Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-10
2007-07-10
Lee, Benjamin C. (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S506000, C340S517000, C340S523000, C340S545300
Reexamination Certificate
active
10822233
ABSTRACT:
A device and method for monitoring whether a resident is away from home or inactive within the home. A sensor, which includes a transmitter, a processor, a timer, and a detector, watches for motion to occur within a home. Upon sensing motion, the sensor sends a first signal indicative of the motion if the timer is not currently running and waits for the motion to end. If the timer already is running, the timer is restarted at zero. Upon expiration of a predetermined timing period, the sensor transmits a second signal indicative of inactivity. By comparing the timing of the second signal and the predetermined timing period, with a third signal sent by an exterior door sensor, a determination can be made whether the resident has left the home or is inactive within the home.
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European Search Report Apr. 20, 2006 for EP 05252174.
Cuddihy Paul Edward
Kuhnly Keith Donald
Saldin Paul Glendenning
General Electric Company
Haeckl Jenifer E.
Lee Benjamin C.
Tang Son
Testa Jean K.
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