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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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21-03-2017 дата публикации

Устройство для настройки приборов охранной сигнализации

Номер: RU0000169517U1

Полезная модель относится к области электронной техники и может быть использована для настройки приборов охранной сигнализации, расположенных по периметру охраняемой зоны, при их начальной установке и в процессе их эксплуатации. Технический результат - возможность приема-регистрации аналогового и цифрового инфракрасного сигналов от излучателя на расстояниях до 120 метров. Устройство для настройки приборов охранной сигнализации, содержащее ИК-приемник, включающий объектив, фотодиод и усилитель сигнала, дополнительно содержит блок питания и индикации, включающий последовательно соединенные второй усилитель сигнала, индикатор настройки, источник питания и индикатор питания, причем ИК-приемник соединен со входом второго усилителя сигнала, а его выход соединен со входом индикатора настройки, при этом второй усилитель сигнала содержит последовательно соединенные между собой транзистор и резистор. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 169 517 U1 (51) МПК G08B 29/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016145577, 21.11.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 21.11.2016 21.03.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 21.11.2016 Адрес для переписки: 192171, Санкт-Петербург, ул. Бабушкина, 36, корп. 1, АО "НИТИОМ ВНЦ "ГОИ им. С.И. Вавилова", Сектор интеллектуальной собственности, Т.А. Репкиной (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 68738 U1 27.11.2007. US 0008890034 B2 18.11.2014. US 20050128067 A1 16.06.2005. US 20110050390 A1 03.03.2011. U 1 1 6 9 5 1 7 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Устройство для настройки приборов охранной сигнализации, содержащее ИКприемник, включающий объектив, фотодиод и первый усилитель сигнала, отличающееся тем, что дополнительно содержит блок питания и индикации, включающий последовательно соединенные второй усилитель сигнала, индикатор настройки, источник питания и индикатор питания, причем ИК-приемник ...

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Synchronization of electronic article surveillance systems having metal detection

Номер: US20120092166A1
Принадлежит: Sensormatic Electronics LLC

A method and system are provided for minimizing metal detection signal interference by dividing a standard EAS system metal detection burst timeslot into a plurality of timeslots per burst in order to minimize triggering metal detection false alarm signals between adjacent metal detection systems. The method and system include synchronizing a plurality of metal detection systems by generating a signal having a predefined time duration and segmenting the signal into multiple timeslots per signal. A selected timeslot that is assigned to each of the plurality of metal detection systems is stored and the system performs metal detection using the assigned timeslot.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Detector

Номер: US20120228477A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A detector contains a housing with at least one window for allowing radiation to enter, at least one outlook sensor for sensing entered radiation, a unit for processing outlook sensor signals, and outlook mirrors that are shaped and mounted in the housing for reflecting onto the outlook sensor radiation from outside detection zones better than radiation from elsewhere. At least some of the outlook mirrors face the window and in operative orientation neighbor each other vertically. The detector further contains one or more window sensors for sensing radiation indicative of the window being masked or having been damaged and a unit for processing window sensor signals. A gap between at least two of the outlook mirrors allows radiation to travel between the window and at least one window sensor or accordant window sender or both.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Dynamic prediction of risk levels for manufacturing operations through leading risk indicators

Номер: US20130063264A1
Принадлежит: Ankur PARIYANI, Ulku G. Oktem

Provided are methodologies to properly assess and manage operational risks at operations sites, e.g., a manufacturing, production or processing facility, such as a refinery, chemical plant, fluid-catalytic-cracking units, or nuclear energy plant, or a biological or waste management facility, airport or even financial institutions, or at any facility in which operations are often accompanied by risk associated with many high-probability, low-consequence events, often resulting in near-misses. In some operations, processes are monitored by alarms, but the invention operates on either process data or alarm data. The methods are based upon measurement of one or more variables, and/or utilization and management of the concept of “hidden process near-miss(es)” to identify a change or escalation, if any, in probability of occurrence of an adverse incident. The methodologies combine a plurality of subsets (also useful independently) of dynamically calculated leading risk indicators for dynamic risk management.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

System and method for monitoring clinician responsiveness to alarms

Номер: US20130162424A1
Автор: Stephen Thomas Treacy
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A method of monitoring clinician responsiveness to alarms generated by patient monitors. The method includes the steps of: receiving an alarm event from a patient monitor at a central monitor, determining an alarm initiation time for the alarm events, receiving at the central monitor an acknowledgement of the alarm event by a clinician, calculating an event response time as the time between the alarm initiation time and the acknowledgement of the alarm event by the clinician, determining a total number of alarm events, determining event response times for each of the total number of alarm events, and computing a responsiveness score based on the event response time for each of the total number of alarm events.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Smoke detection circuit, smoke detector comprising said circuit and alarm device comprising both the circuit and the detector

Номер: US20130176131A1
Принадлежит: Finsecur SAS

The optical scattering-based smoke detector comprises a scattering zone accessible to the smoke, a printed circuit forming a supporting member and a first and second light reflectors mounted on a common supporting member. An electronic smoke detection unit, a light emitter and a light receiver are mounted on the printed circuit. The receiver is sensitive to at least some of the wavelengths of the light rays emitted by the emitter. The first light reflector facing the emitter to direct the emitted light into a detection zone in the scattering zone. The second light reflector facing the receiver to direct, in the presence of smoke in the scattering zone, the scattered light from the detection zone onto the receiver. A single mechanical part comprises the first and second light reflectors and a link resistant to the passage of the light from the first light reflector to the second light reflector.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ALARMS OF SYSTEM

Номер: US20130187769A1
Автор: Kim Tae Ho
Принадлежит: LSIS CO., LTD.

Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for managing alarms based on state information received from systems. The method includes receiving alarms including state information of a remote control system; displaying an alarm queue including at least one of the received alarms; setting important alarms from among the alarms displayed in the alarm queue; and deleting the important alarm from the alarm queue when a user confirms the important alarm or a signal notifying a recovery to a normal state of a system corresponding to the important alarm is received. 1. A method for managing alarms of a system , the method comprising:receiving alarms including state information of a remote control system;displaying an alarm queue including at least one of the received alarms;setting important alarms from among the alarms displayed in the alarm queue; anddeleting the important alarms from the alarm queue when a user confirms the important alarms or a signal notifying a recovery of a system corresponding to the important alarm to a normal state is received.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sequentially deleting the alarms claim 1 , except for the important alarms claim 1 , from the alarm queue according to an FIFO (first input first out) scheme corresponding to a number of new alarms received from the remote control system.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the deleted alarms include alarms that have been confirmed by the user.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the important alarms include at least one of important alarm setting items preset by the user as state information.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying the set important alarms in the alarm queue by distinguishing the set important alarms from general alarms.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the important alarms are classified according to confirmation of the user when the important alarms are displayed and the alarms claim 5 , which are not confirmed by the user claim 5 , are flickered when ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Alarm Signaling During Alarm System Destruction

Номер: US20130194091A1
Принадлежит: ALARM.COM, INC.

