97 results about "Motion detector" patented technology

Systems and techniques are described for image signal processor motion detection. In various examples, first image data including pixel values may be generated, where each pixel value is associated with a respective color tag of a color filter array. A first set of the pixel values corresponding to a first block may be determined. A second set of pixel values may be determined based on a respective pixel value of the first set and the respective color tag associated with that respective pixel value. A first intensity value associated with the first block may be determined based on the second set of pixel values. A second intensity value associated with a reference block may be determined. A comparison value representing a difference between the first intensity value and the second intensity value may be determined. A signal indicating detected motion may be sent based on the comparison value.

A method of analysing a motional activity of particles with a motion detector including the steps of bringing at least one particle into contact with a flexible support, detecting at least one time-dependent signal that is indicative of deflections of the flexible support due to motions of the at least one particle, and evaluating the detected time-dependent signal. The evaluation includes analysing a time-dependency of the signal to derive a plurality of signal parameters from the signal that characterise a variation of the signal as a function of time, and executing a linking algorithm that has, as input variables, an input vector having at least a selection of the signal parameters, and has, as an output variable, at least one activity indicator that is indicative of a motional activity of the particle.

An aerosol-generating device is provided for generating an aerosol during a usage session, the aerosol-generating device including: an indicator system; a motion detector; and a controller; the motion detection unit being configured to detect movement of the device and to identify a first gesture and a second gesture different from the first gesture, in which, in response to the first gesture being identified by the motion detector, the controller is configured to control the indicator system to output a user detectable indication indicative of progress of the usage session, and in which, in response to the second gesture being identified by the motion detector, the controller is further configured to control the indicator system to output a user detectable indication indicative of the number of usage sessions available.

A motion detector that can automatically adjust a dwell time used by the motion detector to prevent unnecessary transmissions as an activity level of an area increases or decreases. The motion detector determines the activity level in the area and if the activity level is increasing, the dwell time is reduced and vice-versa.

The invention relates to a folding anti-theft device, comprising: a main body (1) equipped with a housing (11) in which is housed a lock (3) for opening and closing the anti-theft device, and a strong, articulated or flexible elongated body (2), a first end of which is fixed to the main body (1) and a second end of which has an orifice (23) or a configuration capable of effecting its fixing to said main body (1), by means of the lock, in the closed position of the device; said articulated body (2) comprising a series of flat and parallel bars (21), successively connected to each other by their opposite ends by means of rivets (22) and free to rotate between an unfolded position for use of the anti-theft device and a folded position in which said bars are superimposed;characterized in that the main body has an alarm (4) comprising: a microcontroller (41), a motion detector (42) providing a signal for triggering the alarm when it detects movement or vibration exceeding a predetermined threshold, a power supply battery (43), acoustic alarm means (44) and a switch (46) for activating and deactivating the alarm.;

The utility model relates to the technical field of image processing and control of video shooting equipment, and discloses a director camera intelligent picture stabilizing device based on efficient information acquisition demand, which comprises a substrate, the substrate is provided with an electric turntable, one side of the bottom end of the substrate is fixedly connected with a compensation controller, and the compensation controller is connected with the electric turntable. Two supporting plates arranged in a mirror image distribution mode are fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating plate, motors are fixedly connected to the upper ends of one sides of the two supporting plates, a mounting basket is rotationally connected between the two motors, and a motion detector is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom end of the mounting plate. According to the intelligent picture stabilizing device for the director camera based on the efficient information acquisition requirement, through cooperative work of the electric turntable and the motor, the device can realize stable rotation of the camera in different angles and directions, and meanwhile, the compensation controller adjusts the posture of the camera in real time through a built-in algorithm; therefore, picture jitter caused by handheld or mobile shooting is effectively reduced, and the stability and definition of the shot picture are ensured.

