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Intelligent alerting systems

US6553100B1 · kind B1 · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 7, 2000
Grant dateApr 22, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B25/14
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention provides for intelligent alerting systems that receive a notification, such as an incoming message or the like or indication thereof, or an indication of an abnormal condition, such as a device malfunction, a burglary attempt, or the like and alert end-users via one or more devices, including one or more enhanced performance reproduction devices such as an enhanced television or an enhanced radio. The systems include an intelligent processor that determines whether the one or more enhanced performance reproduction devices are reproducing a performance, and transmits an alert when a performance is being reproduced. The systems may also transmit an alert to other devices, such as pagers, telephones, personal computers, etc. When the notification indicates an abnormal condition, the systems may perform countermeasures, such as turning off a malfunctioning device, calling the police or the like.

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