774A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2004-03-11 | Rhoads Geoffrey B. | Image management system and methods using digital watermarks |
US20090238403A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2009-09-24 | Rhoads Geoffrey B | Systems and Methods Using Identifying Data Derived or Extracted from Video, Audio or Images |
US7650008B2 (en) | 2001-03-05 | 2010-01-19 | Digimarc Corporation | Digital watermarking compressed video captured from aerial sensors |
US20070025591A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2007-02-01 | Rhoads Geoffrey B | Geographic information systems using digital watermarks |
US20060072783A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2006-04-06 | Rhoads Geoffrey B | Geographically watermarked imagery and methods |
US20040008866A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2004-01-15 | Rhoads Geoffrey B. | Geographic information systems using digital watermarks |
US20020135600A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2002-09-26 | Rhoads Geoffrey B. | Geographically watermarked imagery and methods |
US8447064B2 (en) | 2001-03-05 | 2013-05-21 | Digimarc Corporation | Providing travel-logs based geo-locations relative to a graphical map |
US20040161131A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2004-08-19 | Rhoads Geoffrey B. | Geo-referencing of aerial imagery using embedded image identifiers |
US8023694B2 (en) | 2001-03-05 | 2011-09-20 | Digimarc Corporation | Systems and methods using identifying data derived or extracted from video, audio or images |
US8135166B2 (en) | 2001-03-05 | 2012-03-13 | Digimarc Corporation | Embedding geo-location information in media |
US20030215110A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2003-11-20 | Rhoads Geoffrey B. | Embedding location data in video |
US6950519B2 (en) | 2001-03-05 | 2005-09-27 | Digimarc Corporation | Geographically watermarked imagery and methods |
US8085976B2 (en) | 2001-03-05 | 2011-12-27 | Digimarc Corporation | Digital watermarking video captured from airborne platforms |
US8045749B2 (en) | 2001-03-05 | 2011-10-25 | Digimarc Corporation | Embedding location data in video |
US8027506B2 (en) | 2001-03-05 | 2011-09-27 | Digimarc Corporation | Geographical encoding imagery and video |
US20080025561A1 (en) * | 2001-03-05 | 2008-01-31 | Rhoads Geoffrey B | Embedding Location Data in Video |
US9363409B2 (en) | 2001-03-05 | 2016-06-07 | Digimarc Corporation | Image management system and methods using digital watermarks |
US7992004B2 (en) | 2001-03-05 | 2011-08-02 | Digimarc Corporation | Digital watermarked imagery, video, maps and signs |
US20040162035A1 (en) * | 2001-03-08 | 2004-08-19 | Hannes Petersen | On line health monitoring |
US8023691B2 (en) | 2001-04-24 | 2011-09-20 | Digimarc Corporation | Methods involving maps, imagery, video and steganography |
US9792661B2 (en) | 2001-04-24 | 2017-10-17 | Digimarc Corporation | Methods involving maps, imagery, video and steganography |
US8976998B2 (en) | 2001-04-24 | 2015-03-10 | Digimarc Corporation | Methods involving maps, imagery, video and steganography |
US7966636B2 (en) | 2001-05-22 | 2011-06-21 | Kangaroo Media, Inc. | Multi-video receiving method and apparatus |
US20050050575A1 (en) * | 2001-05-22 | 2005-03-03 | Marc Arseneau | Multi-video receiving method and apparatus |
US7349005B2 (en) * | 2001-06-14 | 2008-03-25 | Microsoft Corporation | Automated video production system and method using expert video production rules for online publishing of lectures |
US20020196327A1 (en) * | 2001-06-14 | 2002-12-26 | Yong Rui | Automated video production system and method using expert video production rules for online publishing of lectures |
US20030005090A1 (en) * | 2001-06-30 | 2003-01-02 | Sullivan Robert R. | System and method for integrating network services |
US20030032436A1 (en) * | 2001-08-07 | 2003-02-13 | Casio Computer Co., Ltd. | Apparatus and method for searching target position and recording medium |
