Wearable Camera Automatic Session Initiation via Lock Trigger
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current virtual conferencing technologies limit interactive sessions for remote participants, particularly in scenarios where mobility and real-time video transmission are essential, such as virtual property tours, due to power constraints and the need for manual camera operation.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing a wearable device with a body-worn camera and electronic locking mechanism, connected via wireless signals, allowing for real-time video capture and transmission, and automatic session initiation, enabling interactive virtual sessions without the need for continuous power or manual operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a body-worn camera is used for virtual conferencing, then mobility and hands-free operation are improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera activates only periodically when triggered by proximity detection or contactless signals during lock/unlock events, rather than running continuously. This periodic activation maintains hands-free operation capability while dramatically reducing overall power consumption compared to continuous recording modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the existing lock/unlock events and proximity detection capabilities of the wearable device to automatically trigger camera activation. The device serves itself by leveraging its own sensors and event detection mechanisms to control camera operation without requiring separate power-intensive manual controls.
2Reliability
If real-time video capture and transmission is enabled, then interactive session quality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into the wearable device: proximity sensing, contactless signal reception, camera capture, and video transmission. By merging these functions into a single integrated system rather than separate devices, the overall system complexity is reduced while maintaining high-quality real-time interactive sessions.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable device is designed with multi-functionality, serving as both an access control device (for lock/unlock events) and a video conferencing device. This universal design allows the same device to perform multiple roles, reducing the need for additional specialized equipment and simplifying the overall system architecture.
3Ease of operation
If automatic session initiation is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of time for manual control increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting lock/unlock events and proximity conditions before the user would need to manually initiate a session. The camera and video transmission are automatically triggered by these preliminary detection events, eliminating the need for manual session start commands and saving user time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from proximity sensors and contactless signal detection to automatically control session initiation. When the sensor detects that a user is approaching or has made contactless interaction, the system automatically starts the video session, creating a closed-loop control system that responds to user presence without requiring manual input.
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AI summary
A system and method for using a body-worn camera for virtual conferencing. A method includes connecting a wearable device to at least one of an electronic locking mechanism or a user device, and receiving a signal indicating the electronic locking mechanism is unlocked using a user device. The method can also include capturing video data to start a virtual session between the wearable device and a remote user device responsive to the signal indicating the electronic locking mechanism is unlocked, and transmitting video data to at least one user device or the remote user device.