A system and method provide for the immediate transmission of a potential alarm to a remote alarm signal escrow site and from the escrow site to a host station in the event where a control panel or an alarm signaling device is tampered with or destroyed by a disablement tactic, e.g., a “crash and smash intrusion.” A system and method may also send an alarm signal during such an attack by using predictive analysis of real-time events. 1. A computer implemented method for providing an alarm signal , the method comprising:gathering, at a monitoring server, monitor data from one or more remote sensors located at a location that is monitored by the monitoring server and that is remote from the monitoring server;based on the monitor data, waiting, by the monitoring server, for a notification message within a predetermined period of time that indicates an occurrence of at least one or more expected events;determining, by the monitoring server, that alarm signal generation or transmission equipment at the location has been disabled or destroyed based on the notification message not being received within the predetermined period of time; andsending, by the monitoring server, an alarm signal via an alarm signaling communication path based on the determination that alarm signal generation or transmission equipment at the location has been disabled or destroyed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the monitor data is communicated via one or more of wireless communication claim 1 , powerline-based claim 1 , and broadband communication.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the remote sensors comprise one or more of a contact sensor claim 1 , a motion detector claim 1 , a video recorder claim 1 , or a combination thereof4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the monitor data is provided to the monitoring server by a security control panel or other messaging hub.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the control panel or messaging hub is local to the sensors.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Robust alarm system with auxiliary processing sub-system

Номер: US20130201015A1
Принадлежит: Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd

An alarm system includes two subsystems: a security subsystem that performs critical alarm condition monitoring and reporting; and an auxiliary subsystem that allows execution of other non-critical software components. The security subsystem may monitor the performance of the auxiliary subsystem, and maintain the performance by resetting and/or otherwise controlling the execution of software and use of hardware at the auxiliary subsystem, providing increased overall reliability of the security system, without compromising its ability to monitor security conditions at an associated premises.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Detecting Tampering with an Infra-Red Motion Sensor

Номер: US20130240739A1
Автор: Pinhas Shpater
Принадлежит: NINVE JR Inc

An infra-red motion detector for monitoring motion in a monitored space is described. The motion detector includes, within a housing, an infra-red radiation sensor sensitive to infra-red radiation incident through a window. A refractive optical system within the housing selects incident infra-red radiation for redirection onto the infra-red sensor. An external light source mounted externally of the housing directs external light through the window providing a recognizable light input. A refractive Fresnel patch mounted externally to the window selects incident light from the external light source and redirects it to a tamper sensor within the housing. A detection controller processes signals output by both sensors in monitoring the space. The detection controller detects incident light from the external light source and trips a tamper alarm in failing detection, and further detects changes in infra-red radiation in the monitored space and trips an intrusion alarm upon detecting changes.

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATED, REMOTELY-VERIFIED ALARM SYSTEM WITH INTRUSION AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING

Номер: US20130314542A1
Автор: JACKSON RANDALL R.
Принадлежит: CERNIUM CORPORATION

An automated self-monitored alarm verification solution including at least a premises portion, a server portion, and an end user device portion. Alarm verification includes capturing by an image capture device at least one image in response to a detection event, and transmitting a first data signal including the image to a local signal processing device. The signal processing device transmits a second signal including at least a portion of the image to a remote hosted server according to at least a first set of predetermined parameters. After receiving the second signal, the server transmits a third signal including at least a portion of the image from the hosted server to a user device. Using the user device, a user views the image and indicates a validity status of the alarm based at least in part on the content of the image. Based at least upon either the validation status indicated by the user, or upon a failure to receive a message including a validation status from the user within a predetermined duration of time, the server portion may send an alarm signal to an emergency response service. 1. An automated detection and alarm verification method comprising:capturing at least one image in response to a detection event at a monitored premise;transmitting a first data signal including the image to a local signal processing device;transmitting a second signal including at least a portion of the image from the signal processing device to a remote server according to at least a first set of predetermined parameters; andtransmitting a third signal including at least a portion of the image from the server to a user device.2. The automated detection and alarm verification method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying at least a portion of the image at a display means of the user device;inputting a verification status by a user using an input means of the user device;and transmitting a fourth signal including the verification status from the user device to the ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURITY SYSTEM TAMPERING DETECTION

Номер: US20140002649A1
Принадлежит: SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS, LLC

A method and system for detecting tampering of a security system component is provided. An analytic alarm indicative of potential tampering with a security system component is received. Data from at least one sensor is received. A computing device is used to analyze the analytic alarm and the data from the at least one sensor to determine whether tampering of the security system component has occurred. A qualified alarm signal is generated when the analysis of the analytic alarm and the data from the at least one sensor is indicative of tampering. 1. A method of indicating potential tampering with a security system component , the security system component including a camera lens , the method comprising:receiving an analytic alarm indicative of defocusing of the camera lens;receiving data from an accelerometer;receiving data from a light sensor; and a change in lighting of a scene monitored by the camera lens; and', 'the defocusing of the camera lens; and, 'using a computing device to analyze the analytic alarm indicative of defocusing of the camera lens, the data from the accelerometer and the data from the light sensor to determine whether tampering of the security system component has occurred, the analysis includes determining whether a predetermined acceleration threshold has been met at approximately a same time asgenerating a qualified alarm signal when the analysis is indicative of tampering.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting the qualified alarm signal to a security system monitoring facility.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the accelerometer is affixed to the security system component.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the security system component is a camera.5. A system for detecting tampering of a security system component claim 1 , the security system component including a camera lens claim 1 , the system comprising:an accelerometer;a light sensor;a video analytic module, the video analytic module generating an analytic alarm ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

