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Wearable Device To Detect Hidden Camera

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a wearable device 100 to detect one or more image acquisition device such as camera installed in hidden places, where the camera captures images and shoot videos of a person without permission. The device 100 can include at least one detector 104 configured to detect signals transmitted by the one or more acquisition devices to a receiver, and notify a processing unit 106 regarding the detected signals. The processing unit 106 determines a set of frequencies from the signals, and matches the set of frequencies with threshold frequencies stored in a dataset. The processing unit 106 actuates an alert unit 108, when any of the set of frequencies found equal to the threshold frequencies.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
12 May 2021
Publication Number
10/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
ELECTRONICS
Status
Email
info@khuranaandkhurana.com
Parent Application
Patent Number
Legal Status
Grant Date
2024-01-25
Renewal Date

Applicants

Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation
SCO: 160-161, Sector - 9c, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh- 160009, India.

Inventors

1. GUPTA, Deepali
Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
2. MADHUKAR, Mani
Program Manager University Relations, IBM India Private Limited, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh - 201306, India.
3. RAMNEET
Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
4. MUDITA
Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
5. VISHAL
Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
6. GUPTA, Sheifali
Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
7. GUPTA, Rupesh
Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
8. SINGLA, Kamali
Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
9. KUMAR, Naresh
Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, Janakpuri, New Delhi -110058, India.

Specification

The present disclosure relates generally to safety device. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a wearable device that facilitates in detecting cameras installed at hidden places such as in trial rooms, washrooms, and hotel rooms.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art. [0003] With the continuous development of science and technology, eavesdropping and secret shooting are frequently used in various occasions and are widely applied to various operations. Camera pen and many other small cameras are used to record audio or video of various secret meetings. These devices are invented to assist the person to prevent from upcoming hurdles, but nowadays these are being used to harass others.
[0004] Nowadays security and privacy is a major problem, especially women security, as sexual violence against women is increasing day by day. A small camera is easily installed in public places such as hotels, toilets, and trial rooms in shopping complexes to capture images and videos of women. And, later using captured images and vides women are harassed to pay money or to do something else.
[0005] There are many devices available in the market such as smart band to send message to associated person in case of emergency, such as accident, falling of elderly and the likes. In the existing systems smart phone flash light is used to light up the lens of hidden camera but no proper means are available to detect the transmission of captured images and videos from a public place, and alerting the user immediately.

[0006] There is a need to overcome above mentioned problem and other limitation of existing and utilized techniques by bringing a solution which is robust, accurate, fast, efficient, cost effective and simple.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a wearable device
which is used to detect hidden cameras.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device which is
used to detect hidden cameras in dark or non dark environments.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device with
multiple wearable options like wrist band, pendent, belt clip.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device which is
light weight.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device which is
convenient for women to carry in washrooms and trial rooms.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide reliable, cost
effective, and efficient device.
SUMMARY
[0014] The present disclosure relates generally to safety device. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a wearable device that facilitates in detecting cameras installed at hidden places such as in trial rooms, washrooms, and hotel rooms.
[0015] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a device to detect one or more image acquisition devices within a pre-defined distance, said device may comprising at least one detector configured to detect a first set of signals generated by the one or more image acquisition devices, and correspondingly generate a second set of signals. A processing unit may be configured within the device, and operatively coupled with the at least one detector, where the

processing unit may be configured to determine a set of frequencies from the
received second set of signals, match the determined set of frequencies with a
dataset stored in a memory, where said dataset may comprising threshold
frequencies and may generate a set of alert signals when any of the set of
frequencies found equal to the threshold frequencies.
[0016] In an aspect, an alert unit may be operatively coupled with the
processing unit, where upon receiving the generated set of alert signals the alert
unit may be actuated, and facilitates in alerting the user regarding the existence of
one or more image acquisition devices in the pre-defined range.
[0017] In an aspect, the at least one detector may include any or combination
of radio frequency detector, RF Signal detector, camera detector, and bug
detector.
[0018] In an aspect, the device may include an actuation unit, the actuation
unit may be operatively coupled with the processing signals, where the actuation
unit may be configured to activate and deactivate the device.
[0019] In an aspect, the actuation unit may include any or a combination of a
switch, button, and push button.
[0020] In an aspect, upon activation of the device, the processing unit may
actuate the at least one detector to detect the one or more image acquisition
devices within the pre-defined distance.
[0021] In an aspect, the device may be adapted in form of wrist band, watch,
pendent, and may be configured to be clipped with clothes, wrists and waist of the
entity.
[0022] In an aspect, the alert unit may include any or a combination of light
emitting diode (LED), alarm, and buzzer.
[0023] In an aspect, the device may include a power source configured to
supply electric power to the device, and where the power source may include any
or a combination of rechargeable battery, lithium (Li) ion cell, rechargeable cells,
solar cell, solar battery, electrochemical cells, storage battery, and secondary cell.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a
part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the
present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the
principles of the present disclosure.
[0025] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of
the present disclosure, and wherein:
[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of the proposed wearable device to
detect hidden camera, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of the processing
unit of the proposed wearable device to detect hidden camera, in accordance with
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details. [0029] The present disclosure relates generally to safety device. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a wearable device that facilitates in detecting cameras installed at hidden places such as in trial rooms, washrooms, and hotel rooms.
[0030] The proposed device is used for detecting hidden cameras installed in hotel rooms, trial rooms and washrooms of shopping complexes. The device is portable and a person can easily carry the device everywhere, whenever a hidden camera is found by the device the person can be alerted instantly, and the person can leave the place immediately. The person can report to police or concerned authority also.

