Techniques for view control of imaging units
    1.
    发明授权
    Techniques for view control of imaging units 失效
    成像单元视图控制技术

    公开(公告)号:US07215359B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-08

    申请号:US10933660

    申请日:2004-09-03

    IPC分类号: H04N5/30

    CPC分类号: H04N7/181

    摘要: Techniques are presented for controlling views of plurality of imaging units, where each imaging unit outputs a feed comprising video. A set of parameters are determined, and the set of parameters defines a given selected view of a region able to be visually covered by the plurality of imaging units. The given selected view is one of a plurality of predetermined selected views of the region. Each of the plurality of selected views corresponds to a portion of the region and to one or more of the imaging units able to visually cover the portion of the region. Further, each selected view is defined by a corresponding set of parameters. It is determined which of the one or more feeds correspond to the given selected view, and the one or more feeds that correspond to the given selected view are output.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于控制多个成像单元的视图的技术,其中每个成像单元输出包括视频的馈送。 确定一组参数,并且参数集合定义能够被多个成像单元视觉上覆盖的区域的给定选定视​​图。 给定的选定视图是该区域的多个预定的选定视图之一。 多个所选视图中的每一个对应于该区域的一部分以及能够可视地覆盖该区域的一部分的一个或多个成像单元。 此外,每个选择的视图由相应的一组参数定义。 确定一个或多个馈送中的哪一个对应于给定的所选视图,并且输出对应于给定所选视图的一个或多个馈送。

    Activity determination as function of transaction log
    5.
    发明授权
    Activity determination as function of transaction log 有权
    活动确定作为事务日志的功能

    公开(公告)号:US08610766B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-17

    申请号:US12890007

    申请日:2010-09-24

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00 H04N7/18

    摘要: Human behavior alerts are determined from a video stream through application of video analytics that parse a video stream into a plurality of segments, wherein each of the segments are either temporally related to at least one of a plurality of temporally distinct transactions in an event data log; or they are each associated with a pseudo transaction marker if not temporally related to at least one of the temporally distinct transactions and an image analysis indicates a temporal correlation with at least one of the distinct transactions is expected. Visual image features are extracted from the segments and one-SVM classification is performed on the extracted features to categorize segments into inliers or outliers relative to a threshold boundary. Event of concern alerts are issued with respect to the inlier segments associated with the associated pseudo transaction marker.

    摘要翻译: 通过应用将视频流解析成多个段的视频分析从视频流确定人的行为警报,其中每个段在时间上与事件数据日志中的多个时间上不同的事务中的至少一个相关 ; 或者如果与时间上不同的交易中的至少一个时间上不相关,并且图像分析指示与至少一个不同交易的时间相关性,则它们都与伪交易标记相关联。 从段中提取视觉图像特征,并且对所提取的特征执行单SVM分类,以将段分类为相对于阈值边界的内联或异常值。 关于与相关联的伪交易标记相关联的不规则段发出关注警报的事件。

    ACTIVITY DETERMINATION AS FUNCTION OF TRANSACTION LOG
    6.
    发明申请
    ACTIVITY DETERMINATION AS FUNCTION OF TRANSACTION LOG 有权
    作为交易日志功能的活动决定

    公开(公告)号:US20120075450A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-29

    申请号:US12890007

    申请日:2010-09-24

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00 H04N7/18

    摘要: Human behavior alerts are determined from a video stream through application of video analytics that parse a video stream into a plurality of segments, wherein each of the segments are either temporally related to at least one of a plurality of temporally distinct transactions in an event data log; or they are each associated with a pseudo transaction marker if not temporally related to at least one of the temporally distinct transactions and an image analysis indicates a temporal correlation with at least one of the distinct transactions is expected. Visual image features are extracted from the segments and one-SVM classification is performed on the extracted features to categorize segments into inliers or outliers relative to a threshold boundary. Event of concern alerts are issued with respect to the inlier segments associated with the associated pseudo transaction marker.

    摘要翻译: 通过应用将视频流解析成多个段的视频分析从视频流确定人的行为警报,其中每个段在时间上与事件数据日志中的多个时间上不同的事务中的至少一个相关 ; 或者如果与时间上不同的交易中的至少一个时间上不相关,并且图像分析指示与至少一个不同交易的时间相关性,则它们都与伪交易标记相关联。 从段中提取视觉图像特征,并且对所提取的特征执行单SVM分类,以将段分类为相对于阈值边界的内联或异常值。 关于与相关联的伪交易标记相关联的不规则段发出关注警报的事件。

    Alarm solution for securing shopping checkout
    7.
    发明授权
    Alarm solution for securing shopping checkout 有权
    用于确保购物结帐的报警解决方案

    公开(公告)号:US07889068B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-15

    申请号:US12052046

    申请日:2008-03-20

    摘要: Under the present invention, a single, overall alarm for an entire set of shopping items will be used for any and all discrepancies. The metric used for creating an alarm for the overall set of shopping items can be based on any one of the following candidate policies: if at least one item generated an alarm; if some fixed number of items generated an alarm; if some threshold discrepancy metric got exceed; if basket size is larger than certain threshold cash value and the alarm exceeded certain threshold alarm rate; a randomly generated alarm (e.g., random audit); the customer's identity and track record (e.g., loyalty card); and/or any combination of the above. Regardless, if an overall alarm is generated one or more of the following actions can be taken: no action send the customer to customer service; appropriately record customer track record (e.g., loyalty card) when customer identity is available; audit the customer at the “shop exit; and/or any combination of thereof.

