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Vision based alert system using portable device with camera

  • US 7,482,937 B2
  • Filed: 03/24/2006
  • Issued: 01/27/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for activating an alert in response to an event, the method comprising:

  • positioning a portable electronic device such that a camera of the electronic device is orientated to capture images relating to a visual criterion by which the event is to be detected;

    processing the images relating to the visual criterion on a processor of the portable electronic device to detect the event;

    activating an alert related to the event based upon an output signal of the portable electronic device;

    downloading a program of instructions to the portable electronic device via a wireless communication link; and

    executing the program of instructions on the processor of the portable electronic device.

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