| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 340539140 | Including remote residential device | 34 |
| 20080224856 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NOTIFICATION OF DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES - The present invention provides round-the-clock, in-home emergency notification service by employing wide-area wireless broadband servers to send alerts on an as-needed basis to notification terminals comprised of no-frills, battery-operated, in-home units which may be manufactured and packaged in a manner similar to smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080238660 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REMOTELY MONITORING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUALS - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods of remotely monitoring a plurality of individuals may include providing a plurality of monitoring objects, wherein each monitoring object is associated with the environment of one of the plurality of individuals. A sensor may be integrated into each monitoring object, wherein the sensor collects activity data for the individual associated with the monitoring object. The sensor data may be processed at each monitoring object to obtain monitoring information for the activity of the individual associated with the monitoring object. The monitoring information obtained with each monitoring object may be transmitted over a network to a receiving object, wherein the receiving object may display a picture associated with the particular individual being monitored at the time that it displays information about that individual. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090284372 | Glucose Measuring Device For Use In Personal Area Network - A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network. Feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100102957 | Monitoring Device With Network Connection and Security Component - A monitoring device has a smoke detector, a network connection and a security component. The security component could include a camera, a microphone, a motion detector, and an audio output component. The monitoring device could have a wireless access point and connect to a network using IP over power line. Preferably, the monitoring device can use an existing power line. The monitoring device could communicate information with a recipient. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100127854 | Method and system for controlling home appliances based on estimated time of arrival - A method and system for automatically controlling home appliances based on an estimated time of arrival (ETA) of a resident at his or her home. In one aspect of the invention, a system for controlling a home appliance comprises a mobile electronic device (MED) and a home automation system (HAS), wherein the MED determines that a homeward bound condition is met and in response to determining that the homeward bound condition is met commences reporting whereby the HAS acquires ETA information for a resident based in part on device location information acquired by the MED, and wherein the HAS determines based in part on the ETA information that an ETA condition is met and in response to determining that the ETA condition is met executes a control action that controls the home appliance. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20110012730 | DOOR NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - In one example, a door notification system includes a wireless batteryless switch associated with a door and a receiver coupled to a lighting load and to a sound-emitting load. The receiver is operable to provide a door notification in response to a signal from the wireless batteryless switch. The door notification includes at least one of a flash of the lighting load or a sound from the sound-emitting load. In one example, a door notification system includes a wireless batteryless switch associated with a door and a portable receiver that is operable to plug into an electrical outlet and that includes a built-in sound-emitting load. The portable receiver is operable to activate the sound-emitting load to produce an audio signal in response to a signal from the wireless batteryless switch. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110309932 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING AND MONITORING BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAMS, USUALLY FROM A FIXED POINT LOCATION, SUCH AS A HOME - The invention relates to devices, systems and methods for thwarting attempts to circumvent breath alcohol level testing and monitoring programs. In-home monitoring systems as well as ignition interlock systems are described. Accelerometers and/or compasses are used to detect movement of the device. GPS and image data are collected at the time samples are collected to verify their authenticity. A system is provided for use by a third party service provider to provide reports and notification to monitoring authorities. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120188075 | REMOTELY ACTIVATED EXTERIOR INTERMITTENT ALERT LIGHTING SYSTEM - A remotely activated exterior intermittent alert lighting system has a case upon a base and receives power from utility service. Upon the case, a light assembly receives power from internal wiring controlled by a processor receptive to short range radio. The processor receives ON and OFF signals through an antenna that receives a signal from a nearby radio transmitter. Upon detecting an ON signal, the processor closes circuits to deliver power to a lighting assembly. The lighting assembly then flashes its elements by the processor or a lighting assembly component. Upon detecting an OFF signal, the processor deactivates the lighting assembly. The lighting assembly typically operates upon direct current provided from a transformer connected to the utility service. Alternatively, the system operates upon battery power. