Systems and methods for providing non-dedicated wireless backup service for monitored security systems via Bluetooth
US7542721B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M11/04
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interface provides a non-dedicated wireless communications path for reporting alarm events from a landline-based alarm system to a remote monitoring system via BLUETOOTH. The interface includes a BLUETOOTH receiver that communicates with a cellular handset, or other wireless device that has a BLUETOOTH transmitter, and a network connector (such as RJ31X jack) between an alarm control panel and the PSTN. When a wireless device is within range of the interface, the interface bypasses the landline and routes all security calls from the alarm control panel through an analog-to-digital signal processor and to the wireless device via BLUETOOTH, which places a call to the remote monitoring center.
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