US7027823B2 (en) * | 2001-08-07 | 2006-04-11 | Casio Computer Co., Ltd. | Apparatus and method for searching target position and recording medium |
US20030032446A1 (en) * | 2001-08-08 | 2003-02-13 | David Pincus | Programmable asset mount for gathering of medical equipment utilization information |
US20030081127A1 (en) * | 2001-10-30 | 2003-05-01 | Kirmuss Charles Bruno | Mobile digital video recording with pre-event recording |
US7181208B2 (en) * | 2002-03-12 | 2007-02-20 | Tokyo Electron Limited | Radio-communication-adjustable apparatus, apparatus adjusting method, and apparatus adjusting system |
US20050176444A1 (en) * | 2002-05-23 | 2005-08-11 | Shigeyuki Tanaka | Portable telephone |
US7734300B2 (en) * | 2002-05-23 | 2010-06-08 | Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. | Portable telephone performing a predetermined operation based on location information |
EP1379048A1 (en) * | 2002-07-01 | 2004-01-07 | Siemens Mobile Communications S.p.A. | System for and method of providing mobile live video multimedia services |
US9955551B2 (en) * | 2002-07-12 | 2018-04-24 | Yechezkal Evan Spero | Detector controlled illuminating system |
US10894503B2 (en) | 2002-07-12 | 2021-01-19 | Yechezkal Evan Spero | Detector controlled headlight system |
US20120206050A1 (en) * | 2002-07-12 | 2012-08-16 | Yechezkal Evan Spero | Detector Controlled Illuminating System |
US11208029B2 (en) | 2002-07-12 | 2021-12-28 | Yechezkal Evan Spero | Adaptive headlight system |
US20040021778A1 (en) * | 2002-08-05 | 2004-02-05 | Oldani Jerome L. | Security system with remote access and control |
US20040203868A1 (en) * | 2002-08-14 | 2004-10-14 | Eidson John C. | Measurement authentication |
US20040042422A1 (en) * | 2002-08-29 | 2004-03-04 | Pfeiffer Jeffrey C. | Radio and data network system |
US7321573B2 (en) * | 2002-08-29 | 2008-01-22 | Pfeiffer Jeffrey C | Radio and data network system |
US7873371B2 (en) * | 2002-12-12 | 2011-01-18 | Abb Research Ltd. | Control system controlling a plurality of real world objects, and a method for handling messages from a mobile user connected to the control system |
US20060205389A1 (en) * | 2002-12-12 | 2006-09-14 | Oeberg Pierre | Control system controlling a plurality of real world objects, and a method for handling messages from a mobile user connected to the control system |
US20060245622A1 (en) * | 2003-02-26 | 2006-11-02 | Tedesco Daniel E | Image analysis method and apparatus in a network that is structured with multiple layers and differentially weighted neurons |
US9159100B2 (en) * | 2003-04-23 | 2015-10-13 | Pitney Bowes Inc. | System and method for dynamically managing business machine assets |
US20040215533A1 (en) * | 2003-04-23 | 2004-10-28 | Doeberl Terrence M. | System and method for dynamically managing business machine assets |
US20040250288A1 (en) * | 2003-06-05 | 2004-12-09 | Palmerio Robert R. | Method and apparatus for storing surveillance films |
EP1654878A1 (en) * | 2003-06-27 | 2006-05-10 | Sang Rae Park | Portable surveillance camera and personal surveillance system using the same |
EP1654878A4 (en) * | 2003-06-27 | 2006-07-19 | Sang Rae Park | Portable surveillance camera and personal surveillance system using the same |
US20050055417A1 (en) * | 2003-09-05 | 2005-03-10 | Xerox Corporation | Systems and methods for distributed group formation and maintenance in geographically based networks |
US7562123B2 (en) | 2003-09-05 | 2009-07-14 | Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated | Systems and methods for distributed group formation and maintenance in geographically based networks |
WO2005048584A1 (en) * | 2003-11-14 | 2005-05-26 | Nokia Corporation | Wireless multi-recorder system |
CN1902905B (en) * | 2003-11-14 | 2011-04-06 | 诺基亚有限公司 | Wireless multi-recorder system |
KR100823121B1 (en) | 2003-11-14 | 2008-04-21 | 노키아 코포레이션 | Wireless multi-recorder system |
US8744764B2 (en) * | 2003-12-15 | 2014-06-03 | Gary Ignatin | Roadway travel data exchange network |
US20070106456A1 (en) * | 2003-12-15 | 2007-05-10 | Gary Ignatin | Roadway travel data exchange network |