Apparatus (30) for detecting motion of a device (1) for electrical stimulation of a subject is described. The apparatus (30) comprises a motion detector (2) to detect the motion of the device (1) and generate a motion output signal in response to the detected motion. The motion output signal is indicative of the amount of detected motion. A processor (21) is coupled to the motion detector (20). The processor (21) receives (72) the motion output signal from the motion detector (20) and generates a first processor output signal in response to the received motion output signal. An output device (14, 26) is coupled to the processor (21). The output device (14, 26) receives the first processor output signal from the processor (21) and generates a first output signal in response to the received first processor output signal. The processor (21) generates the first processor output signal if either: (i) the received motion output signal is greater than a threshold; or (ii) the received motion output signal is less than a threshold.

An artificial intelligence (AI) entry management (EM) security system includes a camera, a microphone, a motion detector, a speaker, and a software platform. Geofences are utilized to create boundaries around physical areas, such as locations for package delivery or property boundaries. The EM device and other devices connected to the software platform are configured to monitor the geofences and detect a presence of an activity, an event, an object, or a device. At least one license plate reader is utilized to read license plate characters. Voice recognition and voice identification are used to grant or deny permissions for individuals on a property.

The invention relates to an anti-theft device for vehicles, which can be coupled to the steering wheel of the vehicle and comprises: a main body (1) equipped with a fork (11) operable by means of a lock (12) and suitable for fixing the anti-theft device on an area of ​​the steering wheel (V), a first tube (13) fixed to said main body (1) and a second tube (2) mounted externally with respect to said first tube (13) and equipped with a hook (21) in order to hook onto a diametrically opposite area of ​​the steering wheel (V); the first tube (13) and the second tube (2) comprising adjustable coupling means for adjusting the length of the anti-theft device and the spacing between the fork (11) and the hook (21); characterized in that the adjustable coupling means comprise an internal thread (14) defined inside the first tube (13) and a threaded rod (22) fixed concentrically inside the second tube (2) and coupled in the internal thread (14);the anti-theft device comprising, inside the main body (1), an alarm module (3) comprising: a microcontroller (31), a power supply battery (33), acoustic alarm means (34), a switch (35) for activating and deactivating the alarm and a motion detector (32) capable of sending to the microcontroller (31) a signal for triggering the alarm when the latter detects movements or vibrations of a predetermined intensity.;

The invention relates to the technical field of motion detection, and discloses a primary motion detector based on a PN junction channel, a preparation method and a sensor, the primary motion detector comprises a first photoelectric transistor and a second photoelectric transistor; the first phototransistor is configured to work under source-drain positive bias voltage, and the attenuation process of light current during turn-off has a first fast attenuation time constant and a first slow attenuation time constant; the second phototransistor is configured to work under the source-drain reverse bias voltage, the photocurrent of the second phototransistor when the second phototransistor is turned off has a second fast decay time constant and a second slow decay time constant, and the first fast decay time constant is larger than the second fast decay time constant; a directional current pulse can be detected at the output of the primary motion detector when the light pulse moves in the direction from the first phototransistor to the second phototransistor. According to the invention, high-efficiency and low-power-consumption discrimination of the optical signal direction is realized.

A linear motor system includes a track and at least one movable member coupled to the track and configured to move along the track. The at least one movable member includes a first element, a second element relatively movable with respect to the first element, and at least one movement detector configured to transmit a movement signal, wherein the movement detector comprises at least one magnet positioned at one of the first or second element, and at least one magnetometer positioned at the other of the first or the second element. The linear motor system also includes a processing unit configured to calculate a movement of the second element with respect to the first element as a function of the movement signal received from the movement detector.

