Abstract: A system for video surveillance includes an image sensor configured capture an image including a reference zone and a memory device that stores instructions. The system also includes one or more processors that are configured to execute the instructions to determine 3D coordinates of a target comprised in the image and determine 3D coordinates of the reference zone. The one or more processors are further configured to identify an event according to the 3D coordinates of the target and the 3D coordinates of the reference zone.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed that, in some aspects, provide for the determination of alarm events or non-alarm events based on data received from various sensors monitoring one or more entry points of a premises. Non-alarm events may, for example, include a seismic event or a knock event. Determining whether the data received from the various sensors is an alarm or non-alarm event may be based on data received from two or more sensors monitoring two or more entry points of the premises. Further, data related to the non-alarm event that occurred at the premise may be compared to data related to non-alarm events that occurred at other premises and, based on the comparison, one or more authorities may be alerted to the non-alarm event.

Abstract: This application describes techniques for providing computer vision for manual services. In some instances, a remote system may determine that a current time is within a threshold period of time of a scheduled service and, based on the determination, send a first message requesting image data to a camera apparatus located within an environment. After sending the first message, the remote system may receive image data associated with the environment from the camera apparatus and use the image to detect an object within the environment. The remote system can then send a second message to a device of a guest and a third message to a device of a user, where each of the second message and the third message indicates that the object is within the environment. In some instances, the object can include an animal while in some instances, the object can include a person.

Abstract: Systems for managing a workspace are disclosed. A system to manage a workspace includes a plurality of docking stations located at corresponding workstations. Each docking station is configured to provide a network connection and power to a computer device at a corresponding workstation. Each docking station of the plurality of docking stations includes a power input and a network interface to communicate with a network. The system also includes a system computer including a system network interface to communicate with each docking station of the plurality of docking stations via the network.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining historical event data for events detected over a past period of time by sensors within a property, receiving a set of current event data for one or more events detected by one or more of the sensors within the property, determining that the set of current event data matches a pattern of events indicated by the historical event data, generating, based on the pattern of events, a confidence score for the set of current event data, wherein the confidence scores reflects a confidence that a person is not within the property, determining that the confidence score satisfies a confidence threshold associated with an action to be performed when a person is not within the property, and triggering execution of the action.

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein are configured to unlock a vehicle. The systems use a hash function signature for authentication and use a vibration signal to transfer the hash function from a mobile device to a vehicle.

Abstract: A method for administering a physical access control system is provided. One example of the disclosed method includes receiving sensor data from one or more sensors deployed in a facility, the sensor data including information describing a user's activity within a zone of the facility or a user's movement between zones of the facility. The method also includes comparing the sensor data to one or more user models that describe a normal or expected user activity within the zone of the facility or user movement between the zones of the facility and based on the comparison of the sensor data to the one or more user models, determining that the user's activity does not fall within the normal or expected user activity within the zone of the facility or user movement between the zones of the facility.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus (2000) receives a request for registration of a substitute person. The request includes at least a face image of the substitute person who picks up a picked-up target as a substitute. The information processing apparatus (2000) registers the substitute person using the face image of the substitute person shown in the request. In addition, the information processing apparatus (2000) performs notification related to registration of the substitute person with respect to an authorized picking-up person associated with the picked-up target. The authorized picking-up person is determined using an authorized picking-up person information storage unit that stores the picked-up target in association with the authorized picking-up person of the picked-up target.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products notify of alarms associated with security systems. An alarm is detected by an alarm controller, and an alarm message is sent to notify of the alarm. The alarm message identifies a unique network address assigned to the alarm controller. The alarm controller then receives a Voice-over Internet Protocol call to the unique network address to verify the alarm.

Abstract: A security system having a seamless integration wearable, portable, personal or body cameras for observant personnel, a locator sensor associated with each camera, a graphical user interface (GUI) module having a display, and a processor connected to the cameras and the locator sensor associated with each camera, and connected to the GUI module. Video from the cameras may be fed to the GUI. The video may be annotated by the processor with locations from locator sensors associated with the cameras. The display may provide a visualization of the location of each camera. The processor may incorporate an artificial intelligence module to process the video and locations, and based on results of processing the video and locations, can detect and model threats from the video and locations. An assessment of the threats, based on models of the threats, may result in alerts.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for a smart monitoring system are described. A system may include a camera-enabled device configured to monitor a physical environment using the camera-enabled device. The system may detect a trigger in the physical environment based on the monitoring, where the trigger includes an object, a person, an event, or any combination thereof. The system may select, based on the detecting, a direction of a set of directions to emit light via a light emitting source. The system may activate the light emitting source based on the selecting. The system may emit, via the light emitting source, the light in the direction based on the activating and the detected trigger. The techniques described herein may deter an intruder from an intended action (e.g., theft, property damage, etc.) and/or provide lighting to a user of the security and automation system, among other benefits.

