Enhanced bedside sound monitoring and alarm response method, system and device
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1. A method for monitoring sounds at a bedside comprising:
- operating a bedside sound monitoring unit including a microphone, a microprocessor and a communications port;
by operating the bedside unit, detecting sounds received by the microphone of the bedside unit and determining if detected sounds include a breathing pattern duration representing an alarm condition requiring a response; and
using the operating bedside unit, generating and sending response signals out the communications port when a response is required.
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Abstract
Home safety and security are provided using a bedside unit to monitor audible safety and security alarms and send notification signals to the appropriate communication site. A home security system additionally comprises a waking device activated by the bedside unit. A memory device of the unit includes means for determining when the sound received by a microphone of the unit is a security alarm sound or a breathing pattern representing an alarm condition.
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8 Claims
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1. A method for monitoring sounds at a bedside comprising:
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operating a bedside sound monitoring unit including a microphone, a microprocessor and a communications port;
by operating the bedside unit, detecting sounds received by the microphone of the bedside unit and determining if detected sounds include a breathing pattern duration representing an alarm condition requiring a response; and
using the operating bedside unit, generating and sending response signals out the communications port when a response is required. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for providing for alarm monitoring in a residence, comprising:
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receiving at an Internet site a request to monitor a bedside audible alarm monitoring unit along with response instructions; and
receiving at an Internet site an alarm indicating signal sent from the bedside alarm monitoring unit when the bedside unit detects an alarm condition, and transmitting a notification signal from the Internet site in response.
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6. A bedside home security system comprising:
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an audible fire alarm;
an audible security alarm;
a waking device; and
a bedside sound monitoring unit having a microphone and a microprocessor to identify and distinguish the fire alarm and the security alarm, a switch controlling supply of power to the waking device to be switched on in response to the fire alarm, and a communications port for sending an alarm notification signal when an audible security alarm is identified.
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7. A memory device for a microprocessor in an alarm monitoring unit comprising:
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a memory substrate for a bedside unit; and
monitoring means disposed on the memory substrate, the monitoring means including;
means encoded on the memory substrate for determining when sound received through a microphone of the bedside unit is a security alarm sound; and
means encoded on the memory substrate for communicating responsive signals when a security alarm sound is determined.
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8. A memory device for a microprocessor in a bedside alarm monitoring unit comprising:
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a memory substrate for a bedside unit; and
monitoring means disposed on the memory substrate, the monitoring means including;
means encoded on the memory substrate for determining when sound received through a microphone of the bedside unit is a breathing pattern representing an alarm condition; and
means encoded on the memory substrate for communicating responsive signals when a breathing pattern alarm condition is determined.
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