DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
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1. A method for using a doorbell that is configurable to wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device, the method comprising:
- obtaining the doorbell that comprises a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and a button, wherein the doorbell is configurable to enable a visitor to sound a chime;
detecting a first indication of the visitor, wherein the first indication is detected using the doorbell;
using the doorbell to send a wireless notification to the remotely located computing device regarding the visitor; and
entering a network connection mode prior to sending the wireless notification.
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Abstract
Methods can include using a doorbell to wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device. Doorbells can include a speaker, a microphone, and a camera. Some embodiments include entering a network connection mode to connect the doorbell to a first wireless network. The remotely located computing device can create a second wireless network to facilitate connecting the doorbell to the first wireless network.
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1. A method for using a doorbell that is configurable to wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device, the method comprising:
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obtaining the doorbell that comprises a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and a button, wherein the doorbell is configurable to enable a visitor to sound a chime; detecting a first indication of the visitor, wherein the first indication is detected using the doorbell; using the doorbell to send a wireless notification to the remotely located computing device regarding the visitor; and entering a network connection mode prior to sending the wireless notification. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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