Abstract: A method for managing primary content and secondary content being displayed on a primary device associated with a presenter user during a collaborative session with one or more participant users includes initializing the collaborative session between a presenter user and one or more participant users, where a display of the primary device associated with the presenter user is viewable by the one or more participant users, The method also includes analyzing the user context and the content context with regards to the one or more participant users and various content in the first display of the primary device, where the various content is categorized by primary content and secondary content. Responsive to determining a negative implication is detected for the secondary content in the display of the primary device, performing a corrective action that prevents the one or more participant users from viewing the secondary content.

Abstract: A wall-mounted credential reader device according to one embodiment is adapted to be secured to a wall of a building and includes a credential reader adapted to receive credential data from credential devices presented to the wall-mounted credential reader device, an inertial sensor that generates sensor data indicative of an acceleration of the wall-mounted credential reader device, a processor, and a memory including a plurality of instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the processor, causes the wall-mounted credential reader device to receive sensor data generated by the inertial sensor, compare the received sensor data to reference data indicative of an acceleration of the wall-mounted credential reader device when the wall-mounted credential reader device is not moving, and generate a tamper alert in response to the comparison indicating that a deviation of the received sensor data from the reference data exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: Techniques are described for replacing a keypad of an existing security system within a property with a communication-enabled keypad device with dual functioning capabilities as a communicator device and a keypad device. In some implementations, data is received from a security panel of a property. A keypad bus protocol of the security panel is determined based on the data received from the security panel. Sensor data is received from one or more sensors located within the property. A monitoring system command that is not specified within a keypad bus of the security panel is determined based on based on the obtained sensor data. The monitoring system command is converted to a panel command using the keypad bus protocol. The panel command is transmitted on the keypad bus of the security panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic net for security during transportation, whereas the net body of electronic net is knitted with a braided wire which has a conductive wire inside, or even it is formed by multiple subnets and the conductive wires between subnets are connected in series. Both metal ends of conductive wire of the net body are connected to electronic lock. If the conductive wire in the braided wire is disconnected due to the damage of net body, the electronic lock rapidly detect the error. Even though the disconnected conductive wire is reconnected again, the error record in the electronic lock cannot be eliminated. Therefore, once the goods finish the X-ray security check, it is covered with the electronic net and locked to the bottom plate with fixing belt, and then identify it with the strap before transportation.

Abstract: A surveillance duo that includes a pod and a rover.

Abstract: The present invention provides a loop conductor based alarm and security system to secure a number of valuable objects together in such a manner that if an attempt to remove any one object in the linked group is made, an alarm will sound (locally and remotely, if desired). The system uses electronic controllers that monitor the condition of an electrically conductive loop path that has been established around and/or through the valuable objects, connecting them to a generally immovable object such as a vehicle or trailer. A unique “lasso” termination element is used in connection with a standard electrical extension cord or a standard trailer plug connector wiring harness. A loop conductor electronic controller is used in each case. The electronic controller may be connected to existing security systems for the vehicle as well as to ancillary components such as sirens, wireless telemetry devices, and other vehicle security system components.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus performing a method including: receiving, by a decision unit coupled to a plurality of sensors at least partially supported by a housing which holds a personal communication device, trait data of a user of the personal communication device and determining whether or not a first authentication score generated based on a first set of trait data and a first set of weights assigned to the first set of trait data is above a pre-determined threshold. In some embodiments, the method includes providing a challenge to the user based on a determination that the first authentication score is below the pre-determined threshold, and gating electronic access to the personal communication device based on whether or not a second authentication score generated based on a second set of trait data and the first set of weights is above the pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a capture device, a light, a processor and a communication device. The capture device may be configured to generate high resolution video frames of an area below a level of the apparatus. The light may be configured to illuminate the area in a first mode and focus a light beam on a target in a second mode. The processor may be configured to perform video analysis on the high resolution video frames to detect objects, change the light to the second mode by identifying the target from the objects detected, perform digital pan, zoom and tilt operations on the high resolution video frames and crop the high resolution video frames to a low resolution video frame using the operations. The communication device may be configured to receive the low resolution video frame from the processor and transmit the low resolution video frame to a user device.

