Designation and notifying backup users for location-based monitoring
US9472090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2209/823
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a security monitoring system comprises defining a primary user at a location, defining at least one backup user based on input from the primary user, determining that an event has taken place that the primary contact is to be notified of, notifying the primary user of the event, and if the primary user does not respond to the notification in a predetermined period of time, notifying the at least one backup contact of the event. Backup users may be defined based on input from the primary user. Backup contacts may be contacted in an order based on the preferences of the primary user or the location of the backup contacts, for example. The police, a fire department, and/or an ambulance service may be notified if the primary user and the backup contact do not respond to the notifications. Systems are also disclosed.
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