Wireless Transceiver
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1. An electronic device configured as a base unit for monitoring and reporting environmental conditions, the electronic device comprising:
- one or more transceivers to communicate using wireless communication; and
a controller operatively coupled to the one or more transceivers and configured to;
receive a message that includes an indication of the existence of an emergency condition, the message being generated by, and communicated using the wireless communication from, a sensor unit in response to the sensor unit detecting that an environmental condition is above a threshold value, the message including an address portion that comprises a first code, a second code, and a checksum;
in response to the reception of the message from the sensor unit, generate a notification of the emergency condition; and
cause, via the wireless communication, the notification of the emergency condition, to be communicated via the Internet, to a user device.
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Abstract
A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices.
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20 Claims
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1. An electronic device configured as a base unit for monitoring and reporting environmental conditions, the electronic device comprising:
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one or more transceivers to communicate using wireless communication; and a controller operatively coupled to the one or more transceivers and configured to; receive a message that includes an indication of the existence of an emergency condition, the message being generated by, and communicated using the wireless communication from, a sensor unit in response to the sensor unit detecting that an environmental condition is above a threshold value, the message including an address portion that comprises a first code, a second code, and a checksum; in response to the reception of the message from the sensor unit, generate a notification of the emergency condition; and cause, via the wireless communication, the notification of the emergency condition, to be communicated via the Internet, to a user device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for monitoring and reporting environmental conditions within a building, the system comprising:
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a sensor unit configured to sense an environmental condition; and a base unit configured to; receive, via wireless communication, a message that includes an indication of the existence of an emergency condition, the message being generated by, and communicated using the wireless communication from, the sensor unit in response to the sensor unit detecting that an environmental condition is above a threshold value, the message including an address portion that comprises a first code, a second code, and a checksum; in response to the reception of the message from the sensor unit, generate a notification of the emergency condition; and cause, via the wireless communication, the notification of the emergency condition, to be communicated via the Internet, to a user device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for monitoring and reporting environmental conditions within a building, comprising:
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receiving, at a base unit, a message that includes an indication of the existence of an emergency condition, the message being generated by, and communicated using wireless communication from, a sensor unit in response to the sensor unit detecting that an environmental condition is above a threshold value, the message including an address portion that comprises a first code, a second code, and a checksum; in response to the receiving the message from the sensor unit, generating a notification of the emergency condition; and causing, via the wireless communication, the notification of the emergency condition, to be communicated via the Internet, to a user device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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