Two-way voice and voice over IP receivers for alarm systems
US7734020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2242/04
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Security systems typically communicate with alarm monitoring centers using a telephone connection. The present invention offers a system and technique for monitoring a security system connected using a Voice-over-IP connection, in real time, and alerting the owner of the security system, or the alarm-monitoring center, when the connection is broken. This alert can be used, for example, to issue a telephone call to the police, informing them of the breach of line integrity and possible compromise of the premise. In addition, the present invention allows for one-way or two-way voice communication between the alarm panel and an alarm operator and/or a 3rd party. Such voice communication helps the alarm operator and/or 3rd party to determine whether an alarm is a real alarm or a possible false alarm.
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