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Abnormality detection and surveillance system
Assignee: Prophet Productions LLC
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Filing: 1995-01-03
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Granted: 1997-09-09
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Expires: 2015-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A surveillance system having at least one primary video camera for translating real images of a zone into electronic video signals at a first level of resolution. The system includes means for sampling movements of an individual or individuals located within the zone from the video signal output from at least one video camera. Video signals of sampled movements of the individual is electronically compared with known characteristics of movements which are indicative of individuals having a criminal intent. The level of criminal intent of the individual or individuals is then determined and an appropriate alarm signal is produced.
Inventors
- 👤 David G. Aviv
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:58
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/18; G08B13/189; G08B13/194; G08B13/196; G08B13/19602; G08B13/19608; G08B13/19613; G08B13/19639; G08B13/19641; G08B13/19643; G08B13/19697; H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/76; H04N7/00; H04N7/18; H04N7/188
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A surveillance system, comprising: a) a video camera for translating real images of an area into electronic video signals; b) means for sampling movements of an individual located within the area from said electronic video signals of said video camera; c) means for electronically comparing said sampled movements with predetermined characteristics of movements; d) means for predicting future movements of said individual based on said electronic comparing means of said sampled movements; and e) means for generating a signal responsive to predetermined predicted future movements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A surveillance system, comprising: a) a video camera for translating real images of an area into electronic video signals; b) means for sampling movements of an individual located within the area from said electronic video signals of said video camera; c) means for electronically comparing said sampled movements with predetermined characteristics of movements; d) means for predicting future movements of said individual based on said electronic comparing means of said sampled movements; and e) means for generating a signal responsive to predetermined predicted future movements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The surveillance system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said signal generating means activates a video signal recorder for recording said video signals from said camera.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The surveillance system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said signal generating means activates a microphone for receiving audible information of said individual located in said area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The surveillance system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said signal generating means activates at least one high resolution camera.
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