Abstract: A security system includes at least one audio sensor and an alarm panel that transmits alarm report data through a communications network to at least one alarm receiver located at a central station remote from the premises that receives the alarm report data transmitted from the alarm panel through the communications network. A line card receives the alarm report data. An alarm receiver processor receives and processes regulated alarm report data in accordance with Underwriter Laboratories 1610 requirements. The line card is operable for receiving non-regulated alarm report data that is not regulated in accordance with Underwriter Laboratories 1610 requirements. The line card includes a secondary communications channel interfaced to a central station automation system and routes the regulated alarm report data to the central station automation system over the secondary communications channel and bypasses the alarm receiver processor.

Abstract: A robot of the present invention moves to a place where a user is, in response to the voice of the user who is calling the robot. Then, when the user presses a switch, the robot recognizes that the user desires to send an urgent call and dials a pre-registered telephone number for sending urgent calls. When a receiver responds, the robot reads out and delivers a predetermined message to the receiver as a voice message, and switches the telephone to the handfree state so that the user can talk without holding the telephone.

Abstract: A relatively simple redialer device is provided at the customer's home to redirect outgoing alarm calls to a middleware processing center. The redialer first dials “*82” (or other appropriate code) to disable caller-ID blocking. The redialer then redirects the alarm call to a middleware processing center. The middleware processing center receives the alarm call and determines the customer identification by detecting the caller ID. The middleware processing center then dials out to the appropriate alarm company for that customer, and transfers the alarm data along with customer identification information (account number or the like) in a data format compatible with the alarm monitoring company's computers. The alarm is then handled by the alarm monitoring company in the normal manner practiced by the alarm monitoring company.

Abstract: A method and system for receiving, processing and responding to emergency medical calls by emergency dispatchers is described. A consistent, standard and systematic process is provided which in combination with adequate training, supervision and quality assurance serves to provide a method for gathering emergency medical information, categorizing such information into various determinant levels for appropriate response, and for giving qualified emergency medical information to callers thereby permitting “zero-time” response by those at the scene. By using this invention properly a dispatcher is guided through the interrogation of callers, gathering the critical information, dispatching the appropriate mobile care rapidly when needed and, especially in this embodiment, giving the appropriate guidance to the caller.

Abstract: A security system includes at least one audio sensor located at a premises that receives audio signals and converts the audio signals to digitized audio signals. A server is located remote from the plurality of premises and receives the digitized audio signals from each of the premises. A plurality of clients are in communication with the server, which is operative for selecting the client for receiving digitized audio signals for a selected premises. The client is operative for converting the digitized audio signals from the selected premises into audio for an operator that is monitoring the premises.

Abstract: A plurality of displaced paging systems can be controlled from a common paging facility via a computer network such as the Internet. Real-time streaming audio can be transmitted, via the network to one or more identified facilities and/or zones and broadcast thereinto.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of automatically configuring security system control panels by using calling number information that is provided by a telephone call made to a specified telephone number, such as Calling Number Delivery (CND) information that is provided by a telephone call made to a toll free (800) telephone number. After an initial installation of a security system at an installation site, the security system control panel dials the specified telephone number to establish a telephone connection to a security company database center. The security company database center receives the calling number information that includes the telephone number of the installation site, and utilizes the telephone number of the installation site to look up in a database the security system control panel configuration information.

Abstract: A system and method for delivering safety and security information that includes at least one event monitor. Each event monitor has an output. The system also includes apparatus for predetermining criteria for sorting the outputs of respective event monitors, apparatus for predetermining the format of a message related to respective events, apparatus for receiving the respective outputs of each of the event monitors and apparatus for sorting the outputs, based on the predetermining criteria for sorting the outputs, into categories related to distinct channels of communication, in addition to apparatus for delivering messages based on the predetermining criteria and predetermined format. In some forms the invention the apparatus for predetermining criteria for sorting the outputs of respective event monitors includes a web site accessible by an end-user. Similarly, the apparatus for predetermining the format of a message includes a web site accessible by an end user.

Abstract: A monitoring system includes a host having a plurality of sensor inputs for connection to sensors. A converter is designed to receive input signals from the sensor input and to convert the input signals from the sensors into digital signals. A processing system is configured to receive the digital signals and to generate alarm signals in response to selected ones of the received digital signals. An internally integrated voice/data modem is in operative association with the processing system. A phone connector is placed in operative association with the voice/data modem, to act as a port for transmission of the alarms to an external telephone network. A network connector is in operative association with the processing system and is designed to receive data in the form of alarms from the processing system and to act as a port for transmission of the alarm data to data network.

