Multiview body camera system with environmental sensors and alert features

• US 10,542,222 B2
• Filed: 12/18/2018
• Issued: 01/21/2020
• Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Daniel Arnold
• Original Assignee: Daniel Arnold
• Inventors: Arnold, Daniel
• Primary Examiner(s): Williams, Jeffery A
• Application Number:
  US16/223,703
• Publication Number:
  US 20190268550A1
• Time in Patent Office: 399 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 13/0002 Details of protective garments not provided for in groups A41D13/0007 - A41D13/1281
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/042 Optical devices night vision goggles G02B23/12
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/0433 Detecting, signalling or lighting devices
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/30 Mounting radio sets or communication systems
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 2027/0138 comprising image capture systems, e.g. camera
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 2027/0156 with optionally usable elements
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/0172 characterised by optical features
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/51 Housings
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/54 Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/90 Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

Abstract

A multiview body camera system with 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. An enhanced situational awareness system comprising:

a vest member comprising a breast member and a back member;

at least one shoulder member removably connected to the breast member;

a helmet member comprising a transparent energized screen;

a plurality of environmental sensors interlinked via at least one control module for real time location, motion detection, proximity detection, internal temperature and moisture; and

wherein a first portion of the plurality of environmental sensors and second portion of the plurality of environmental sensors are mounted on the vest member, a third portion of the plurality of environmental sensors is mounted on the helmet member, and a fourth portion of the plurality of environmental sensors is mounted on the at least one shoulder member and comprise a millimeter wave radar.

2. The enhanced situational awareness system of claim 1, further comprises a plurality of camera units, a speaker and a plurality of directional microphones, and wherein the breast member is are configured to house the first portion of the plurality of environmental sensors, a first portion of the plurality of camera units, and a first portion of the plurality of directional microphones and wherein the back member is configured to house the second portion of the plurality of environmental sensors, a second portion of the plurality of camera units, and a second portion of the plurality of directional microphones.

3. The enhanced situational awareness system of claim 2, wherein the helmet member is configured to further house a third portion of the plurality of camera units, and a third portion of the plurality of directional microphones.

4. The enhanced situational awareness system of claim 2, wherein the at least one shoulder member is configured to further house at least a fourth portion of the plurality of camera units, and at least a fourth portion of the plurality of directional microphones, directed forward, rearward, and upward.

5. The enhanced situational awareness system of claim 2, wherein the plurality of environmental sensors, the plurality of camera units, and the plurality of microphones are configured for overlapping coverage areas for redundancy, 3D imaging, and triangulation of noise sources and sensor returns.

6. The enhanced situational awareness system of claim 1, further comprising at least one tamper-proof locking compartment for hosting the at least one control module, a battery, and environmental controls.