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Low-power-consumption audio/video recording and communication doorbell

  • US 9,819,867 B2
  • Filed: 03/15/2017
  • Issued: 11/14/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for an audio/video (A/V) recording and communication doorbell system, the A/V recording and communication doorbell including a camera, a speaker, a microphone, a button, and an electronic switch, wherein the A/V recording and communication doorbell is connected to an external power source, the method comprising:

  • the A/V recording and communication doorbell drawing power from the power source;

    the power flowing through a signaling device and a shunt connected in parallel with the signaling device, wherein the shunt is in a low impedance state; and

    when the button is depressed, the electronic switch closing and the shunt transitioning to a high impedance state, thereby diverting power from the power source through the signaling device to cause the signaling device to emit a sound.

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