Abstract: ThunderCall is a computer based system for delivering NWS(National Weather Service) severe weather warnings as a message (personalized information, if desired) via an automated dialing system to live persons and to automated recorders comprising the steps of: forming a database of names with their respective geographic locations; capturing a NWS Bulletin reciting the location of a severe storm; validating a relevant Bulletin into a Valid Bulletin by determining from the storm's location that it represents an imminent severe storm danger to at least one person of said database (capable of 10,000,000 or more persons) recording, if desired, an individual personal urgent warning to the name of the intended recipient of the Valid Bulletin; combining, if desired, said personal warning with a generic severe storm warning for said recipient; and, sending said Valid Bulletin with said combined warnings to said person whereby he is alerted within seconds of the release time of said National Weather Service bulletin to

Abstract: A message distribution system for distributing a message via a telecommunications network to a plurality of communications terminals comprises: a message unit for contacting each of the terminals and sending the message, memory for storing, for a plurality of said terminals, corresponding terminal address data, and storing also a plurality of geographical element data linking geographical features of a portion of the Earth with location data; input for accepting an input control signal to initiate message distribution; area designation unit to designate a geographical area within the portion of the Earth; terminal derivation unit for outputting the terminal address data of terminals for outputting the terminal address data of terminals recorded as being geographically within the area and supplying the addresses for use by the message unit.

Abstract: In a file structure for a streaming service and a method for providing a streaming service, a file structure includes a header object having basic information about a file and information for an application service, a data object synchronizing multimedia data with temporal information and storing it, and a key index object storing an offset and temporal information of a video block having a key frame in video blocks as a basis on a time axis for random access and reproduction. Accordingly, data can be transmitted quickly by not including unnecessary additional data, an application region can be expanded by including other media file besides a video and an audio files, because a random access and random reproduction by key index information are possible, it is possible to support various reproduction functions such as a fast play, a reverse play and random reproduction, etc.

Abstract: A remote intrusion detection radio appliance includes a housing having a passive motion detector and related circuitry to monitor and warn of unwanted intrusions, by operating an external radio unit or cellular telephone plugged into the appliance. The appliance, when activated, broadcasts an audio output and then monitors an area in which it is located by audio and/or video for an intruder.

Abstract: An emergency notification system. The system includes a first server for receiving an emergency communication from a telecommunications network and for transmitting a message to a subscriber of the emergency notification system. The system also includes a second server in communication with the first server, the second server for supplying the first server with information associated with a subscriber.

Abstract: A house intercom security system includes a main unit connected between the exchange line of a telecommunication office and a telephone set, an indoor intercom and an outdoor intercom respectively connected to the main unit, and an alarm connected to the main unit. The main unit is driven to dial a pre-set telephone number when a visitor presses on the outdoor intercom, as the host of the house in which the house intercom security system is installed is absent. The indoor intercom is driven to trigger the alarm and to dial a pre-set telephone number for help when the user presses on an alarm button of the indoor intercom.

Abstract: An emergency dispatching system which can reduce the occurrence of false reports, reliably send the first report to relatives or the like in an emergency, and automatically detect even the occurrence of an internal danger.

Abstract: A method is described for telephone broadcasting warnings, information or the like into defined geographical areas. The method provides for: dividing the interested area into geographic zones; associating with the directory number of each fixed telephone set an information indicating the geographic zone inside which said fixed telephone set is installed; providing each public telephone exchange with geographic zone information related to the directory number controlled by it; where requested, providing the text of a message and the list of the geographic zones to which such message is to be sent; and having all the directory numbers associated with the interested geographic zones automatically called by the telephone exchanges. In particular, the message could concern the announcement of impending natural calamities.

Abstract: A telephony communication system includes a private network with multiple telephony devices that couples to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). During emergency calls from devices in the private network (such as 911 calls), elements of the private network may provide enhanced services. In response to an appropriate request during the emergency call, the private network may supply detailed location information of the calling device to the operator within the emergency call. The private network may further supply relevant personal information for a user associated with the calling device to the emergency operator during the call. The private network may supply the location information and/or personal information to other personnel, such as an emergency access point or private emergency response personnel. Private network may further conference private emergency response personnel into emergency calls between managed telephony devices and governmental emergency response personnel.