ALARM TRIGGERING DEVICE FOR A SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING AN ALARM TRIGGERING DEVICE

Номер: US20140009281A1
Принадлежит: FINSECUR

An alarm triggering device () for a security system (), includes an interface () arranged so as to connect the alarm triggering device () to a device for managing the security system () via a wireless connection (); triggering elements () for triggering an alarm in the case of a pre-determined event; elements for controlling the wireless connection () in order to check, during an alarm triggering device installation step, the quality of the wireless connection between the alarm triggering device and the management device; and signalling elements () for signaling, to the alarm triggering device, an indication of the quality of the wireless connection between the alarm triggering device and the management device during the alarm triggering device installation step. 123-. (canceled)24. Alarm triggering device for a security system , the alarm triggering device comprisingan interface arranged so as to connect the alarm triggering device to a management device of the security system by means of a wireless connection;triggering means to trigger an alarm in case a predefined event occurs;means of verification of the quality of the wireless connection to verify, during a step of installing the alarm triggering device, the quality of the wireless connection between said alarm triggering device and the management device; andsignaling means to signal, at the location of the alarm triggering device, an indication of the quality of the wireless connection between said alarm triggering device and the management device during the installation step of said alarm triggering device.25. Device according to claim 24 , wherein the verification means are arranged so as to measure a parameter representative of the reception quality of a predefined radio verification signal coming from said management device.26. Device according to claim 25 , wherein the verification means are arranged to measure the signal-to-noise ratio or the intensity of the predefined radio verification signal.27. ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for monitoring transient electrical strikes

Номер: US20140009297A1
Принадлежит: SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP

A transient electrical energy strike detector is disclosed. The detector may be integral with the circuitry of a fire alarm panel of a fire alarm system and may identify and record transient electrical energy strikes sustained by the electrical protection circuitry of the system. Particularly, voltage fluctuations in the fire alarm panel circuitry that are outside of a predefined operating voltage range may be identified by the pulse detector as representing transient electrical energy strikes. The pulse detector may increment a counter upon the occurrence of each identified transient energy strike, and may maintain a comprehensive record of such strikes in a memory unit, including a magnitude, duration, time, and date of each strike.

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Motion Detector with Shock Detection

Номер: US20140062692A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

Apparatus is provided including an environmental sensor that detects security threats within a secure area, a shock detector that detects vibration of the environmental sensor and a processor that receives an signal from the environmental detector, processes the signal and provides a threat detected signal in response to the signal from the environmental detector wherein the processor also processes a signal from the shock detector, detects vibration and blocks the threat detected signal during the detected vibration.

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

SENSOR NODES, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR WIRELESSLY TRANSMITTING DATA TO A POWER INFRASTRUCTURE

Номер: US20140070940A1

Apparatuses, sensor nodes, systems and methods for modulating and transmitting sensor data wirelessly to an existing power line network are described. An apparatus may include a microcontroller having an oscillator and an input/output buffer. The microcontroller may process an electrical signal and the input/output buffer may drive a digital signal. The apparatus may include a transmitter utilizing the oscillator and the input/output buffer of the microcontroller. The transmitter may include a resonator coupled to the oscillator and modulation circuitry coupled to the oscillator and resonator. The resonator may modulate a frequency of the oscillator responsive to a modulation signal based on the processed electrical signal. The transmitter may further include an antenna coupled to the input/output buffer of the microcontroller for transmission of the data, and a resonant tank coupled to an output of the input/output buffer to provide an analog signal to the antenna. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a microcontroller comprising an oscillator and an input/output buffer, wherein the microcontroller is configured to process an electrical signal and the input/output buffer is configured to drive a digital signal; a resonator coupled to the oscillator;', 'modulation circuitry coupled to the oscillator and resonator and configured to modulate an output of the oscillator responsive to a modulation signal based on the processed electrical signal;', 'an antenna coupled to the input/output buffer of the microcontroller for transmission of the data; and', 'a resonant tank coupled to an output of the input/output buffer to provide an analog signal to the antenna., 'a transmitter including the oscillator and the input/output buffer of the microcontroller, wherein the transmitter further includes2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor configured to provide the electrical signal to the microcontroller responsive to an environmental parameter.3. The apparatus of claim ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20150002290A1
Принадлежит: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

An electronic device executes a fire control method. The method transmits a request of acquiring status information of the fire alarm controller to the fire alarm controller. The method further receives the status information from the fire alarm controller and displays the status information on a display screen. When an operation command input by the electronic device is received, the method transmits the received operation command to the fire alarm controller to control the fire alarm controller and/or a plurality of fire equipment. 1. A fire control method being executed by a processor of an electronic device , the electronic device in communication with a fire alarm controller through a wireless network , the method comprising:requesting status information of the fire alarm controller;receiving the status information from the fire alarm controller and displaying the status information on a display screen of the electronic device;receiving an operation command inputted by the electronic device; andtransmitting the received operation command to the fire alarm controller, and controlling the fire alarm controller and/or one or more fire equipment, wherein the one or more fire equipment are electrically connected to the fire alarm controller.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the status information comprises a status of each of a monitoring input module of the fire alarm controller claim 1 , a voice output module of the fire alarm controller claim 1 , and the one or more of fire equipments.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the operation command is a protocol command predefined between the fire alarm controller and the electronic device claim 2 , to control the fire alarm controller and the one or more fire equipment; the operation command comprises a recovery command claim 2 , an isolation command claim 2 , and a mute command.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of transmitting the received operation command comprises:transmitting the recovery command to the ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

MONITOR CIRCUIT FOR SUMMARIZING SENSOR DATA

Номер: US20210005077A1
Принадлежит:

A monitor circuit is configured to receive sensor data samples at a first bit rate. The monitor circuit includes a sensor data processing circuit that is coupled to a sensor node and is configured to generate a sensor data characteristic signal for each sensor data sample. The sensor data characteristic signal for a particular sensor data sample indicates a value of a monitored parameter of the particular sensor data sample. The monitor circuit also includes a fault trigger circuit configured to determine, based on the sensor data characteristic signal, whether the sensor data samples satisfy a fault trigger. The monitor circuit further includes a summarization circuit configured to generate a sensor data summary signal based on the sensor data characteristic signal. The sensor data summary signal is provided to a summary output node at a second bit rate that is less than the first bit rate. 1. A monitor circuit comprising:a sensor node configured to couple to a sensor and to receive sensor data samples at a first bit rate;a sensor data processing circuit coupled to the sensor node and configured to generate a sensor data characteristic signal for each sensor data sample, the sensor data characteristic signal for a particular sensor data sample indicating a value of a monitored parameter of the particular sensor data sample;a fault output node;a fault trigger circuit coupled to the sensor data processing circuit and to the fault output node, the fault trigger circuit configured to determine, based on the sensor data characteristic signal, whether the sensor data samples satisfy a fault trigger, and to provide a fault indication signal to the fault output node in response to a determination that the sensor data samples satisfy the fault trigger;a summary output node; anda summarization circuit coupled to the sensor data processing circuit and to the summary output node, the summarization circuit configured to generate a sensor data summary signal based on the sensor ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

COMBINATION NON-PROGRAMMABLE AND PROGRAMMABLE KEY FOR SECURITY DEVICE

Номер: US20180005499A1
Автор: Sankey James K.
Принадлежит:

