# US 12,183,186 B1 · Geofencing with satellite systems

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- Number: US 12,183,186 B1
- Document ID: US12183186B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 18/349,552
- Filed: 2023-07-10
- Granted: 2024-12-31
- Earliest claimed: 2022-05-27
- Assignees: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
- Applicants: United Services Automobile Association (Usaa)
- Inventors: David M Jones; Megan S Jennings; Bradly Jay Billman; Sumita T. Jonak; Priyadarshini Badugu; Justin R Nash, I
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12183186B1

## CPC

- G08B 25/10: using wireless transmission systems {(G08B25/009 takes precedence)}
- G08B 13/19613: {Recognition of a predetermined image pattern or behaviour pattern indicating theft or intrusion}
- G08B 21/18: Status alarms (G08B21/02 takes precedence)
- H04B 7/18513: {Transmission in a satellite or space-based system}
- H04W 4/021: Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
- G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- H04B: TRANSMISSION
- H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72)

## Abstract

A system may employ one or more satellite sensors to monitor an area; detect a body or thing that should not be present in an area; formulate a response, such as documentation, notifying authorities, or deploying unmanned aerial vehicles; and execute the response. Monitoring an area can be based on a request for surveillance at the area.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A system comprising:
a processor; and
memory coupled with the processor, the memory storing executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to effectuate operations comprising:
receiving a request for surveillance at a location;
in response to the request, determining a satellite of a plurality of satellites based on a current location of the satellite and a time required for the satellite to move from the current location to a surveillance location, wherein the satellite can perform the surveillance at the location from the surveillance location;
sending instructions for the satellite to monitor a geofence encompassing the location;
detecting, at least in part using information collected by the satellite during the surveillance, an unauthorized vehicle within the geofence, wherein the system is in communication with the unauthorized vehicle; and
in response to detecting the unauthorized vehicle, causing a command to be sent to the unauthorized vehicle.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the operations comprise:
in response to detecting the unauthorized vehicle, sending an alert to a public safety authority.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the operations comprise:
in response to detecting the unauthorized vehicle, causing deployment of an unmanned vehicle or autonomous vehicle.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the operations comprise:
sending instructions to the satellite to move from the current location to the surveillance location.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the command is a shutdown command.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the command changes a route of the vehicle.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the command is sent by a terrestrial server.

### Claim 8

A method comprising:
receiving a request for surveillance at a location;
based on the request, determining a satellite of a plurality of satellites based on a current location of the satellite and a time required for the satellite to move from the current location to a surveillance location, wherein the satellite can perform the surveillance at the location from the surveillance location;
sending instructions for the satellite to monitor a geofence encompassing the location;
detecting, at least in part using information collected by the satellite during the surveillance, an unauthorized vehicle within the geofence; and
in response to detecting the unauthorized vehicle, causing a command to be sent to the unauthorized vehicle.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The method of claim 8, comprising:
in response to detecting the unauthorized vehicle, sending an alert to a public safety authority.

### Claim 10 (depends on 8)

The method of claim 8, comprising:
in response to detecting the unauthorized vehicle, causing deployment of an unmanned vehicle or autonomous vehicle.

### Claim 11 (depends on 8)

The method of claim 8, comprising:
sending instructions to the satellite to move from the current location to the surveillance location.

### Claim 12 (depends on 8)

The method of claim 8, wherein the command is a shutdown command.

### Claim 13 (depends on 8)

The method of claim 8, wherein the command changes a route of the vehicle.

### Claim 14 (depends on 8)

The method of claim 8, wherein the command is sent by a terrestrial server.

### Claim 15

A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing computer executable instructions that when executed by a computing device cause said computing device to effectuate operations comprising:
receiving a request for surveillance at a location;
in response to the request, determining a satellite of a plurality of satellites based on a current location of the satellite and a time required for the satellite to move from the current location to a surveillance location, wherein the satellite can perform the surveillance at the location from the surveillance location;
sending instructions for the satellite to monitor a geofence encompassing the location;
detecting, at least in part using information collected by the satellite during the surveillance, an unauthorized vehicle within the geofence; and
in response to detecting the unauthorized vehicle, causing a command to be sent to the unauthorized vehicle.

### Claim 16 (depends on 15)

The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein the operations comprise:
in response to detecting the unauthorized vehicle, sending an alert to a public safety authority.

### Claim 17 (depends on 15)

The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein the operations comprise:
in response to detecting the unauthorized vehicle, causing deployment of an unmanned vehicle or autonomous vehicle.

### Claim 18 (depends on 15)

The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein the operations comprise:
sending instructions to the satellite to move from the current location to the surveillance location.

### Claim 19 (depends on 15)

The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein the command is a shutdown command.

### Claim 20 (depends on 15)

The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein the command changes a route of the vehicle.