Abstract: Transmitting a pre-recorded announcement to the user of an network interface unit (NIU) each time the user places a telephone call if an alarm is set because a battery in an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is in a low power state. The pre-recorded announcement states that the battery needs to be replaced. The user is given a simple procedure for contacting service personnel at a service center to have the battery replaced in the UPS. In addition, this announcement is overridden if the user starts to dial the emergency telephone number (911). This allows the user to gain immediate access to the emergency telephone number without having to listen to the message stating that the battery in the UPS needs to be replaced. An indicator is also set on NIU upon the battery being in the low power state. If a call is completed to the service center, the alarm is reset for a predetermined amount of time to give the service personnel time to service the battery.

Abstract: An emergency call system by which a caller can automatically call a plurality of other parties to leave an emergency message, includes an emergency call unit having a memory for storing telephone numbers to be called and an emergency message, an emergency key, and a microprocessor for controlling storage of the telephone numbers and emergency message in the memory, after the dial tone is obtained, dialing the telephone numbers in sequence upon activation of the emergency key, starting a transmit of the emergency message to the dialed telephone number to automatically advise of an emergency after a predetermined time after the telephone number has been dialed and no busy signal has been detected during a predetermined time period, and restarting the transmit of the emergency message to the dialed telephone number to automatically advise of an emergency after detecting each ring-back from each telephone number.

Abstract: The automatic home alarm system and method invention comprises one or more sensors, at least one sensor hub that identifies and transmits a state change signal upon the occurrence of an alarm trigger to a system unit, and said system unit communicates such information to an alarm call center or alarm authority using one or more telecom paths (e.g., dial-up telephone, mobile phone).

Abstract: The automatic home alarm system and method invention comprises one or more sensors, at least one sensor hub that identifies and transmits a state change signal upon the occurrence of an alarm trigger to a system unit, and said system unit communicates such information to an alarm call center or alarm authority using one or more telecom paths (e.g., dial-up telephone, mobile phone).

Abstract: In a computer having an emergency calling function for detecting an emergency situation and for transferring an emergency call message previously set by a user to a preset emergency call telephone number, a non-volatile memory stores information which is not lost if power is turned off. A message/telephone number setter receives an emergency call message indicating an emergency situation and an emergency call telephone number which are input by a user and stores the received message and number in the non-volatile memory. An emergency call button generates an emergency detection signal when the user presses an emergency call button. A microprocessor receives the emergency detection signal from the emergency call button and restores the computer from a power-save state or a power-off state to a normal state.

Abstract: A multifunction keyboard for performing a variety of functions such as an Internet phone function, audio input/output function, computer speaker switching function, recording function, burglar alarm function, telephone function, etc. in addition to the original function of displaying characters and symbols on the screen of a monitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a switching system which can control a corresponding load by means of manipulating a manual switch and a remote control switch, and optionally turn on/off any load among a plurality of loads via a telephone line even though a user is at any distant places beyond the remote control of loads. The switching system of the present invention recognizes an allowed subscriber by inputting a predetermined password, and confirms an turning-on/off state of loads connected to a switching set unit via a voice to then control turning-ON/OFF of the corresponding load via button manipulation of a telephone set. Accordingly, the switching system can perform manual switching control or remote switching control using a remote controller, and also carry out switching control with regard to any load via the telephone line even under a poor condition of remote control, thereby conveniently confirming and manipulating a state of loads regardless of places.

Abstract: An alarm system for recording the occurrence of an alarm condition in a predetermined space comprises a self-contained monitor which defines a sensor armed for sensing the alarm condition and a monitor transmitter which transmits a monitor signal in response thereto. In addition, the system comprises an interface module responsive to the monitor signal which communicates with a telephone line and a telephone answering machine associated with the predetermined space. The interface module includes an interface receiver circuit, a message generator which provides an alarm message, an off-hook telephone circuit, a telephone line simulator and a transfer switch. In response to the monitor signal, the interface receiver circuit operates the transfer switch to an activated position wherein the alarm message is transmitted from the message generator through the off-hook telephone circuit, the telephone line simulator and the transfer switch to the telephone answering machine for recording thereon.

Abstract: In a computer having an emergency calling function for detecting an emergency situation and for transferring an emergency call message previously set by a user to a preset emergency call telephone number, a non-volatile memory stores information which is not lost if power is turned off. A message/telephone number setter receives an emergency call message indicating an emergency situation and an emergency call telephone number which are input by a user and stores the received message and number in the non-volatile memory. An emergency call button generates an emergency detection signal when the user presses an emergency call button. A microprocessor receives the emergency detection signal from the emergency call button and restores the computer from a power-save state or a power-off state to a normal state.