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120223835 | SMART DISPLAY DEVICE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CARE - A wireless contextual prompting device provides contextual (context-aware) prompting in the home for applications such as Activities of Daily Living (ADL) monitoring, medication adherence, journaling, social messaging and coaching. The device combines the advantages of a small, wireless, battery-operated sensor that may be easily mounted at critical places in a person's daily routine with a low-power, high-contrast display panel that may be palm sized. The context may be displayed on the display screen as images, icons and/or text such that it is easy to interpret warnings by the young, elderly, or the language-challenged. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130201018 | Appliance Monitoring Systems and Methods - Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring appliances at a site, such as a household, business office, etc. The appliances can include, for example but not limited to, an electric oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, laundry washer, freezer, pool controller, light bulb, microwave oven, computer, television, telephone, etc. In many of the embodiments, the appliance has a computer based architecture or a controller that enables communication of data concerning the electronic appliance. In some embodiments the appliance is an apparatus with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or other passive device that can be interrogated for information concerning the appliance. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20140125484 | ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR INTERCOM SYSTEMS - A module frame for bell system modules having a module locking means for locking modules, which are to be inserted, to the frame and having a locking canceling means for canceling locking during actuator excitation. In the process, provision is made for the locking canceling means to also exhibit actuator-independent permanent catch blocking which can be selectively activated. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140152437 | POSITION LOCATION SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE: MESSAGING AND RANGING LINKS - An indoor position location system. The indoor position location system may include a narrowband messaging link. The narrowband messaging link may enable synchronization and ranging initialization between asset tags and access points of the indoor position location system. The indoor position location system may also include a wideband ranging link. The wideband ranging link may enable a ranging operation between the asset tags, the access points and a position location server of the indoor position location system. The position location server may determine a location of at least one of the asset tags according to the ranging operation. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140159895 | SECURITY PANEL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a wireless communication device for a security system that may include a device communicator configured for wireless communication with a security panel and for providing an additional wireless communication path to a monitoring center; and a premises power supply for removably connecting the device to a power source at the premises. The device may also include an alternate power supply, and an input device for enabling a user to initiate communications. The device may also be programmed so that the device can delay the transmission of an event signal for a predetermined period of time and then initiate transmission of the event signal if it does not receive a signal from the security panel to cancel transmission of the event signal during the predetermined period of time. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140203933 | Systems and Methods for Conveying Utility Operator Data - An apparatus comprising a message outputting device, an FM radio receiver, where the FM radio receiver is configured to obtain utility operator data provided by an FM subcarrier channel, and a processor in electrical communication with the FM radio receiver and the message outputting device is provided. The processor is configured to process the utility operator data and communicate a message in the utility operator data via the message outputting device. In some instances, the apparatus further comprises an input interface in electrical communication with the processor for receiving instructions from a user on whether to alter usage of the apparatus after the message in the utility operator data has been displayed via the message outputting device. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140253327 | WHOLE HOME EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM - A whole home emergency alert system includes a base unit and a plurality of satellite units remotely located from the base unit and from each other. The base unit communicates wirelessly with the satellite units. The base unit receives NOAA and NWS alert signals, and transmits emergency alert signals to the plurality of satellite units. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20150102927 | BLE/WIFI BRIDGE WITH AUDIO SENSOR - A Bluetooth/WiFi bridge includes a computing device in an interior of a dwelling with an internet-facing radio, and a second radio communicating with one or more non-internet-connected devices. The computing device provides for coordination of information flow between the two radios. The computing device is configured to enable the two radios to communicate and take incoming and outgoing information from one radio into a format that the other radio can transmit and receive. An audio sensor is configured to receive a sound from the one or more non-internet connected devices. The audio sensor being coupled to a logic circuit in the computing device. The internet facing radio is configured to communicate through a router to the internet and the non-internet devices connect to the internet via one of the radios through the computing device through the internet facing radio through the router to the internet, with the bridge communicating with a data center. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20160189515 | SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A security control apparatus, system and method are provided. The security control apparatus includes a wireless communication element that supports a plurality of wireless communication protocols. The wireless communication element is configured to provide wireless communications with a user interface device and at least one premise-based device. A remote communication element is configured to provide remote communications with a monitoring center. A processor is in communication with the local wireless communication element and the remote communication element. The processor is configured to use the wireless communication element to communicate with the user interface device to receive local control and configuration data. The processor is also configured to use the remote communication element to communicate data associated with at least one of a life safety feature and life style feature with the monitoring center. | 06-30-2016 |
