Smart Camera Pet Activity Monitoring for Restricted-Action Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet monitoring systems primarily focus on preventing pets from entering restricted zones but lack effective detection and prevention of restricted actions within these zones, leading to potential safety risks and property damage.
Innovation Solution
An AI-based system comprising a pet control device, smart cameras, and a computing device that detects pet presence and restricted actions, providing alerts to prevent such actions and notifying owners, with features like adjustable alerts and solar power for continuous operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If existing pet monitoring systems focus on preventing pets from entering restricted zones, then location monitoring is improved, but detection of restricted actions within zones is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the monitoring function into multiple components: smart cameras for visual detection, AI processing units for action recognition, and pet control devices for execution. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in specific tasks, improving detection capability while managing overall system complexity through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an AI processing unit as an intermediary between the smart camera and the pet control device. This intermediary analyzes visual data, identifies restricted actions, and triggers appropriate responses, thereby enabling sophisticated action detection without directly increasing the complexity of individual components.
2Duration of action of moving object
If smart cameras are equipped with solar panels for continuous operation, then duration of action is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the solar panel power generation system directly with the smart camera device, combining the power supply function with the monitoring function. This integration ensures continuous operation through solar energy while avoiding the need for separate complex power management systems, as the solar panel is incorporated into the camera's housing.
Solution Approach 2:
The smart camera equipped with solar panels is designed to be self-powered, using renewable energy from the sun to operate continuously without external power sources or frequent battery replacements. This self-service capability extends the duration of action while keeping the power system simple and maintenance-free.
3Reliability
If the system provides multiple types of alerts for restricted actions, then effectiveness of prevention is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic alert configurations where users can adjust alert types, thresholds, and priorities based on their specific needs. The pet control device can adapt its response behavior through learnable patterns, making the system more effective while allowing users to simplify operations by configuring alerts according to their lifestyle and pet behavior patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables parameter changes in alert delivery methods and thresholds through user-friendly interfaces. Users can modify alert parameters such as notification frequency, alert types (visual, auditory, haptic), and trigger conditions without technical expertise, thereby maintaining high prevention effectiveness while preserving ease of operation through intuitive configuration options.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively detects and prevents restricted pet actions with 98% accuracy, ensuring pet safety and reducing property damage by integrating AI and solar power for sustained operation.
Implementation Method 1
The power source comprises a battery, a solar panel module and a power interface to directly connect to an external power source
Data Source
AI summary
An artificial intelligence based system and method for monitoring and controlling pet activity is disclosed. The system comprises a pet control device associated with a pet, a user device associated with a user, smart cameras disposed at designated areas, and a computing device in communication with the user device, the smart camera and the pet control device. The smart camera and computing device are provided as a single unit. The smart camera detects the presence of pet in a designated zone and captures visual data of the pet. The computing device enables the user to define designated zone and at least one restricted action for corresponding designated zone for monitoring activity of the pet at the designated zone. The computing device detects the presence of pet in the designated zone, detects performance of restricted action at the designated zone and provides alert to the user and the pet.