Image processing occupancy sensor
Abstract
A system and method of detecting occupants in a building automation system environment using image based occupancy detection and position determinations. In one example, the system includes an image processing occupancy sensor that detects the number and position of occupants within a space that has controllable building elements such as lighting and ventilation diffusers. Based on the position and location of the occupants, the system can finely control the elements to optimize conditions for the occupants, optimize energy usage, among other advantages.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1326791
- Patent Number(s):
- 9456183
- Application Number:
- 12/947,045
- Assignee:
- Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC (Golden, CO)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02B - CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
H - ELECTRICITY H05 - ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR H05B - ELECTRIC HEATING
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2010 Nov 16
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING; 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
Citation Formats
Brackney, Larry J. Image processing occupancy sensor. United States: N. p., 2016.
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Brackney, Larry J. Image processing occupancy sensor. United States.
Brackney, Larry J. Tue .
"Image processing occupancy sensor". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1326791.
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