An Amazon patent application details how doorbell cameras might be used to identify when packages are stolen from doorsteps, and quickly alert neighbors and the police
An Amazon patent application published online Thursday details how doorbell cameras might be used to identify when packages are stolen from doorsteps, and quickly alert neighbors and the police.The application is the latest example of interest from Amazon , and its home security brand Ring, to thwart neighborhood crime, especially"porch pirates," who steal ecommerce packages from doorsteps.
It's currently hiring a law enforcement liaison to connect with departments nationwide. It's also hiring a news editor for the app to manage a team of editors who deliver breaking crime news alerts to neighbors. The patent application illustrates how the alerts may evolve.It describes how Ring devices could be enhanced to deter parcel theft and identify and apprehend thieves.The Ring devices would be configured to monitor a drop zone where packages are left using artificial intelligence.
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