Driver observation and security system and method therefor
First Claim
1. A driver observation and security system comprising:
- a plurality of sensors located on a vehicle, the sensors indicating unauthorized entry into the vehicle;
a plurality of interior camera modules mounted in an interior of the vehicle, wherein the interior camera modules provide real time images of the interior of the vehicle when at least one of the plurality of sensors indicates unauthorized entry into the vehicle;
a control mechanism coupled to the plurality of interior camera modules to control operation of each of the plurality of interior camera modules;
a recording device coupled to the control mechanism for storing the real time video images; and
a transmitter/receiver coupled to the control mechanism for transmitting the real time video images for viewing at a remote location and for allowing one to send signals to the control mechanism to remotely control operation of each of the plurality of interior cameras.
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Abstract
A driver observation and security system has a plurality of sensors located on a vehicle. The sensors will indicate unauthorized entry into the vehicle. A plurality of interior camera modules is mounted in an interior of a vehicle. The interior camera modules provide real time images of the interior of the vehicle when at least one of the plurality of sensors indicates unauthorized entry into the vehicle. A control mechanism is coupled to the plurality of interior camera modules to control operation of each of the plurality of interior camera modules. A recording device is coupled to the control mechanism for storing the real time video images. A transmitter is coupled to the control mechanism for transmitting the real time video images for viewing at a remote location.
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20 Claims
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1. A driver observation and security system comprising:
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a plurality of sensors located on a vehicle, the sensors indicating unauthorized entry into the vehicle; a plurality of interior camera modules mounted in an interior of the vehicle, wherein the interior camera modules provide real time images of the interior of the vehicle when at least one of the plurality of sensors indicates unauthorized entry into the vehicle; a control mechanism coupled to the plurality of interior camera modules to control operation of each of the plurality of interior camera modules; a recording device coupled to the control mechanism for storing the real time video images; and a transmitter/receiver coupled to the control mechanism for transmitting the real time video images for viewing at a remote location and for allowing one to send signals to the control mechanism to remotely control operation of each of the plurality of interior cameras. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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12. A driver observation system comprising:
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a plurality of sensors located on a vehicle, the sensors indicating unauthorized entry into the vehicle; a plurality of proximity sensors located around an external perimeter of the vehicle; and a plurality of interior camera modules mounted in an interior of a vehicle, wherein the interior camera modules provide real time images of the interior of the vehicle when at least one of the plurality of sensors indicates unauthorized entry into the vehicle; a plurality of external camera modules mounted to an exterior area of a vehicle for providing real time video images on the exterior area of the vehicle, wherein the exterior camera modules provide real time images of the exterior area around the vehicle when at least one of the proximity sensors is tripped; a control mechanism coupled to the plurality of internal and external camera modules to control operation of each of the plurality of internal and external camera modules and to activate and deactivate the plurality of internal and external camera modules; a recording device coupled to the control mechanism for storing the real time video images captured by the internal and external camera modules; and a transmitter/receiver coupled to the control mechanism for transmitting the real time video images for viewing at a remote location and for allowing one to send signals to the control mechanism to control operation of each of the plurality of interior cameras remotely.
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19. A driver observation system comprising:
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a plurality of sensors located on a vehicle, the sensors indicating unauthorized entry into the vehicle; a plurality of proximity sensors located around an external perimeter of the vehicle; and a plurality of interior camera modules mounted in an interior of a vehicle, wherein the interior camera modules provide real time images of the interior of the vehicle when at least one of the plurality of sensors indicates unauthorized entry into the vehicle; a plurality of external camera modules mounted to an exterior area of a vehicle for providing real time video images on an exterior area of the vehicle, wherein the exterior camera modules provide real time images of the area around the vehicle when at least one of the proximity sensors is tripped; a control mechanism coupled to the plurality of internal and external camera modules to control operation of each of the plurality of internal and external camera modules and to activate and deactivate the plurality of internal and external camera modules; a recording device coupled to the control mechanism for storing the real time video images captured by the internal and external camera modules; and a wireless transmitter/receiver coupled to the control mechanism for transmitting the real time video images for viewing at a remote location and for allowing one to send signals to the control mechanism to control operation of each of the plurality of interior cameras remotely; wherein the plurality of sensors comprises; door sensors attached to doors of the vehicle; and motion sensors located in the interior of the vehicle; wherein the plurality of proximity sensors are photo electronic beams. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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