Abstract: A multi-layer technology stack includes a sensor layer including image sensors, a device layer, and a cloud layer, with interfaces between the layers. Each layer contains multiple nodes. A method to develop contextual understanding of related events detected by the nodes includes the following. Sensor nodes capture sensor data, including multiple image sensors capturing images. Various nodes receive sensor data and/or metadata packages from other nodes, analyze the received data for events, and generate and/or augment metadata packages describing the detected events. The analysis includes image understanding. Events that are related are identified, based on the metadata packages describing the events. A contextual understanding of the related events is developed, based on analysis of the metadata packages describing the events.

Abstract: Systems and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises via a channel. The channel comprises a protocol of the security system that is a proprietary bus protocol of the control panel of the security system. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system.

Abstract: Monitoring a premises may comprise receiving signals from a plurality of devices. One or more spatially static devices of the plurality of devices may be determined based on strengths of the received signals. A user activity pattern may be determined based on changes in strengths of signals received from the spatially static devices. Abnormal user activity may be determined based on the user activity pattern and a strength of at least one signal received from at least one of the spatially static devices.

Abstract: An LED security light includes an LED load and a motion sensor. The LED load is activated at dusk and deactivated at dawn by a light sensing control unit. At night, the LED load is activated for performing a low level illumination. When a motion signal is detected by the motion sensor, the LED load is switched to perform a high level illumination for a short time period and then resumes to the low level illumination. The low level illumination and the high level illumination are respectively adjustable within respective designed ranges. The LED load is driven by a switching circuitry comprising a driver to output an adequate voltage with constant electric current such that a voltage V across each LED is confined in a range Vth<V<Vmax with Vth being a threshold voltage and Vmax being a maximum voltage avoiding damaging the LED.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to an occupancy sensor calibration device (100) arranged to repeatedly detect an occupancy in vision data and a concurrent occupancy detection in the occupancy data, determine a location of the detected occupancy in the vision data, and store the location as part of the occupancy sensing region.

Abstract: The present systems and methods relate to a hand sanitizer system that includes a proximity detector, a dispensing system and an alarm feature, and is operative to identify potentially high risk hygiene situations corresponding to a person in proximity of the system failing to dispense antiseptic or other solution from the dispenser within a predetermined period of time after moving within a predetermined range of the detector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile terminal based platform for emergency calling, risk prewarning, and asking for help by one key. The platform comprises: a daily emergency calling module for a user asking for help to send a message asking for help to other users through the platform and to obtain a response from other users through the platform, and establishing a one-to-one response dialogue between the user asking for help and a user making the response; a prewarning information receiving and issuing module for issuance, enquiry, reception and dialogue of risk information and establishing a many-to-many dialogue among users who are concerned with the risk information; and a risk emergency calling module for a user confronted with an extreme risk event to send a risk message asking for help to a preset contact group through clicking one key in case of an urgent response and emergency calling.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hub station of an alarm system, having: a hub station housing; a hub station controller disposed within the hub station housing, wherein the hub station is configured for: monitoring, over a short range telecommunications network, a plurality of client stations that are distributed in a plurality of architectural zones, the plurality of client stations each including a client station housing and located therein a client station power transformer, a client station speaker, a client station microphone, and one of a plurality of client station controllers; determining, from the monitoring, that an alert condition exists in the one of the architectural zones; and establishing a first bidirectional communication concurrently with two or more of the plurality of client stations distributed in the plurality of architectural zones.

Abstract: An emergency detection and notification system provides autonomous mapping of locations of a building or other environment through a plurality of emergency notification units. The emergency notification units utilize wireless signals to generate topology information that identifies the location of the emergency notification units, the outermost emergency notification units of which identify the egress locations of a building. Upon detection of a hazard, the emergency detection and notification system determines the location of one or more hazards using the topology information.

Abstract: One embodiment provides an access control system including access control sensors to detect actions performed in a vicinity of an access point, a verification sensor to verify access of the access point, and an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the access control sensors and the verification sensor. The electronic processor is configured to in response to an access intent model satisfying an accuracy condition, deploy the access intent model for the access point and receive a dataset indicating an action performed in the vicinity of the access point. The electronic processor is also configured to predict an access intent to access the access point by applying the access intent model to the dataset and enable access through the access point. The electronic processor is further configured to receive verification data indicating whether the access point is accessed, and automatically assign a label to the dataset based on the verification data.

