Command console for home monitoring system
First Claim
1. A monitoring system comprising in combination:
- a plurality of sensors;
a command console in communication with the plurality of sensors, the command console comprising;
a predetermined values look-up table, the look-up table including predetermined values for the plurality of sensors during normal operation;
means for receiving data from the plurality of sensors to the command console;
a historical look-up table, the historical look-up table for storing data from the means for receiving data;
a processor, the processor connected to the predetermined values look-up table, to the means for receiving data and to the historical look-up table, the processor for comparing actual values received by the plurality of sensors with the predetermined values; and
an alarm connected to the processor, the alarm for notifying a user based on the comparison of the actual values received by the plurality of sensors with the predetermined values.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for a home monitoring system is provided. The home monitoring system may include a command console for monitoring and processing the output of sensors. The processing of the sensors includes (1) providing a history of the sensor as an indicator to the operator of the sensor output over time; (2) analyzing the trends of the sensor to increase the effectiveness of the sensor beyond simply the current sensor output; and (3) analyzing the output of one sensor which may impact interpretation of a second sensor'"'"'s output. The monitoring system may also be a prescription reminder system. The prescription reminder system may be used in homes or institutional medical facilities (assisted living or nursing homes) to provide patients with a manner to remind them to take pharmaceutical drugs at prescribed times.
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39 Claims
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1. A monitoring system comprising in combination:
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a plurality of sensors;
a command console in communication with the plurality of sensors, the command console comprising;
a predetermined values look-up table, the look-up table including predetermined values for the plurality of sensors during normal operation;
means for receiving data from the plurality of sensors to the command console;
a historical look-up table, the historical look-up table for storing data from the means for receiving data;
a processor, the processor connected to the predetermined values look-up table, to the means for receiving data and to the historical look-up table, the processor for comparing actual values received by the plurality of sensors with the predetermined values; and
an alarm connected to the processor, the alarm for notifying a user based on the comparison of the actual values received by the plurality of sensors with the predetermined values. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of monitoring a security system, the security system having a plurality of sensors and a command console, the method comprising the steps of:
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sending of data regarding current status of the plurality of sensors to the command console;
recording the data regarding the current status of the plurality of sensors in a first look-up table;
comparing the data regarding the current status of the plurality of sensors with values in a second look-up table; and
activating an alarm on the security system based on the comparison of the data regarding the current status of the plurality of sensors with values in a second look-up table. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A home monitoring system comprising in combination:
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a gas meter for sensing the amount of gas dispensed;
a water meter for sensing the amount of water dispensed;
an electricity meter for sensing the amount of electricity dispensed; and
a command console in communication with the gas meter, the water meter and the electricity meter, the command console comprising;
means for receiving data from the gas meter, the water meter and the electricity meter to the command console;
a processor;
a look-up table, the look-up table connected to the processor for storing data from the means for receiving data; and
means for transmitting data from the look-up table to a central station.
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20. A boat monitoring system comprising in combination:
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a water level sensor;
a carbon monoxide sensor;
means for monitoring movement of a lifeboat connected to the boat; and
a command console in communication with the water level sensor, the carbon monoxide sensor and the means for monitoring movement of a lifeboat, the command console comprising;
receiver for receiving readings from the water level sensor, the carbon monoxide sensor and the means for monitoring movement of a lifeboat;
a processor connected to the receiver;
a look-up table, the look-up table connected to the processor for storing data from the receiver; and
means for transmitting data from the look-up table to a central station. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. A method of monitoring a security system, the security system having a gas meter, a water meter, an electricity meter, a command console and a control center, the method comprising the steps of:
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reading the gas meter to determine the amount of gas dispensed;
transmitting the reading of the gas meter to the command console;
reading the water meter to determine the amount of water dispensed;
transmitting the reading of the water meter to the command console;
reading the electricity meter to determine the amount of electricity used;
transmitting the reading of the electricity meter to the command console;
storing the readings of the gas meter, water meter and electricity meter in a look-up table containing a history of meter readings; and
periodically transmitting a message to the control center with the readings of the gas meter, water meter and electricity meter. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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24. A method of monitoring a security system, the security system having a gas meter, a command console and a control center, the method comprising the steps of:
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reading the gas meter to determine the amount of gas dispensed;
transmitting the reading of the gas meter to the command console;
storing the reading of the gas meter in a look-up table containing a history of gas meter readings;
determining whether there is a gas leak;
transmitting a message to the control center if there is a gas leak; and
periodically transmitting a message to the control center with the reading of the gas meter. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. A method of monitoring a security system, the security system having an electricity meter, a command console and a control center, the method comprising the steps of:
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reading the electricity meter to determine the amount of electricity used;
transmitting the reading of the electricity meter to the command console;
storing the reading of the electricity meter in a look-up table containing a history of electricity meter readings;
analyzing the readings in the electricity meter look-up table to determine if there is an electricity spike;
transmitting a message to the control center if there is an electricity spike; and
periodically transmitting a message to the control center with the reading of the electricity meter.
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27. Patient monitoring system comprising in combination:
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service center device including a service center processor and a service center memory device connected to the service center processor, the service center memory device including a patient data look-up table containing patient data regarding types of prescriptions taken by the patient and times for taking the prescriptions by the patient; and
at least one patient home device including a patient home processor having a clock, a patient home memory device connected to the patient home processor, means for notifying a patient, and means for communicating with the service center in order to transfer patient data, wherein the patient home memory device includes a patient home look-up table containing patient data regarding types of prescriptions taken by the patient and times for taking of the prescriptions, the patient data being obtained from the patient data look-up table via the means for communicating with the service center and wherein the processor notifies the patient via the means for notifying a patient based on the patient data in the patient home look-up table and based on the clock. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. In a system having a service center and at least one patient home, a method of monitoring a patient'"'"'s taking of prescriptions comprising the steps of:
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compiling a look-up table at the service center that contains prescription data schedules for taking the prescription;
sending the prescription data to the patient home;
compiling a look-up table at the patient home that contains prescription data including schedules for taking the prescription;
determining when to notify the patient to take the prescription based on the schedules in the look-up table at the patient home; and
notifying the patient when the patient is scheduled to take the prescription. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39)
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