Patent ID: 7639157
Filing Date: 2009-12-29
Classification: G08C,H04L,H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for remotely monitoring or controlling activities within multiple facilities geographically dispersed within at least one wireless network adapted to transmit GSM short messages to allow the facilities to communicate with other terminals without making a wireless telephone call, the method comprising: providing the selected facility with a gateway comprising a processor, a transceiver and a SIM card adapted to transmit short messaging service messages; periodically causing the gateway to formulate a short message reporting on activities within the selected facility at which the gateway is located; transmitting the message over the GSM network via a Short Messaging Center coupled to a Mobile Switching Center within the GSM network; receiving the message at a terminal selected from a group of devices consisting of a mobile station, a work station and a central processor; and controlling devices located at a selected facility by formulating a control message and forwarding it via the GSM network to the selected facility, wherein the gateway at the facility processes the control message in order to control one or more devices coupled to the gateway, and wherein a direct connection is provided for transmitting the short message between the gateway and the terminal without making a telephone call.