Send alerts based on ambient sound detection and proximity

Description

A low-cost, always-on acoustic sensor that interprets everyday household sounds ranging from appliance alarms to breaking glass to whistling tea pots.  If you are not nearby to hear them an alert is sent to your phone. Use as a baby monitor, a way to replace your monthly security monitoring service, or simply a way to know when the washing machine is finished. This patent offers a solid foundation for a B2C IoT company, as well as, exciting licensing opportunities with security and ambient computing vendors.