[0031] According to an aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a device to
detect one or more image acquisition devices within a pre-defined distance, said
device can comprising at least one detector configured to detect a first set of
signals generated by the one or more image acquisition devices, and
correspondingly generate a second set of signals. A processing unit can be
configured within the device, and operatively coupled with the at least one
detector, where the processing unit can be configured to determine a set of
frequencies from the received second set of signals, match the determined set of
frequencies with a dataset stored in a memory, where said dataset can comprising
threshold frequencies and may generate a set of alert signals when any of the set
of frequencies found equal to the threshold frequencies.
[0032] In an aspect, an alert unit can be operatively coupled with the
processing unit, where upon receiving the generated set of alert signals the alert
unit can be actuated, and facilitates in alerting the user regarding the existence of
one or more image acquisition devices in the pre-defined range.
[0033] In an aspect, the at least one detector can include any or combination
of radio frequency detector, RF Signal detector, camera detector, and bug
detector.
[0034] In an aspect, the device can include an actuation unit, the actuation unit
can be operatively coupled with the processing signals, where the actuation unit
can be configured to activate and deactivate the device.
[0035] In an aspect, the actuation unit can include any or a combination of a
switch, button, and push button.
[0036] In an aspect, upon activation of the device, the processing unit can
actuate the at least one detector to detect the one or more image acquisition
devices within the pre-defined distance.
[0037] In an aspect, the device can be adapted in form of wrist band, watch,
pendent, and may be configured to be clipped with clothes, wrists and waist of the
entity.
[0038] In an aspect, the alert unit may include any or a combination of light
emitting diode (LED), alarm, and buzzer.

[0039] In an aspect, the device can include a power source configured to supply electric power to the device, and where the power source can include any or a combination of rechargeable battery, lithium (Li) ion cell, rechargeable cells, solar cell, solar battery, electrochemical cells, storage battery, and secondary cell. [0040] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the proposed wearable device 100 (also referred as device 100, herein) can include an actuation unit 102, at least one detector 104 (interchangeably referred as detector 104, herein), a processing unit 106, and an alert unit 108. The actuation unit 102, the detector 104, and the alert unit 108 can be operatively coupled with the processing unit 106. [0041] In an embodiment, the device 100 can be adapted in form of wrist band, watch, pendent, and the likes. The device 100 can be clipped with clothes, wrists and waist of the entity. In an exemplary embodiment, the device 100 can be in form of the wrist band, where the wrist band can be wear in any of a hand. In another exemplary embodiment, the device 100 can be in form of the pendent, and can be wear in neck.
[0042] In an embodiment, a user can activate the device 100 upon pressing the actuation unit 102 by slight force. Upon receiving the slight force, the actuation unit 102 can generate a control signal, which can be transmitted to the processing unit 106, where in response to the control signal the processing unit 106 can activate the device 100.
[0043] In an embodiment, the actuation unit 102 comprises any or a combination of a switch, button, push button, and the likes, where upon applying slight force on the actuation unit 102, the device 100 can be activated to operate. [0044] In an exemplary embodiment, when the device 100 is worn by the user, and the user entered in any of the hotel room, the washroom of a public place, the trial room, and the likes, the user can press the button 102, and the device can be turned on.
[0045] In an embodiment, when the device is activated by the processing unit 106, the at least one detector 104 can detect one or more image acquisition devices installed in a pre-defined range. In an exemplary embodiment, the pre-defined range can be in between 10-15 meter.

