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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2008
Sara Carlstead Brumfield, Austin, TX (US);
Xiaoping Chen, Austin, TX (US);
Tara Leigh Marshburn, Austin, TX (US);
Sandra Lee Tipton, Austin, TX (US);
Sara Carlstead Brumfield, Austin, TX (US);
Xiaoping Chen, Austin, TX (US);
Tara Leigh Marshburn, Austin, TX (US);
Sandra Lee Tipton, Austin, TX (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A system, method, and program product is provided that configures video handlers pertaining to a dependent individual. Configuring includes setting alert thresholds. Visual locations are configured. Visual images that pertain to caregivers of the dependent individual are configured. Video streams are received from video sources. Video streams are compared to configured locations to classify the dependent individual's location. Video stream is analyzed to determine whether the dependent individual is alone or with others. If with others, a list of known persons is determined by comparing the video streams with the configured visual images. The configured video handlers are initiated based on the inputs of the location and the people present with the dependent individual. Video handlers trigger alerts when thresholds are reached. Alerts include performing actions to protect the dependent individual from harm.