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Device and method for monitoring movement within a home

  • US 7,242,305 B2
  • Filed: 04/09/2004
  • Issued: 07/10/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wireless monitoring system, comprising:

  • one or more motion sensors for determining when motion ceases, comprising,a detector for detecting activity;

    a transmitter for transmitting a first signal indicative of a first detection of activity to a monitoring center;

    a processor for processing at least said first signal indicative of said first detection of activity; and

    a timer which begins running upon a first detection of activity;

    wherein upon the timer running to a set time period without detection of any subsequent activity after the first detection of activity, the transmitter transmits a second signal indicative of inactivity to a monitoring center; and

    wherein said detector is adapted to continue watching for activity after said transmitter transmits said second signal indicative of inactivity; and

    said monitoring center for monitoring said activity, comprising an activity report generator.

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