| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 348151000 | Camera concealment | 34 |
| 20090027498 | SECURITY CLOCK DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A discrete or covert surveillance-communication device and system is disclosed that includes at least one miniature video surveillance camera and alerting-communication assemblies hidden in objects resembling office, commercial or household devices, such as a wall clock. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090185036 | REMOTE IN-GROUND RETRACTABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - The present invention provides a communication system for covertly monitoring a target area. The communication system comprises a retractable communication unit suitable for in ground installation at a first site, said retractable communication unit comprising: a telescoping support; a communication device mounted on a distal portion of said telescoping support; and a housing comprising a sleeve having a lid on a distal portion of the sleeve, said lid movable between an closed position and an open position, said housing enclosing said telescoping support and said communication device when said telescoping support is in a retracted position. The present invention further provides methods of installing said communication system and methods for using the communication system for covertly monitoring a target area. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090290023 | Self contained wall mountable surveillance and security system - A surveillance system that is comprised of an environmentally sealed metal cabinet enclosure consisting of high impact resistant metal, said enclosure consists of a metal back and having two equal metal sides and an equal top and bottom pieces that are framed and fastened in such a manner as to form a framed rectangular metal box style enclosure. A front mounted metal access door with two recessed metal hinges, a rubberized gasket to form a seal and an attached locking device and handle complete the cabinet enclosure. Side access ports of at least one per side, and generally being round in nature provide a side access point to the interior of the cabinet, said access ports provide a mounting point for the generally hollow camera mounting arm to be attached to each side of said cabinet. The said access ports allow wiring and cables to pass through the connected camera mounting arm to the interior of the cabinet, with said camera mounting arm ends being environmentally sealable, thus rendering the wiring and cable protected from the environment and secure from tampering or accidental damage. The cabinet contains and houses the various subsystem components consisting of, but not limited to, a video encoding device, communication equipment and various control systems for powering and controlling the plurality of pan, tilt and zoom cameras with analytic capabilities, sensor apparatus, various warning devices and having at least one, but not limited to one, power source providing power to the plurality of electronic devices. Secondly, a programmable LED digital message board is positioned and attached at or near the top of the cabinet to provide a highly visible visual warning that the area is under surveillance. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100073481 | CEILING AND WALL SURFACE MOUNTED DATA MANAGEMENT, REMOTE MONITORING AND INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM - A multimedia system for deployment along ceilings and/or walls within a monitored environment (store, warehouse, manufacturing, government operations) that can provide two-way visual information, enable two-way wireless data communication between floor-based equipment/personnel/products and local and/or remote servers. A surface-mounted system can reduce or eliminating the need for physical cabling and can enable product/person RFID tracking capabilities within a monitored environment. Feature consolidation reduces energy consumption requirements and expense of deployment. The multimedia system can be universally used in retail, transportation hub, manufacturing environments and government environments and for varied applications given its capability to enable bidirectional communications and data management for real time assessment and archival purposes. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100165107 | SELF-CONTAINED COVERT SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - The present invention provides a self-contained covert surveillance system, comprising an enclosure having an outside appearance resembling a utility box and containing therein at least one camera, a processor, a data storage device, and a means for communications, wherein the enclosure has at least one surface that allows light to penetrate the surface and be captured by the camera. The invention may be further equipped With intake and exhaust fans and/or electric heating and cooling devices to expand the utility of the device to more extreme environmental conditions. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100220192 | PRIVACY ENSURING COVERT CAMERA - A device for monitoring a privacy sensitive area, includes an image receiving device, such as a camera, disposed inside a housing chassis. The image receiving device includes a camera lens. Additionally, a movable obstruction member configured to selectively obstruct a camera lens is disposed on the device and is configured to change a position to selectively obstruct or expose the camera lens. The position of the movable obstruction member is dependent upon a threat level received by the device. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100259618 | Digital Peephole Viewer Device - The present invention discloses a digital peephole viewer device, which integrates with a door lens assembly on a door board to acquire optical images captured by the door lens assembly, converts the optical images into digital images, and then presents the digital images. The digital peephole viewer device of the present invention comprises a housing, an image capture unit, a signal processing unit, a display unit and a connection means. The image capture unit has a first lens to receive the optical images captured by the door lens assembly. The signal processing unit converts the optical images into continuous dynamic digital images. The display unit presents the continuous dynamic digital images. The connection means integrates the housing with the door lens assembly. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100302372 | CONCEALMENTS FOR COMPONENTS OF A COVERT VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - A concealment ( | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100302373 | CAMOUFLAGED SURVEILLANCE DEVICES - Apparatus and systems suitable for discreet surveillance of a remote site or installation are provided. The security system may comprise one or more surveillance units and a main server unit. To facilitate discreet surveillance, the surveillance units may comprise one or more surveillance devices camouflaged by objects or utilities commonly used on the site or installation. Surveillance data collected by these camouflaged surveillance devices may be transmitted by the surveillance units to the main server unit. The main server unit may receive, analyze and/or store the surveillance data and/or results of the analysis. Analysis of the surveillance data may aid in detecting intrusions and/or obtaining intrusion-related information. Security systems comprising such surveillance units may be suitable for a wide variety of applications. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100321498 | Surveillance and Recording Device Through an Original Power Outlet - A surveillance and recording device through an original power outlet includes a photographing device as well as a display and recording device. The photographing device contains an image module, an image compression module and a first power line adapter module. The display and recording device includes a display and recording module, a storage device, a processor, an image decompression module and a second power line adapter module. The photographing device is installed in lighting and photographing equipment (e.g., a lamp-set or a night lamp) with a holding space, and a power connector of the lighting and photographing equipment fits with an ordinary power outlet. Therefore, having a photographing and surveillance function and able to be installed at an ordinary power outlet, the lighting and photographing equipment has a disguise effect, and enables a surveillance and recording system to be installed easily without setting up an image transmission wire. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110007164 | REMOTE IP CONTROLLED CONCEALED CAM DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention is a remotely IP controlled concealed cam device and methods of use. The device includes a concealed cam to record video and audio functions, one or more power sources, a memory that includes an operating system, a network communications module, a web browser module, a web server module, an audio and video application that allows audio and video selection, switching and integration from other audio and video sources, one or more buses that communicate information between the transmitter, the concealed cam, the power sources and the memory and an exterior shape that encases the transmitter, the cam, the power sources, the memory and the buses. The exterior shape can be a suitcase, a water cooler, a drink cup, a fire extinguisher or a computer. There is also a communications network that allows a client system to remotely control the device and the cam of the device. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110007165 | CLOCK RADIO, CELL PHONE DOCKING PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER DOCKING AND REMOTELY CONTROLLED CONCEALED CAM DEVICE - The present invention is a clock radio, cell phone docking, portable media player docking and remotely controlled concealed cam device and methods for use that includes an audio and video transmitter to control the concealed cam audio and video functions, with a software application that allows audio and video selection, switching and integration from other video sources, a network communication module, a web browser and a web server module. There is also a client system that allows a user to communicate with the device over the communications network to remotely control the concealed cam that is disposed behind the speaker grill within the interior portion of the clock radio, cell phone docking, portable media player docking and concealed cam device. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20120033081 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR INTELLIGENCE GATHERING AND POSITION TRACKING - A mobile communication device that may be used by an investigator to secretly record a suspect and track the investigator's location includes a microphone for detecting sounds, a communication component for transmitting signals or data representative of the sounds to one of the portable computers via the wireless communication network, a display for displaying information related to operation of the device, a computing device, and a computer program implemented by the computing device. The computer program is operable to place the device in a stealth mode in which the display is turned off or otherwise deactivated to make the entire device appear to be turned off while the microphone continues to detect sounds and the communication component continues to transmit signals or data representative of the sounds to a surveillance or support team operating one of the portable computers. The mobile communication device may also include a location-determining component for determining geographic locations of the device and for transmitting location data to the portable computer. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120113263 | PRIVACY ENSURING COVERT CAMERA - A device for monitoring a privacy sensitive area, includes an image receiving device, such as a camera, disposed inside a housing chassis. The image receiving device includes a camera lens. Additionally, a movable obstruction member configured to selectively obstruct a camera lens is disposed on the device and is configured to change a position to selectively obstruct or expose the camera lens. The position of the movable obstruction member is dependent upon a threat level received by the device. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120162433 | Display Cabinet with Photographic and Video Camera-Disabling System - Display cabinet with photographic and video camera-disabling system of the type that comprise a cabinet ( | 06-28-2012 |
