Alarm status voice annunciation using broadcast band transmissions
First Claim
1. A security apparatus, comprising:
- a control for controlling a security system that secures a building; and
a transmitter associated with the control for transmitting a broadcast band RF transmission that comprises at least one audio message regarding a status of the security system.
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Abstract
A security system, such as in a home or other building, includes a broadcast band RF transmitter for transmitting an audio message that can be received by a user on a common home or car radio, for example. The audio message may be provided in response to a command that is transmitted to the security system by a user from a wireless key fob or the like. The user command may instruct the security system to arm or disarm itself, for instance. The audio message, which can be received on a selected channel on a car'"'"'s radio receiver, informs the user that the command has been executed. The audio message may include a voice message such as “system armed” or“system disarmed”, a musical passage, a beep, chirp, or the like.
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18 Claims
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1. A security apparatus, comprising:
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a control for controlling a security system that secures a building; and
a transmitter associated with the control for transmitting a broadcast band RF transmission that comprises at least one audio message regarding a status of the security system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A security method, comprising:
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controlling a security system that secures a building; and
responsive to the controlling, transmitting a broadcast band RF transmission that comprises at least one audio message regarding a status of the security system. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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