There is provided a vibration test device capable of accurately performing self-diagnosis related to the state of the vibration test device, including a failure determination, a failure prediction, and a performance limit determination of the vibration test device. A vibration test device 200 including a shaker 100 configured to shake a shaker table 48, includes: a drive controller 120 configured to control drive of the shaker 100 by controlling current and voltage applied to the shaker 100; a current detector 171 configured to detect the current that controls vibration of the shaker 100; a voltage detector 172 configured to detect the voltage that controls vibration of the shaker 100; a motion detector 135 configured to detect physical quantities related to a motion of the shaker table 48; and a determiner 134 configured to perform a determination related to a state of the vibration test device 200, including a failure determination, a failure prediction, and a performance limit determination, based on detection signals from the current detector 171, the voltage detector 172, and the motion detector 135.

A photographing system includes an image capturing device and a sensor device worn on a subject. The image capturing device includes an image sensor, a subject motion detector, a receiver, and an exposure controller. The image sensor is configured to capture an image of the subject. The subject motion detector is configured to detect a motion of the subject using the captured image. The receiver is configured to receive a sensing result transmitted from an external device. The exposure controller is configured to control exposure of the image sensor. The sensor device includes a sensor and a transmitter. The sensor is configured to acquire information on the subject. The transmitter is configured to transmit the sensing result of the sensor to the image capturing device. The exposure controller receives the sensing result and controls the exposure using the sensing result and a detection result of the motion.

The invention relates to the technical field of micro-motion detecting instruments, and discloses a micro-motion detecting instrument with a high-visibility identifier, which comprises a vibration pickup body with a supporting plate fixed on the outer side, two positioning assemblies are arranged on each of the two sides of the supporting plate, a supporting frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the supporting plate, a second sleeve is fixedly connected to the top end of the supporting frame, and the second sleeve is fixedly connected to the top end of the supporting frame. The upper surface of the supporting plate is provided with an air supply assembly communicated with the second sleeve, the second sleeve is internally provided with a multi-section telescopic assembly, the multi-section telescopic assembly comprises a plurality of first sleeves, and the first sleeves are sequentially connected in an inserted mode from outside to inside according to the diameter size from large to small; not only can attention be drawn in an outdoor environment through the flashing light and the sounder in an acousto-optic warning mode, but also the sounder and the flashing light can rise to enhance the striking degree of the device, and the carrying plate can assist in puncturing branches and leaves or displacing the branches and leaves in the rising process through the spine part at the top of the top block.

Electrical installation device, such as plugs, sockets, motion detectors, key card switches and the like, whose functional module (1) is securely and correctly positioned on a wall and / or on a standard installation box by means of a carrier (2), wherein at least one first locking element (3) is provided which is in operative connection with the carrier (2) and which engages in operative connection with at least one second locking element (4) which is present on a central design element (5) of the electrical installation device attached to the carrier (2), characterized in that an adapter piece (7) is screwed onto the carrier (2) via an intermediate design frame (6), and that the adapter piece (7) has the at least one first locking element (3).and that the adapter piece (7) has at least one clearance (8) in the area of ​​the at least one first locking means (3) to create independent movement possibilities of at least one first adapter piece area (7a) and of at least one second adapter piece area (7b), and that the at least one first locking means (3) is assigned to the at least one first adapter piece area (7a), and that the at least one second adapter piece area (7b) has a through-opening (11) for an assigned screw (10).

An atherectomy system includes a drive mechanism adapted to rotatably actuate an atherectomy burr and a controller that is adapted to regulate operation of the drive mechanism. A guidewire motion detector is adapted to detect movement of the guidewire. The controller is further adapted to take action when the guidewire motion detector detects movement of the guidewire relative to the drive mechanism while the drive mechanism is operating.

Disclosed is a position detection system for an elevator in which the number of detectors can be reduced. This position detection system comprises: a movement detector (2) that outputs a movement detection signal according to the displacement or the velocity of an elevator car (20); a plurality of magnetic bodies (3) provided adjacent to a plurality of floors inside a hoistway; a magnetic pole detector (4) that is provided to the elevator car, detects each magnetic pole of the plurality of magnetic bodies, and outputs a magnetic pole detection signal according to the polarity of the magnetic pole; and a position detection device (5) that detects the position of the elevator car on the basis of the movement detection signal. The position detection device corrects the position of the elevator car detected by the position detection device to a pre-stored absolute position of the elevator car according to the detection of the magnetic pole, and determines the polarity of the magnetic pole on the basis of the magnetic pole detection signal. Furthermore, on the basis of the polarity determined by the position detection device, the position detection device determines the specific floor where the elevator car is located from among a plurality of specific floors constituting the plurality of floors.

