Sensor Alert
First Claim
1. ) A phone alert system for monitoring a third-party sensor and placing a call to a user, comprising:
- a cellular phone;
a control circuit capable of accepting a signal from said third-party sensor and directing an outgoing call to a programmed phone number using said cellular phone;
a plurality of lead wires to a third party sensor;
a direct current power supply;
said control circuit manages said power to said cellular phone;
a digital display and a plurality of programming buttons for programming said control circuit.
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Abstract
A stand-alone alert device that monitors electrical inputs from a third party sensor and alerts a user of a condition change via a cell phone or embedded transmitter. Typical inputs are one or more switches or environmental sensors of various types. User accessible settings allow configuring the device for different sensor output types. The device may also be set to make daily calls at a specific time to indicate device integrity. Power for the control circuit and the cell phone or embedded transmitter may be supplied via a battery pack when connection to public power is not desired or possible. By employing battery power, a flexible sensor interface and cellular telephony, the device enables simple and low cost monitoring in remote, mobile, temporary, clandestine or otherwise restrictive circumstances.
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17 Claims
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1. ) A phone alert system for monitoring a third-party sensor and placing a call to a user, comprising:
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a cellular phone; a control circuit capable of accepting a signal from said third-party sensor and directing an outgoing call to a programmed phone number using said cellular phone; a plurality of lead wires to a third party sensor; a direct current power supply; said control circuit manages said power to said cellular phone; a digital display and a plurality of programming buttons for programming said control circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. ) A phone alert system for monitoring a third-party sensor and placing a call to a user, comprising:
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a cell phone transmitter; a control circuit capable of accepting a signal from said third-party sensor and directing an outgoing call to a programmed phone number using said cellular phone; a plurality of lead wires to a third party sensor; a direct current power supply; a control circuit for managing said power to said cellular phone; a digital display and a plurality of programming buttons for programming said control circuit. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. ) A method of monitoring a third-party sensor, comprising the steps of:
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powering a control circuit to interpret and monitor a signal from said third party sensor; directing a cellular phone device or embedded transmitter to alert a user in the event of a signal change from said third-party sensor; powering said cellular device and control circuit with direct current power. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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