ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,349,034, issued on July 1, was assigned to Soundview Technology Solutions (Darien, Conn.).

"Alarm method and system" was invented by Carl M. Elam (Perry Hall, Md.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An electronic device unit for detection of emergency calls initiated (emanating) from cell phone or other personal wireless communication handheld units, wherein the electronic device unit for detection of emergency calls is installed and integrated as a component detector of a fire alarm system, intrusion alarm system, surveillance system, access control system, SCADA system or other building and facility monitoring systems. A cell phone and other...