The present invention is a device for opening plastic bags, such as produce bags at the grocery store. Since those bags are made of very thin plastic, they can often be hard to open, and consumers have to lick their fingers to increase friction enough to unstick the two layers of plastic from each other and open the bag. The present invention obviates the need to lick one's fingers, providing a high-friction wheel with an irregular shape that intermittently contacts a protrusion. The wheel may be turned by means of a handle, or by means of a motor connected to a motion detector. If a plastic bag is inserted into the gap between the high-friction wheel and the protrusion, the bag will open, since the high-friction wheel will slide the top layer of plastic with respect to the bottom layer of plastic. Such a device may be mounted near a plastic bag dispenser at the grocery store or on a shopping cart, so that consumers do not need to remember to bring along yet another gadget.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a reconfigurable light switch that can control multiple light sources and a fan using a combination of buttons, a motion sensor, and a timer, for improved safety and convenience. The switch can be configured to automatically activate a visible light source when motion is detected by a motion detector, or when a button exposed on the face of the light switch is pressed or otherwise activated. The light switch can also include other buttons that activate one or more fans or activate other light sources, such as a UV light source that can sanitize and disinfect the surrounding room or environment. Advantageously, the light switches of the present invention can be reconfigured using dipswitches or the like to selectively enable different modes of operation.

Vehicle (1) comprising a motion sensor, interior lighting, an alarm system (2) and a computing unit (3), wherein the computing unit (3) is configured to control the alarm system (2) to issue an alarm when movement is detected by means of the motion sensor, where the motion sensor is designed as a motion detector (2.1) and is located in the vehicle interior (4), the interior lighting is designed as cargo area lighting (5), and the computing unit (3) is further configured to switch on the cargo area lighting (5) when a movement is detected by means of the motion detector (2.1), characterized by the fact that the computing unit (3) is configured to check a second and a third criterion when detecting movement, regardless of the door locking status, and: - to activate the alarm system (2) to trigger the alarm if the second criterion is met, or to leave the alarm system (2) switched off if the second criterion is not met; and - to switch on the cargo area lighting (5) if the third criterion is met, or to leave the cargo area lighting (5) switched off if the third criterion is not met; wherein - the second criterion corresponds to a failure to detect a known identifier and / or the third criterion corresponds to a detection of a known identifier.

A layout of a robotic operational environment is optimized to at least reduce or minimize occlusion of one or more sensors, to improve computational efficiency of motion planning, and / or improve an efficiency and / or robustness of generated motions plans. A respective sensor pose (i.e., positioned and oriented) for one or more sensors may be determined while taking into account the various robot poses of the robot(s) and transitions between robot poses. For instance, cost values that represent occlusion may be determined, and candidate sensor poses evaluated based on cost values or aggregated cost. The total number of sensors to be employed may not be known before execution, and in fact may be determined only after several iterations, upon reaching a termination condition (e.g., task completion time). Sensors make take any variety of forms, e.g., digital camera, radar, LIDAR, sonar, passive infrared (PIR) motion detector.

An image processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: a movement detector that detects a change amount of a desired object image in a plurality of continuously captured images and that generates movement information regarding the desired object image; an image corrector that generates a plurality of corrected images in which a change of the desired object image between the plurality of captured images is corrected on a basis of the movement information generated by the movement detector; and an exposure processor that generates an exposure image in a desired exposure state on a basis of the plurality of corrected images generated by the image corrector.