| 20130050495 | Bulb with Sensing Function and Camera - A bulb comprises a lower case, a circuit board, an upper case, a sleeve, a sensor cap, and a camera. The lower case is provided with an electrical contact portion at a bottom thereof. The circuit board is mounted within the lower case and provided with a plurality of light emitting elements and an infrared sensor. The upper case is mounted on an upper edge of the lower case and defines an opening at a center thereof. The sleeve is mounted to the lower case and fitted with the opening of the upper case. The sensor cap is mounted on top of the sleeve. The camera is located adjacent to the infrared sensor. Thereby, when an infrared source enters the sensing scope of the infrared sensor, the camera can be triggered to take images and the light emitting elements can be turned on to perform illumination. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130162831 | PASSENGER MONITORING AND DIRECTING SYSTEM FOR USE IN AN AIRCRAFT CABIN - A passenger monitoring and directing system for use in an aircraft cabin is provided. This system includes at least one information unit to be arranged in the aircraft cabin and at least one passenger monitoring device. The information unit includes at least one monitoring portion and the passenger monitoring device is assigned to the information unit and arranged relative to its monitoring portion in order to monitor the passengers through the monitoring portion of the information unit. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130169814 | LAMP SOCKET TYPE CAMERA - The present invention is to provide a lamp socket type camera which includes an outer housing, a bulb socket connected to the outer housing and capable of being threadedly and electrically connected to an existing lamp socket for receiving electric power from the lamp socket, a power module received in the receiving space and electrically connected to the bulb socket for converting the electric power received from the bulb socket into a required specification, a control module received in the receiving space and connected to the power module, a wireless transmission module received in the receiving space and connected to the control module, and an image capturing element connected to the power module and the control module respectively for capturing image data from outside of the outer housing and transmitting the image data to the control module which will send the image data out via the wireless transmission module wirelessly. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20140354819 | RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - A rapidly deployable video monitoring system for surveillance purposes, for example, comprises a portable sign base including an upright vertical member, and at least one video camera coupled to the sign base or vertical member. The system may further include one or more signs fastened to the upright vertical member. The camera may be conspicuous or visually obscured, depending upon the deployed environment. The camera, which may be a still camera or a video recorder, may wirelessly communicate with a monitoring station. Personnel in the monitoring station may be able to control the pan, tilt, or zoom of the camera. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140362224 | SURVEILLANCE CAMERA AND THE HOUSING THEREOF - The present invention discloses a surveillance camera, which comprises: a housing for accommodating substrate and internal components; the housing includes a base and an upper cover, the base is provided with a retaining ring at the periphery of its bottom and a plurality of bolt holes at its periphery in the circumferential direction, and the base is fixed firmly to the upper cover by bolts to form a cavity; for each of the bolt holes there is provided a guiding groove at its bottom end; each of the bolt holes is provided at one side with a gutter, which is connected with the guiding groove; the upper cover is also provided with gutter; the base is provided at its bottom with a mounting hole for installing a dehumidifying means, and at the periphery of the mounting hole there is a retainer, at the outer edge of which there is provided a guiding gutter, which is connected with the gutter of the base. The present invention enables water to be discharged from the housing via the gutter; even if some water enters the housing, it is difficult for water to enter the surveillance camera via the bolt hole. The present invention also discloses a housing of the surveillance camera. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150029340 | WATER DROPLET REMOVAL APPARATUS AND CAMERA APPARATUS - A jetting nozzle is configured to jet a shock wave onto an imaging window of a camera. An arrangement section arranges the jetting nozzle on a periphery of the imaging window. The shock wave generation unit is configured to generate the shock wave jetted from the jetting nozzle. The jetting control unit is configured to control jetting of the shock wave jetted from the jetting nozzle. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150124100 | CONCEALED SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM FOR LIGHTING DEVICES - A combined concealed surveillance camera and photosensor control system is contained in an outer housing of predetermined configuration and dimensions to replace the existing light sensor or photosensor control unit of a public, commercial, or residential lighting fixture, replacing the function of the existing control unit in turning the lighting fixture on and off based on detected ambient light level, and also providing a concealed surveillance camera system drawing power from the lighting fixture power supply so that the camera is on continuously while the lighting fixture is turned on and off based on the detected ambient light level. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150138364 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE AND SHUTTER - A monitoring apparatus is provided for controlling an image capturing device and a shutter which limits a capturing area of the image capturing device. The monitoring apparatus includes a capturing area controller, configured to transmit a first control signal to cause the image capturing device to capture an image in an actual capturing area of the image capturing device, and a shutter controller, configured to transmit a second control signal to open the shutter after the first control signal is transmitted. The actual capturing area of the image capturing device is selected from a capturable area of the image capturing device in accordance with first information which is sensed by a sensor device. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150320209 | SECURE ACCESS MIRROR - A discreet mirrored cabinet is disclosed. Items can be secured inside by a locking mechanism, and security is enhanced by concealing the locked cabinet behind a mirror. The cabinet may include additional features such as an automated camera for capturing images when items are added or removed from the cabinet, and electric power can be provided to, for example, charge electronic device while they are securely stored in the locked cabinet. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150341601 | PRIVACY ENSURING COVERT CAMERA - A device for monitoring a privacy sensitive area, includes an image receiving device, such as a camera, disposed inside a housing chassis. The image receiving device includes a camera lens. Additionally, a movable obstruction member configured to selectively obstruct a camera lens is disposed on the device and is configured to change a position to selectively obstruct or expose the camera lens. The position of the movable obstruction member is dependent upon a threat level received by the device. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150358589 | Covert Monitoring and Recording of Audio and Video in Controlled-Environment Facilities - Systems and methods for covert monitoring and/or recording of audio and/or video in controlled-environment facilities are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method may include capturing at least one of: an audio, a video, or a picture of one or more residents of a controlled-environment facility using a communication device disposed within the controlled-environment facility, where the communication device is not being used in any communication session during at least a portion of the capturing; and storing the at least one of the audio, video, or picture. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150362172 | APPARATUS AND METHOD EMBEDDING A CAMERA IN AN LED STREETLIGHT - Apparatus and method embedding a camera in a street light includes structure and/or function whereby the street light, comprising has a first compartment having an LED array configured to illuminate an area beneath the street light. A second compartment is coupled to the first compartment and has a camera directed toward the area beneath the street light. The second compartment has a window covering the camera such that the camera can receive light from area beneath the street light, but passers-by do not see the camera. A third compartment is coupled to the second compartment and is configured to attach the street light to a vertical support. A passive air channel is disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment, and is configured to direct air from beneath the street light to the top of the street light. Preferably, the power supply for the LED array is disposed in a compartment different that the first compartment. An anti-glare device is preferably mounted to a bottom of at least one of the first compartment and the second compartment, and is configured to shield the camera from light glare and/or reflections from the LED array. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160006989 | SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - Surveillance systems and methods for detecting unauthorized access are provided. A network device having one or more cameras integrated therein is provided. The network device may incorporate one or more physical connections to provide mechanical and/or electrical connections to one or more additional cameras. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the cameras are cosmetically undetectable on a surface of the network device. Therefore, the cameras are less likely to be vandalized. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160044281 | Portable Surveillance Device - A surveillance device includes a traffic barrel that has a sidewall and holes in the sidewall The holes are uniformly spaced apart about a circumference of the traffic barrel. Cameras are contained in the traffic barrel. Each camera has a light-receiving aperture that is aligned with a respective one of the holes in order for the aperture to provide the camera with a field of vision for the camera to capture surveillance images. The surveillance device further includes a wireless communication device configured to wirelessly transmit the surveillance images. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160065820 | STRUCTURE FOR ADJUSTING EXPOSURE OF IMAGING DEVICE - An image-capturing apparatus for capturing an image includes an imaging device, configured to obtain an image signal, a light-intensity estimator, configured to estimate a light intensity outside a shutter that limits an image capturing area of the imaging device in a state where the shutter is closed, and an exposure adjustor, configured to adjust an exposure of the imaging device located inside the shutter according to the estimated light intensity. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160134846 | WIRELESS SECURITY CAMERA DEVICE - A wireless security camera device includes a body; a base disposed at a first end of the body and adapted for insertion into and electrical connection with a light bulb socket; a rechargeable battery module housed in the body and operatively electrically connected with the base adapted for insertion into and electrical connection with a light bulb socket; power converter circuitry housed in the body and operatively electrically connected with the base and with the rechargeable battery module; a camera arranged at a second end of the body opposite the base and operatively electrically connected with the rechargeable battery module; a controller/processor housed in the body and operatively electrically connected with the camera and with the rechargeable battery module; and a wireless network package housed in the body and operatively electrically connected with the controller/processor and with the rechargeable battery module. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160150135 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL HOME MONITORING SYSTEM COMBINED WITH LIGHTING DEVICE - Disclosed is a multifunctional home monitoring system combined with a lighting device, which includes a main housing that includes a main control board. The main housing is provided therein with a detection module for detecting the environment, a control module for connection with household electric appliances, a status indicator assembly for reminding purposes, a speaker and microphone for receiving and recognition, and an LED light assembly for illumination purpose, which are electrically connected to the main control board. A lower housing is mounted to a lower side of the main housing. The lower housing includes a secondary illumination light arranged therein and being further provided with an image capture module for image recording. The image capture module is coupled to a body detection module, a biological recognition module, and a motor arranged in the main housing to be driven by the motor. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160205299 | DOME CAMERA | 07-14-2016 |
| 20170234602 | REFRIGERATOR | 08-17-2017 |
