INDUCTION-POWERED CAMERA
First Claim
1. An apparatus for security and/or automation systems, comprising:
- a first half of the apparatus;
an electricity transmission unit positioned within the first half;
an electricity receiving unit positioned a predetermined distance away from the electricity transmission unit, the electricity receiving unit proximate a second half of the apparatus; and
a camera proximate the second half of the apparatus, the camera powered by the electricity receiving unit.
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Abstract
The disclosure may relate to an induction-powered camera capable of being installed external to a building without any building alterations. The induction-powered camera may include a continuous power source. The induction-powered camera may transmit one or more images to a control panel associated with security and/or automation systems. The induction-powered camera may be movable and/or removable with undue burden. In one embodiment, an apparatus for a security and/or automation system is described. The apparatus may include a first half of the apparatus and an electricity transmission unit positioned within the first half. An electricity receiving unit may be positioned a predetermined distance away from the electricity transmission unit. The electricity receiving unit proximate a second half of the apparatus and a camera may be proximate the second half of the apparatus, the camera powered by the electricity receiving unit.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus for security and/or automation systems, comprising:
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a first half of the apparatus; an electricity transmission unit positioned within the first half; an electricity receiving unit positioned a predetermined distance away from the electricity transmission unit, the electricity receiving unit proximate a second half of the apparatus; and a camera proximate the second half of the apparatus, the camera powered by the electricity receiving unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for security and/or automation systems, comprising:
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generating a command to activate a mobile camera unit based at least in part on one or more security parameters, wherein the mobile camera unit is powered by induction power; transmit the command to the mobile camera unit; receiving data from the mobile camera unit; and analyzing the data from the mobile camera unit. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus for security and/or automation systems, further comprising:
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a first half of the apparatus; an electricity transmission unit positioned within the first half; an electricity receiving unit positioned a predetermined distance away from the electricity transmission unit, the electricity receiving unit positioned within a second half of the apparatus; and a camera proximate the second half of the apparatus, the camera powered by the electricity receiving unit; a processor; memory in electronic communication with the processor; and instructions stored in the memory, the instructions being executable by the processor to; activate the camera based at least in part on one or more commands. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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