A motion and sound activated baby mobile device is comprised, which is a modified baby mobile that is self-activated when the baby moves or cries. The device comprises a mobile component with various toy attachments and a clamping system to mount the device to a crib or sleeping area. The mobile component also comprises a microphone, speaker, camera and motion detector to detect motion and crying of the baby. Once detected, the mobile component would automatically start playing soothing music, lighting up and moving. Further, the device interacts with a mobile application on a smart phone, allowing a user to change light settings, songs, and volume, as well as to visually check on the baby, as needed.

The embodiments disclose a system for controlling infestation of rodents with a smart mouse trap, including a motion detector configured to activate a camera to capture images when the motion detector detects the rodents close to the smart mouse trap, a thermal imaging device configured to capture thermal images of the rodents, a mobile application configured to scan at least one QR code identifier to determine a location of an area of the smart mouse trap, a pattern recognition processor configured to receive the captured images and analyze and compare the captured images to known rodent behavior patterns for generating matching patterns with insights into rodent habits and interactions and a graphical user interface configured to display an alert to a user when at least one of the rodents are in close proximity to the smart mouse trap and to display eradication recommendations.

The lighting apparatus, particularly for being constantly energised in a conventional light socket (e.g., Edison screw), comprises a processing device (e.g., microcontroller 401), a light source (e.g.

The present invention discloses a planar bionic compound eye imaging device and a dynamic vision feature extraction method, belonging to the field of image dynamic feature extraction and recognition. The device includes seven identical image acquisition devices, one located at the center, and the remaining six arranged in a regular hexagon structure around the central device. The sub-eye images generated by adjacent devices have a 60% - 80% overlap, making full use of the hexagonal structure and imaging characteristics of the compound eye, laying a foundation for calculating the optical flow through the image differences between adjacent cameras. The method divides the dynamic vision features into translational features and approaching features, uses the bionic optical flow method to analyze the imaging differences of the target motion in multiple adjacent sub-eye images, and extracts the translational optical flow generated by the target motion in the central sub-eye image; uses the bionic motion detector to analyze the imaging of the target motion in the central sub-eye image, extracts the approaching optical flow generated by the target motion in the central sub-eye image, and normalizes the two types of optical flows as the dynamic vision features of the target image.

The invention provides a security method and device. In one example, a method includes detecting a motion event in a scene using a motion detector; acquiring, using an image capture device, a plurality of images of the scene based on detecting the motion event; applying a motion detection process to the plurality of images to detect motion in the scene; applying an object detection process to at least one of the images to detect an object in the scene; pairing the motion with the object to locate a moving object; identifying the moving object as an unidentified object; and triggering video recording of the scene using the image capture device based at least in part on identifying the moving object as an unidentified object.

An irrigation system having animal deterrent capability includes an irrigation system controller having an irrigation switching circuit, which selectively provides a water valve energizing voltage on an output thereof. A water valve connected to a water source is electrically coupled to the irrigation switching circuit output, and allows water to flow out of a water outlet thereof in response to the water valve energizing voltage being provided on the irrigation switching circuit output. A water sprinkler receives water from the water valve. A motion detector transmits a detection signal in response to detected motion of an object. A detection signal receiver receives the detection signal and includes a bypass switching circuit, which selectively provides the water valve energizing voltage to the water valve in response to the detection signal.

To provide a kick operation sensing device which has a wide sensing distance and is resistant to influence of a peripheral environment by sensing user's kick operation on the basis of a radar signal.SOLUTION: A device for sensing kick operation by using a radar signal related to an embodiment of the present invention includes a transmission and reception part for transmitting the radar signal toward an object and receiving the radar signal reflected from the object, a characteristic derivation part for deriving characteristic information for the object on the basis of the radar signal, an operation collection part for determining the existence / nonexistence of an approach to a kick operation determination state on the basis of the characteristic information, and a kick operation determination part for determining whether operation of the object is effective kick operation on the basis of the collected characteristic information in the case of approaching the kick operation determination state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1