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Portable security device that communicates with home security system monitoring service

  • US 9,953,511 B2
  • Filed: 09/16/2015
  • Issued: 04/24/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/16/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A portable security device configured to be used in a remote living space within a building that is remote from a home that is outfitted with a home security system, wherein the home security system is linked to a user account of a security system monitoring service, the portable security device comprising:

  • a portable housing;

    a sensor secured relative to the portable housing, the sensor configured to detect an indication of intrusion into the remote living space;

    a local alert device secured relative to the housing;

    a memory for storing account information suitable for linking the portable security device to the same user account of the security system monitoring service in which the home security system of the home is linked;

    a communications module secured relative to the housing and configured to communicate with the security system monitoring service linked to the home security system of the home at least in part through an Internet connection; and

    a controller secured relative to the housing, the controller operatively coupled to the sensor, the local alert device, the memory, and the communications module, the controller configured to provide a localized alert via the local alert device when the sensor detects the indication of intrusion into the remote living space, the controller further configured to use the account information stored in the memory and the communication module to communicate with and notify the security system monitoring service at least in part through the Internet connection when the indication of intrusion into the remote living space is detected by the sensor so as to extend the user account linked to the home security system of the home to include the remote living space.

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