US20150126222A1 (en) * | 2003-12-15 | 2015-05-07 | Broadcom Corporation | Roadway travel data exchange network |
US9311817B2 (en) | 2003-12-15 | 2016-04-12 | Broadcom Corporation | Information filtering and processing in a roadway travel data exchange network |
US20050151053A1 (en) * | 2004-01-08 | 2005-07-14 | Griffin Dennis P. | Infrared proximity sensor for air bag safety |
US7177725B2 (en) * | 2004-02-02 | 2007-02-13 | Nortier Richard A | System for the monitor and control of rest rooms |
US20050171709A1 (en) * | 2004-02-02 | 2005-08-04 | Nortier Richard A. | System for the monitor and control of rest rooms |
US20050181827A1 (en) * | 2004-02-13 | 2005-08-18 | Nokia Corporation | Touch for feel device for communicating with mobile wireless phone or terminal |
US20050186937A1 (en) * | 2004-02-24 | 2005-08-25 | Gerald Graham | System and method for emergency 911 location detection |
US7315735B2 (en) * | 2004-02-24 | 2008-01-01 | P.G. Electronics Ltd. | System and method for emergency 911 location detection |
US20060036838A1 (en) * | 2004-08-10 | 2006-02-16 | Salcedo David M | Security system network interface and security system incorporating the same |
US8027658B2 (en) * | 2004-12-10 | 2011-09-27 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | Enhanced emergency service provider |
US20060128357A1 (en) * | 2004-12-10 | 2006-06-15 | Lalitha Suryanarayana | Enhanced emergency service provider |
US8064898B2 (en) * | 2004-12-22 | 2011-11-22 | Murat Carnall | Call management in a telecommunications system |
US20080132226A1 (en) * | 2004-12-22 | 2008-06-05 | Murat Carnall | Call management in a telecommunications system |
US20060149472A1 (en) * | 2005-01-04 | 2006-07-06 | Deere & Company, A Delaware Corporation. | Vision-aided system and method for guiding a vehicle |
US7792607B2 (en) * | 2005-01-04 | 2010-09-07 | Deere & Company | Vision-aided system and method for guiding a vehicle |
US20060149417A1 (en) * | 2005-01-04 | 2006-07-06 | Deere & Company, A Delaware Corporation | Vision-aided system and method for guiding a vehicle |
US7610123B2 (en) | 2005-01-04 | 2009-10-27 | Deere & Company | Vision-aided system and method for guiding a vehicle |
US20060170772A1 (en) * | 2005-01-28 | 2006-08-03 | Technology Advancement Group | Surveillance system and method |
US7609290B2 (en) * | 2005-01-28 | 2009-10-27 | Technology Advancement Group, Inc. | Surveillance system and method |
US8432489B2 (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2013-04-30 | Kangaroo Media, Inc. | System and methods for enhancing the experience of spectators attending a live sporting event, with bookmark setting capability |
US9065984B2 (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2015-06-23 | Fanvision Entertainment Llc | System and methods for enhancing the experience of spectators attending a live sporting event |
USRE43601E1 (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2012-08-21 | Kangaroo Media, Inc. | System and methods for enhancing the experience of spectators attending a live sporting event, with gaming capability |
US8701147B2 (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2014-04-15 | Kangaroo Media Inc. | Buffering content on a handheld electronic device |
US8391825B2 (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2013-03-05 | Kangaroo Media, Inc. | System and methods for enhancing the experience of spectators attending a live sporting event, with user authentication capability |
US8391773B2 (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2013-03-05 | Kangaroo Media, Inc. | System and methods for enhancing the experience of spectators attending a live sporting event, with content filtering function |
US8391774B2 (en) * | 2005-07-22 | 2013-03-05 | Kangaroo Media, Inc. | System and methods for enhancing the experience of spectators attending a live sporting event, with automated video stream switching functions |
US8051453B2 (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2011-11-01 | Kangaroo Media, Inc. | System and method for presenting content on a wireless mobile computing device using a buffer |
