Portable Security System with Motion-Based Image Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional home security systems are not portable, leaving individuals vulnerable to harm or theft when they are away from their homes, and existing emergency response methods are inefficient due to the time-consuming process of contacting authorities.
Innovation Solution
A portable security system utilizing a wireless device with image capturing and analysis capabilities that automatically detects and classifies motion-related events, transmitting relevant information to external sources for immediate response, including GPS location and image analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional home security systems are used, then security protection is provided within the home, but portability is lost and individuals are vulnerable when away from home
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by integrating security functionality into a portable wireless device that can operate in multiple locations. The system combines image capturing, motion detection, image analysis, and wireless communication capabilities into a single portable unit that provides security protection both at home and while traveling, eliminating the need for separate stationary security systems in different locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses copying by transmitting images and security data wirelessly to remote locations. The portable device captures local security events and creates digital copies of images that are transmitted to external sources such as security providers or emergency services, enabling security monitoring across different locations without physical presence at each site.
2Productivity
If traditional emergency response methods are used, then emergency services can be contacted, but valuable time is wasted dialing and explaining the situation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the portable device to automatically detect motion, capture images, analyze the situation, and transmit emergency alerts when predefined security breaches occur. The system is prepared in advance with detection algorithms and communication protocols, so when an emergency occurs, the device immediately executes the predetermined sequence without requiring the user to manually dial or explain the situation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the portable device to autonomously perform security monitoring, event detection, image analysis, and emergency alert transmission without human intervention. The device independently detects motion, analyzes captured images to determine if a security breach occurred, and automatically transmits alerts to emergency services, eliminating the need for the user to manually contact emergency services.
3Measurement precision
If motion detection and image analysis are performed on all captured images, then accurate event classification is achieved, but processing time and computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by analyzing only the most critical aspects of captured images rather than performing exhaustive analysis. The system uses motion detection to identify potential events, then applies image analysis only to images that show motion or suspicious activity, rather than processing every captured image through the full analysis algorithm, thereby reducing processing time while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses preliminary action by performing motion detection as a preliminary filter before image analysis. The motion detection algorithm first scans captured images to identify those containing moving objects or suspicious activity, and only these selected images are then subjected to the more time-consuming image analysis process, significantly reducing the total processing time required while maintaining high classification accuracy.
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AI summary
A portable security system includes an image capturing module for capturing one or more images and an image analysis module in operable communication with the image capturing module, the image analysis module configured to (i) recognize, from the one or more images captured, one or more events related to detection of moving objects, (ii) selectively identify a finite number of spatial relationships of the moving objects, and (iii) analyze the one or more images within the portable security device to classify the finite number of spatial relationships of the moving objects corresponding to predefined moving object data stored on a data storage unit located within the portable security device. Also, an image transmission module for transmitting the one or more images recognized, selectively identified, and analyzed by the image analysis module to one or more external sources is provided.