Abstract: An emergency call system by which a caller can automatically call a plurality of other parties to leave an emergency message, includes an emergency call unit having a memory for storing telephone numbers to be called and an emergency message, an emergency key, and a microprocessor for controlling storage of the telephone numbers and emergency message in the memory, after the dial tone is obtained, dialing the telephone numbers in sequence upon activation of the emergency key, starting a transmit of the emergency message to the dialed telephone number to automatically advise of an emergency after a predetermined time after the telephone number has been dialed and no busy signal has been detected during a predetermined time period, and restarting the transmit of the emergency message to the dialed telephone number to automatically advise of an emergency after detecting each ring-back from each telephone number.

Abstract: A method and system for responding to security system inoperability due to damage of a telecommunications line interconnecting the security system to its central monitoring service system requires origination of a wireless telephone call. A wireless unit is interconnected to the security system and originates an emergency call upon detection of telecommunications line abnormalities. Upon establishing a call connection between the wireless unit and the central monitoring service system, the wireless unit relays dual tone multifrequency (DTMF) signals which identify the security system affected by the breach so that appropriate authorities may be dispatched. In alternative embodiments, the wireless unit is programmed to place calls to other designated telephone numbers.

Abstract: An emergency call system includes an emergency call unit having a memory for storing a plurality of telephone numbers to be called and an emergency message, a record/call switch for connecting the emergency call unit to a telephone line, and for switching between a record mode in which the plurality of telephone numbers to be called and the emergency message can be recorded and stored in the memory, and a call mode in which the telephone numbers can be dialed in sequence and the emergency message supplied over the telephone line to the dialed telephone numbers to automatically advise of an emergency, a keypad including at least one emergency key, a plurality of numeric keys for keying in the telephone numbers to be called and a plurality of recording keys, a microprocessor controlling storage of the telephone numbers to be called and the emergency message in the memory, reading out the telephone numbers in sequence from the memory upon activation of at least one emergency key, then dialing the telephone numbe

Abstract: A system and method for emergency telephone call notification. The system includes an AIN capable switch, a service control point (SCP) having a database of designated contact numbers associated with a service subscriber telephone number, and an intelligent peripheral (IP) in communication with the SCP for contacting the designated contact numbers. The method includes the steps of recognizing an N11 trigger and the SCP initiating telephone calls, via the IP, to each of the contact numbers corresponding to the telephone number of the subscriber making the emergency telephone call.

Abstract: A remote device (102) includes a silent alert allowing the device to signal the user of an incoming call without an audible alert. The device further includes a key (119) actuated by the user to accept the call into a nonactive state. A prerecorded message is generated from a memory (126) and played for the calling party to inform the caller that the user is occupied, but will answer the call shortly. According to one aspect of the invention, the message can be periodically repeated, until the user places the call in an active call state. According to another aspect of the invention, the user can interrupt the message and enter the active call state at any time during the silent answer and hold subroutine.

Abstract: An information recording and reproducing apparatus provided with the maximum likelihood decoding utilizes a standard deviation of difference metrics as an estimating function for adjustment for the purpose of achieving a short-time adjustment with a small number of samples. A regenerative clock and a reproduction signal outputted from the information recording and reproducing apparatus are supplied to a maximum likelihood decoder. Based on the estimated recorded series detected by the maximum likelihood decoder at a low error rate, a recording state detector generates a recorded bit series. Then, a standard deviation calculator operates to select a difference metric delayed by a detected amount by a display line from the difference metrics outputted from the maximum likelihood decoder and derives the standard deviation of the difference metrics. Then, a .sigma..sub.-- .DELTA.m/.mu..sub.-- .DELTA.

Abstract: A data processing section controls a line connecting section, data transferring section, speech output section and console control section to process and input/output data for responding/reporting. The data processing section analyzes data received from the data base of a supervision and control system which is a connection object via the data transferring section, and effects a process according to the result of analysis, linkage information and message content set from the console via the console control section. The data processing section creates message data of a response message indicating the operating condition of the supervision and control system and supplies the same to the speech output section and supplies a speech message created in the speech output section to a public communication line via the line connecting section.

