Doorbell communication systems and methods

摘要

Doorbells often include a button to enable visitors to ring a chime to summon building occupants. In some embodiments, doorbells include a camera to take pictures of visitors. In several embodiments, doorbells include covers that are light filters. These light filters can cover infrared light sources such as infrared light emitting diodes. The light filters can pass infrared light while blocking visible light. In several embodiments, a front portion of a camera assembly fits through a hole in a light filter. Light filters can help secure camera assemblies and can form a portion of a doorbell's outer housing.

主权项

1. A doorbell configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote computing device, the doorbell comprising:
an inwardly facing side configured to be mounted towards a wall of a building; an outwardly facing side; a camera system comprising a lens and a field of view; a light filter located on the outwardly facing side of the doorbell, wherein the light filter comprises a hole, at least a first portion of the camera system protrudes through the hole, the light filter wraps around at least a majority of a perimeter of the camera system, the lens is located at least partially inside the hole, and at least a majority of the field of view is unobstructed by the light filter; and a light source located behind the light filter to at least partially illuminate the field of view of the camera system.