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Doorbell communication and electrical systems

  • US 10,440,165 B2
  • Filed: 08/10/2017
  • Issued: 10/08/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/26/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A doorbell system, comprising:

  • a doorbell comprising a button, wherein the button is configurable to enable a visitor to sound a chime;

    a switch assembly electrically coupled to the doorbell and an external power supply, wherein the switch assembly is configured to block electrical power from entering a portion of the chime in response to a first electricity being less than a first threshold and divert the electrical power from the switch assembly into the portion of the chime in response to a second electricity being greater than the first threshold; and

    the chime electrically coupled to the switch assembly, wherein the chime is capable of emitting a notification sound in response to the visitor pressing the button of the doorbell,wherein the switch assembly comprises;

    a first electrical switch having a first open position and a first closed position, wherein the first electrical switch is arranged and configured such that the first electrical switch is capable of enabling a first electrical current to flow between the doorbell and the external power supply; and

    a second electrical switch having a second open position and a second closed position, wherein the second electrical switch is arranged and configured such that the second electrical switch is capable of enabling a second electrical current to flow between the switch assembly and the chime.

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