[0046] In an embodiment, the one or more acquisition devices can be a image capturing device, camera, spy camera, pen camera, and the likes. The one or more acquisition devices can be installed in such a way, that they cannot be recognized by the human eye easily. In an exemplary embodiment, the installed one or more acquisition devices can capture images and videos of a person using the trial room of a shopping complex. The captured images and videos can be transmitted to a receiver, where the receiver can be communicatively coupled with the one or more acquisition devices through a networking module. Further, the networking module can be a wireless network that can be implemented as one of the different types of networks, such as Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet, and the like. In another exemplary embodiment, the captured images and videos can be transmitted to the receiver through the wireless network in the form of signals. [0047] In an embodiment, the one or more acquisition devices can transmit a first set of signals to the receiver through wireless network, where the first set of signals pertains to the captured images and videos The generated first set of signals can be detected by the detector 104, when the device 100 is within the pre¬defined distance, where the pre-defined range can be up to 15 meter. Upon detecting the first set of signals, the detector 104 can generate a second set of signals, which can be transmitted to the processing unit 106. [0048] In an embodiment, the at least one detector can include any or combination of radio frequency detector, RF Signal detector, camera detector, bug detector, and the likes, which can detect signals having frequency range in between 0.3 GHz to 3 GHz.
[0049] In an exemplary embodiment, when the user is in the trial room, the user can turn ON the device 100 by pressing the button 102, and the detector 104 can be actuated to detect the first set of signals transmitted by the camera within 15 meter. Upon detecting the camera, the detector 104 can generate and transmit the second set of signals to the processing unit 106.
[0050] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can comprises one or more processor (s) and a memory, and the processing unit 106 can be configured to receive the second set of signals from the detector 104. The processing unit 106

can determine a set of frequencies from the received set of signals, and the determined set of frequencies can be matched with a dataset stored in the memory, and the dataset can include threshold frequencies. The processing unit 106 can generate a set of alert signals when any of the set of frequencies can be found equal to the threshold frequencies.
[0051] In an exemplary embodiment, frequency range of the one or more acquisition devices can be in between 0.3 GHz to 3 GHz. When the first set of signals have frequency range in between 0.3 GHz to 3 GHz, the processing unit 106 can generate the set of alert signals.
[0052] In an embodiment, the device 100 can include the alert unit 108, and the alert unit 108 can be configured to receive the generated set of alert signals transmitted by the processing unit 106. Upon receiving the generated set of alert signals the alert unit 108 can be actuated, and can facilitate in alerting the user regarding the existence of one or more image acquisition devices within the pre-defined distance.
[0053] In an embodiment, the alert unit can include any or a combination of light emitting diode (LED), alarm, buzzer, and the likes.
[0054] In an exemplary embodiment, when the signals having frequency range 0.3 GHz to 3 GHz are found by the device 100, the alert unit 108 can be actuated to alert the user to take precautions accordingly. In another exemplary embodiment, the light emitting diode can emit light of red color to alert the user regarding the existence of the hidden cameras. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the buzzer can produce a high volume sound to alert the user regarding the existence of the hidden cameras.
[0055] As illustrated in FIG.2, the processing unit 106 can include one or more processor(s). The one or more processor(s) 202 can be can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) 202 can be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory 204 of the processing unit 106. The

memory 204 can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory 204 can include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[0056] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can also include an interface(s) 206. The interface(s) 206 can include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) 206 may facilitate communication of the processing unit 106 with various devices coupled to the processing unit 106. The interface(s) 206 may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of processing unit 106. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) 208 and database 210. [0057] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) 208 can be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) 208. In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) 208 may be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) 208 may include a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) 208. In such examples, the processing unit 106 can include the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to processing unit 106 and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) 208 may be implemented by electronic circuitry. The database 210 can include data that is either stored or generated as a result of

functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s)
208.
[0058] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) 208 can include an
determination unit 212, a matching unit 214, a signal generation unit 216, and
other unit (s) 218. The other unit(s) 218 can implement functionalities that
supplement applications or functions performed by the device 100 or the
processing engine(s) 208.
[0059] The database 210 can include data that is either stored or generated as
a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the
processing engine(s) 208.
[0060] It would be appreciated that units being described are only exemplary
units and any other unit or sub-unit may be included as part of the system 100.
These units too may be merged or divided into super- units or sub-units as may be
configured.
[0061] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be configured to
receive a control signal from the actuation unit 102, and activate the device 100.
Upon activation of the device 100, the detector 104 can be actuated to detect the
first set of signals within the pre-defined distance. Upon receiving the first set of
signals having range in between 0.3 GHz to 3 GHz, the detector 104 can generate
the second set of signals, and the generated second set of signals can be
transmitted to the processing unit 106.
[0062] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be configured to
determine a set of frequencies from the second set of signals with help of the
determination unit 212, where the set of frequencies range can be in between 0.3
GHz to 3 GHz.
[0063] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be configured to match
the set of frequencies with the help of the matching unit 214. The matching unit
106 can match the set of frequencies with the dataset stored in a memory 204 or
database 210, where the dataset can include threshold frequencies such as 0.3
GHz to 3GHz.

