Patent ID: 10127786

Abstract:
A miniature Security Control Device is described for coupling a baby monitor and internet. For example, one embodiment of a miniature Security Control Device comprises: a housing having a compact form factor; a first network interface integrated within the housing to couple the Security Control Device to internet over a first communication channel; a second network interface integrated within the housing to couple the Security Control Device to a baby monitor over a second communication channel, the second communication channel being a local wireless communication channel; an alternating current (A/C) input interface to couple the miniature Security Control Device to an A/C power outlet; a transformer integrated within the housing to transform the A/C power from the A/C input interface into a lower voltage D/C signal; and at least one light emitting diode (LED) powered by the lower voltage D/C signal, the LED to notify a user of a current status of the Security Control Device and additionally configurable as a user-programmable night-light.