LOCKBOX TAMPER DETECTION
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1. A lockbox comprising:
- a securable storage area for securing a key;
a fastening element configured to removably fasten the lockbox to another object;
a detection unit configured to detect tampering with the lockbox; and
a wireless communication device coupled to the detection unit and configured to transmit a signal to a monitoring station when the detection unit detects tampering with the lockbox.
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Abstract
A lockbox can comprise one or more sensors for detecting tampering with one or more portions of the lockbox. For example, in some embodiments the one or more sensors are configured to detect cutting or breaking of the shackle (or other portion of the lockbox) configured to secure the lockbox to another object. As a result of detecting tampering, a wireless communication device coupled to the lockbox transmits a notification to a monitoring station. Some embodiments of the lockbox perform detection and transmission of lockbox position data.
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1. A lockbox comprising:
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a securable storage area for securing a key; a fastening element configured to removably fasten the lockbox to another object; a detection unit configured to detect tampering with the lockbox; and a wireless communication device coupled to the detection unit and configured to transmit a signal to a monitoring station when the detection unit detects tampering with the lockbox. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of monitoring a lockbox comprising:
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detecting by the lockbox, in approximately real-time, one or more indications of tampering with the lockbox; and as a result of the detecting, wirelessly transmitting an alert signal from the lockbox to a monitoring station. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for monitoring a lockbox at a property, the system comprising:
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a lockbox comprising an area for storing a key to the property, wherein the lockbox is configured to detect tampering with the lockbox and to wirelessly transmit an indicator of the tampering approximately in real-time with the tampering; and a monitoring station configured to receive the indicator and provide a description of the indicator to a user. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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