Unknown Organization (20240280950). Smart environment control device using prioritized thermal sensing to trigger personalized functions simplified abstract
Smart environment control device using prioritized thermal sensing to trigger personalized functions
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sudhakar Ravuri of Fremont CA (US)
Smart environment control device using prioritized thermal sensing to trigger personalized functions - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240280950 titled 'Smart environment control device using prioritized thermal sensing to trigger personalized functions
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a network and method for controlling a supervised environment using environment control devices equipped with thermal and optical viewers, proximity sensors, audio sensors, and a microcontroller. The network includes smart devices in communication with the control device to monitor authorized user presence through thermal imaging and other detection methods.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Environment control devices with thermal and optical viewers - Proximity sensors, audio sensors, and a microcontroller - Smart devices in communication with the control device - Monitoring authorized user presence through thermal imaging and other detection methods
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various settings such as secure facilities, smart homes, healthcare facilities, and industrial environments where monitoring and controlling user presence is crucial.
Problems Solved: - Ensuring authorized user presence in supervised environments - Monitoring user interaction areas effectively - Enhancing security and control in various environments
Benefits: - Improved monitoring and control of supervised environments - Enhanced security measures through user detection methods - Efficient management of user presence in designated areas
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in security systems, smart home automation, healthcare facilities, industrial settings, and other environments where monitoring and controlling user presence is essential for security and operational purposes.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on environment control systems, user detection methods, and smart device integration for monitoring and controlling supervised environments.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in thermal imaging technology, user detection algorithms, and smart device integration for enhanced monitoring and control of supervised environments.
Questions about Environment Control Network and Method: 1. How does the integration of thermal imaging and other detection methods enhance user presence monitoring in supervised environments? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different settings and how can they be addressed effectively?
Original Abstract Submitted
an environment control network and method for controlling a supervised environment deploying one or more environment control devices equipped with at least one thermal viewer with a thermal field of view on a user interaction area and also at least one optical viewer with a visual field of view on the user interaction area. the control device also has at least one proximity sensor, at least one audio sensor and a microcontroller. the network includes smart devices in communication with the environment control device. authorized user presence is established by verification of authorized user credentials and further based on user detection through thermal imaging and at least one other detection method. continued user presence in the user interaction area is monitored with precedence given to thermal imaging upon at first establishing authorized user presence in the user interaction area.
