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System and method for remote home monitoring and intercom communication

  • US 8,290,133 B2
  • Filed: 05/31/2007
  • Issued: 10/16/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of wireless monitoring comprising:

  • receiving a telephone call from a subscriber to a home telephone number;

    playing a selection prompt to the calling subscriber, the selection prompt indicating that intercom and monitoring functions are available;

    receiving a selection from the calling subscriber;

    determining whether the selection is for a monitor feature or an intercom feature;

    prompting the calling subscriber for a pass code;

    receiving the pass code;

    determining whether the pass code is correct;

    if the pass code is correct and if the selection is for the monitor feature, causing a home telephone to play an audible monitor alert; and

    entering the home telephone into an off-hook monitoring mode; and

    if the pass code is correct and if the selection is for the intercom feature, causing the home telephone to play an audible intercom alert and entering the home telephone into an off-hook intercom mode.

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