US8051452B2 (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2011-11-01 | Kangaroo Media, Inc. | System and methods for enhancing the experience of spectators attending a live sporting event, with contextual information distribution capability |
US8042140B2 (en) | 2005-07-22 | 2011-10-18 | Kangaroo Media, Inc. | Buffering content on a handheld electronic device |
US20070150819A1 (en) * | 2005-12-09 | 2007-06-28 | Mks Instruments, Inc. | Graphical User Interface |
GB2446993B (en) * | 2005-12-09 | 2011-08-10 | Mks Instr Inc | Graphical user interface |
US20070273610A1 (en) * | 2006-05-26 | 2007-11-29 | Itt Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. | System and method to display maintenance and operational instructions of an apparatus using augmented reality |
US20070273557A1 (en) * | 2006-05-26 | 2007-11-29 | Itt Manufacturing Enterprises,Inc. | Augmented reality-based system and method providing status and control of unmanned vehicles |
US7920071B2 (en) | 2006-05-26 | 2011-04-05 | Itt Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. | Augmented reality-based system and method providing status and control of unmanned vehicles |
US20080081632A1 (en) * | 2006-09-29 | 2008-04-03 | Symbol Technologies, Inc. | Methods and apparatus for defining, storing, and identifying key performance indicators associated with an RF network |
US20080116016A1 (en) * | 2006-11-22 | 2008-05-22 | Darnley Iii Andrew | Dumbwaiter System with Integrated LCD Display, Improved Mode Controls, and Complimentary Baskets and Carts |
US20080183429A1 (en) * | 2007-01-26 | 2008-07-31 | Piety Richard W | Enhancement of periodic data collection by addition of audio data |
US7538663B2 (en) * | 2007-01-26 | 2009-05-26 | Csi Technology, Inc. | Enhancement of periodic data collection by addition of audio data |
US20080215263A1 (en) * | 2007-03-01 | 2008-09-04 | Daniel Flohr | Methods, systems, circuits and computer program products for electrical service demand management |
US20100125376A1 (en) * | 2007-03-01 | 2010-05-20 | Daniel Flohr | Methods, systems, circuits, and computer program products for reducing peak electrical demand by shifting activation of electrical appliances |
US20110307116A1 (en) * | 2007-03-01 | 2011-12-15 | Flohr Daniel P | Methods, systems, circuits, and computer program products for reducing peak electrical demand by shifting activation of electrical appliances |
US7653443B2 (en) * | 2007-03-01 | 2010-01-26 | Daniel Flohr | Methods, systems, circuits and computer program products for electrical service demand management |
US9324229B2 (en) | 2007-03-08 | 2016-04-26 | Exelis, Inc. | System and method to display maintenance and operational instructions of an apparatus using augmented reality |
WO2008112148A1 (en) * | 2007-03-08 | 2008-09-18 | Itt Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. | Augmented reality-based system and method providing status and control of unmanned vehicles |
US20080218331A1 (en) * | 2007-03-08 | 2008-09-11 | Itt Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. | Augmented reality-based system and method to show the location of personnel and sensors inside occluded structures and provide increased situation awareness |
US20080226255A1 (en) * | 2007-03-14 | 2008-09-18 | Steven Charles Estes | Concept and associated device enabling multi-camera video & audio recording for synchronization with long term ambulatory electroencephalography (EEG) in the home, office, or hospital environment |
US8214453B2 (en) * | 2007-03-14 | 2012-07-03 | Steven Charles Estes | Concept and associated device enabling multi-camera video and audio recording for synchronization with long term ambulatory electroencephalography (EEG) in the home, office, or hospital environment |
US20090031008A1 (en) * | 2007-07-23 | 2009-01-29 | At&T Knowledge Ventures, Lp | System and method of configurating a network device |