A security device for an item of merchandise is provided. The security device includes a non-programmable locking mechanism comprising a mechanical lock and a programmable locking mechanism comprising a monitoring circuit operatively coupled to an alarm. The security device is configured to secure an item of merchandise from theft or removal when the mechanical lock is locked and to be separated from the item of merchandise when the mechanical lock is unlocked. The alarm is configured to provide an alarm signal if the security device is separated from the item of merchandise while the monitoring circuit is armed. 1. A security device for an item of merchandise , the security device comprising:a mechanical lock configured to be unlocked by a key; anda monitoring circuit operatively coupled to an alarm,wherein the security device is configured to secure an item of merchandise from theft or removal when the mechanical lock is locked and the item of merchandise is configured to be removed from the security device when the mechanical lock is unlocked,wherein the alarm is configured to provide an alarm signal if the item of merchandise is removed from the security device while the monitoring circuit is armed and prior to disarming the monitoring circuit with the key.2. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the alarm is configured to provide an alarm signal if the mechanical lock is unlocked and the monitoring circuit is armed.3. The security device of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor configured to detect removal of the security device from the item of merchandise.4. The security device of claim 3 , wherein the sensor comprises a proximity switch.5. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring circuit is configured to be armed or disarmed by the key.6. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring circuit is configured to receive a wireless signal for disarming the monitoring circuit.7. The security device of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN SMART DOORBELLS

Номер: US20200005625A1
Автор: Conner Brian, Veit Kelly
Принадлежит: Google LLC

Various smart doorbell arrangements are presented. Based on a measured temperature of the smart doorbell, operation of the smart doorbell device may be altered such that more heat or less heat is generated without affecting user-facing features. Based on another measured temperature, operation of the smart doorbell may be altered such that a chime that is electrically coupled to the smart doorbell device is not sounded in response to a doorbell actuation, but that a notification of the doorbell actuation is wirelessly transmitted by the smart doorbell device. 1. A method for operating a smart doorbell device , the method comprising:measuring, using a temperature sensor of the smart doorbell device, a measured temperature;determining, by the smart doorbell device, that the measured temperature has crossed a temperature threshold;altering operation of the smart doorbell device in response to determining that the measured temperature has crossed the temperature threshold;detecting, by the smart doorbell device, actuation of a doorbell after altering the operation of the smart doorbell device; andafter altering the operation of the smart doorbell device and in response to detecting the actuation of the doorbell, transmitting, by the smart doorbell device, a wireless notification message that indicates actuation of the doorbell, wherein a doorbell chime that is electrically connected with the smart doorbell device is not sounded in response to actuation of the doorbell.2. The method for operating the smart doorbell device of claim 1 , further comprising:measuring, by the smart doorbell device, a voltage of a battery of the smart doorbell device.3. The method for operating the smart doorbell device of claim 2 , further comprising:determining, by the smart doorbell device, the temperature threshold based on the voltage of the battery of the smart doorbell device.4. The method for operating the smart doorbell device of claim 3 , wherein the temperature threshold is selected ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

SECURITY-FOCUSED NETWORK MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170011618A1
Автор: Melton Adam
Принадлежит: Knight Security Systems

In some implementations, data from security monitoring devices of a facility is collected and analyzed within the facility and the results of the analysis is transmitted to another computer that is outside of the facility via a non-VPN communication path. 1. A sentry device for monitoring electronic security devices for a facility , the device comprising: a first communication port that is operably coupled to the processor and operable to establish a first communication path to a first external device, the first external device being external to the sentry device, the first external device being physically located in the facility, the first communication path not being a virtual private network, the first communication path not including a computer firewall and the first communication path operable to communicate status data of the first external device;', 'a second communication port that is operably coupled to the processor and operable to establish a second communication path to a second external device, the second external device being external to the sentry device, the second external device being physically located in the facility, the second communication path not being a virtual private network, the second communication path including a computer firewall;', 'a sentry component that is operably coupled to the processor, that is operably coupled to the first communication port and that is operably coupled to the second communication port, the sentry component including processor-executable instructions that are operable to:', 'perform security monitoring functions of the first external device, yielding security monitoring results; and', 'transmitting the security monitoring results through the second communication path., 'a processor;'}2. The sentry device of wherein the computer firewall further comprises:a software computer firewall.3. The sentry device of wherein the computer firewall further comprises:a hardware computer firewall.4. The sentry device of ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

INTEGRATED SECURITY SYSTEM WITH PARALLEL PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE

Номер: US20160012715A1
Принадлежит:

An integrated security system that includes a security coprocessor coupled to a conventional security system panel and an interactive security system. The integrated security system enables conventional security system features as well as the consumer-oriented interactive features and functions of an interactive security system without sacrificing reliability or the significant burden and cost associated with frequent software updates associated with conventional security systems. The integrated security system also minimizes or eliminates the need for new battery backup circuitry or larger batteries. 1. A system comprising:a security coprocessor, wherein the security coprocessor is coupled to a security system at a premise, the security system including security system components; andan interactive security system at the premise coupled to the security coprocessor and to a remote network, wherein the security coprocessor controls communications between the security system and the interactive security system, the interactive security system generating in the premise a subnetwork comprising network components, wherein the interactive security system controls communications between the security system components, the network components, and the remote network.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the security system is coupled to supply power to the security coprocessor.3. The system of claim 2 , comprising a power switch coupled to the security system claim 2 , the security coprocessor claim 2 , and the interactive security system.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the security system supplies power to the interactive security system via the power switch.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the security system signals the security coprocessor of an external power failure and claim 4 , in response claim 4 , the security coprocessor signals the power switch to terminate power to the interactive security system.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the interactive security ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

REPORTING RESULTS OF PROCESSING OF CONTINUOUS EVENT STREAMS

Номер: US20160019776A1
Автор: Advani Pavan
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An aspect of the present disclosure facilitates reporting results of processing of continuous event streams. In one embodiment, a matching condition indicating a pattern of interest as a part of an alert definition in relation to a set of continuous event streams is received, with the occurrences of said pattern of interest being desirable to be reported as corresponding alert instances. Also, a suppression condition associated with the pattern of interest is received, with the suppression condition indicating the specific occurrences of the pattern of interest that are not to be reported as corresponding alert instances. Accordingly, a sequence of occurrences of the pattern of interest is determined in the set of continuous event streams. For each occurrence in the sequence of occurrences, an alert instance corresponding to the occurrence is generated only if the suppression condition is not satisfied for the occurrence. 1. A method of reporting results of processing of continuous event streams , said method being executed by one or more processors , said method comprising:receiving a matching condition indicating a pattern of interest as a part of an alert definition in relation to a set of continuous event streams, wherein occurrences of said pattern of interest are desirable to be reported as corresponding alert instances;receiving a suppression condition associated with said pattern of interest, wherein said suppression condition indicates the specific occurrences of said pattern of interest that are not to be reported as corresponding alert instances;determining, in said set of continuous event streams, a sequence of occurrences of said pattern of interest; andfor each occurrence in said sequence of occurrences, generating an alert instance corresponding to the occurrence only if said suppression condition is not satisfied for the occurrence.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said determining comprises:obtaining a sequence of results of execution of a ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENT ALARMING