Abstract: A surveillance camera system includes a camera that acquires images and that has an adjustable field of view. A processing device is operably coupled to the camera. The processing device allows a user to define a virtual mask within the acquired images. The processing device also tracks a moving object of interest in the acquired images with a reduced level of regard for areas of the acquired images that are within the virtual mask.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to an electronic device such a smart speaker. The electronic device may include a sensor to identify an environmental condition related to a location in which the electronic device is positioned. The electronic device may further include a processor to identify, based on a neural network, a sound-related parameter related to the environmental condition. The electronic device may further include a speaker to generate a sound based on the sound-related parameter. Other embodiments may be described or claimed.

Abstract: A vehicle imaging unit includes a rearward imaging apparatus and a housing. The rearward imaging apparatus captures an image of a side rear direction of a vehicle. The housing houses the rearward imaging apparatus and is attached to a side part of a vehicle body. An imaging lens of the rearward imaging apparatus is arranged on a rear end part of the housing. A protrusion part that extends substantially in a vehicle front-to-rear direction is provided on a lower surface of the housing.

Abstract: A method performed by a vehicle system for handling parameters associated with surroundings of a vehicle. The vehicle system obtains information indicating a first parameter associated with the surroundings of the vehicle and sensed by at least one low power sensor. The low power sensor is associated with the vehicle. The vehicle system triggers startup of at least one high power sensor when the first parameter has fulfilled a criteria. The high power sensor consumes a larger amount of power than the low power sensor, and the high power sensor is associated with the vehicle or another vehicle. The vehicle system obtains information indicating at least a second parameter associated with the surroundings of the vehicle and sensed by the high power sensor.

Abstract: A smoke generator and driver circuit (46) for controlling and powering a smoke generating canister (38), said driver circuit (46) comprising a power output connected to said smoke generating canister (38) for activation thereof. It comprises a charging unit (50) providing after a charging process sufficient power for igniting and driving said smoke generating canister (38), a switching unit (52) connected to said charging unit (50) and to a first pole (56) of said smoke generating canister (38) for releasing power from said charging unit (50) to said smoke generating canister (38), and a connecting unit (54) connected to a second pole (58) of said smoke generating canister (38) for allowing power to flow through said smoke generating canister (38), wherein activation of both said connecting unit (54) and said switching unit (52) during an overlapping time period is required for activation of said smoke generating canister (38).

Abstract: A method of automatic LED lamp provisioning in a lighting system comprising a dimmable LED lamp and a dimmer. The method comprises the following steps performed in the lamp: Upon turn-ON, checking a stored listening RF frequency value, which is one of a predefined provisioning frequency F0 and a control frequency Fn which is specific to the dimmer. If the stored listening frequency is F0, listening on F0 during a predefined provisioning waiting period for receiving from the dimmer provisioning information comprising the value of the dimmer specific Fn, and upon receiving the provisioning information, storing the Fn value for listening thereon following the next turn-ON events and varying the listening frequency to Fn for receiving from the dimmer control information thereon. If the stored listening frequency is Fn, listening on Fn for receiving the control information from the dimmer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) LiDAR systems in which the fields of view of multiple illuminators (e.g., lasers) overlap and/or fields of view of multiple detectors (e.g., photodiodes) overlap. Some embodiments provide for illuminators that transmit pulse sequences that are substantially white and substantially uncorrelated so that they can be distinguished from one another when detected by a single detector.

Abstract: An integrated security system that includes a security coprocessor coupled to a conventional security system panel and an interactive security system. The integrated security system enables conventional security system features as well as the consumer-oriented interactive features and functions of an interactive security system without sacrificing reliability or the significant burden and cost associated with frequent software updates associated with conventional security systems. The integrated security system also minimizes or eliminates the need for new battery backup circuitry or larger batteries.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to security systems for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal. For example, the security system may include a sensor configured to be coupled to the item of merchandise and a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise thereon. The base includes a charging circuit for providing power to the sensor and/or the item of merchandise. The security system also includes a controller operably coupled to the base and a key configured to wirelessly communicate with the base and/or controller. The sensor is configured to wirelessly communicate with the base.

Abstract: A passive authenticating system includes a mobile device in communication with at least one of a multiple of access controls, the mobile device operable to determine a path trajectory of a user to authenticate the user based at least in part on the path trajectory then permit passive access to a particular access control.

