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Bi-directional wireless detection system
Assignee: Philips North America LLC
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Filing: 2001-09-19
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Granted: 2004-07-06
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Expires: 2021-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A system is described for detecting at least one event of interest. The system comprises a detector, a programmable controller, and a network. Upon detection of an event of interest, the detector communicates that information to the programmable controller through the network. The programmable controller allows a user, who may be in diverse geographic locations, to control the detector.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond J. Menard
- 👤 Curtis E. Quady
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:39
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B1/00; G08B1/08; A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/0002; A61B5/0015; A61B5/0022; G08B25/00; G08B25/01; G08B25/10; G16; G16H; G16H40/00; G16H40/60; G16H40/67; G16Z; G16Z99/00; A61B5/0031; G08B25/001; G08B25/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 48
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A security system adapted to communicate over a wireless network, comprising: a wireless portable detector including a first security sensor, the detector programmable for production of a detection message upon detection of an event by the first security sensor; and a wireless portable personal control panel adapted for communications with at least the detector over the wireless network; and wherein the wireless network includes a short range network and a long range cellular network.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A security system adapted to communicate over a wireless network, comprising: a wireless portable detector including a first security sensor, the detector programmable for production of a detection message upon detection of an event by the first security sensor; and a wireless portable personal control panel adapted for communications with at least the detector over the wireless network; and wherein the wireless network includes a short range network and a long range cellular network.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising an appliance coupled to the wireless portable detector, the appliance programmable for production of a status signal and wherein the wireless portable personal control panel is adapted for communications with the appliance and wherein the communications include a control message for receipt by the appliance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the communications include a cancellation message for receipt by the detector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the communications include a cancellation message for receipt by a central station.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the communications include an arm message for receipt by the detector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the communications include a disarm message for receipt by the detector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a cellular transceiver coupled to the detector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 7 wherein the cellular transceiver includes a telephone type transceiver.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a cellular transceiver coupled to the control panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 9 wherein the cellular transceiver includes a telephone type transceiver.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a user interface coupled to the control panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 11 further comprising a keypad coupled to the user interface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a second security sensor coupled to the detector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the detector is coupled to an appliance.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a cellemetry transceiver coupled to the control panel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the first security sensor includes a motion detector.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the first security sensor includes a door switch.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the first security sensor includes a water sensor.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the first security sensor includes a smoke detector.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the first security sensor includes a temperature sensor.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the first security sensor includes a vibration detector.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the first security sensor includes a breakage detector.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the first security sensor includes a carbon monoxide detector.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the first security sensor includes a proximity detector.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
61 words
A method comprising: receiving wireless notification of a security event from a portable security detector; wirelessly transmitting a password to the portable security detector using a portable wireless device; and wirelessly transmitting an instruction to the portable security detector; and wherein wirelessly transmitting includes using programmable electronics to select between a long range communication network and a short range communication network.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
61 words
A method comprising: receiving wireless notification of a security event from a portable security detector; wirelessly transmitting a password to the portable security detector using a portable wireless device; and wirelessly transmitting an instruction to the portable security detector; and wherein wirelessly transmitting includes using programmable electronics to select between a long range communication network and a short range communication network.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 25 further comprising transmitting an instruction to an appliance coupled to the portable security detector.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 26 wherein transmitting an instruction to an appliance includes transmitting a control message for receipt by the appliance.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 25 further comprising receiving a wireless status signal from an appliance coupled to the portable security detector.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 25 wherein receiving wireless notification includes receiving a short range communication.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 25 wherein receiving wireless notification includes receiving a long range communication.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 25 wherein wirelessly transmitting an instruction to the portable security detector includes transmitting an arm message.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 25 wherein wirelessly transmitting an instruction to the portable security detector includes transmitting a disarm message.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 25 further comprising manually entering a password using a keypad of the portable wireless device.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 25 wherein wirelessly transmitting includes transmitting using a cellular network.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 25 wherein transmitting an instruction includes transmitting a cancellation command.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 25 wherein transmitting an instruction includes transmitting a disarm command.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 25 further comprising wirelessly transmitting an alarm signal to an emergency response facility after waiting for a predetermined period of time.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 25 further comprising wirelessly transmitting a cancel signal to an emergency response facility after waiting for a predetermined period of time.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 25 further comprising receiving an authentication request from an emergency response facility after receiving the wireless notification.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
78 words
A method comprising: operating programmable electronics to select a network from a long range wireless communication network and a short range wireless communication network; wirelessly transmitting a signal on the selected network based on a detected security condition; monitoring for an incoming wireless verification signal from a remote device based on the signal; and if the verification signal is received, and the verification signal includes a confirmation message, then transmitting an alarm signal to an emergency response facility.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
78 words
A method comprising: operating programmable electronics to select a network from a long range wireless communication network and a short range wireless communication network; wirelessly transmitting a signal on the selected network based on a detected security condition; monitoring for an incoming wireless verification signal from a remote device based on the signal; and if the verification signal is received, and the verification signal includes a confirmation message, then transmitting an alarm signal to an emergency response facility.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 40 wherein wirelessly transmitting the signal includes transmitting an appliance status signal.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 40 wherein monitoring for an incoming wireless verification signal includes monitoring for an incoming instruction.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 40 further comprising, if the verification signal includes a cancellation message and a password, then cancelling the detected security condition.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 40 further comprising, if the verification signal does not include a password, then wirelessly transmitting the alarm signal to an emergency response facility.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 40 further including monitoring for a password with the incoming wireless verification signal.
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