US8028046B2 (en) * | 2007-07-23 | 2011-09-27 | At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. | System and method of configuring a network device |
US20090043502A1 (en) * | 2007-08-10 | 2009-02-12 | Cisco Technology, Inc. | System and Method for Navigating Using Multiple Modalities |
US9250084B2 (en) | 2007-08-10 | 2016-02-02 | Cisco Technology, Inc. | System and method for navigating using multiple modalities |
US8461968B2 (en) * | 2007-08-29 | 2013-06-11 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Mattress for a hospital bed for use in a healthcare facility and management of same |
US20090056027A1 (en) * | 2007-08-29 | 2009-03-05 | Hill-Rom Services, Inc. | Mattress for a hospital bed for use in a healthcare facility and management of same |
US20090066790A1 (en) * | 2007-09-12 | 2009-03-12 | Tarik Hammadou | Smart network camera system-on-a-chip |
US8576281B2 (en) * | 2007-09-12 | 2013-11-05 | Its-7 Pty Ltd | Smart network camera system-on-a-chip |
US20090171166A1 (en) * | 2007-12-31 | 2009-07-02 | Nellcor Puritan Bennett Llc | Oximeter with location awareness |
US20100225470A1 (en) * | 2009-03-06 | 2010-09-09 | Manish Marwah | Entity identification and information retrieval with a mobile device |
US20100306825A1 (en) * | 2009-05-27 | 2010-12-02 | Lucid Ventures, Inc. | System and method for facilitating user interaction with a simulated object associated with a physical location |
US11765175B2 (en) * | 2009-05-27 | 2023-09-19 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | System and method for facilitating user interaction with a simulated object associated with a physical location |
US8745494B2 (en) | 2009-05-27 | 2014-06-03 | Zambala Lllp | System and method for control of a simulated object that is associated with a physical location in the real world environment |
US9234965B2 (en) * | 2010-09-17 | 2016-01-12 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Indoor positioning using pressure sensors |
US20120072110A1 (en) * | 2010-09-17 | 2012-03-22 | Atheros Communications, Inc. | Indoor positioning using pressure sensors |
US20120313755A1 (en) * | 2011-06-13 | 2012-12-13 | Adt Security Services Inc. | System to provide a security technology and management portal |
US20150139604A1 (en) * | 2011-06-13 | 2015-05-21 | Tyco Integrated Security, LLC | System to provide a security technology and management portal |
US8970349B2 (en) * | 2011-06-13 | 2015-03-03 | Tyco Integrated Security, LLC | System to provide a security technology and management portal |
US10650248B2 (en) | 2011-06-13 | 2020-05-12 | Tyco Integrated Security, LLC | System to provide a security technology and management portal |
US9378633B2 (en) * | 2011-06-13 | 2016-06-28 | Tyco Integrated Security, LLC | System to provide a security technology and management portal |
US9984295B2 (en) | 2011-06-13 | 2018-05-29 | Tyco Integrated Security, LLC | Method to provide a security technology and management portal |
US9274595B2 (en) | 2011-08-26 | 2016-03-01 | Reincloud Corporation | Coherent presentation of multiple reality and interaction models |
US20130235079A1 (en) * | 2011-08-26 | 2013-09-12 | Reincloud Corporation | Coherent presentation of multiple reality and interaction models |
US8963916B2 (en) | 2011-08-26 | 2015-02-24 | Reincloud Corporation | Coherent presentation of multiple reality and interaction models |
US9078144B2 (en) * | 2012-05-02 | 2015-07-07 | Nokia Solutions And Networks Oy | Signature enabler for multi-vendor SON coordination |
US9253666B2 (en) * | 2012-05-02 | 2016-02-02 | Nokia Solutions And Networks Oy | Signature enabler for multi-vendor SON coordination |
US8630758B2 (en) * | 2012-05-08 | 2014-01-14 | Eric Ehrler | Method and apparatus for safety protocol verification, control and management |
US9286791B2 (en) * | 2013-10-08 | 2016-03-15 | HYPERION S.r.l. | Protection and security system including three-dimensional virtual reality |
US20150097673A1 (en) * | 2013-10-08 | 2015-04-09 | HYPERION S.r.l. | System of electronic devices for protection and security of places, persons, and goods |