Abstract: A method of sending an alarm message through a phone system by turning on a computer having memory, an operating system, a computer program, and a modem. The method involves building the alarm message and sending it through the phone system by using the computer program. The computer's electric power is triggered by a person, a security device, or any other device that can turn on a computer.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an automatic alarm and communications processing system/method are presented. The alarm processing system/method monitors at least one sensor unit which is designed to provide an alarm signal upon occurrence of a corresponding predefined condition. An alarm signal is received at a central unit and a predefined alarm message is retrieved from memory based thereon. A selected telecommunications medium is then designated from at least two telecommunications medium coupled to the alarm processing system, and the retrieved predefined alarm message is automatically sent over the selected telecommunications medium. Preferably, the alarm processing system is powered down until an alarm signal is received at the central unit. Upon receipt of the alarm signal, powering of the alarm processing system is triggered, and subsequent to transmission of a predefined alarm message, powering of the alarm processing system is automatically removed.

Abstract: An emergency cellular telephone includes a low power timer which receives power directly from the battery and runs continuously. The timer periodically initiates battery tests and, if appropriate, low battery warnings, while the telephone is in an OFF state. The timer "wakes up" (powers-up) the telephone at a predetermined interval (for example, once per day or once per week). After each timer-controlled "wake-up", the processor performs a test to estimate remaining battery capacity (by measuring battery voltage with a load on the battery or other conventional battery charge monitoring techniques). If the remaining battery capacity is adequate, the telephone processor turns off and the timer is re-started. If the remaining battery capacity is low, a warning is issued. The low battery warning may use conventional methods, such as an aural or visual warning from the phone.

Abstract: A system is provided for automatically dialing and sending out a pre-recorded message in emergency situations to Police, Fire, or Ambulance departments at the push of a single button. The system has separated lighted buttons each for Police, Fire, or Ambulance, with an individual message for each emergency situation. The buttons are color coded and the international symbols for Fire, Police, and Ambulance are embossed on them respectively. The system is capable of storing phone numbers for each emergency service, and has the ability to record and play back a personalized message designed to describe the services needed and the location at which the service is need.

Abstract: An alarm system for protecting premises comprises a fully integrated, alarm detecting cellular phone unit which is linked to various sensors in order to detect the sensor outputs. The cellular alarm unit includes, in addition to cellular phone functions, a formatter or processor for generating an emergency signal on detection of a sensor output, the emergency signal including information on the type of emergency detected. The unit is programmed to establish a cellular connection to a remote monitoring station. The connection is wireless at least from the premises to a local cell site. Once connection is established, the emergency signal is transmitted to the monitoring station via the local cell site.

Abstract: A cellular phone based emergency vessel/vehicle location system which includes a navigation unit to determine position and speech synthesis to modulate a transmitter with the emergency message includes a combined dialer and activation detector, in which activation may either be from the cellular phone keypad or from a panic button, a Lojack/hijack sensor, a car theft alarm, airbag deployment, a man down sensor, or other form of remote activation. Upon activation, the activation detector/dialer causes DTMF tones to be generated for telephone number dialing. After dialing, the transmitter for the transceiver is modulated with the emergency message in natural speech. In one embodiment, the dialer and activation detector is actuated from the keypad of the cellular phone, such as 911, *CG, *SP or other predetermined activation code.

Abstract: A remotely activated broadcast transmitter control uses an existing telephone link to a remote control for initiating, controlling and carrying out an emergency broadcast system (EBS) activation, including placing an EBS tone on the transmitter, and coupling the telephone line to the transmitter so that a voice message can be spoken into the remote telephone. A telephone input receives a telephone signal, which is selectively coupled to a remote control and an audio bus via a first switch. A program audio input receives a studio audio signal, and an audio output is coupled to the transmitter. A tone input receives the emergency tone. A second switch is connected to the audio bus and the program audio input for selectively placing the audio bus signal and the studio audio signal on the audio output. A third switch is connected to the second switch output, to the tone input, and to the audio output, and selectively places the emergency tone, the audio bus signal and the studio audio signal on the transmitter.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus includes: a memory unit for storing subscriber number records indicating destination stations for urgency message transmission, and for storing voice and image urgency message records respectively indicating voice and image urgency messages; an operation unit for selecting one of the destination stations whose records are stored, and for selecting one of message transmit modes; a transmission starting unit for starting an urgency message transmit procedure when one of the destination stations is selected and one of the message transmit modes is selected; and a transmission unit for transmitting an urgency message to the selected destination station through a transmission line when the urgency message transmit procedure is started, the urgency message being one or both of the voice and image urgency messages in accordance with the selected message transmit mode.