[0064] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be configured to generate a set of alert signals with help of the signal generation unit 216, when any of the set of frequencies found equal to the threshold frequencies. [0065] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be configured to actuate the alert unit 108 based on the received set if alert signals, where the set of alert signals can facilitate in alerting the user regarding the existence of one or more image acquisition devices in the pre-defined range. The alert unit 108 can emit light to alert the user or buzzer can produce sound to alert the user. [0066] In an exemplary embodiment, when the detector 104 found frequencies having range 0.3 GHz to 3 GHz within 10-15 meters, the alert unit 108 can be actuated to alert the user. In another exemplary embodiment, the alert unit can emit red color light to alert the user.
[0067] In an embodiment, the device 100 can include a power source to provide electric power to the device 100. The power source can be operatively coupled with the actuation unit 102, the at least one detector 104, the processing unit 106, and the alert unit 108.
[0068] In an embodiment, the power source may include any or a combination of rechargeable battery, lithium (Li) ion cell, rechargeable cells, solar cell, solar battery, electrochemical cells, storage battery, secondary cell, and the likes. [0069] In an exemplary embodiment, a charging cable can be attached with the device 100 to charge the battery of the device 100.
[0070] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0071] The present disclosure provides a device with 360-degree sensing
andmulti alert system including audio, vibration, and light emitting diode to
facilitate social distancing between one or more entities.
[0072] The present disclosure provides a wearable device which is used to
detect hidden cameras.
[0073] The present disclosure provides a device which is used to detect hidden
cameras in dark or non dark environments.
[0074] The present disclosure provides a device with multiple wearable
options like wrist band, pendent, belt clip.
[0075] The present disclosure provides a device which is light weight.
[0076] The present disclosure provides a device which is convenient for
women to carry in washrooms and trial rooms.
[0077] The present disclosure provides a device which is reliable, cost
effective, and efficient device.

We Claim:

1. A device to detect one or more image acquisition devices within a pre¬
defined distance, said device comprising:
at least one detector configured to detect a first set of signals generated by the one or more image acquisition devices, and correspondingly generate a second set of signals;
a processing unit configured within the device, and operatively coupled with the at least one detector, wherein the processing unit configured to:
determine, a set of frequencies from the received second set of signals;
match the determined set of frequencies with a dataset stored in a memory, wherein said dataset comprising threshold frequencies; and
generate, a set of alert signals when any of the set of frequencies found equal to the threshold frequencies; and
an alert unit operatively coupled with the processing unit, wherein upon receiving the generated set of alert signals the alert unit actuates, and facilitates in alerting the user regarding the existence of one or more image acquisition devices in the pre-defined range.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one detector comprises any or combination of radio frequency detector, RF Signal detector, camera detector, and bug detector.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises an actuation unit, the actuation unit is operatively coupled with the processing signals, wherein the actuation unit is configured to activate and deactivate the device.
4. The device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the actuation unit comprises any or a combination of a switch, button, and push button.
5. The system as claimed in claim 3, wherein upon activation of the device, the processing unit actuates the at least one detector to detect the one or more image acquisition devices within the pre-defined distance.

6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is adapted in form of wrist band, watch, pendent, and is configured to be clipped with clothes, wrists and waist of the entity.
7. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the alert unit comprises any or a combination of light emitting diode (LED), alarm, and buzzer.
8. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises a power source configured to supply electric power to the device, and wherein the power source comprises any or a combination of rechargeable battery, lithium (Li) ion cell, rechargeable cells, solar cell, solar battery, electrochemical cells, storage battery, and secondary cell.

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1 202111021495-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
2 202111021495-POWER OF AUTHORITY [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
3 202111021495-FORM FOR STARTUP [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
4 202111021495-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
5 202111021495-FORM 1 [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
6 202111021495-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
7 202111021495-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
8 202111021495-DRAWINGS [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
9 202111021495-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
10 202111021495-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
11 202111021495-Proof of Right [10-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-10
12 202111021495-FORM 18 [24-01-2023(online)].pdf 2023-01-24
13 202111021495-FER.pdf 2023-06-16
14 202111021495-FER_SER_REPLY [26-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-26
15 202111021495-DRAWING [26-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-26
16 202111021495-CORRESPONDENCE [26-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-26
17 202111021495-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [26-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-26
18 202111021495-CLAIMS [26-06-2023(online)].pdf 2023-06-26
19 202111021495-PatentCertificate25-01-2024.pdf 2024-01-25
20 202111021495-IntimationOfGrant25-01-2024.pdf 2024-01-25

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