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AUTOMATED NOTIFICATION DEVICE

  • US 20140095405A1
  • Filed: 10/02/2013
  • Published: 04/03/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2012
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An automated item notification device configured to be secured within a drop box, the automated item notification device comprising:

  • a communication module configured to communicate with a remote resourcea deposit sensor configured to sense deposit of an object and provide a wake-up signal in response thereto;

    a camera configured to capture an image of an interior of the drop box in response to the wake-up signal, anda processor configured to;

    compare the captured image with a previously acquired reference image stored in memory to determine if the object has been received in the drop box;

    in response to detection that the objected has been received in the drop box, transmit a message to the remote resource that the drop box needs to be serviced, and enter an extended sleep mode; and

    in response to detection that the objected has not been received in the drop box, enter a sleep mode.

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