Probe of alarm functionality using communication devices
US10365642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/36487
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and computer readable media for probing alarm functionality at a premises. In a particular embodiment, a method provides, in response to activation of an audible alarm, obtaining audio information captured by a first communication device of a plurality of communication devices positioned throughout the premises. The method further provides determining whether the audio information indicates that the alarm is functioning properly and determining a first position of the premises where the first communication device is located. When the audio information indicates that the alarm is not functioning properly, the method provides indicating that the alarm is not functioning properly at the first position.
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