Honeywell International Inc.

Vivint, Inc.

2gig Technologies, Inc.

Other

Pittway Corporation

Scott Simon

Robert J Orlando

William R Blum

Lance Leo Dean

James Ellis Nye

Christopher Lee Harris

Todd Matthew Santiago

Robert Adonailo

Alexander J Dunn

Michael T Spoltore

Jeremy Bruce Warren

Steven J Winick

Francis C Marino

Bruce Ehlers

Gordon Hope

Metin L Goklevent

Damian J Tallini

Christopher Acera

Gordon G Hope, Jr

Christopher D Martin

Theodore Simon

Alfred M Lizza

Christopher E Beach

Matthew Schweiger

Lance Leo Dunn

A charger base station includes at least one of a security system, home automation system, life safety system, a PER system and a tele-health system, the charger base station including a housing having a charger port for charging an electronic device with the housing having a compartment for a microprocessor, a memory, a firmware, a transceiver, a cellular communicator, Wi-Fi, and hardware, and software producing a security system supporting IP video, at least one peripheral device taken from the group of 319 MHz, 345 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz and 900 MHz wireless peripherals, a home automation system serving as controller of z-wave or zigbee devices, life safety devices, a PERs device and tele-health device capable of measuring, recording and wirelessly transmitting physiological data of a connected tele-health product, life safety device and a PERs via at least one of a backend device, a central station device and local and remote user devices.

Charger gateway providing two-way charger gateway providing two-way communications for one of more of the following product categories: security devices, life safety devices, home automation devices, personal emergency response (PERs) devices and tele-health devices

Techniques are described for reducing false alarms related to security and automation systems. One method includes receiving a request to activate a security function associated with a automation system, initiating a first security duration after a predetermined time associated with the received request, detecting an occurrence of an event associated with the automation system during the first security duration, initiating a second security duration based on the detecting, and broadcasting a message requesting authentication credentials at a location of the automation system during the second security duration.

False alarm reduction

Control panel

The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for wireless takeover of wired alarm system components. Embodiments of the invention can be used to bridge hardwired alarm zones for use with a wireless alarm controller. Wired sensors are wired to a takeover module that converts communication from the wired sensors into wireless communication that can be compatibly processed at an alarm controller that accepts wireless signals. Power and ground connections from an existing wired alarm controller can be used with the takeover module to facilitate wireless takeover of wired alarm sensors.

Wireless takeover of an alarm system

Wireless takeover of wired alarm system components

A method and system for automatically displayed data on a keypad display of a security system. The system receives the data from an external database, determines whether the data is to be displayed based upon at least one display criterion, formats the data for displaying on the keypad display in a format compatible with the keypad display and displays the data in the format compatible with the keypad display. The system actively polls a third party source for the data and stores the data in the external database. The determination whether the data is to be displayed be can performed at the local security system or a central network operation center.

Method and system for uploading near-real-time messages to keypad of a security system

A notification system for receiving a request for a remote status update from a remote device is disclosed. The notification system comprises a server for relaying the request for the remote status update, an access server for receiving the relayed request for the remote status update and for determining whether a remote device is registered to receive the remote status update, a host website for allowing the remote device to be registered to receive the remote status update, and a central monitoring server for generating the remote status update based upon the request. The central monitoring server is coupled to a remote security device. The security device is configured to detect an event and transmit a message to the central monitoring server in response to the detected event. The remote status update includes information regarding the detected event.

Method and apparatus for using SMS short code messaging to facilitate the transmission of a status update for a security system

A security system comprising a plurality of security subsystems each of the security subsystems being discretely located, typically in separate buildings. The security subsystems are interconnected by a system communications bus to enable bi-directional communication between the security subsystems. Each of the security subsystems comprises a user interface, a control panel, a plurality of security devices, a local communications bus, and a panel linking gateway. The panel linking gateway allows data on the local communications bus of each security subsystem to be transmitted to and received from the system communications bus. The security system allows a keypad or other user interface from one security subsystem to access and control a second remote security subsystem.

System and method for panel linking in a security system

Security systems, such as in a home or other building, periodically transmit status data to a remote facility so that the remote facility is continuously informed of the security systems' status. A user interface device at one security system, or a web browser at a personal computer, can obtain information regarding, or provide commands to, one or more other security systems at remote locations by communicating with the remote facility. The remote facility also reports specified events, such as alarms, that occur at a security system to one or more other security systems. Other information, such as video and audio data from a security system, can also be provided to the remote facility for sharing with other security systems. An intercom feature can also be established via the remote facility.

Method and apparatus for interfacing security systems by periodic check in with remote facility

A safety light is activated by a wireless signal from a control panel in a home security system is response to detection of a fire by the system. The safety light alerts rescuers of rooms in a home in which children may be located. The light may be window, door or wall-mounted, and have a single, or dual opposing, backlit faces. The backlit face includes a logo and/or text that is quickly recognized by rescuers. For example, a logo of a firefighter carrying a baby may be used with the text 'tot rescue'. The safety light may communicate status information to the control panel, such as a low battery condition or a tamper alert. A tamper alert switch detects tampering with the housing of the safety light or its installation. Additional safety lights provide ambient illumination and directional information to an exit.

Wireless children's safety light in a security system

Security systems, such as in a home or other building, are interfaced with one another so that alarm messages and other information regarding a first security system are communicated to a second security system. In response, a user at the second system can send commands to the first system, such as for arming or disarming the first system. A user interface device at the second system includes an output component, such as a display screen, for displaying alarm messages from both the first and second systems. Other information, such as video and audio data from the first system, can also be provided at the second system. An input component, such as a keypad, allows the user to enter commands for controlling both the first and second systems. Communication between the security systems may be realized via an RF link, telephone link, and/or computer network.

Method and apparatus for interfacing security systems

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Melville, NY, United States of America

Scott Simon