Номер: US20160019777A1
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for using state machines to manage alarming states and pre-alarming states of a hazard detection system are described herein. The state machines can include one or more sensor state machines that can control the alarming states and one or more system state machines that can control the pre-alarming states. Each state machine can transition among any one of its states based on raw sensor data values, filtered sensor data values, and transition conditions. Filters may be used to transform raw sensor values into filtered values that can be used by one or more state machines. Such filters may improve accuracy of data interpretation by filtering out readings that may distort data interpretation or cause false positives. For example, smoke sensor readings may be filtered by a smoke alarm filter to mitigate presence of steam.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

EMERGENCY REMOTE DATA ACCESS BASED ON AN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION LINK AND SENSOR DATA

Номер: US20220036722A1
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A method and system for improving the safety of the environment for an occupant of a dwelling which includes providing the dwelling with monitors and sensors to detect emergencies and a communication system that permits hands-free communication with responding parties and historic and/or real-time imaging feed of the inside of the dwelling to the responding parties. 1. An emergency alert and response system for a dwelling space , comprisingat least one dwelling sensor,a communications system comprising at least one speaker and at least one microphone for hands free communication between the occupant and designated parties,at least one image sensor for capturing image data, comprising one or more of cameras operating in the visual spectrum, image sensors operating according to different modalities such as direct-temperature sensing, ultrasonic motion detectors, and image sensors operating at different frequencies or in different frequency bands such as infrared, thermal, lidar, and radar, anda processor connected to a memory configured by means of machine-readable code to identify emergency events based on the number of anomalies detected and/or based on corroboration of an anomaly by one sensor with data from at least a second sensor to define an emergency event, wherein the communications system is configured for real-time sensor data streaming from the at least one sensor to one or more designated third-parties or entities in response to an emergency event.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the machine-readable code is configured to identify the appropriate designated third-parties or entities to contact via the communications system based on the type of emergency.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one dwelling sensor includes one or more of: a carbon monoxide detector claim 1 , a smoke detector claim 1 , a fire alarm claim 1 , a stove-left-on alarm claim 1 , a moisture sensor claim 1 , a strain gauge for detecting shifts or movement in structural ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

NETWORKED AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARM APPARATUS FOR SYNCHRONIZED ALERTING WITH A BASE STATION AND ELECTRONIC CODING FOR EACH ALARM

Номер: US20180018866A1
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A networked visual and audible alarm apparatus with base station provides audible and visual alerts upon detection of smoke, carbon monoxide, and gas. The apparatus adapts to a light bulb socket to provide normal lighting when no event is detected. Multiple apparatuses are systematically disposed through different sections of a structure. Each apparatus independently emits an audible signal, dependent on the type of event detected in the respective section for the apparatus. Each alarm apparatus provides a colored high strobe light that illuminates at a color and intensity that varies, dependent on type of event detected. A microphone initiates the audible signal and the high strobe light upon detecting an audible signal from an adjacent alarm apparatus. Voice commands power off the alarming apparatus. A base station controls and monitors a network of apparatuses, and is programmable based on a code that is assigned to each alarm apparatus. 1. A networked visual and audible alarm apparatus with controlling base station , the apparatus comprising:a housing;a plurality of partitions, separating areas of internal space in said housing;an LED light operational in said housing;a detector for smoke, carbon monoxide and gas detection;an alarm within said areas of internal space in said housing, the alarm having an audible pulsation and a visual pulsations;a tester to test operation of the audible pulsation and the visual pulsation from the alarm;a power conditioner;a silencer for silencing the alarm with a verbal command, the verbal command being shut-off;a microphone for listening to the verbal command and at least one sound pattern;a communicator for alerting additional apparatuses in a network about the alarm;a non-replaceable rechargeable battery, said battery being activated for actuating the apparatus;and means to communicate for purposes of alerting other similar apparatuses, in a network, to repeat the alarm state;a base-station for controlling the apparatus; anda ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

STATUS DETECTION OF ALARM SOUNDING PARTS

Номер: US20210018551A1
Автор: Li Zhijun, Zhou Zhihao
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The invention belongs to the technical field of alarm sounding component, and relates to state detection of an alarm sounding component. The invention provides a state detection device of an alarm sounding component, comprising: a detection circuit for applying a detection signal to control detection of an equivalent load capacitor of the alarm sounding component that is capacitive; a sampling circuit for sampling feedback information of the equivalent load capacitor of the alarm sounding component when a signal of the detection signal is applied to the alarm sounding component to obtain a sampled signal; and a controller for generating the detection signal, and analyzing and processing the sampled signal to obtain state information which can reflect a fault condition of the alarm sounding component. 1. A state detection device of an alarm sounding component , comprising:a detection circuit for applying a detection signal to control detection of an equivalent load capacitor of the alarm sounding component that is capacitive;a sampling circuit for sampling feedback information of the equivalent load capacitor of the alarm sounding component when a signal of the detection signal is applied to the alarm sounding component to obtain a sampled signal; anda controller for generating the detection signal and analyzing and processing the sampled signal to obtain state information which can reflect a fault condition of the alarm sounding component.2. The state detection device of claim 1 , wherein the alarm sounding component is used for a field alarm terminal of a fire alarm system.3. The state detection device according to claim 1 , wherein the alarm sounding component is a piezoelectric buzzer.4. The state detection device of claim 1 , wherein the detection signal is a pulse voltage signal.5. The state detection device of claim 4 , wherein a frequency of the pulse voltage signal is in a range of an order of 10 KHz to 1 MHz.6. The state detection device of claim 4 , ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

