SITE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
First Claim
1. A site monitoring system in communication with a electronic device positioned in a crib, the electronic device comprising a camera, an acceleration sensor, and a processor, the system comprising:
- a setup module operable to set a first threshold value to detect motion of the crib and a second threshold value to determine whether the baby is awake;
a receiving module operable to receive an acceleration value of the motion of the crib from the acceleration sensor;
a switch module operable to send a switch instruction to instruct the camera to capture an image of the baby if the acceleration value received from the acceleration sensor exceeds the first threshold value;
a recognition module operable to define a face zone of a captured image from the camera and to locate an eye area in the face zone;
an analysis module operable to calculate a ratio of height and width of the eye area, compare the ratio to the second threshold value, and determine the baby is awake if the ratio of height and width of the eye area exceeds the second threshold value; and
a command module operable to instruct the electronic device to dial a predefined warning number automatically upon determining the baby is awake.
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Abstract
A site monitoring system and a method connected with a electronic device applicable for a sleeping baby in a crib are disclosed. The electronic device includes a camera, an acceleration sensor, and a processor. The system sets a first threshold value to detect a motion of the crib and sets a second threshold value to determine whether the baby is awake. The system receives an acceleration value of the motion of the crib from the acceleration sensor and activates the camera to capture an image if the acceleration value exceeds the first threshold value. The system detects a face zone of a captured image and locates an eye area in the face zone then calculating a ratio of height and width of the eye area and compares the ratio to the second threshold value. The system instructs the electronic device to dial a predefined warning number automatically if the ratio of height and width of the eye area exceeds the second threshold value.
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16 Claims
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1. A site monitoring system in communication with a electronic device positioned in a crib, the electronic device comprising a camera, an acceleration sensor, and a processor, the system comprising:
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a setup module operable to set a first threshold value to detect motion of the crib and a second threshold value to determine whether the baby is awake; a receiving module operable to receive an acceleration value of the motion of the crib from the acceleration sensor; a switch module operable to send a switch instruction to instruct the camera to capture an image of the baby if the acceleration value received from the acceleration sensor exceeds the first threshold value; a recognition module operable to define a face zone of a captured image from the camera and to locate an eye area in the face zone; an analysis module operable to calculate a ratio of height and width of the eye area, compare the ratio to the second threshold value, and determine the baby is awake if the ratio of height and width of the eye area exceeds the second threshold value; and a command module operable to instruct the electronic device to dial a predefined warning number automatically upon determining the baby is awake. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer-implemented method for site monitoring, applicable for a computer and the computer connected with a electronic device installed in a crib, the electronic device comprising a camera, an acceleration sensor, and a processor, the method comprising:
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setting a first threshold value to detect a motion of the crib and setting a second threshold value to determine whether the baby is awake; receiving an acceleration value of the motion of the crib from the acceleration sensor; instructing the camera to capture an image of the baby if the received acceleration value exceeds the first threshold value; receiving a captured image of the baby from the camera of the electronic device; detecting a face zone of the captured image and locating an eye area in the face zone; calculating a ratio of the height and width of the eye area, comparing the ratio to the second threshold value, and determining the baby is awake if the ratio of height and width of the eye area exceeds the second threshold value; and instructing the electronic device to dial a predefined warning number automatically upon determining the baby is awake. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A storage medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform a method for site monitoring, the method comprising:
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set a first threshold value to detect a motion of the crib and setting a second threshold value to determine whether the baby is awake; receive an acceleration value of the motion of the crib from the acceleration sensor; instruct the camera to capture an image of the baby if the received acceleration value exceeds the first threshold value; receive a captured image of the baby from the camera of the electronic device; detect a face zone of the captured image and locating an eye area in the face zone; calculate a ratio of the height and width of the eye area, comparing the ratio to the second threshold value, and determining the baby is awake if the ratio of height and width of the eye area exceeds the second threshold value; and instruct the electronic device to dial a predefined warning number automatically upon determining the baby is awake. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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