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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7808368 | Appliance network for a networked appliance and an audio communication accessory An appliance network comprising an appliance in communication with an audio communication accessory to effect communication therebetween. ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7417535 | Apparatus and method for converting a low voltage AC wiring circuit to a high speed data communications link An apparatus for converting a low voltage alternating current (AC) wiring circuit to a high speed data communications link, comprising a primary coupling circuit and a secondary coupling circuit. The apparatus provides low voltage AC power to a data device and coupl... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7411496 | Self-contained cellular security system Described is a cellular security system for monitoring an asset from a remote monitoring site without utilizing a signal modulating device or a cellular voice service. The cellular security system includes a detector, a display device, a cellular telephone that incl... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7408442 | Programmable event driver/interface apparatus and method A programmable event driver/interface has timekeeping and scheduling functions and tone and voice capabilities. A software-based interface allows for direct communication with individual annunciators and dynamic grouping of annunciators by zone. System state of heal... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7342488 | System and method for providing home awareness A system and method for providing home awareness are disclosed. In one embodiment, a sensor is associated with a household amenity. In response to the occurrence of an event, a wireless signal is transmitted to a monitoring unit which, in turn, superimposes a text m... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7327220 | Portable alarm and methods of transmitting alarm data A portable alarm having an intelligent communications interface is provided. The portable alarm may transmit digital wireless data wirelessly to a location external to the portable alarm. Methods of transmitting alarm data from a portable alarm are provided. The ala... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7319574 | Arc fault detection apparatus, method and system for an underground electrical conductor A non-invasive underground arc fault detection apparatus is for an underground electrical conductor. The apparatus includes an electric circuit having an opening for admitting the electrical conductor therethrough. The electric circuit includes one or two transducer... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7221984 | Method and system of programming at least one appliance to change state upon the occurrence of a trigger event An automation system for programming appliances having programmable controllers, programmable devices and trigger devices that communicate over a communication link. The user programs the programmable devices by placing the programmable controller in its training mo... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7148810 | Evacuation systems providing enhanced operational control An evacuation system, which provides enhanced operational control to an operator. In an embodiment, each voice point module capable of playing evacuation messages is implemented as an addressable unit, and an operator can cause different messages to be played on dif... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7135959 | Apparatus and method for wireless doorbell and security control panel interaction An apparatus and method for wireless doorbell and security control panel interaction is provided. The system includes a wireless doorbell, a security control panel, and at least one control panel activation device having a transmitter and a manually activated switch... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7057517 | Alarm network A wireless alarm network which detects smoke or toxic gas or fire or other abnormal environmental conditions within and in the vicinity of a structure wherein the detector at the source of the abnormal environmental condition emits an audible alarm and communicate t... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7053766 | Self-testing system and method Newly installed electrical units emit, for a brief install interval, an “installed” output either audibly or visually, or both in response to an install mode input signal. After the install interval, the “installed” output ceases. As more units are installed... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7027878 | Method and system of programming at least one appliance to change state upon the occurrence of a trigger event An automation system for programming appliances having programmable controllers, programmable devices and trigger devices that communicate over a communication link. The user programs the programmable devices by placing the programmable controller in its training mo... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7005999 | Personal monitoring system A method for alerting and monitoring a quiescent person may include recording a personal alert message and, in response to receiving an alarm, playing the personal alert message, detecting the removal of a safety device from a cradle and, in response, sending a mess... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7005971 | Building alarm system with synchronized strobes In a building fire alarm system, the light strobes of a network of strobes are synchronized to flash simultaneously. Each strobe has a charging circuit to charge a capacitor which discharges through a flash tube. Once a capacitor is charged, the charging circuit is ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6970077 | Environmental condition alarm with voice enunciation An ambient condition detector can provide verbal feedback to a user or consumer indicative of an alarm condition being sensed beyond the existence of a predetermined alarm condition and/or location. Information pertaining to developing alarm conditions whether gas o... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6954137 | Building alarm system with synchronized strobes In a building fire alarm system, the light strobes of a network of strobes are synchronized to flash simultaneously. Each strobe has a charging circuit to charge a capacitor which discharges through a flash tube. Once a capacitor is charged, the charging circuit is ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6897780 | Bed status information system for hospital beds An apparatus is configured to control at least one function of a bed located in a room from a remote location outside of the room. The apparatus includes a controller configured to control the at least one bed function, an interface device coupled to the controller,... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6879848 | Method and apparatus for alerting an operator of an incoming cellular or portable phone call A method and apparatus for notifying a user of an incoming cellular telephone call are provided. The apparatus includes a cellular telephone body having at least a back surface, a first transducer positioned within said cellular telephone body perpendicular to the b... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6856258 | Message announcement system A message announcement system for broadcasting announcements at predetermined locations has an autonomous announcement computer at each predetermined location, wherein a plurality of event announcements and associated event identifiers are stored therein and, upon r... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6842650 | Method and system of programming at least one appliance to change state upon the occurrence of a trigger event An automation system for programming appliances having programmable controllers, programmable devices and trigger devices that communicate over a communication link. The user programs the programmable devices by placing the programmable controller in its training mo... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6741164 | Building alarm system with synchronized strobes In a building fire alarm system, the light strobes of a network of strobes are synchronized to flash simultaneously. Each strobe has a charging circuit to charge a capacitor which discharges through a flash tube. Once a capacitor is charged, the charging circuit is ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6731208 | House intercom security system A house intercom security system includes a main unit connected between the exchange line of a telecommunication office and a telephone set, an indoor intercom and an outdoor intercom respectively connected to the main unit, and an alarm connected to the main unit. ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6640141 | Automation system and method for the programming thereof An automation system for programming appliances having programmable controllers, programmable devices and trigger devices that communicate over a communication link. The user programs the programmable devices by placing the programmable controller in its ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6606030 | Pet wireless doorbell device and trainer A pet training device designed to alert a pet owner that his/her pet would like to enter or exit the home.... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6445302 | Pet wireless doorbell device A pet training device designed to alert a pet owner that his/her pet would like to enter or exit the home.... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6385495 | Automation system and method for the programming thereof An automation system for programming appliances having programmable controllers, programmable devices and trigger devices that communicate over a communication link. The user programs the programmable devices by placing the programmable controller in its ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6147593 | Message output controller and system A message output controller (103) which receives continuous pre-recorded advertising messages from a master message playing device and console (101). The system incorporating several controllers (103) and a single console (101) is intended to be installed... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6112127 | Method and system of programming at least one appliance to change state upon the occurrence of a trigger event An automation system for programming appliances having programmable controllers, programmable devices and trigger devices that communicate over a communication link. The user programs the programmable devices by placing the programmable controller in its ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6097288 | Expandable, modular annunciation and intercom system An expandable and modular intercom and annunciation system includes a plurality of signal sources, such as smoke detectors, breakage detectors, intrusion detectors, telecommunication detectors (such as ringers), and gas detectors. The system further inclu... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6097279 | Retractable tamper resistant annunciator An improved retractable tamper resistant annunciator that can be mounted flush in a supporting structure is described. The annunciator mechanism includes a housing that has an actuatable cover. Signaling devices are enclosed within the housing, and can be... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6094139 | Door bell for pets A door bell for pets has an activating unit and a bell, or buzzer, unit. The activating unit, in a preferred embodiment, includes a base plate with a device for fixing it to the ground and a housing cover forming a major portion of the top surface of the ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 5952926 | Pet doorbell apparatus A new pet doorbell apparatus for providing a door bell system for pets to use to notify home occupants of their desire to enter or exit the house. The inventive device includes cover cap activator attached to the outside or inside of a home. The cover cap... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5877957 | Method and system of programming at least one appliance to change state upon the occurrence of a trigger event An automation system for programming appliances having programmable controllers, programmable devices and trigger devices that communicate over a communication link. The user programs the programmable devices by placing the programmable controller in its ... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5835014 | Annunciator system Protection of manual override lock and key systems for an electronic security system is provided by an annunciator system which is activated when access to a manual override keyhole is attempted.... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5682131 | Retractable tamper resistant annunciator An improved retractable tamper resistant annunciator that can be mounted flush in a supporting structure is described. The annunciator mechanism includes a housing that has an actuatable cover. Signaling devices are enclosed within the housing, and can be... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5604478 | Pet operable door chime A portable chime system that is operable by a pet to alert the pet owner that the pet desires something such as to be let in or out of a building. The chime system includes a switch unit that may be placed on the ground or floor near a door and which may ... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5598139 | Fire detecting system with synchronized strobe lights An alarm system for producing substantially synchronized visual output indicia of the alarm condition includes a common source of pulses which is activated in response to the presence of the alarm condition. The common source of pulses generates a trigger... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5592144 | Mood lamp A lamp device for communicating moods between users having a base with a plurality of individually illuminatable elements extending from the base and two control units remote from the base for regulating the illumination of the elements. In a preferred em... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5475369 | Animal actuating signaling device This pet sounding device contains all insulating major components so as to be non-conductive upon use or pet contact. The device has two attached rectangular plates connected on only one end. In between these plates is sandwiched a wireless transmitter th... | 12/12/1995 |