INTEGRATED FENESTRATION STATUS MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20190019382A1
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A fenestration assembly includes a fenestration frame and at least one panel rotatably coupled with the fenestration frame. A locking mechanism is coupled with the fenestration frame and the panel, and includes at least one latch and at least one latch fastener. In a secure configuration the panel is in a closed position and the latch is coupled with the latch fastener. In an unsecure configuration the panel is in an open position or the latch is decoupled from the latch fastener. A status monitoring assembly is configured to monitor the secure and unsecure configurations, and includes a sensor operator coupled with one of the fenestration frame or the panel, and a sensor coupled with the other of the panel or the fenestration frame. The sensor is configured to detect the sensor operator if the panel is in the closed position and the latch is coupled with the latch fastener. 1. A fenestration assembly configured for status monitoring , the fenestration assembly comprising:a fenestration frame;at least one panel rotatably coupled with the fenestration frame between open and closed positions;a locking mechanism coupled with the fenestration frame and the panel, the locking mechanism includes at least one latch and at least one latch fastener, one of the latch or latch fastener is coupled with the fenestration frame and the other of the latch fastener or latch is coupled with the panel;wherein the fenestration assembly includes secure and unsecure configurations, in the secure configuration the panel is in the closed position and the latch is coupled with the latch fastener, and in the unsecure configuration one or more of the panel is in the open position or the latch is decoupled from the latch fastener; and a sensor operator coupled with one of the fenestration frame or the panel, and', 'a sensor coupled with the other of the panel or the fenestration frame, and the sensor is configured to detect the sensor operator if the panel is in the closed position and the ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

Systems and methods for silencing an audible alarm of a hazard detection system

Номер: US20150022344A1
Принадлежит: Google LLC

Hazard detection systems and methods according to embodiments described herein are operative to enable a user to interface with the hazard detection system by performing a touchless gesture. The touchless gesture can be performed in a vicinity of the hazard detection system without requiring physical access to the hazard detection system. This enables the user to interact with the hazard detection system even if it is out of reach. The hazard detection system can detect gestures and perform an appropriate action responsive to the detected gesture. In one embodiment, the hazard detection system can silence its audible alarm or preemptively turn off its audible alarm in response to a detected gesture. Gestures can be detected using one or more ultrasonic sensors, or gestures can be detected using a motion detector in combination with one or more ultrasonic sensors.

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

THERMOGRAPHIC DETECTOR DEVICE FOR A FIRE ALARM CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20210020013A1
Принадлежит:

A thermographic detector device for a fire alarm control system is described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a thermography camera configured to capture a thermal image within a field of view of the thermographic detector device, a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to detect a fault associated with the thermographic detector device, wherein the fault includes at least one of a field of view fault, an operating parameter fault, and an internal fault, generate a fault signal upon detecting the fault, and provide a notification of the fault using the fault signal. 1. A thermographic detector device for a fire alarm control system , comprising:a thermography camera configured to capture a thermal image within a field of view of the thermographic detector device;a memory; and detect a degradation of view of the thermographic detector device that prevents the thermographic detector device from detecting a fire;', 'detect a field of view fault associated with the degradation of the view of the thermographic detector device;', 'generate a fault signal upon detecting the fault; and', 'provide a notification of the fault using the fault signal., 'a processor configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to2. The thermographic detector device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to:generate an alarm signal upon detecting flames within a thermal image; andprovide a notification of the flames using the alarm signal.3. The thermographic detector device of claim 1 , wherein the field of view fault includes at least one of an obstruction in the field of view of the thermographic detector device claim 1 , a fault associated with a lens cleansing operation of the thermographic detector device claim 1 , and a masking of the thermographic detector device.4. The thermographic detector device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to detect an operating ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN SMART DOORBELLS

Номер: US20210020019A1
Автор: Conner Brian, Veit Kelly
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Various smart doorbell arrangements are presented. Based on a measured temperature of the smart doorbell, operation of the smart doorbell device may be altered such that more heat or less heat is generated without affecting user-facing features. Based on another measured temperature, operation of the smart doorbell may be altered such that a chime that is electrically coupled to the smart doorbell device is not sounded in response to a doorbell actuation, but that a notification of the doorbell actuation is wirelessly transmitted by the smart doorbell device. 1. (canceled)2. A method for operating a battery-powered device mounted at a structure , the method comprising:measuring an operating temperature of the device;determining whether the operating temperature satisfies a condition related to a temperature threshold; providing one or more users with information related to the operating temperature,', 'altering operation of the device, including altering at least one function of the device,', 'measuring a subsequent operating temperature of the device;', 'determining whether the subsequent operating temperature satisfies the condition related to the temperature threshold; and', 'in response to a determination that the subsequent operating temperature satisfies the condition related to the temperature threshold, forgoing altering operation of the device., 'in response to a determination that the operating temperature does not satisfy the condition related to the temperature threshold3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one function is associated with non-user facing features of the device.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one function of the device includes a first function of the device to increase the operating temperature of the device when the operating temperature does not satisfy the condition related to the temperature threshold claim 2 , wherein the condition is a low temperature.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

NOTIFICATIONS FOR CAMERA TAMPERING

Номер: US20210020022A1
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Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a storage device, are disclosed. A system includes one or more processors and one or more computer storage media storing instructions that are operable, when executed by the one or more processors, to cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising: obtaining, by the system, video of a scene captured by a camera; determining a likelihood that the camera will be tampered with based on the video of the scene; determining that the likelihood that the camera will be tampered with satisfies criteria; and transmitting data generated from the video. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors and one or more computer storage media storing instructions that are operable, when executed by the one or more processors, to cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:obtaining, by the system, video of a scene captured by a camera;determining a likelihood that the camera will be tampered with based on the video of the scene;determining that the likelihood that the camera will be tampered with satisfies criteria; andtransmitting data generated from the video.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein determining the likelihood that the camera will be tampered with based on the video of the scene comprises determining claim 1 , using video analysis claim 1 , that a person depicted within the scene is approaching the camera.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein determining that the person depicted within the scene is approaching the camera comprises determining one or more of a speed of approach claim 2 , a direction of approach claim 2 , a distance from the camera claim 2 , a movement of a limb claim 2 , or an eye direction of the person.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein determining the likelihood that the camera will be tampered with based on the video of the scene comprises determining claim 1 , using video analysis claim 1 , that a person depicted within the scene is an ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Methods and systems for automatically identifying detection parameters for an implantable medical device

Номер: US20160027293A1
Принадлежит: NeuroPace Inc

An initial set of parameters for operating one or more detection tools is automatically derived and subsequently adjusted so that each detection tool is more or less sensitive to signal characteristics in a region of interest. Detection tool(s) may be applied to physiological signals sensed from a patient (such as EEG signals) and may be configured to run in an implanted medical device that is programmable with the parameters to look for rhythmic activity, spiking, and power changes in the sensed signals, etc. A detection tool may be selected and parameter values derived in a logical sequence and/or in pairs based on a graphical representation of an activity type which may be selected by a user, for example, by clicking and dragging on the graphic via a GUI. Displayed simulations allow a user to assess what will be detected with a derived parameter set and then to adjust the sensitivity of the set or start over as desired.

