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Lifestyle multimedia security system

US8144836B2 · kind B2 · utility

184Cited by
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20Claims
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Filing dateOct 30, 2007
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/08
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is disclosed for remote monitoring of a premises, comprising the steps of operatively coupling a geographically remote client to a security system server which is capable of authenticating a user of the remote client, operatively coupling the remote client to a security gateway which is capable of managing the monitoring of the premises, activating a signal at the premises for notifying an occupant at the premises that remote monitoring is occurring, and transferring information between the security gateway and the remote client. The transfer of information between the security gateway and the remote client is controlled by the user of the remote client. The security gateway may be operably coupled to at least one camera at the premises and to at least one audio station at the premises.

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