| 340539150 | Parent/child device | 17 |
| 20090237238 | Child Monitoring System - Disclosed is a child monitoring system. The child monitoring system includes a plurality of caregiver units and a child monitoring unit. The child monitoring unit is communicably coupled to the plurality of caregiver units and the plurality of caregiver units are configured to communicate amongst each other. The child monitoring unit is configured to detect an audible sound of the child. A signal responsive of the audible sound of the child is generated and transmitted to at least one caregiver unit of the plurality of caregiver units. Further, the child monitoring unit is configured to receive a signal responsive of instructions of the at least one caregiver of the plurality of caregivers from the at least one caregiver unit. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100007486 | Wireless Infant Alarm System - A wireless infant state alarm system includes a detecting device placed adjacent an infant. The detecting device includes an external signal receiver for receiving an external signal indicative of at least one of movement and sound of the infant. The detecting device further includes a signal transmitter receiving and converting the external signal into a wireless signal indicative of at least one of the movement and the sound of the infant and transmitting the wireless signal. An alarm device is placed adjacent a guardian of the infant and includes a signal receiver and a vibrator. The signal receiver receives the wireless signal from the signal transmitter, and the vibrator vibrates to alert the guardian of a state of the infant. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100060448 | BABY MONITORING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a baby monitoring apparatus comprising a crib mobile unit having a baby monitor unit and a remote control unit, wherein the baby monitoring apparatus is adapted and configured to allow a two-way wireless communication between the remote control unit and the crib mobile unit. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100148955 | BABY MONITOR HAVING A TEMPORARY MUTE FUNCTION AND METHOD OF USE - A system and method for monitoring a baby is disclosed incorporating a parent unit in communication with a baby unit. The parent unit includes a function operable to temporarily mute the substantial reproduction of baby sounds at the parent unit. The parent unit may additionally included a plurality of outputs including a digital display of the time remaining before the temporary mute function is disabled, a visual indication that the substantial reproduction of sound is muted, a visual display indicative of the volume of the baby sounds, and music played when the substantial reproduction of sound is muted. Embodiments of the invention also include a safety features operable to disable the temporary mute function in possible emergency situations. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100176942 | BABY MONITORING SYSTEMS - There is provided a baby monitoring system comprising a baby unit and a parent unit, the baby unit being for use in the vicinity of a baby or child, the baby unit detecting noise and transmitting a corresponding stream of audio samples to the parent unit, the parent unit comprising a visual indicator; and a processor for analyzing the stream of audio samples to determine a noise history and for providing a first control signal to the visual indicator such that the visual indicator provides a visual indication of the noise history. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110043359 | TODDLER SAFETY BED ALARM - The present invention relates to a child safety bed alarm system comprising: a bed alert pad, where the pad is inserted within the bed sheets of a bed and is powered by a battery; at least one of a pressure sensor and a motion sensor within the alert pad; a mechanism to transmit a RF signal within the alert pad; and a central alarm receiver, where the central alarm receiver receives the RF signal from the alert pad upon the activation thereof by the at least one of pressure sensor and motion sensor within the alert pad and the alarm receiver emits an audible alarm upon receipt of the RF signal, where the alarm receiver is powered by at least one of a battery and an AC current power supply. The RF signal is activated upon the movement of child from the bed. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110102174 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY MONITORING AND COMMUNICATING WITH A USER - A baby monitor including a receiver configured to receive a plurality of digital signals, each produced by a separate electrical unit and representing an audible acoustical signal. The baby monitor also including a speaker configured to output the sounds represented by the plurality of digital signals, a microphone configured to detect sound waves generated by a first user, a CODEC configured to convert the sound waves generated by the first user to a digital signal, and a transmitter. The transmitter operable in a first mode, in which the transmitter transmits the digital signal representative of the sound waves generated by the first user to less than all of the electrical units from which it has received digital signals. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20120032797 | REMOTE CHILD MONITORING SYSTEM WITH TEMPERATURE SENSING - The present disclosure relates to a monitoring system for sensing and transmitting sounds in a child's vicinity. The present disclosure relates to a monitoring system for sensing and transmitting indicia of temperature in a child's vicinity and/or of a child. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20130099921 | BABY MONITORING SYSTEMS - There is provided a baby monitoring system comprising a baby unit and a parent unit, the baby unit being for use in the vicinity of a baby or child, the baby unit detecting noise and transmitting a corresponding stream of audio samples to the parent unit, the parent unit comprising a visual indicator; and a processor for analyzing the stream of audio samples to determine a noise history and for providing a first control signal to the visual indicator such that the visual indicator provides a visual indication of the noise history. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130278419 | Baby Monitor with Breakaway Cord and wireless Alarm - The invention provides a baby monitor device featuring a specially designed power cord that easily separates from the monitor when handled or otherwise accessed. When the cord is separated from the monitor, an internal battery powered alarm immediately sounds and notifies a child's caregivers, allowing them to take immediate action to retrieve the cord and assist the child. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20140055263 | INFANT MONITOR - Provided are systems and methods for infant monitoring. The systems and methods may include receiving sound produced by an infant, determining one or more characteristics of the sound, determining a recommendation relating to whether a caregiver should attend to the infant, based at least in part on the determined one or more characteristics, and outputting an indicator of the recommendation relating to whether a caregiver should attend to the infant. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20150009029 | Infant Monitor System and Method - The invention is a system and method for monitoring the breathing and movement of an infant. The invention is a baby monitor system comprising an infant sensor, a base unit, and a parent unit. The infant sensor is attached to the clothing of the infant. As the infant moves or breaths, a transducer in the infant sensor generates a signal which is relayed by the infant sensor to the base. If the base fails to receive a signal from the infant sensor then the base sends an alarm signal to the parent unit. The system may contain multiple parent units or multiple infant sensors. Furthermore, the system may utilize a server computer. The base sends information to a server computer which may be retrieved through the internet by a user on a client computer. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150061866 | INFANT MONITORING APPARATUS - A portable receiver ( | 03-05-2015 |
| 20160035205 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HUMAN MONITORING - A system for monitoring a user includes a transmitter positioned in a first location, a sensor system, first and second monitoring devices, a controller and an application. The sensor system collects data including sound and image data of the user, the user's vital data, and ambient condition data and transmits the collected data wirelessly to the transmitter. The first and second monitoring devices communicate wirelessly with the transmitter and are worn by first and second caregivers of the user, respectively, that are located in a second location that is different from the first location. The controller is located in the second location and communicates wirelessly with the first and second monitoring devices and the transmitter. The transmitter transmits wirelessly live data feeds to the first and second monitoring devices and to the controller and the live data feeds include the sound and image data of the user and the user's vital data. The application includes an analyzer that analyzes the live data feeds and determines whether any of the collected data has a value above a predetermined threshold or out of a predetermined range and sends an alarm notification to at least one of the first and second monitoring devices in cases when at least one of the collected data has a value above a predetermined threshold or out of a predetermined range. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160071389 | SMART LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND MONITORING METHOD THEREOF - Smart LED lighting systems and monitoring methods thereof are provided. An exemplary system includes a smart LED lighting device, and a smart terminal configured to communicate with the smart LED lighting device. The smart LED lighting device includes a microphone module, a voice recognition module, and a wireless communication module sequentially connected in series. The microphone module collects audio signals from surroundings and transmits the audio signals to the voice recognition module, such that the voice recognition module sends the audio signals to the smart terminal via the wireless communication module directly, or voice-recognizes the audio signal using an internal audio recognition software program to generate a notification message to send to the smart terminal via the wireless communication module. In this manner, voices can be collected, recognized, and transmitted to a smart terminal to enable simultaneous indoor lighting and smart monitoring. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160086470 | Safety Service System and Method Thereof - Disclosed are a safety service system and a method thereof. The safety service system comprises: a collection unit for collecting position information and image information related to a protected person who is registered by a protector; and a service providing unit for providing the position information and the image information to one or both of the protector and a security company upon detection of a signal that the protected person is in danger. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160203684 | Vibrating Device for Use with Monitor System | 07-14-2016 |
