公开(公告)号：US20200084418A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-12

申请号：US16682637

申请日：2019-11-13

Applicant: Non Typical, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Cuddeback ,  Jared Momose ,  James L. Higgins

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04W52/02

Abstract: A system of cameras operable to transmit images over a short-range network and over a wide-area network. The system comprises a first camera including a first camera module including a first sensor for capturing a first image, and a first communication module programmed to transmit the first image through the short range network. The system further comprises a second camera including a second camera module including a second sensor for capturing a second image, and a second communication module programmed to receive the first image from the first communication module over the short range network. The second communication module is further programmed to transmit the first image through the wide area network. The system can further include a third camera including a third camera module having a third sensor for capturing a third image, and a third communication module programmed to transmit the third image through the short range network.

公开(公告)号：US20160295172A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US15089964

申请日：2016-04-04

Applicant: Non Typical, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Cuddeback ,  Jared Momose ,  James L. Higgins

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04W52/02

CPC classification number: H04N7/181 ,  H04N1/00106 ,  H04N1/00315 ,  H04N1/00347 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N7/20 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04W52/02 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/1224 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y02D70/22

Abstract: A low-power radio frequency (“RF”) network for a system of cameras that allows for efficient transmission of images (e.g., thumbnail images) from one or more REMOTE cameras or nodes to a centralized HOME camera or node. The network includes a variety of power saving features to optimize the battery life of the REMOTE cameras while still effectively transmitting captured images through the network. The power saving features include network path optimization for message and data transmission, synchronization of the wake and sleep states for each node in the network, the transfer of images from a camera module to an RF module of a node during a sleep state, etc. The network is also configured or operable to be implemented in such a manner that nodes can be readily added or removed from the network with minimal user input and without sacrificing power savings or network message transmission efficiency.

Abstract translation: 用于摄像机系统的低功率射频（“RF”）网络，其允许将图像（例如，缩略图）从一个或多个远程照相机或节点有效传输到集中式家用相机或节点。 该网络包括各种省电功能，以优化REMOTE摄像机的电池寿命，同时仍通过网络有效地传输捕获的图像。 省电功能包括消息和数据传输的网络路径优化，网络中每个节点的唤醒和睡眠状态的同步，在休眠状态期间将图像从相机模块传输到节点的RF模块等。 该网络还被配置或可操作以这样一种方式来实现，即节点可以以最少的用户输入容易地从网络添加或移除，而不会牺牲功率节省或网络消息传输效率。

公开(公告)号：US20140253749A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US13788889

申请日：2013-03-07

Applicant: NON TYPICAL, INC.

Inventor： Mark O. Cuddeback

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/23245

Abstract: A camera assembly including a camera that has an image-capturing device. The camera assembly also includes an illumination device that is coupled to the camera and that is adapted to illuminate a subject when the camera is capturing an image, and a control unit. The illumination device is capable of illuminating in at least two different peak wavelengths. The control unit automatically configures the camera assembly to use one or more of the at least two different wavelengths.

Abstract translation: 一种相机组件，包括具有图像捕获装置的照相机。 相机组件还包括耦合到照相机并且适于在照相机正在拍摄图像时照亮被摄体的照明装置和控制单元。 照明装置能够以至少两个不同的峰值波长照明。 控制单元自动配置相机组件以使用至少两个不同波长中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US11677913B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-13

申请号：US17682679

申请日：2022-02-28

Applicant: Non Typical, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Cuddeback

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N23/667 ,  H04B1/02

CPC classification number: H04N7/188 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N23/667 ,  H04B1/02

Abstract: A system and method of operating a trail camera assembly. A trail camera assembly comprises a camera casing, a camera configured to take a picture, and a controller connected to the motion sensor and the camera. The controller is configured to operate the trail camera assembly in a first operating mode. The controller is configured to determine whether a time threshold is satisfied, the time threshold being a time of day. The controller is configured to compare, in response to the time threshold being satisfied, ambient light detected by the trail camera assembly to an ambient light threshold, and transition, in response to the ambient light satisfying the ambient light threshold, to a second operating mode. When in the second operating mode, the controller takes a picture at set time intervals.

公开(公告)号：US11265519B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-01

申请号：US16952463

申请日：2020-11-19

Applicant: Non Typical, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Cuddeback

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04B1/02

Abstract: A system and method of operating a trail camera assembly. A trail camera assembly comprises a camera casing, a motion sensor configured to provide a motion signal associated with a detected presence of an animal, and a camera configured to take a picture. The trail camera assembly also includes a controller connected to the motion sensor and the camera, the controller including an electronic processor and a memory and configured to operate in a first operating mode and a second operating mode. When in the first operating mode, the controller takes a picture using the camera in response to the motion signal received from the motion sensor. The controller enters the second operating mode in response to a time threshold being reach. When in the second operating mode, the controller takes a picture using the camera in response to a time interval being satisfied.

