Internet based emergency communication system
First Claim
1. A system for detecting an event in a premises and transmitting data regarding the event, comprising:
- at least one sensor for detecting the event;
a controller coupled to the at least one sensor for receiving a signal from the at least one sensor indicating that an event has been detected;
at least one imaging device coupled to the system controller for capturing event data associated with the event detected at a particular at least one sensor wherein the imaging device is activated by the controller upon receiving the signal from the particular sensor that is in an area covered by a particular imaging device;
a transmitter coupled to the imaging device and the controller for transmitting the event data captured by the imaging device upon receiving a transmission activation signal from the controller after detection of the event; and
a website for receiving the event data from the transmitter and making the event data accessible for viewing by at least one authorized entity.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a system for detecting an event within a premises and providing data such as live or recorded video, audio and data regarding that event to a website. The event may be an unauthorized entry to the premises, a fire, or a maintenance malfunction within the premises. The website may be accessed by a variety of authorized users including the owner or manager of the premises, a central monitor, local police, fire, or emergency medical personnel, or other entities specified by the owner or manager of the premises. The system permits authorized users to view the event in real time or as recorded on the website after the event has occurred to determine the type of event and an appropriate course of action to rectify it.
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58 Claims
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1. A system for detecting an event in a premises and transmitting data regarding the event, comprising:
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at least one sensor for detecting the event;
a controller coupled to the at least one sensor for receiving a signal from the at least one sensor indicating that an event has been detected;
at least one imaging device coupled to the system controller for capturing event data associated with the event detected at a particular at least one sensor wherein the imaging device is activated by the controller upon receiving the signal from the particular sensor that is in an area covered by a particular imaging device;
a transmitter coupled to the imaging device and the controller for transmitting the event data captured by the imaging device upon receiving a transmission activation signal from the controller after detection of the event; and
a website for receiving the event data from the transmitter and making the event data accessible for viewing by at least one authorized entity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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25. A method of detecting an event in a premises and transmitting data regarding the event, comprising:
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detecting the event using at least one sensor;
receiving a signal at a controller from the at least one sensor indicating that an event has been detected;
capturing event data associated with the event detected at a particular at least one sensor using a particular imaging device coupled to the controller and located proximate to the at least one sensor wherein the imaging device is activated by the controller upon receiving the signal from the particular sensor;
transmitting the event data captured by the imaging device using a transmitter coupled to the controller and the imaging device upon receiving a transmission activation signal from the controller after detection of the event; and
receiving the event data at a website from the transmitter and making the event data accessible for viewing by at least one authorized entity. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A system for enabling a web page comprising:
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at least one imaging device for outputting an image of an event wherein the image includes at least one of video, audio and data;
at least one display device for displaying the image output by the imaging device;
a controller coupled to the at least one imaging device and the at least one display device for receiving the image output by the at least one imaging device and causing it to be displayed on the at least one display device;
a switch coupled to the controller and actuated by a user witnessing the image on the at least one display device causing the controller to transmit the image; and
a website for receiving the image and making the image accessible by at least one authorized entity on a web page. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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48. A method of hosting a temporary web page for displaying event content to an authorized entity comprising:
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receiving an event signal at a controller indicating that an event has occurred at a premises;
opening a temporary web page displaying event content comprising at least one of video, audio, and data relating to an activity at the premises;
notifying at least one authorized entity to access the temporary web page to examine the event content;
accessing the temporary web page to examine the event content by the at least one authorized entity;
determining a course of action to handle the event; and
closing the temporary web page. - View Dependent Claims (49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56)
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57. A system for enabling a web page comprising:
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at least one camera for outputting an image of an event comprising at least one of a video, audio and data related to the event;
at least one display for viewing the image;
a controller coupled to the at least one camera and the at least one display for receiving the image and causing it to be displayed on the at least one display;
a switch coupled to the controller that may be actuated by a user viewing the image on the at least one display causing the controller to transmit the image; and
a website for receiving the record transmitted by the controller and making the image accessible by at least one authorized entity on a web page. - View Dependent Claims (58)
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