IP Library Granted Patent US 11,436,882
Granted Patent B1
US 11,436,882 · App. 17/728,505 · Granted Sep 6, 2022

Security surveillance and entry management system

Inventor: Ronald Carter (Matthews, NC)
Assignee: 1AHEAD TECHNOLOGIES
G07C9/00658G06V20/17G06V20/44G06V20/52G07C9/00571G07C9/00896
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Patent No.
US 11,436,882
App. No.
17/728,505
Granted
Sep 6, 2022
Kind
B1
Abstract

An artificial intelligence (AI) entry management (EM) security system includes a camera, a microphone, a motion detector, a speaker, and a software platform. Geofences are utilized to create boundaries around physical areas, such as locations for package delivery or property boundaries. The EM device and other devices connected to the software platform are configured to monitor the geofences and detect a presence of an activity, an event, an object, or a device. At least one license plate reader is utilized to read license plate characters. Voice recognition and voice identification are used to grant or deny permissions for individuals on a property.

Claims (52)

1. An entry management system comprising:

an entry management device including a housing comprising a camera;

a software platform; and

an access point comprising an electronic lock that is operable to lock and unlock the access point;

wherein the entry management device is in communication with the software platform;

wherein the camera of the entry management device is operable to read a non-fungible token (NFT) or an image associated with the NFT displayed on at least one electronic device;

wherein the software platform is operable to authenticate the NFT or the image associated with the NFT;

wherein the entry management device is operable to perform an action upon the authentication of the NFT or the image associated with the NFT;

wherein the electronic lock is in communication with the entry management device or wherein the electronic lock is in communication with the entry management device via the software platform; and

wherein the action includes sending a command to the electronic lock to unlock the access point if the NFT or the image associated with the NFT is authenticated.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the NFT or the image associated with the NFT is non-transferable.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the action includes exchanging a currency, providing data, or instructing a device connected to the software platform or the entry management device to perform a second action.

4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the NFT or the image associated with the NFT includes a virtual key.

5. An entry management system comprising:

a first entry management device including a housing comprising a reader;

a second entry management device

a software platform; and

an access point comprising an electronic lock that is operable to lock and unlock the access point;

wherein the first entry management device and the second entry management device are in communication with the software platform;

wherein the first entry management device is operable to detect an object, a person, or an event, or to receive a detection of the object, the person, or the event from a device connected to the software platform or the first entry management device;

wherein the second entry management device is operable to receive an alert relating to the detection of the object, the person, or the event;

wherein the second entry management device is operable to perform a first action upon receiving the alert relating to the detection of the object, the person, or the event;

wherein the reader of the first entry management device is operable to read a non-fungible token (NFT) or an image associated with the NFT displayed on at least one electronic device;

wherein the software platform is operable to authenticate the NFT or the image associated with the NFT;

wherein the entry management device is operable to perform a second action upon the authentication of the NFT or the image associated with the NFT;

wherein the electronic lock is in communication with the first entry management device or wherein the electronic lock is in communication with the first entry management device via the software platform; and

wherein the second action includes sending a command to the electronic lock to unlock the access point if the NFT or the image associated with the NFT is authenticated.

6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first action includes sending an alert to an electronic device associated with the second entry management device.

7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first action includes instructing a robot, a drone, a camera, or an electronic device associated with the second entry management device to perform a third action.

8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the third action includes patrolling an area, maintaining a position, following the object or the person, changing a position, and/or capturing video, imagery, and/or audio data.

9. The system of claim 5 , wherein the second entry management device includes a plurality of entry management devices within a predetermined distance of the first entry management device.

10. The system of claim 5 , wherein the second entry management device includes a plurality of entry management devices within a geofence including the second entry management device and the first entry management device.

11. The system of claim 5 , wherein the detection of the object, the person, or the event includes detection of a crime, an unauthorized person, and/or a vehicle.

12. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first action includes instructing a drone or robot which is hidden or obscured to patrol an area, follow the object or the person, and/or capture video, imagery, and/or audio data.

13. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first action includes capturing thermal imagery of the object or the person or instructing another device to capture thermal imagery of the object or the person.

14. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first action includes a drone or robot marking an object or person with a marker or a dye.

15. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first entry management device, the second entry management device, a drone connected to the first entry management device, the second entry management device, or the software platform, a robot connected to the first entry management device, the second entry management device, or the software platform, or another device connected to the first entry management device, the second entry management device, or the software platform is waterproof, water resistant, fireproof, or bulletproof.

16. An entry management system comprising:

a first entry management device including a housing comprising a camera;

a second entry management device including a housing comprising a camera;

a software platform; and

an access point comprising an electronic lock that is operable to lock and unlock the access point;

wherein the first entry management device and the second entry management device are in communication with the software platform;

wherein the first entry management device is operable to detect an object, a person, or an event, or to receive a detection of the object, the person, or the event from a device connected to the software platform or the first entry management device;

wherein the second entry management device is operable to receive an alert relating to the detection of the object, the person, or the event;

wherein the second entry management device is operable to perform first action upon receiving the alert relating to the detection of the object, the person, or the event;

wherein the camera of the first entry management device is operable to read a non-fungible token (NFT) or an image associated with the NFT displayed on at least one electronic device;

wherein the software platform is operable to authenticate the NFT or the image associated with the NFT;

wherein the entry management device is operable to perform a second action upon the authentication of the NFT or the image associated with the NFT;

wherein the electronic lock is in communication with the first entry management device or wherein the electronic lock is in communication with the first entry management device via the software platform; and

wherein the second action includes sending a command to the electronic lock to unlock the access point if the NFT or the image associated with the NFT is authenticated.

17. The system of claim 16 , wherein the first action includes sending an alert to an electronic device associated with the second entry management device.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 11, 2022
From: CARTER, RONALD
To: 1AHEAD TECHNOLOGIES
Reel/Frame 059894/0758 →
Continuity (12)
Continuation In Part 17591883 · Feb 3, 2022
Continuation In Part 17566288 · Dec 30, 2021
Continuation In Part 17556483 · Dec 20, 2021
Continuation In Part 17488278 · Sep 28, 2021
Continuation In Part 17469863 · Sep 8, 2021
Continuation In Part PCTUS2021039812 · Jun 30, 2021
Continuation In Part 17363262 · Jun 30, 2021
Continuation 17363262 · Jun 30, 2021
Continuation In Part 17070739 · Oct 14, 2020
Continuation In Part 17070739 · Oct 14, 2020
Provisional Application 63239934 · Sep 1, 2021
Provisional Application 63228433 · Aug 2, 2021
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