MOTION DETECTION FOR A/V RECORDING AND COMMUNICATION DEVICES
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1. A method for an audio/video (A/V) recording and communication device, the A/V recording and communication device including a processor, a motion sensor, and a camera, the method comprising:
- the motion sensor gathering information from within a field of view of the motion sensor and generating an output signal;
the processor continually sampling the output signal from the motion sensor at regular sampling intervals, wherein the processor is in a low-power state between the sampling intervals, and wherein the processor transitions, at a beginning of each sampling interval, from a low-power state to an active state without receiving an interrupt signal from the motion sensor;
the processor analyzing the sampled output signal to determine whether motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor; and
when motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor, then at least one other component of the A/V recording and communication device powering up.
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Abstract
Audio/video (A/V) recording and communication devices according to the present embodiments comprise a processor, a motion sensor, and a camera. In various embodiments, the A/V recording and communication devices are configured to reduce latency and/or to reduce false positive indications of motion.
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1. A method for an audio/video (A/V) recording and communication device, the A/V recording and communication device including a processor, a motion sensor, and a camera, the method comprising:
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the motion sensor gathering information from within a field of view of the motion sensor and generating an output signal; the processor continually sampling the output signal from the motion sensor at regular sampling intervals, wherein the processor is in a low-power state between the sampling intervals, and wherein the processor transitions, at a beginning of each sampling interval, from a low-power state to an active state without receiving an interrupt signal from the motion sensor; the processor analyzing the sampled output signal to determine whether motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor; and when motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor, then at least one other component of the A/V recording and communication device powering up. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An audio/video (A/V) recording and communication device, comprising:
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a processor; a motion sensor; and a camera; wherein the motion sensor is configured to gather information from within a field of view of the motion sensor and to generate an output signal based on the gathered information; wherein the processor is configured to continually sample the output signal from the motion sensor at regular sampling intervals, wherein the processor is in a low-power state between the sampling intervals, and wherein the processor transitions, at a beginning of each sampling intervals, from a low-power state to an active state without receiving an interrupt signal from the motion sensor; and wherein the processor is further configured to analyze the sampled output signal to determine whether motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor, and when motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor, then at least one other component of the A/V recording and communication device is configured to power up. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An audio/video (A/V) recording and communication device, comprising:
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a processor; a motion sensor; and a camera; wherein the motion sensor is configured to gather information from within a field of view of the motion sensor and to generate an output signal based on the gathered information; wherein the processor is configured to transition, at a beginning of a sampling intervals, from a low-power state to an active state without receiving an interrupt signal from the motion sensor, and the processor in the active state is configured to sample the output signal from the motion sensor; and wherein the processor is further configured to analyze the sampled output signal to determine whether motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor, and if no motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor, then the processor is configured to revert to the low-power state, and if motion is indicated within the field of view of the motion sensor, then at least one other component of the A/V recording and communication device is configured to power up. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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