Video camera with privacy
First Claim
1. A network video capture device, comprising:
- a housing in an environment;
a lens coupled to the housing; and
a blocking mechanism coupled to the housing, wherein the blocking mechanism includes an orifice configured to allow the lens to capture light from the environment when the housing is in a first position relative to the blocking mechanism such that the orifice overlaps with the lens, wherein the blocking mechanism is configured to block the lens from capturing substantially any light from the environment when the housing is in a second position relative to the blocking mechanism such that the orifice does not overlap with the lens.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.
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20 Claims
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1. A network video capture device, comprising:
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a housing in an environment; a lens coupled to the housing; and a blocking mechanism coupled to the housing, wherein the blocking mechanism includes an orifice configured to allow the lens to capture light from the environment when the housing is in a first position relative to the blocking mechanism such that the orifice overlaps with the lens, wherein the blocking mechanism is configured to block the lens from capturing substantially any light from the environment when the housing is in a second position relative to the blocking mechanism such that the orifice does not overlap with the lens. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A network video capture device, comprising:
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a lens; a housing, wherein the housing includes an inner shell and an outer shell, wherein the outer shell includes an orifice; and an arm connected to the housing, the arm configured to move the lens while the housing is kept stationary, wherein the outer shell of the housing is configured to allow light to reach the lens when the lens is aligned with at least a portion of the orifice of the outer shell. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A network video capture device, comprising:
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a housing in an environment; a lens coupled to the housing; and a blocking mechanism coupled to the housing, wherein the blocking mechanism includes an orifice, wherein the blocking mechanism is configured to allow the lens to capture light from the environment when the orifice overlaps with the lens, and wherein the blocking mechanism is configured to block the lens from capturing substantially any light from the environment when the orifice does not overlap with the lens. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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