Doorbell communication systems and methods
AssigneeSkyBell Technologies, Inc.
InventorJoseph Frank Scalisi
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Abstract
Doorbells can be configured to wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device. Some embodiments of the doorbell can be configured to enter a network connection mode. The network connection mode can include detecting a first wireless network having a name and a password. The network connection mode can also include using the remotely located computing device to scan a barcode such as a Quick Response Code.
Claims26
A method for using a doorbell that is configurable to wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device, the method comprising:
- obtaining the doorbell that comprises a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and a button, wherein the doorbell is configurable to enable a visitor to sound a chime;
- receiving a wireless notification from the doorbell with the remotely located computing device regarding a presence of the visitor;
- and
- entering a network connection mode prior to receiving the wireless notification, wherein the network connection mode comprises using the remotely located computing device to scan a barcode.
A method for using a doorbell that is configurable to wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device, the method comprising:
- obtaining the doorbell that comprises a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and a button, wherein the doorbell is configurable to enable a visitor to sound a chime;
- receiving a wireless notification from the doorbell with the remotely located computing device regarding a presence of the visitor;
- and
- entering a network connection mode prior to receiving the wireless notification, wherein the network connection mode comprises using the remotely located computing device to scan a Quick Response Code.
A method for using a doorbell that is configurable to wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device, the method comprising:
- obtaining the doorbell that comprises a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and a button, wherein the doorbell is configurable to enable a visitor to sound a chime;
- receiving a wireless notification from the doorbell with the remotely located computing device regarding a presence of the visitor;
- entering a network connection mode prior to receiving the wireless notification, wherein the network connection mode comprises detecting a first wireless network having a name and a password;
- and
- scanning a barcode, wherein the barcode represents a doorbell identification code that is associated with the doorbell.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.