Communication apparatus and methods
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1. A communications apparatus including a transducer interface, input/output a text message generation means operatively connected to the interface to (a) generate a text message dependent on an electrical signal input to the interface, or (b) decode a received text message for provision to the interface.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a communications apparatus which includes an input/output transducer interface, a text message generation means connected to the interface to generate a text message dependent on an electrical signal input to the interface, or to decode a received text message for provision to the interface.
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12 Claims
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1. A communications apparatus including
a transducer interface, input/output a text message generation means operatively connected to the interface to (a) generate a text message dependent on an electrical signal input to the interface, or (b) decode a received text message for provision to the interface.
- 4. A processing means process digital or analogue incoming signals from the transducer interface into an appropriate symbolic format for transmission by the wireless communication means.
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9. An input transducer comprising a microswitch, a water level or pressure transducer, an alarm output, a PIR device or a temperature transducer.
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10. An output transducer including one or more of an electric motor, a light or LED, a solenoid, a siren or alarm system input, or a valve assembly.
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12. A method of communication comprising the steps of
providing a transducer interface, providing a text message generation means operatively connected to the interface to (c) generate a text message dependent on an electrical signal input to the interface, or (d) decode a received text message for provision to the interface.
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