Placement of camera in door for face recognition-based security systems
First Claim
1. A security system comprising:
- at least one camera mounted to a door of a structure for capturing image data of an individual approaching the door; and
processing means for further processing the image data.
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Abstract
A security system including: a camera mounted to a door for capturing image data of an individual approaching the door; and a processor for further processing the image data. Preferably, the system includes: a database for storing the image data; and a recognition system for analyzing the stored image data. The stored image data in the database are preferably face images and the recognition system is preferably a face recognition system. The database can contain image data for each authorized individual of the structure where the recognition system compares images of the individual from the camera with the stored image data to determine if the individual is one of the authorized individuals. The system includes a sensor, operatively connected to the door knob of the door, for detecting the arrival of the individual approaching the door and signaling the camera to capture the image data of the individual upon operation of the door knob. The camera is preferably mounted above the door knob and directed upwards at an angle from the door to ensure a good face image of the individual. Also provided is a method for responding to an individual approaching the door of a structure. The method includes: providing a detector for detecting the individual interacting with the door; producing a signal in response to the individual interacting with the door; and triggering an event in response to the signal.
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24 Claims
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1. A security system comprising:
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at least one camera mounted to a door of a structure for capturing image data of an individual approaching the door; and
processing means for further processing the image data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20)
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19. A method for responding to an individual approaching a door of a structure, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a means for detecting the individual interacting with the door;
producing a signal in response to the individual interacting with the door; and
triggering an event in response to the signal.
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21. A system for responding to an individual approaching a door of a structure, the system comprising:
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means for detecting the individual interacting with the door;
means for producing a signal in response to the individual interacting with the door; and
means for triggering an event in response to the signal. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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