Multiview body camera system with environmental sensors and alert features

• US 10,257,434 B2
• Filed: 08/31/2016
• Issued: 04/09/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Daniel Arnold
• Original Assignee: Daniel Arnold
• Inventors: Arnold, Daniel
• Primary Examiner(s): Williams, Jeffrey A
• Application Number:
  US15/756,437
• Publication Number:
  US 20180249087A1
• Time in Patent Office: 951 Days
• Field of Search: 348 36
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 1/002 adapted to accommodate electronic equipment patients' garments for medical monitoring A41D13/1281; luminous ornaments A41D27/085
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 1/04 Vests, jerseys, sweaters or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 13/0051 Heated garments heated divers' suits B63C11/28
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 27/205 Pockets adapted to receive a mobile phone or other electronic equipment
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 27/26 Shoulder-pads; Hip-pads; Bustles
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/042 Optical devices night vision goggles G02B23/12
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/046 Means for detecting hazards or accidents
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/22 Visors
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/30 Mounting radio sets or communication systems
• CPC Class Codes: F41H 1/02 Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics F41H5/04 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F41H 1/04 Protection helmets crash helmets A42B3/00
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 2027/0138 comprising image capture systems, e.g. camera
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 2027/0141 characterised by the informative content of the display
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 2027/0156 with optionally usable elements
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/017 Head mounted
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/0172 characterised by optical features
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/0176 characterised by mechanical features
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/16 Sound input; Sound output speech processing G10L
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/167 Audio in a user interface, e.g. using voice commands for navigating, audio feedback
• CPC Class Codes: G10L 15/22 Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialogue
• CPC Class Codes: G10L 2015/223 : Execution procedure of a spoken command
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/54 : Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/698 : for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/90 : Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/77 : between a recording apparatus and a television camera
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 9/806 : with processing of the sound signal
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 1/028 : associated with devices performing functions other than acoustics, e.g. electric candles
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 1/406 : microphones

Abstract

A multiview body camera system comprising a vest, a helmet, shoulder pads, camera units providing video, directional microphones providing audio, sensors providing motion detection and other functions is described herein. A control module controls camera units, microphones, sensors and all other circuitry. A tamper-proof locking compartment containing elements of the body camera system is operable by a remote control signal transmitted from an authorized party or by a security code. The body camera system features voice command recognition, real time monitoring, recording, storing, remote reporting; alerts the wearer of impending threats, such as approaching cars, persons, objects or gunshots and may incorporate a visor that provides a panoramic view. The body camera integrates all components internally. Bullet resistant material is used in the construction of the vest and helmet. The device operates continuously, and the wearer cannot disrupt the operation without consequence. All recorded data is archived an internal memory.

Claims

1. A multiview body camera vest system, the vest system comprising:

a vest member;

a first plurality of camera units mounted on the vest member for real time video monitoring of surroundings of the vest member;

a second plurality of directional microphones mounted on the vest member for real time audio recording and computation of the direction of the sound;

a third plurality of environmental sensors mounted on the vest member for sensing a third plurality of parameters for real time determination of location, proximity detection and motion detection;

a control module for controlling the first plurality of camera units, the second plurality of directional microphones and the third plurality of sensors as well as all system control, storage &

communications functions;

a microphone and a speaker for sending and receiving audible commands and communications between the body camera and remote locations; and

a tamper-proof locking compartment for hosting the control module and the battery, wherein the tamper-proof locking compartment is operated by a control signal transmitted from an authorized party located at a remote location or a locking code,

wherein the vest member is configured to mount the first plurality of camera units, the second plurality of microphones, the third plurality of sensors, the battery and the tamper-proof locking compartment.

2. The multiview body camera vest system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the third plurality of sensors is a proximity sensor.

3. The multiview body camera vest system of claim 1, wherein the vest member is bullet proof.

4. The multiview body camera vest system of claim 1, further comprises at least a heating member for maintaining body temperature of the wearer of the vest member.

5. The multiview body camera vest system of claim 1, wherein the control signal transmitted from the authorized party located at the remote location is transmitted wirelessly.

6. The multiview body camera vest system of claim 1, further comprises at least a pair of shoulder pads.

7. The multiview body camera vest system of claim 1, wherein the control module further comprises data storage units for storing data received from the first plurality of camera units, the second plurality of microphones and the third plurality of sensors.

8. The multiview body camera vest system of claim 1, wherein the control module further comprises real time data transmission units for transmitting real time data received from the first plurality of camera units, the second plurality of microphones and the third plurality of sensors to the remote location.

9. The multiview body camera vest system of claim 1, wherein the wearer is provided situational awareness of approaching objects and gunshots.

10. A multiview body camera helmet system, the helmet system comprising:

a helmet member;

a first plurality of camera units mounted on the top, front, back and sides of the helmet member for real time video monitoring of the helmet member;

a second plurality of directional microphones mounted on the helmet member for real time audio recording and computation of the direction of the sound;

a third plurality of environmental sensors mounted on the helmet member for sensing a third plurality of parameters for real time determination of location, proximity detection, motion detection;

a control module for controlling the first plurality of camera units, the second plurality of directional microphones and the third plurality of environmental sensors;

a microphone and a speaker for sending and receiving audible commands and communications between the body camera and remote locations; and

a tamper-proof locking compartment for hosting at least the control module and the battery, wherein the tamper-proof locking compartment is operated by a control signal transmitted from an authorized party located at a remote location, or a locking code,

wherein the helmet member is configured to mount the first plurality of camera units, the second plurality of microphones, the third plurality of sensors, the battery and the tamper-proof locking compartment.

11. The multiview body camera helmet system of claim 10, wherein the tamper-proof locking compartment is operated by a control signal transmitted from an authorized party located at a remote location.

12. The multiview body camera helmet system of claim 10, wherein the tamper-proof locking compartment is operated by a security code.

13. The multiview body camera helmet system of claim 10, wherein the helmet member is bullet proof.

14. The multiview body camera helmet system of claim 10, wherein the control signal transmitted from the authorized party located at the remote location is transmitted wirelessly.

15. The multiview body camera helmet system of claim 10, wherein the control module further comprises data storage units for storing data received from the first plurality of camera units, the second plurality of microphones and the third plurality of sensors.

16. The multiview body camera helmet system of claim 10, wherein the control module further comprises real time data transmission units for transmitting real time data received from the first plurality of camera units, the second plurality of microphones and the third plurality of sensors to the remote location.

17. The multiview body camera helmet system of claim 10, wherein at least one of the third plurality of sensors is a proximity sensor.

18. The multiview body camera helmet system of claim 10, wherein a visor provides a hemispherical panoramic view of the surroundings.

19. The multiview body camera helmet system of claim 10, wherein the wearer is provided situational awareness of approaching objects and gunshots.