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Emergency call network and system with graphical user interface

US6646549B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 2002
Grant dateNov 11, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B25/016
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A graphical user interface is used for tracking the operation of emergency call systems at different properties, each having a plurality of residences and an emergency call system for each property. The graphical user interface includes a report window and at least one statistical report contained within the report window and comprising one of at least a summary of emergency calls in a time, a chart displaying the number of alarms and time of day, a chart displaying an alarm type, and a chart displaying an average response time based on time of day. An emergency call system is also disclosed and includes an internet module operative with one of at least a wireless, direct connect or telephone subsystem for forwarding alarm data over the internet to be accessed by a client computer, such as operated by a manager. The internet module could be connected to a data bus and bus controller as part of the system.

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