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS

Номер: US20180025617A1
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The present disclosure relates to a system and methods for monitoring an electronic device with an alarm state and responding to an alarm state on the device based upon a location of a respondent and more specifically, the present invention includes monitoring a security or intrusion detection system and communicating via an IP network to a controller with a user defined profile of responses. 1. A method of providing a series of user designated distributed responses based upon an alarm state , the method comprising;a. associating an analog alarm state with a universally unique identifier;b. monitoring an alarm state connector;c. receiving a voltage indicative of an alarm state;d. recording a time and date of receipt of the voltage indicative of an alarm state; and i. upon determination of availability of communication with the first server via the first communication modality, transmitting the universally unique identifier to the first server via the first communication modality with an indication of the alarm state;', 'ii. accessing a geospatial location associated with the universally unique identifier;', 'iii. upon determination of unavailability of communication with the first server via the first communication modality, checking for the availability of communication with the first server via a second communication modality;', 'iv. upon determination of availability of communication with the first server via the second communication modality, transmitting the universally unique identifier to the first server via the second communication modality with an indication of the alarm state; and', 'v. upon determination of unavailability of communication with the first server via the first communication modality and the second communication modality, transmitting the universally unique identifier to a second server with an indication of the alarm state., 'e. checking for an availability of communication with a first server via a first communication modality;'}2. The ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

MULTI ALARM REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180025618A1
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A remote alarm monitoring system () for recording and processing alarm event data. The alarm system () comprises one or more alarm devices () in connection with an interface (), wherein the interface () is configured to receive alarm event data; a server () in communication with the interface (), wherein the server () is configured to receive and process alarm event data from the interface (); and one or more networked client devices () in communication with the server (), wherein the server () is configured to transmit a message to the networked client device (), said message based upon the processed alarm event data. 114-. (canceled)15. A remote alarm monitoring system for recording and processing alarm event data , the alarm system comprising:at least one alarm device in connection with an interface, wherein the interface is configured to receive alarm event data;a server in communication with the interface, wherein the server is configured to receive and process alarm event data from the interface; andat least one networked client device in communication with the server, wherein the server is configured to transmit a message to the networked client device, said message based upon the processed alarm event data.16. The alarm system according to claim 15 , wherein the processed alarm event data is based on an analysis of at least one of the pattern and the frequency of alarm events and an assessment of a level of risk based on the analysis results.17. The alarm system according to claim 15 , wherein the processed alarm event data is based on an analysis of the type of alarm events and an assessment of a level of risk based on the analysis results.18. The alarm system according to claim 15 , wherein each of the at least one alarm devices is configured to store alarm event data claim 15 , the alarm event data including activation of an alarm claim 15 , test procedures on the alarm or a malfunction of the alarm for transmission to the server.19. The alarm system ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PREVENT CARWASH COLLISIONS

Номер: US20180025624A1
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Disclosed systems and methods prevent collisions in a carwash property. Disclosed systems and methods include software that brings together computer vision and machine learning algorithms to track the interaction of vehicles and equipment within the environment of a carwash to improve safety and optimize production. 1. A system comprisinga wash tunnel comprising a conveyor and wash equipment;at least one vision device comprising a field of view that includes at least a portion of the wash tunnel; a tracking system; and', 'a wash tunnel control system; and', 'wherein the tracking system communicates with the at least one vision device and the wash tunnel control system to control the conveyor based upon events observed in the field of view., 'a central controller comprising2. The system of wherein the tracking system further comprises:a modeling module that creates a model of a wash tunnel path.3. The system of wherein the tracking system further comprises:a notification module that provides a notification upon the occurrence of an event.4. The system of wherein the tracking system further comprises:a tracking module that tracks motion in the wash tunnel.5. The system of wherein the tracking module further comprises:unique point identification to track motion.6. The system of wherein the tracking module further comprises:unique point variance over time to track motion.7. The system of wherein the tracking module further comprises:a location module;a measuring module;a point identification module; and wherein an identified point is located and measured on a path through a defined field of vision.8. The system of wherein the tracking module further comprises:a known image module that stores known vehicle images; andwherein the known vehicle images are used to generate a mask template.9. The system of wherein the tracking module further comprises:an exclusion module that masks regions in the wash tunnel.10. The system of wherein the tracking module further comprises:a ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

OBSCURATION CLOUD GENERATOR

Номер: US20220044536A1

An obscuration cloud generation device () comprises a housing () having a door () and a frame () sized and shaped to accommodate an obscuration cloud generating canister () when the door () is in a closed state. Activation of the canister () emits a composition for forming the cloud. The door () has an operably open state in which the door () is open at least a predefined minimum extent for exiting of the emitted composition. A door checking system () applies a force for opening the door () and generates an indication of whether the door () is open at least to the minimum extent. A controller () is adapted to instruct the checking system () to apply the force and to receive the indication to determine, before activating the canister (), that the door () is not blocked from reaching the operably open state. 1. An obscuration cloud generation device , comprising:a housing having a door and a frame sized and shaped to accommodate an obscuration cloud generating canister when the door is in a closed state, wherein activation of the obscuration cloud generating canister emits a composition for forming the cloud and the door has an operably open state in which the door is open to at least a predefined minimum extent for exiting of the emitted composition from the housing;a door checking system that applies a force for opening the door and generates an indication of whether the door is open at least to the predefined minimum extent; and instruct the door checking system to apply the force for opening the door; and', 'receive the indication of whether the door is open at least to the predefined minimum extent to determine, before activating the obscuration cloud generating canister, that the door is not blocked from reaching the operably open state., 'a controller adapted to2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to activate the obscuration cloud generating canister in an event of a predefined condition being satisfied claim 1 , the ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

INTEGRATED SYSTEM COMPONENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20180026977A1
Автор: Matsenko Igor
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A computer-implemented method for implementing an integrated device includes operating a component of a security and/or automation system, wherein the component is housed with an electronic device that is connected to electrical wiring of a building, communicating between the component and a control panel of the security and/or automation system, and providing power to the component and the electronic device through the electrical wiring. 1. A computer-implemented method for implementing an integrated device , the method comprising:operating a component of a security and/or automation system, wherein the component is housed with an electronic device that is connected to electrical wiring of a building;communicating between the component and a control panel of the security and/or automation system; andproviding power to the component and the electronic device through the electrical wiring.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the component includes a speaker and a microphone claim 1 , and communicating includes transmitting an audio message.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is one of a power outlet and a light switch claim 1 , the component being integrated into a common housing with the electronic device.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving voice commands via the component.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the component includes at least one sensor claim 1 , the method further comprising:operating the electronic device in response to sensor data received from the sensor.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the component comprises at least one of a camera claim 1 , a motion sensor claim 1 , a microphone claim 1 , a speaker claim 1 , an infrared sensor claim 1 , a microprocessor claim 1 , memory claim 1 , a wireless transmitter claim 1 , and a wireless receiver.7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED SERVICE CONTROL AND HOME MONITORING

