<p>An optical sensor for detecting motion or movement in an area of interest and a method of operation is provided. The system includes a CMOS sensor having an array of pixels that captures images in an area of interest. The system monitors the average pixel value for the array to define a first state. If the average pixel value changes beyond a defined threshold, the system defines a second state. For each change in state, a signal is generated. In one embodiment, the optical sensor is used with a meter having a dial with an indicator. The optical sensor generates a signal each time the indicator passes through the area of interest to allow for the remote monitoring of a consumable commodity.</p>
申请公布号
WO2010093391(A1)
申请公布日期
2010.08.19
申请号
WO2009US65123
申请日期
2009.11.19
申请人
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.;SMARTSYNCH, INCORPORATED;BARNA, ANTHONY, F.;MELVIN, CHARLES, W., JR.;NARDO, LAWRENCE, P.
发明人
BARNA, ANTHONY, F.;MELVIN, CHARLES, W., JR.;NARDO, LAWRENCE, P.