METHOD FOR MONITORING AN INDIVIDUAL
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1. A method for monitoring an individual, comprising:
- providing a monitoring system having a control device in communication with appliances;
determining a routine usage of the appliance by an individual;
the control device detecting a deviation from the routine usage of the appliance;
sending an alarm signal to a remote communication device of a third party; and
the third party remotely manipulating the appliance in real time by sending a manipulation signal from the remote communication device to the control device;
the control device receiving the manipulation signal and verifying a number of the communication device as being registered before sending a turning off signal to the appliance to remove the deviation from the routine usage without involving the individual.
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Abstract
An individual is monitored by providing a monitoring system having a control device in communication with appliances. A routine usage of the appliance by an individual is determined. A deviation from the routine usage of the appliance is detected. An alarm signal is sent to a remote communication device of a third party. The third party remotely manipulates the appliance via the control device to remove the deviation from the routine usage, such as turning off an iron or closing a refrigerator door, without involving the individual.
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1. A method for monitoring an individual, comprising:
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providing a monitoring system having a control device in communication with appliances; determining a routine usage of the appliance by an individual; the control device detecting a deviation from the routine usage of the appliance; sending an alarm signal to a remote communication device of a third party; and the third party remotely manipulating the appliance in real time by sending a manipulation signal from the remote communication device to the control device; the control device receiving the manipulation signal and verifying a number of the communication device as being registered before sending a turning off signal to the appliance to remove the deviation from the routine usage without involving the individual. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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