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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7688952 | System and method for obtaining equipment status data over a network A portable status sentry comprises a portable memory device, an interface adapted for connecting the portable memory device to a computing device, and auto-run instructions. The auto-run instructions comprise status instructions and are executed by the computing dev... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7529350 | System and method for obtaining equipment status data over a network A system and method for equipment status data over a network. Equipment adapted for reporting status data indicative of the status of the equipment is connected to a first network A status file connected to the first network receives the status data from the equipme... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7428301 | Method and system for the exit protocol of an emergency medical dispatch system A method and system for receiving, processing and responding to emergency medical calls by emergency dispatchers is described. A consistent, standard and systematic process is provided which in combination with adequate training, supervision and quality assurance se... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7356128 | Method and apparatus for obtaining status of monitoring devices over a network A system and method for monitoring the state of a structure over a network. The system and method provides for providing the status of a monitoring device to a status file. The status file is accessible over the Internet by computer so that a party can first determi... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7339475 | Portable alarm system A monitoring system includes a portable alarm having a base unit with an electronic package. At least one sensor is associated with the electronics to transmit signals to the electronics in the event of a breach. The electronic package in turn signals a central moni... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7330109 | System and method for capturing and rerouting an individual local security system A method and system used by a central monitoring station to monitor and control a local installed security system. The method includes programming into a receiver an identifier for a local security system to be captured and controlled. Programming a control instruct... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7292723 | System for image analysis in a network that is structured with multiple layers and differentially weighted neurons Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating the usage of an online workforce to remotely monitor security-sensitive sites and report potential security breaches. In some embodiments, cameras are configured to monitor critical civilian infrastruc... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7289881 | Information collection apparatus, information collection method, information collection program, recording medium containing information collection program, and information collection system A robot includes a robot sensor for sensing abnormality around the robot, a moving portion for moving the robot main body, and a movement control unit for controlling the moving portion so that the robot main body is moved to a destination determined according to th... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7251312 | Method and system for availing participants in a special number call event and others of information contained in a plurality of data stores A method for availing participants and others in a special number call event of information contained in a plurality of data stores includes the steps of: (a) in no particular order: (1) providing the plurality of data stores; (2) providing at least one respective d... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7224996 | Mobile information device, method of controlling mobile information device, and program A mobile information device has an operation unit which detects an operation by a user, a detection unit which detects a predetermined state when operated by the user, and a control unit which validates or invalidates the operation of the operation unit, depending o... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7212616 | System for adapting a conventional telephone line to a data and voice transmission local network The system includes a device (1) for detecting hung up/picked up line, which provides a signal showing whether the line is open or closed, a device (2) for closing or opening the line (7), which provides the data to be transmitted, a device (... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7187928 | Call delivery systems for roaming prepaid subscribers The invention provides systems and methods that operate to provide seamless roaming to a prepaid subscriber in as many markets as possible. To that end, the systems of the invention include a location register (LR) that can determine the type, or class, of serving m... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7177397 | Geographic routing of emergency service call center emergency calls The present invention is related to the delivery of requests for emergency service initially handled by an emergency service call center to a public safety answering point. The invention additionally allows for enhancement information to be provided to a public safe... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7167543 | Security system with call management functionality A security system with call management functionality is coupled to a telephone network for providing a telephone service and at least one telephone line. This system also includes a call management controller for enabling, disabling or changing telephone service bas... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7120233 | Lifestyle multimedia security system A method for remote monitoring of a premises. A geographically remote client is operatively coupled to a security system server capable of authenticating a user of the remote client. The remote client is then operably coupled to a security gateway capable of managin... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7119609 | Lifestyle multimedia security system A method for remote monitoring of a premises. A geographically remote client is operatively coupled to a security system server capable of authenticating a user of the remote client. The remote client is then operably coupled to a security gateway capable of managin... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7120560 | Lamp monitoring and control system and method A system and method for remotely monitoring and/or controlling an apparatus and specifically for remotely monitoring and/or controlling street lamps. The lamp monitoring and control system comprises lamp monitoring and control units, each coupled to a respective lam... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7120232 | Lifestyle multimedia security system A method for remote monitoring of a premises. A geographically remote client is operatively coupled to a security system server capable of authenticating a user of the remote client. The remote client is then operably coupled to a security gateway capable of managin... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7113893 | Lamp monitoring and control unit and method A unit and method for remotely monitoring and/or controlling an apparatus and specifically for remotely monitoring and/or controlling street lamps. The lamp monitoring and control unit comprises a processing and sensing unit for sensing at least one lamp parameter o... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7103152 | Lifestyle multimedia security system A method for remote monitoring of a premises. A geographically remote client is operatively coupled to a security system server capable of authenticating a user of the remote client. The remote client is then operably coupled to a security gateway capable of managin... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7092006 | Internet surveillance system and method A system and method are disclosed for a central server to manage remote monitoring tasks performed by users of a data network. An exemplary method comprises: receiving a request from a user of a user device to monitor a remote location; determining a remote location... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7027564 | System, method and apparatus for supporting E911 emergency services in a data communications network A system, method and apparatus for supporting enhanced 911 (E911) emergency services, in a data communications network that includes Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephones. A network system includes a host network communicatively coupled to an E911 database ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7019770 | Videophone system for scrutiny monitoring with computer control In conjunction with the dial-up public telephone system, voice quality lines carry videophone signals for monitoring a multitude of locations from at least one central station for use in a variety of applications, such as for security, surveillance, quality control ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7009510 | Environmental and security monitoring system with flexible alarm notification and status capability A monitoring system includes a host having a plurality of sensor inputs for connection to sensors. A converter is designed to receive input signals from the sensor input and to convert the input signals from the sensors into digital signals. A processing system is c... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6999562 | Security control and communication system and method An integrated security control system and method which integrate the functions of a wireless security system control panel and a radio transceiver in an integrated security control system unit. The integrated control unit includes a first telephone communication sys... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6973165 | Method and apparatus for improving premises-line call availabiliy in an alarm system When an alarm panel needs to transmit alarm data, it seizes the PSTN and disconnects the premises-wiring. If in a call, the user is cut off immediately and it appears to the user that the connection to the PSTN has been lost. If trying to place a call, the user also... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6961771 | Multi-unit building with secure entry system A secure entry system for a building having a plurality of units provided therein, each of the units permitting only entry of a designated person thereto, the system comprising: an administration server operable to administrate a computer network system in the build... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6956930 | Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating routing of a call to a public safety answering point Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating service handling of a call placed to a public safety answering point using a universal dialing code, such as an emergency 9-1-1 dialing code. A centralized routing database is formed and maintained. When a call i... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6922558 | Integrated building control and information system with wireless networking This invention relates to an integrated building control and information system with wireless networking, including the controlling and/or monitoring of various building devices or appliances such as air conditioning, lighting, temperature, humidity, etc., including... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6912270 | Communications system A message distribution system for distributing a message via a telecommunications network to a plurality of communications terminals comprises: a message unit for contacting each of the terminals and sending the message, memory for storing, for a plurality of said t... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6833788 | Intrusion detection radio appliance A remote intrusion detection radio appliance includes a housing having a passive motion detector and related circuitry to monitor and warn of unwanted intrusions, by operating an external radio unit or cellular telephone plugged into the appliance. The appliance, wh... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6825762 | Device for directing a premises alarm panel to a backup radio network upon detection of use of the PSTN by another premises device A device for redirecting alarm-messaging from an alarm control panel from its connection to the PSTN to a backup radio transceiver for transmission of the alarm signaling to a central alarm station via a radio network. The switch-over to the radio network occurs not... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6801780 | Method and apparatus for providing intelligent emergency paging A method and apparatus for providing intelligent paging services is disclosed. A server receives a paging request from a customer. The page request may be, for example, a telephone call initiated by the customer from a telephone. The server then determines the ident... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6771742 | Geographic routing of emergency service call center emergency calls The present invention is related to the delivery of requests for emergency service initially handled by an emergency service call center to a public safety answering point. The invention additionally allows for enhancement information to be provided to a public safe... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6690774 | Voice mail witness A method for recording an audible event includes receiving an incoming call from a calling party on a first calling line. The incoming call is connected to a voice mailbox associated with a voicemail witness service. An extended timeout period associated ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6665374 | Active matrix substrate, method of manufacturing same, and flat-panel image sensor In an active matrix substrate, a glass substrate is provided with TFTs having gate electrodes connected to scanning lines also provided on the glass substrate. The glass substrate is further provided with auxiliary capacitance lines, formed on the same la... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6658091 | LIfestyle multimedia security system 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 rem... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6563910 | Emergency response information distribution A system and method for providing networked communication using a public safety answering point. In one embodiment, networked communications include providing access to an encrypted website, or page, that is customized for a particular emergency or securi... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6480578 | Community emergency telephone notification system A telecommunications system and device for providing a notification or warning of pending or imminent danger to the public. The system provides the communication of a desired warning signal and the geographic coverage for such signal, the subsequent data ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6370233 | Security system with call management functionality A security system with call management functionality is coupled to a telephone network for providing a telephone service and at least one telephone line. This system also includes a call management controller for enabling, disabling or changing telephone ... | 04/09/2002 |
