The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent US12586232B2, titled "Object detection method using cropped images," to Axis AB. The patent, effective March 24, 2026, details a method and control unit for object detection within video streams, specifically for the purpose of anonymizing detected objects. This grant is based on an application filed on June 13, 2023, with application number 18333890, and includes 14 claims.

This patent grant represents a new intellectual property right for the assignee, Axis AB, concerning technology related to AI-driven object detection and video anonymization. While not a regulatory rule imposing obligations on other entities, it establishes exclusive rights for the patent holder. Companies operating in the video analytics, AI, and security technology sectors should be aware of this patent, particularly if their products or services involve similar object detection or anonymization functionalities, to avoid potential infringement.