Mobile data collection device for use with intelligent recognition and alert methods and systems

Abstract

A system for collecting data from multiple zones of a geographic region includes a mobile data collection device and a computing device. The mobile data collection device comprises a hardware processing device, a network transceiver, a data storage device, a communication interface, and a propulsion means. The computing device includes a hardware processor and is configured to communicate with the mobile data collection device. The system performs operations such as receiving scheduling information, moving to a first zone, determining a target area, positioning the mobile data collection device, creating a data connection with content capture devices, retrieving data from the content capture devices, determining an indication of an event, and leaving the target area. The data collected includes captured content and associated metadata. The system enables efficient and automated data collection from various zones of the geographic region.