Doorbell communication systems and methods
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1. A method of using a doorbell system comprising a doorbell and a remote communication device, wherein the doorbell system is configured to be coupled to a building, the method comprising:
- coupling communicatively the remote communication device to a wireless network of the building, to the doorbell, and to a remote computing device;
detecting, by the doorbell, a trigger of a button of the doorbelltaking, by a camera, an image of a visitor;
searching, by the doorbell system, a database comprising a plurality of images;
determining, by the doorbell system, an identity of the visitor from the plurality of images;
receiving a first communication, by the remote communication device, from the wireless network;
sending a second communication from the remote communication device to the doorbell in response to receiving the first communication; and
entering, by the doorbell, a higher power state in response to the doorbell receiving the second communication.
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Abstract
Doorbell systems can include a doorbell and a remote communication device. In some embodiments, the remote communication device can be communicatively coupled to a wireless network of a building, to the doorbell, and to a remote computing device. In several embodiments, the remote communication device facilitates communication with at least one of the doorbell, the remote computing device, and a remote sensor.
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1. A method of using a doorbell system comprising a doorbell and a remote communication device, wherein the doorbell system is configured to be coupled to a building, the method comprising:
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coupling communicatively the remote communication device to a wireless network of the building, to the doorbell, and to a remote computing device; detecting, by the doorbell, a trigger of a button of the doorbell taking, by a camera, an image of a visitor; searching, by the doorbell system, a database comprising a plurality of images; determining, by the doorbell system, an identity of the visitor from the plurality of images; receiving a first communication, by the remote communication device, from the wireless network; sending a second communication from the remote communication device to the doorbell in response to receiving the first communication; and entering, by the doorbell, a higher power state in response to the doorbell receiving the second communication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A doorbell system configured to be coupled to a building having a wireless network, the doorbell system comprising:
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a doorbell having a button configured to be pressed by a visitor to notify occupants of the building, wherein the doorbell comprises a first wireless communication system and a second wireless communication system, wherein the first wireless communication system consumes less energy per unit of operating time than the second wireless communication system, wherein the doorbell comprises a camera configured to take an image of a visitor; and a remote communication device coupled to a power outlet of the building and located remotely relative to the doorbell, wherein the remote communication device comprises a speaker configured to emit a sound in response to the visitor pressing the button, wherein the remote communication device comprises a third wireless communication system and a fourth wireless communication system, wherein the third wireless communication system consumes less energy per unit of operating time than the fourth wireless communication system, wherein the doorbell system is configured to search a database comprising a plurality of images and determine an identity of the visitor from the plurality of images. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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