Communication and monitoring system
DC CAFCFirst Claim
1. A detection and viewing system associated with an entrance comprising:
- an exterior device comprising;
a camera;
a microphone;
a speaker;
a motion detector; and
a keypad having one or more buttons,wherein the exterior device further comprises an outer housing,wherein the exterior device is capable of wirelessly transmitting digital streaming video to a peripheral device, which is a cell phone, upon detection of a person associated with the entrance by the motion detector,wherein the exterior device is capable of wirelessly transmitting digital audio to the peripheral device after the detection of the person associated with the entrance by the motion detector,wherein the exterior device is capable of receiving the digital audio from the peripheral device after the person associated with the entrance has been detected,wherein the exterior device is capable of playing the digital audio received from the peripheral device through the speaker of the exterior device,wherein the exterior device is capable of receiving a request to change the sensitivity of the motion detector,wherein the exterior device is capable of modifying the sensitivity of the motion detector upon receiving a request to do so,wherein the exterior device is capable of operating in a low-light condition,wherein the exterior device comprises an antenna for transmission of digital streaming video and digital audio, andwherein the exterior device is capable of encrypting the digital streaming video or digital audio on or before transmitting the digital streaming video or digital audio.
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Abstract
An audio-video communication system comprises a wireless exterior module located proximate an entrance, a computerized controller running a software application, and a remote peripheral device. The wireless exterior module includes a proximity sensor for detecting a person at the entrance, a video camera for recording an image of the person at the entrance, a microphone for recording the person at the entrance, a speaker for playing audio to the person at the entrance, a transmitter for communicating sounds and images of the person at the entrance, and a receiver for receiving communications at the wireless exterior module. The computerized controller is disposed in wireless electronic communication with the wireless exterior module via the transmitter and the receiver of the wireless exterior module. The remote peripheral device is configured to electronically communicate with the computerized controller for viewing an image from the video camera communicated from the wireless exterior module.
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17 Claims
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1. A detection and viewing system associated with an entrance comprising:
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an exterior device comprising; a camera; a microphone; a speaker; a motion detector; and a keypad having one or more buttons, wherein the exterior device further comprises an outer housing, wherein the exterior device is capable of wirelessly transmitting digital streaming video to a peripheral device, which is a cell phone, upon detection of a person associated with the entrance by the motion detector, wherein the exterior device is capable of wirelessly transmitting digital audio to the peripheral device after the detection of the person associated with the entrance by the motion detector, wherein the exterior device is capable of receiving the digital audio from the peripheral device after the person associated with the entrance has been detected, wherein the exterior device is capable of playing the digital audio received from the peripheral device through the speaker of the exterior device, wherein the exterior device is capable of receiving a request to change the sensitivity of the motion detector, wherein the exterior device is capable of modifying the sensitivity of the motion detector upon receiving a request to do so, wherein the exterior device is capable of operating in a low-light condition, wherein the exterior device comprises an antenna for transmission of digital streaming video and digital audio, and wherein the exterior device is capable of encrypting the digital streaming video or digital audio on or before transmitting the digital streaming video or digital audio. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A detection and viewing system associated with an entrance comprising:
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an exterior device comprising; a camera; a microphone; a speaker; a motion detector; and a keypad having one or more buttons, wherein the exterior device is capable of wirelessly transmitting digital streaming video, at least partially via the Internet, to a peripheral device, which is a cell phone, upon detection of a person associated with the entrance by the motion detector, wherein the exterior device is capable of wirelessly transmitting digital audio to the peripheral device, at least partially via the Internet, after the detection of the person associated with the entrance by the motion detector, wherein the exterior device is capable of receiving the digital audio from the peripheral device after the person associated with the entrance has been detected, wherein the exterior device is capable of playing the digital audio received from the peripheral device through the speaker of the exterior device, wherein the exterior device is capable of operating in a low light condition, wherein the exterior device comprises an antenna for transmission of the digital streaming video and the digital audio, and wherein the exterior device is capable of encrypting the digital streaming video or the digital audio during or before the transmission of the digital streaming video or the digital audio. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. A method for a communication system for interacting with a person at an entrance comprising an exterior device associated with the entrance, the method comprising the steps of:
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recording video using the exterior device, which comprises a digital camera, a microphone, a speaker, a transceiver, a keypad having one or more buttons, and a motion sensor; associating a timestamp with the recorded video; wirelessly transmitting the recorded video and digital audio from the exterior device to a peripheral device at least partially via the Internet upon detection of the person at the entrance via the motion sensor or pressing of the one or more buttons of the keypad; receiving the digital audio at the exterior device from the peripheral device; playing the digital audio at the exterior device using the speaker; receiving an indication that the one or more buttons of the keypad have been pressed; displaying an icon on the peripheral device; upon selection of the icon, viewing the digital streaming video from the exterior device; encrypting the recorded video and digital audio transmitted from the exterior device; receiving a message from the exterior device; sending a message to the exterior device; displaying multiple control settings for the exterior device; storing a message address associated with the exterior device; and placing a timestamp on the digital streaming video before transmission of the digital streaming video by the exterior device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A detection and viewing system associated with an entrance comprising:
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an exterior device comprising; a camera; a microphone; a speaker; a transceiver; and a motion sensor, wherein the exterior device is capable of wirelessly transmitting digital streaming video to a peripheral device, which is a cell phone, upon detection of a person associated with the entrance by the motion sensor, wherein the exterior device is capable of transmitting audio to the peripheral device, wherein the exterior device is capable of receiving audio from the peripheral device after the person associated with the entrance has been detected, wherein the exterior device is associated with a MAC address and is capable of providing the MAC address upon receiving a request for the MAC address, wherein the exterior device is capable of receiving one or more instructions to modify one or more control settings for operation of the camera, and wherein the exterior device is capable of receiving an instruction to modify a sensitivity of the motion sensor, wherein the camera is capable of operating in a first operating condition and a second operating condition, and wherein the first operating condition is a low-light condition. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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