US20170311574A1 (en) * | 2015-03-13 | 2017-11-02 | Michael W. Swan | Animal movement mapping and movement prediction method and device |
US9706756B2 (en) * | 2015-03-13 | 2017-07-18 | Michael W. Swan | Animal movement mapping and movement prediction method and device |
US20180068553A1 (en) * | 2016-09-04 | 2018-03-08 | Essence Smartcare Ltd. | Portable emergency alert device |
US10324139B2 (en) * | 2016-12-27 | 2019-06-18 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Method and electronic device for detecting internal short circuit in battery |
US20180180680A1 (en) * | 2016-12-27 | 2018-06-28 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Method and electronic device for detecting internal short circuit in battery |
US10725176B2 (en) * | 2018-03-14 | 2020-07-28 | Nathan J. DeVries | System and method of intrusion detection |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US20090160939A1 (en) | 2009-06-25 |
US20010022615A1 (en) | 2001-09-20 |
US9609283B2 (en) | 2017-03-28 |
US8335254B1 (en) | 2012-12-18 |
US7830962B1 (en) | 2010-11-09 |
US20010029613A1 (en) | 2001-10-11 |
US8493442B2 (en) | 2013-07-23 |
US20010010541A1 (en) | 2001-08-02 |
US6697103B1 (en) | 2004-02-24 |
US7920626B2 (en) | 2011-04-05 |
US7839432B2 (en) | 2010-11-23 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US6697103B1 (en) | Integrated network for monitoring remote objects | |
CN102483824B (en) | Portal services based on interactions with points of interest discovered via directional device information | |
US20200112825A1 (en) | Location-based services | |
US8295542B2 (en) | Adjusting a consumer experience based on a 3D captured image stream of a consumer response | |
US7825792B2 (en) | Systems and methods for distributed monitoring of remote sites | |
US8013729B2 (en) | Systems and methods for distributed monitoring of remote sites | |
US20170269703A1 (en) | Data services based on gesture and location information of device | |
JP4829290B2 (en) | Intelligent camera selection and target tracking | |
US20180018681A1 (en) | Holographic Technology Implemented Retail Solutions | |
JP5958723B2 (en) | System and method for queue management | |
EP2581888B1 (en) | Systems and methods for distributed monitoring of remote sites | |
US20100198690A1 (en) | Event information tracking and communication tool | |
US20070282665A1 (en) | Systems and methods for providing video surveillance data | |
CN101341753A (en) | Method and system for wide area security monitoring, sensor management and situational awareness | |
CN103718546A (en) | System and method for improving site operations by detecting abnormalities | |
JP2003087771A (en) | Monitoring system and monitoring method | |
WO2011059659A1 (en) | System and method for annotating video with geospatially referenced data | |
CA2976464A1 (en) | Method and system for wireless location and movement mapping, tracking and analytics | |
TW201810154A (en) | A popular product analysis system | |
Adegoke | INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) | |
Zainal Abedin | Vehicle surveillance alarm system in focus of application software |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: FERNANDEZ & ASSOCIATES, LLP, CALIFORNIA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:HU, IRENE Y.;REEL/FRAME:015646/0032 Effective date: 20040608 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: DENNIS S. FERNANDEZ, CALIFORNIA Free format text: CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT AT REEL 015646 FRAME 0032;ASSIGNOR:HU, IRENE Y.;REEL/FRAME:016343/0977 Effective date: 20040608 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: LOT 3 ACQUISITION FOUNDATION, LLC, DELAWARE Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:FERNANDEZ, DENNIS S;REEL/FRAME:019515/0553 Effective date: 20070516 |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: NORTHSTAR SYSTEMS LLC, TEXAS Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:INTELLECTUAL VENTURES ASSETS 141 LLC;REEL/FRAME:054665/0807 Effective date: 20191230 |