公开(公告)号：US11134223B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-28

申请号：US16682637

申请日：2019-11-13

Applicant: Non Typical, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Cuddeback ,  Jared Momose ,  James L. Higgins

IPC: H04W52/02 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N7/20

Abstract: A system of cameras operable to transmit images over a short-range network and over a wide-area network. The system comprises a first camera including a first camera module including a first sensor for capturing a first image, and a first communication module programmed to transmit the first image through the short range network. The system further comprises a second camera including a second camera module including a second sensor for capturing a second image, and a second communication module programmed to receive the first image from the first communication module over the short range network. The second communication module is further programmed to transmit the first image through the wide area network. The system can further include a third camera including a third camera module having a third sensor for capturing a third image, and a third communication module programmed to transmit the third image through the short range network.

公开(公告)号：US20210152787A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-20

申请号：US16952463

申请日：2020-11-19

Applicant: Non Typical, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Cuddeback

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232

Abstract: A system and method of operating a trail camera assembly. A trail camera assembly comprises a camera casing, a motion sensor configured to provide a motion signal associated with a detected presence of an animal, and a camera configured to take a picture. The trail camera assembly also includes a controller connected to the motion sensor and the camera, the controller including an electronic processor and a memory and configured to operate in a first operating mode and a second operating mode. When in the first operating mode, the controller takes a picture using the camera in response to the motion signal received from the motion sensor. The controller enters the second operating mode in response to a time threshold being reach. When in the second operating mode, the controller takes a picture using the camera in response to a time interval being satisfied.

公开(公告)号：US09070188B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US14067406

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: Non Typical, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Cuddeback

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  A01M31/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0022 ,  A01M31/002 ,  G06T7/97 ,  G06T2207/10016

Abstract: A system for managing scouting images, including a scouting camera configured to record and store images of subjects at a particular location and an image management device which has a processor that creates a predictive statement based on image content of the images stored on the scouting camera or copies thereof and a display conveying the predictive statement to a user, wherein the predictive statement indicates a portion of a future time period that subjects are most likely to be at the particular location as compared to remaining portions of the future time period.

Abstract translation: 一种用于管理侦察图像的系统，包括被配置为在特定位置记录和存储被摄体的图像的侦察相机，以及具有基于存储在侦察相机上的图像的图像内容来创建预测语句的处理器的图像管理装置， 将其副本和将预测语句传达给用户的显示器，其中，与未来时间段的剩余部分相比，预测语句指示被摄体最有可能处于特定位置的未来时间段的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140098256A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US13645230

申请日：2012-10-04

Applicant: NON TYPICAL, INC.

Inventor： Mark Cuddeback ,  Gregory Cook

IPC: H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N7/188 ,  G03B5/00 ,  G03B17/38 ,  G08B13/19652 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/23222 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: An automated camera assembly comprising a camera and a detector for triggering the camera, wherein the detector includes an adjustable field of view. The detector can include a sensor and a curtain for reducing a maximum field of view to an adjusted field of view. The curtain can include an opaque member movable relative to the sensor. The curtain can instead include a processor programmed to trigger the camera when the subject is within the adjusted field of view. The invention is also embodied in a method of adjusting a field of view of a detector. The method comprises detecting a first subject within a maximum field of view, triggering the camera after detecting the first subject within the maximum field of view, adjusting to an adjusted field of view, detecting a second subject within the adjusted field of view, and triggering the camera after detecting the second subject.

Abstract translation: 一种自动相机组件，包括相机和用于触发相机的检测器，其中所述检测器包括可调视场。 检测器可以包括传感器和帘幕，用于将最大视野减小到调整的视场。 窗帘可以包括相对于传感器可移动的不透明构件。 窗帘可以包括处理器，其被编程为当被摄体处于调节视野内时触发相机。 本发明还体现在一种调节检测器的视野的方法中。 该方法包括检测最大视野内的第一被摄体，在检测最大视场内的第一被摄体之后触发摄像机，调节至调节视野，检测调整视野内的第二被摄体，并触发 相机检测到第二主题后。

公开(公告)号：US11949983B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-02

申请号：US18176103

申请日：2023-02-28

Applicant: Non Typical, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Cuddeback ,  Jared Momose

IPC: H04N23/661 ,  H04L67/568 ,  H04N23/65

CPC classification number: H04N23/661 ,  H04L67/568 ,  H04N23/651

Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring data between a server and a system of cameras. One embodiment provides a low-power radio frequency (“RF”) network for a system of cameras. The network comprises a server configured to access information related to the system of cameras, wherein the server receives a signal indicating a user input, and a first camera of the system of camera. The first camera is configured to receive a status report from a second camera of the system of cameras, update a cache of the first camera based on the status report from the second camera of the system of cameras, and transmit the updated cache of the first camera to the server.