    摘要翻译: 在本发明中,对于整个购物项目的单个整体报警将用于任何和所有差异。 用于为整个购物项目创建警报的度量可以基于以下任一候选策略:如果至少一个项目产生了警报; 如果有固定数量的物品产生报警; 如果一些阈值差异度量超过了; 如果篮子尺寸大于某个门槛现金值,并且报警超过一定阈值报警率; 随机生成的警报(例如,随机审计); 客户的身份和记录(例如会员卡); 和/或上述的任何组合。 无论如何,如果发生整体报警,可采取以下一项或多项措施:无需向客户提供任何行动; 当客户身份可用时,适当地记录客户记录(例如会员卡); 在“店铺出口处审核客户; 和/或其任何组合。

    VISUAL SECURITY FOR POINT OF SALE TERMINALS
    8.
    发明申请
    VISUAL SECURITY FOR POINT OF SALE TERMINALS 有权
    视觉安全点销售终端

    公开(公告)号:US20100282841A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-11

    申请号:US12436831

    申请日:2009-05-07

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    CPC分类号: G07G1/12 G07G1/0018 G07G3/00

    摘要: Under the present invention, item verification is automated and expedited. Specifically, items to be purchased can be scanned by the shopper using a barcode reader (e.g., a scanner), attached to or positioned near the checkout station. As items are scanned, they are identified based on their barcode, and added to an item list. Item verification can then be performed at checkout using imaging technology. Specifically, as items are scanned, an item verification unit will capture an appearance thereof (via a camera). Item verification software within the item verification unit will access a database that associates items with their images/appearances. The appearance will be compared for consistency to the identity as determined based on the scan. In general, the item verification unit is a separate unit from the cash register, but adapted to work in conjunction therewith (e.g., as a pluggable system, via wireless communication, etc.).

    摘要翻译: 在本发明中,项目验证是自动化和加速的。 特别地,购物者可以使用连接到或位于结帐台附近的条形码读取器(例如扫描器)来扫描购物者。 当项目被扫描时,它们根据其条形码被识别,并被添加到项目列表中。 然后可以使用成像技术在结帐时执行项目验证。 具体地,当项目被扫描时,项目验证单元将捕获其外观(通过照相机)。 项目验证单元中的物品验证软件将访问将项目与其图像/外观相关联的数据库。 将根据扫描确定的一致性与身份进行比较。 通常,项目验证单元是与收银机分开的单元,但适于与其一起工作(例如,作为可插拔系统,经由无线通信等)。

    DYNAMICALLY LEARNING ATTRIBUTES OF A POINT OF SALE OPERATOR
    9.
    发明申请
    DYNAMICALLY LEARNING ATTRIBUTES OF A POINT OF SALE OPERATOR 失效
    动态点销售操作员的动态学习属性

    公开(公告)号:US20100111404A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-06

    申请号:US12261304

    申请日:2008-10-30

    IPC分类号: G06K9/66

    CPC分类号: G06K9/00771

    摘要: An approach that dynamically learns a set of attributes of an operator of a point of sale (POS) is provided. In one embodiment, there is an attribute tool, including an extraction component configured to receive sensor data of a set of moving objects, and extract a set of attributes from each of the set of moving objects captured within the scan area at the POS; an identification component configured to update an appearance model with the set of attributes from each of the set of moving objects; and an analysis component configured to analyze the appearance model to identify at least one of the set of moving objects as an operator of the POS.

    摘要翻译: 提供了动态学习销售点(POS)的运营商的一组属性的方法。 在一个实施例中,存在一种属性工具,包括被配置为接收一组移动对象的传感器数据的提取部件,并且从POS中的扫描区域内捕获的移动对象集合中的每一个提取一组属性; 识别组件,被配置为使用来自所述一组移动对象的所述一组属性来更新外观模型; 以及分析部件,被配置为分析所述外观模型以将所述一组移动对象中的至少一个识别为所述POS的操作者。

    Controlling shopper checkout throughput
    10.
    发明授权
    Controlling shopper checkout throughput 失效
    控制购物者结帐吞吐量

    公开(公告)号:US08061603B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-22

    申请号:US12052051

    申请日:2008-03-20

    IPC分类号: G06K15/00

    CPC分类号: G07G1/0054

    摘要: The present invention provides a solution for controlling checkout throughput. Specifically, under the present invention a set of attributes of an item will be obtained. An analysis of the set of attributes will then be performed to determine whether an inconsistency exists based on a tolerance threshold. Such analysis can include, for example, comparing the weight of the item to its expected weight. This can help determine if a mistake has been made or fraud has been committed. Whether an inconsistency is observed is based on a tolerance threshold. For example, a certain deviation (i.e., the tolerance threshold) from an expected value could be allowed to could be allowed to reduce errors during the checkout process and thereby increase checkout throughput. As such, the present invention allows the tolerance threshold to be tuned based on a desired checkout throughput.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种用于控制检验吞吐量的解决方案。 具体地说,在本发明中,将获得一组物品的属性。 然后将执行对该组属性的分析,以基于公差阈值确定是否存在不一致。 这种分析可以包括例如将物品的重量与其预期重量进行比较。 这可以帮助确定是否发生了错误或已经犯了欺诈。 观察到不一致是基于公差阈值。 例如,可以允许从期望值的一定偏差(即,容限阈值)被允许在结算过程期间减少错误,从而增加结帐吞吐量。 因此,本发明允许基于期望的结算吞吐量来调整公差阈值。