Cellular-call activated, mechanical interrupt device for a wired connection to the Internet

摘要

The present invention includes an Internet-kill switch for physically opening and closing a first Internet connection. The switch receives a remote signal via either a second, dedicated and independent Internet connection or by a cellular (voice) phone connection. A solenoid controlled electromechanical switch opens and closes a physical switch that creates a circuit or cuts a circuit that includes an Internet feed line. The switch arranges between an upstream apparatus such as an Internet modem and a downstream apparatus such as a router. When a cellular module receives a first activation code from a remote source, the solenoid closes the switch, enabling the downstream apparatus to connect normally to the Internet. When the cellular module receives a second activation code the solenoid opens the switch thus physically severing communication between the upstream apparatus and downstream apparatus, thus killing the Internet connection.

主权项

1. A device for remote activation and deactivation of a wired internet connection between an internet modem and a router, the device comprising:
a cellular data module configured to receive a user-inputted access code, the user-inputted access code being inputted remotely into the cellular data module by an incoming signal to the cellular data module; a solenoid in electrical and communication connection with the cellular data module whereby the user-inputted access code causes the solenoid to selectively open or close an electro-mechanical switch; the electromechanical switch configured to selectively open and close to create a closed circuit electromechanically connecting an internet feed line in to an internet feed line out; the internet modem being coupled to the internet feed line in and the router being coupled to the internet feed line out.