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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOME AUTOMATION INTEGRATION WITH A DOORBELL

  • US 20150161856A1
  • Filed: 09/08/2014
  • Published: 06/11/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A doorbell monitor device configured to be integrated with a previously-installed doorbell and a previously-installed chime unit, comprising:

  • a first power source configured to power the doorbell monitor device separate from the previously-installed doorbell and the previously-installed chime unit;

    a plurality of electrical connectors configured to be attached with preexisting terminals of the previously-installed chime unit;

    an actuation sensor configured to sense an actuation of the previously-installed doorbell via the plurality of electrical connectors;

    a communication module configured to transmit a wireless signal indicative of the actuation to a receiver device; and

    a housing, configured to encase the first power source, the actuation sensor, and the communication module, wherein the housing is configured to be placed within the previously-installed chime unit and is configured to permit the plurality of electrical connectors to be attached with the preexisting terminals of the previously-installed chime unit.

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