20240019596. AUDIO-BASED OCCUPANCY DETECTION simplified abstract (Carrier Corporation)
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AUDIO-BASED OCCUPANCY DETECTION
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Inventor(s)
David Mannfeld of Carmel IN (US)
AUDIO-BASED OCCUPANCY DETECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240019596 titled 'AUDIO-BASED OCCUPANCY DETECTION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an occupancy detector that uses audio signals to determine the presence of a person in an indoor area. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:
- An occupancy detector is disclosed.
- The detector includes a processor that performs various operations.
- The processor receives audio signals from multiple sources.
- The audio signals are analyzed by the processor.
- Based on the analysis, the processor determines if the audio signals resulted from an action of a person within the indoor area under evaluation.
Potential Applications:
- Home automation: The occupancy detector can be used to automate various functions in a smart home, such as turning on lights or adjusting temperature based on the presence of a person.
- Security systems: The detector can be integrated into security systems to detect unauthorized entry or movement within a protected area.
- Retail analytics: In a retail environment, the detector can provide insights into customer behavior and help optimize store layouts or product placements.
Problems Solved:
- Non-intrusive occupancy detection: The technology solves the problem of detecting occupancy without the need for physical sensors or cameras, which can be invasive or privacy concerns.
- Real-time monitoring: The occupancy detector provides real-time information about the presence of people, enabling timely actions or notifications.
Benefits:
- Cost-effective: The use of audio signals for occupancy detection eliminates the need for expensive hardware or infrastructure.
- Privacy-friendly: Unlike video-based systems, the audio-based detector respects privacy by not capturing visual information.
- Versatile: The technology can be applied in various indoor environments, making it adaptable to different use cases and settings.
Original Abstract Submitted
in embodiments of the disclosure, an occupancy detector includes a processor operable to perform processor operations that include receiving audio signals from a plurality of sources; performing analysis on the audio signals; and, based at least in part on a result of the analysis performed on the audio signals, making a determination of the audio signals that resulted from an action of a person located within an indoor area-under-evaluation.
