2801 results about "Intercom" patented technology

A distributed intercom system including a centralized interconnection unit with a central control device for receiving, processing and transmitting signals, a power distribution device for transmitting a power signal for distribution and at least one cable connection port for receiving a cable connection therein. The system includes a cable with a cable connection element for connection to the cable connection port, and the cable transmits a control signal, a line-level, analog audio signal and the power signal. One or more remote user interface units are connected to and in communication with the centralized interconnection unit through the cable, and the remote user interface unit includes an amplifier, a speaker device and a microphone device. At least one component of the remote user interface unit is powered by the power signal transmitted by the power distribution device.

An entrance intercom system comprises the following elements. A data base is applied to store the resident codes, the phone numbers and the identity recognizing codes of the residents. A communication module is coupled with public switch telephone networks to provide the communicating function between the visitors and the residents, and to receive the incoming phone calls. A CPU responsive to the resident codes input by the visitors can select the phone numbers of the resident stored in the database, and drive the communication module automatically to phone the resident. An incoming phone numbers collecting module is applied to collect the incoming phone numbers. The CPU can compare the incoming phone numbers and the numbers stored in the database. When the incoming phone number is identical to one stored in the data base, the CPU can unlock the gate.

Disclosed are computer-implemented methods and systems for providing remote access control to residential or office buildings. The disclosed methods allow employing virtual doorman functions in non-doorman buildings. An example method may comprise: receiving a call signal of an intercom station, the call signal comprising a resident identifier which indicates a resident with whom a visitor is trying to communicate, receiving a video stream generated by at least one camera, the video stream comprising one or more images of the visitor, retrieving visitor data associated with the resident identifier, the visitor data comprising one or more visitor profiles, and providing access to the building for the visitor based upon one or more predetermined criteria.

A surveillance system is provided having a base unit for receiving digital video and audio transmissions from accessory units equipped with a camera having pan and tilt functions, a motion sensor, an intercom, infrared sensors and a doorbell button for contacting the interior of the dwelling a recording feature is provided to both automatically and on demand record video and audio transmissions received by the base unit from the accessory units.

A vehicle entertainment and accessory control system (10) is disclosed. The control system (10) provides a plurality of touchscreens (12,14,16) that present user interfaces (38,62) concurrently with video windows (40,64). The user interfaces (38,62) enable users to control various entertainment components, such as a video display (22) and a speaker (24), as well as other vehicle accessories, such as an intercom (28). The entertainment components are controlled via a universal infrared controller (20). A master touchscreen (12) enables a user to control access to the system (10) via a plurality of passenger touchscreens (14,16) by disabling or limiting the use of the passenger touchscreens (14,16).

A vehicle entertainment and accessory control system (10) is disclosed. The control system (10) provides a plurality of touchscreens (12,14,16) that present user interfaces (38,62) concurrently with video windows (40,64). The user interfaces (38,62) enable users to control various entertainment components, such as a video display (22) and a speaker (24), as well as other vehicle accessories, such as an intercom (28). The entertainment components are controlled via a universal infrared controller (20). A master touchscreen (12) enables a user to control access to the system (10) via a plurality of passenger touchscreens (14,16) by disabling or limiting the use of the passenger touchscreens (14,16).

An automation system and process of operating an automation system in a Web Service environment, includes providing at least one client and at least one device, the at least one client and the at least one device configured with a web services for devices stack protocol, connecting a network includes at least one server with the web services for devices to the at least one client and the at least one device, and transmitting automation-based control and communication between the at least one client and at least one device, wherein the at least one client comprises one of a touch screen display and a handheld controller and the at least one device comprises an audio system, a video system, an intercom system, a lighting system, a security system, a link, and a HVAC system.

A telephone controller, which is connectable with two or more landline telephones, is provided. When a user of a landline telephone connected to the apparatus initiates an intercom function or a paging function, a processor of the apparatus causes a signal to be sent to the landline telephones. The signal causes the landline telephones to ring. When an off-hook condition occurs at one of the landline telephones, the processor causes the ringing to stop.

