Multiple-dimension imaging sensor with operation based on movement detection

Abstract

Methods and systems are described for operating an imaging sensor, the imaging sensor including a multi-dimensional sensor. An electronic processor receives an output from the multi-dimensional sensor and transitions the imaging sensor from the low-power state into a ready state in response to a determination by the electronic processor, based on the output from the multi-dimensional sensor, that a first state transition criteria is satisfied and transitions the imaging sensor from the ready state into an armed state in response to a determination that a second state transition criteria is satisfied. In some implementations, the electronic processor operates the imaging sensor to capture image data only when operating in the armed state and prevents the imaging system from transitioning from the low-power state directly into the armed state.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for operating an imaging sensor, the imaging sensor including a multidimensional sensor, the method comprising:
 receiving, by an electronic processor, an output from the multidimensional sensor of the imaging sensor; and   the imaging sensor making an action, by the electronic processor, in response to a determination by the electronic processor, based on the output from the multidimensional sensor.   
     
     
         2 . A method for operating an imaging sensor, the imaging sensor including a multidimensional sensor configured to measure conditions of the imaging sensor in multiple dimensions, the method comprising:
 receiving, by the electronic processor, an output from the multidimensional sensor of the imaging sensor;   making, by the electronic processor, a determination based on the output from the multidimensional sensor; and   performing, by the electronic processor, an action of the imaging sensor in response to the determination based on the output from the multidimensional sensor.