Method of providing alarm based wireless security monitoring
US6831557B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B25/016
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of providing simple, low-cost and effective alarm system protection. The method is especially useful in locations where the installation of a conventional, hard-wired alarm system would be impossible or economically impractical. The method utilizes a portable alarm system which incorporates wireless technology along with wireless transmission service, therefore providing the ability to protect virtually anything, anywhere, at any time. The present invention also provides for both automated and manned monitoring of the alarm location by a security monitoring company, which may be contacted at any time, from any location, at a single phone number or internet address, for example. The method of the present invention also utilizes a method of call retainment and multiple redundancy to ensure that any calls placed by the portable alarm system are received by the security monitoring company. Additionally, the present invention contemplates a method by which false alarms after initial set up of the alarm system may be reduced, and also a method which allows the user of the alarm system to abort known false alarms by contacting the security monitoring company.
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