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Method and system for untethered two-way voice communication for an alarm system

US9177464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2013
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B25/009
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An alarm system can provide security, fire, protection, or other alarm services for a premises, such as for a building or other property. When the alarm system detects an alarm condition, such as an intrusion or a fire, a two-way voice channel can be opened between the premises and a remote entity. Via the two-way voice channel, an operator at a central monitoring station can verbally communicate with someone at the premises, for example. A person associated with the alarm system may own a mobile communication device, such as a smartphone or other handheld cellular device. If the mobile communication device located is at the premises, the two-way voice channel can be established between the remote entity and the mobile communication device. Location of the mobile communication device can be determined based on GPS, service provider tracking, or user entry, for example.

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