System and method to monitor a person in a residence
US8516514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04H60/33
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods to monitor a person in a residence are provided. A particular method includes receiving data from a set-top box (STB) device at a monitoring service. The data includes location information from a location system in a residence that monitors a location of a person in the residence. The data includes usage information regarding usage of a plurality of devices in the residence. The data also includes a time stamp associated with the location information and the usage information. The method includes analyzing the data based on a profile of the person to determine whether one or more alert conditions are satisfied. The method also includes sending a notification when the one or more alert conditions are satisfied.
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