A virtual presence of an resident or owner of a monitored premise (home, office, etc.) is provided by automatic detection of the presence of a visitor, automatic establishment of a video feed to a remote device of the resident or owner, and automatic establishment of two-way audio communications between the remote device and a door intercom at the monitored presence. Using the video feed and the two-way communications, the resident or owner can communicate to the visitor as if the resident or owner were actually in the monitored presence viewing the visitor through a peep-hole or security camera, thereby providing the illusion to the visitor that the premise is actually occupied. Additionally, the resident or owner is provided a remote capability to activate an alarm or disarm and alarm, according to the conditions of the visit and the user's wishes.

An intelligent measurement and control Internet of Things platform based on cloud computing includes a resource layer, a service system for managing the resource layer, and an SOA service-oriented service interface provided to user terminals through WebServices; The customer provides a general, cross-industry, and cross-regional information platform, and does not need to carry out tedious work such as the construction of the monitoring center, the selection and maintenance of software and hardware systems, the planning of network transmission, and the continuous improvement and upgrading of network security. Smart home, including home anti-theft, video intercom, video surveillance, lighting control adjustment, electrical control, and future home health care, home robots, etc., applied to industry users, including machine room monitoring, environmental monitoring, landscape lighting monitoring, elevators Operation monitoring, hydrology and water conservancy monitoring, agricultural irrigation monitoring, storage and transportation monitoring, urban pipe network monitoring, shop anti-theft and other monitoring system large network platform.

A Wideband Intercom and Secure Packet Radio (WISPR) system includes a state-of-the-art digital, fully programmable communication system that provides internal and external communication to the operators of any type of vehicle. The WISPR system includes a dedicated secure radio with anti-jamming capabilities in order to support a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and is able to provide voice and data communication over radios, analog wires and data/voice over field telephones and tank telephones. The system supports a variety of user specified operational requirements (e.g. hierarchy plans, closed group conference, wired or wireless remote radio control, tactical data reception, independent listen/talk functions) and has the capacity for dynamic adaptation to field requirements and the potential for expansion in order to fulfill the future needs of the Armed Forces. The WISPR system configuration is adaptable according to the type of platform and the particular operational requirements for a specific application.

An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.

A multi-point to multi-point intercom system, formed by at least one intercom server and a plurality of intercom terminals, the intercom terminals registered as talking or listening intercom terminals in an intercom session table. The intercom server sends to listening intercom terminals some or all of the unmixed audio packets received by talking intercom terminals according to the intensity signal value found in the header of the unmixed audio packets.

The invention provides a visible intercom system for buildings. The visible intercom system comprises a community local area network, a doorphone, a community management station, an intercom terminal and a community router, wherein the doorphone and the community management station are connected to the community local area network for communication, the doorphone is used for performing the intercom operation and the door control starting operation, and the community router is connected to the internet through the community local area network. Components of the visible intercom system for buildings are connected to the internet through the community router, and a user is connected to the internet through the intercom terminal in any mode and perform data communication with other components, so that the user can achieve the intercom function conveniently through a universal smart phone/tablet personal computer which serves as the intercom terminal, and the defects of visible intercom system at present are overcome perfectly. The invention further discloses an intercom method for the buildings.

An entry station for an intercom system comprises a touch-screen user interface operable to facilitate a dialling function. A communications module is provided which is arranged to communicate with at least one destination terminal in accordance with the dialling function.

The invention discloses a machine room intelligent inspection system and a working method thereof. The machine room intelligent inspection system comprises system architecture, a robot local control center, a network system and a robot body, wherein the system architecture comprises an intelligent acquisition system, a wired network system and a management background; and the robot body comprisesa chassis motor, a high-definition camera, a thermal infrared imager, a camera holder, a gas detection sensor, a real-time intercom platform, an audible and visual alarm and an ultrasonic obstacle stopping system. Therefore, the machine room intelligent inspection system utilizes the robot to autonomously complete inspection of equipment, improves the predictability of the equipment by means of adata analysis historical curve, provides effective data support for state maintenance or state evaluation, so as to reduce the occurrence of accidents are reduced, and has high safety and high stability.