Illuminated yard sign with wide-angle security camera and communication module for use with audio/video recording and communication devices
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1. An illuminated sign comprising:
- a first panel, the first panel including a translucent portion that includes text;
a second panel;
a frame that includes a first opening at a first side of the frame and a second opening at a second side of the frame, the first side being opposite to the second side, and the first opening receiving the first panel and the second opening receiving the second panel;
an illumination source located along at least a portion of a perimeter of the frame, the illumination source emitting light, the text causing at least a portion of the light to cease from transmitting through the first panel;
a first camera disposed at an opening of the first panel;
a second camera disposed at an opening of the second panel;
a communication component;
a power source providing power to the illumination source, the first camera, the second camera, and the communication module;
one or more processors; and
one or more computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising;
detecting an object using the first camera; and
based at least in part on the detecting of the object, causing the second camera to capture at least an image.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present illuminated sign may comprise a front panel having text that indicates that an area adjacent the illuminated sign is protected by video surveillance, an illumination source located behind the front panel, a camera, a communication module configured to receive and transmit wireless communication signals, and a power source providing power to the illumination source, the camera, and the communication module. The camera may comprise a front-facing camera and a rear-facing camera, or an omnidirectional camera.
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1. An illuminated sign comprising:
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a first panel, the first panel including a translucent portion that includes text; a second panel; a frame that includes a first opening at a first side of the frame and a second opening at a second side of the frame, the first side being opposite to the second side, and the first opening receiving the first panel and the second opening receiving the second panel; an illumination source located along at least a portion of a perimeter of the frame, the illumination source emitting light, the text causing at least a portion of the light to cease from transmitting through the first panel; a first camera disposed at an opening of the first panel; a second camera disposed at an opening of the second panel; a communication component; a power source providing power to the illumination source, the first camera, the second camera, and the communication module; one or more processors; and one or more computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising; detecting an object using the first camera; and based at least in part on the detecting of the object, causing the second camera to capture at least an image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A device comprising:
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a first panel, the first panel including a translucent portion that includes text; a second panel; a frame that includes a first opening at a first side of the frame and a second opening at a second side of the frame, the first side being opposite to the second side, and the first opening receiving the first panel and the second opening receiving the second panel; an illumination source located along at least a portion of a perimeter of the frame, the illumination source emitting light, the text causing at least a portion of the light to cease from transmitting through the first panel; a first camera disposed at an opening of the first panel; a second camera disposed at an opening of the second panel; a communication component; a power source providing power to the illumination source, the first camera, the second camera, and the communication module; one or more processors; and one or more computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising; detecting an object using the first camera; and based at least in part on the detecting of the object, causing the second camera to capture at least an image.
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