Abstract: An emergency mobilization system and a method of emergency mobilization is disclosed. The system includes a network of mobilization devices each including apparatus For producing messages and apparatus for transmitting at least one message by telephone to each of a plurality of recipient apparatus each associated with at least one recipient. The method includes the steps of instructing an originator mobilization device to perform a specified mobilization and instruction by said originator mobilization device to a plurality of mobilization devices belonging to a network each to mobilize a specific group of recipients.

Abstract: An emergency message is communicated from a remote location to an emergency service facility. An emergency message is fed, preferably in graphic format, to a facsimile machine at a remote location. The facsimile machine has an output at which the message appears as an electrical signal. The output of the facsimile machine is coupled to external memory means at the remote location to store the message in the memory means in the form of the electrical signal. A telephone number for the emergency service facility is also stored in the memory means. A receiving facsimile is connected to the telephone system at the emergency service facility. The telephone number stored in the memory means is dialed up responsive to a user command. The message stored in the memory means is transmitted over the telephone system to the receiving facsimile after dial up.

Abstract: A security system for detecting and signalling the presence of abnormal security or hazardous conditions, such as unauthorized entry, glass breakage, fire, smoke, high water level, in individual units, such as a boat, a recreational vehicle, an automobile, which are located or stored in a given security area.. The security system comprises sensor units which, when actuated, transmit coded signals through the atmosphere which identifies each sensor unit and the individual unit on which it is located. A receiver on the individual unit recognizes only the coded signals from sensor units which are on the same individual unit as the receiver. A coded output signal is provided to a slave transmitter on the individual unit which identifies the particular sensor unit which was actuated. The slave transmitter provides a coded transmission signal to a local security station which identifies the particular sensor unit which was actuated and the individual unit where the actuated sensor unit resides.

Abstract: A wake-up and reminder system for a telephone takes advantage of the attention-drawing characteristics of the telephone ringer to awaken and/or remind a person of various tasks or appointments. The wake-up and reminder system for a telephone is provided with modular jacks for connecting between the telephone and the wall jack. A timer is provided for establishing an alarm time, and a relay responsive to the timer is provided for disconnecting the telephone temporarily from the telephone line. The system includes a ringing device for ringing the telephone at a predetermined rate and an off-hook detection circuit for detecting when the telephone has been taken off the hook. In addition, a second relay is provided responsive to the off-hook detection circuit for disconnecting the telephone from the ringing device and connecting the telephone to a recorder which plays a pre-recorded message.

Abstract: A personal emergency response system (PERS) is disclosed which includes a method and apparatus for monitoring alarm signals to provide improved emergency response capabilities and enhanced system operability. The system includes a local response center for relaying alarm signals received from subscribers to mobile on-site field personnel via individual paging units. The system is also capable of retransmitting an alarm signal in the event that a response to the original alarm signal has not been registered within a predetermined period of time. The system is also provided with redundant communications paths to minimize the possibility of a missed alarm message from a subscriber, and self-test capabilities for detecting system faults and transmitting fault messages to the individual paging units of the system.

Abstract: A monitoring and control system has a programmable apparatus connected to equipment to be monitored.

Abstract: An electronic device for generating an activation signal in response to detection of an acoustic signal having parameters within respective predetermined ranges, and then automatically dialing a prestored telephone number and transmitting a prerecorded message over the telephone line in response to the activation signal. The device includes a transducer for transducing an acoustic signal into an electrical signal; a detector for outputting an activation signal in response to detection of an acoustic signal having parameters within respective predetermined ranges; and a telephone module for automatically dialing a prestored number and transmitting a prerecorded message in response to the activation signal. The detected parameters include the amplitude of the acoustic signal, the frequency of the acoustic signal, the duration of each burst of the acoustic signal, and the duration of each interval between successive bursts of the acoustic signal.

Abstract: A device and method for remote control of a radio or television transmitting station located separate from a control studio and being capable of (i) monitoring preset conditions, (ii) activating notification channels for communication of monitored conditions (iii) responding to commands given remote from the device for initiating remedial or other appropriate actions. The method and device involve use of a microprocessor for locating at the transmitter station and for providing a plurality of input and output ports, means for storing preset conditions and comparing such conditions with status and metering data received at the input ports, and including a memory bank for storing separate action signals for initiating corrective action and for developing stored coded voice signals useful as part of voice synthesis. Alarm notification is provided by voice synthesized and transmitted over telephone lines which enable contact with the remote control device over any public telephone.