Abstract: An in-vehicle system and method are disclosed for identifying changes in the scene inside the cabin of the vehicle before and after usage thereof. The in-vehicle system includes a plurality of sensors that measure, capture, and/or receive data relating to attributes the interior of the cabin. The in-vehicle system includes a scene estimator that determines and/or estimates one or more attributes of the interior of the cabin based on individual sensor signals received from the sensors. The scene estimator determines additional attributes based on combinations of one or more of the attributes determined based on the sensor signals individually. The attributes determined by the scene estimator collectively comprise an estimation of the scene inside the cabin of the vehicle. The scene estimator determines changes in the scene inside the cabin based on changes in the scene estimation before and after usage thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises via a channel. The channel comprises a protocol of the security system that is a proprietary bus protocol of the control panel of the security system. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system.

Abstract: The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for detecting motion and persons. In one aspect, a method is performed at a smart home system that includes a video camera, a server system, and a client device. The video camera captures video and audio, and wirelessly communicates, via the server system, the captured data to the client device. The server system: (1) receives and stores the captured data from the video camera; (2) determines whether an event has occurred, including detected motion; (3) in accordance with a determination that the event has occurred, identifies video and audio corresponding to the event; and (4) classifies the event. The client device receives information indicative of the identified events, displays a user interface for reviewing the video and audio stored by the remote server system, and displays the at least one classification for the event.

Abstract: A method of classifying video data representing activity within a space to be monitored. A method comprises storing video data obtained from a camera configured to monitor the space. Sensor data indicative of a condition occurring within the space is obtained, and a plurality of programme elements are defined within the video data. Each programme element has an associated classification code, and each classification code is selected using the sensor data.

Abstract: The system and method of the present application captures video of a scene in accordance with a plurality of capture characteristics, generates a capture profile for the video, and creates an index of the captured profile to enable a more rapid search of the captured video.

Abstract: An integrated lighting and notification system includes a light fixture connected to an electrical power supply, a camera, a control unit, and a trigger device. The electrical power supply provides electrical power to the light source unit and the camera. The control unit transmits a signal via a network in response to receiving a signal transmitted by the trigger device.

Abstract: Techniques are described for detecting and handling unauthenticated commands in a property monitoring system. In some implementations, a monitoring system may include sensors located throughout a property, a monitoring control unit, and an input device. The monitoring control unit may be configured to receive data collected by the sensors, as well as an input command detected by the input device. For an input command that does not include authentication information, the monitoring control unit may generate property state information based on the sensor data, then analyze the property state data and the input command against one or more rules that relate to authorization of unauthenticated commands. Based on the analysis, the monitoring control unit may determine whether to perform the action corresponding to the input command or whether to perform another action, for example, generating and providing a notification or authorization request to a user.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a data processing system for customizing content in a voice activated computer network environment. With user consent, the data processing system can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of auditory data packet transmission over one or more computer networks by, for example, increasing the accuracy of the voice identification process used in the generation of customized content. The present solution can make accurate identifications while generating fewer audio identification models, which are computationally intensive to generate.

Abstract: A cable barrier system is managed by a cable barrier management system including a management system controller having a management processor, a wireless data communications interface, and a plurality of turnbuckle subsystems configured to be joined to respective barrier cables to provide pretension. Each of the turnbuckle subsystems has a strain gauge mounting zone and is configured to enable communication of strain from a strain gauge circuit to the management processor. The management system controller includes a sensing circuit to receive the strain gauge output voltage from the strain gauge circuit and provide sensing circuit output to the management processor. The management system controller includes a cable barrier analysis module configured to determine excess strain events. The management processor generates strain event data, which is sent via the wireless data communications interface to a remote recipient computing device.

Abstract: A container security system includes a container chassis and a closure subsystem coupled to the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure chassis that prevents movement of a material between a container volume and an exterior of the container chassis via an aperture defined by the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure security sensor that generates a closure sensor signal when the closure chassis experiences a tamper event. A first type communication interface is housed in the closure chassis and a security engine provided by the closure subsystem receives a sensor signal indicating that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event. The security engine then provides, in response to receiving the sensor signal and using the first type communication interface, a notification to a corresponding first type communication interface that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus includes a sensor, control circuitry, and an alert mechanism. The sensor is configured to sense one or more users entering a passageway. The control circuitry in communication with the sensor and a credential reader, and is configured to count a number of the one or more users entering the passageway, to count a number of authorized credentials presented to the credential reader, and to transmit an alert signal based upon the number of the one or more users and the number of authorized credentials. The alert mechanism in communication with the control circuitry, and is configured to perform an alert operation in response to the alert signal.