Номер: US20190027018A1
Принадлежит: Accenture Global Solutions Limited

In some examples, artificial intelligence based service control and home monitoring may include ascertaining, from a monitoring tool, an alert related to operation of a device or service monitored by the monitoring tool, and generating, based on the alert, a support call that includes a phone call, an e-mail, a Short Message Service (SMS), and/or smart device notification to a support personnel. Based on an issue addressed in the alert, an incident ticket may be generated, and based on a response to the support call, and determination of a resolution to the issue addressed in the alert, the incident ticket may be modified to include the resolution. Further, a service level agreement may be analyzed, and based on an analysis of the alert, the support call, the incident ticket, and the service level agreement, metrics related to the resolution to the issue addressed in the alert may be generated. 1. An artificial intelligence based service control and home monitoring apparatus comprising: 'ascertain, from a monitoring tool, an alert related to operation of a device monitored by the monitoring tool or performance of a service monitored by the monitoring tool;', 'an alert analyzer, executed by at least one hardware processor, to'} 'generate, based on the alert, a support call that includes at least one of a phone call, an e-mail, a Short Message Service (SMS), or a smart device notification to a support personnel;', 'a support call generator, executed by the at least one hardware processor, to'} 'generate, based on an issue addressed in the alert, an incident ticket related to the alert;', 'an incident ticket generator, executed by the at least one hardware processor, to'} determine a resolution to the issue addressed in the alert, and', 'modify, based on the determined resolution to the issue addressed in the alert and a response to the support call from the support personnel, the incident ticket to include the resolution to the issue addressed in the alert; and, 'an ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

FACILITY MONITORING SENSOR

Номер: US20200026585A1
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A facility monitoring system and application receives and interprets readings from multiple sensors for determining a condition, alert or alarm and initiating appropriate notifications. Low-cost, deployed sensors detect or receive a parameter pertaining to a condition in a physical space, such as temperature, electric flow, or an open door. A channel to a remote monitoring server or application receives and reports the reading via a user accessible GUI (graphical user interface). A compound or aggregate value is computed from multiple channels based on readings from a plurality of sensors, thus allowing reporting of conclusory conditions based on several related readings, rather than a single scalar sensor value that imposes a burden on the user to deduce or investigate other related sensor readings. A GUI receives aggregation processor defining computations to be performed on readings from the multiple sensors, and alert processor defining conditions and alerts representative of issues requiring attention. 1. In a facility environment having a plurality of sensors deployed around a facility defined by a perimeter and an area for sensing environmental and ingress/egress conditions , a method of gathering sensor data , comprising:associating, at a monitoring server, a channel with each of the sensors in the facility environment, each channel configured to transport and store a parameter value for the associated sensor;receiving, from each of a plurality channels in the facility environment, a sensor reading indicative of a physical condition or occurrence in the facility environment;combining readings from a plurality of the channels into a new channel having a value computed from the combined channels; andstoring the computed value in a history file with the readings from the other channels, the history file responsive to chronological inquires based on the channels.2. The method of further comprising receiving a message from a monitor claim 1 , the monitor deployed ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY EVACUATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200027321A1
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Technologies for an emergency evacuation system include a system operator and one or more emergency lighting units located in a building. Each emergency lighting unit further includes a processor, communication circuitry configured to communicate with the system operator, and a light indicator configured to be illuminated to indicate an exit of the building. 1. An emergency evacuation system comprising:a system operator; and a processor;', 'communication circuitry configured to communicate with the system operator; and', 'a light indicator configured to be illuminated to indicate an exit of the building., 'one or more emergency lighting units located in a building, wherein each emergency lighting unit comprises2. The emergency evacuation system of claim 1 , wherein each emergency lighting unit further comprises a load sensor configured to generate load sensor data indicative of an electrical load of the light indicator of that emergency lighting unit.3. The emergency evacuation system of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to detect a failure of the light indicator of that emergency lighting unit based on the load sensor data.4. The emergency evacuation system of claim 3 , wherein the communication circuitry is configured to transmit a maintenance notification indicating the failure of the light indicator of that emergency lighting unit to the system operator.5. The emergency evacuation system of claim 1 , wherein each emergency lighting unit further comprises an visual sensor configured to capture motion data indicative of movement of one or more occupants present in an environment of the emergency lighting unit.6. The emergency evacuation system of claim 5 , wherein the processor of each emergency lighting unit is configured to evaluate the motion data from the visual sensor of that emergency lighting unit and to update an occupancy counter associated with that emergency lighting unit.7. The emergency evacuation system of claim 6 , wherein the occupancy ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

ALARM INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL PROGRAM FOR ALARM INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200027330A1
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An alarm information processing apparatus includes: a setter that sets a threshold about alarm information; an accumulator that accumulates alarms occurring within a predetermined period of time; and a determiner that determines whether the alarm information accumulated by the accumulator exceeds the threshold set by the setter. In the apparatus, the setter sets a threshold about a number of times of occurrence of the alarms, as the threshold about the alarm information, and the accumulator accumulates the number of times of occurrence of the alarms as the alarm information. 1. An alarm information processing apparatus comprising:a setter that sets a threshold about alarm information;an accumulator that accumulates alarms occurring within a predetermined period of time; anda determiner that determines whether the alarm information accumulated by the accumulator exceeds the threshold set by the setter.2. The alarm information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the setter sets a threshold about a number of times of occurrence of the alarms, as the threshold about the alarm information; andthe accumulator accumulates the number of times of occurrence of the alarms as the alarm information.3. The alarm information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the setter sets a threshold about a number of times of occurrence of the alarms for each type of the alarms included in the alarms, as the threshold about the alarm information; andthe accumulator accumulates the number of times of occurrence of the alarms for each type of the alarms included in the alarms, as the alarm information.4. The alarm information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the setter sets a threshold about a duration time of the alarms as the threshold about the alarm information; andthe accumulator accumulates the duration time of the alarms as the alarm information.5. The alarm information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the setter ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

SMOKE DETECTION LAYOUT VALIDATION

Номер: US20210027612A1
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Provided are embodiments for a system for validating a smoke detection layout, where the system includes a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive one or more inputs, model transport and dispersion of smoke to a smoke detector of an environment based on the one or more inputs, wherein the model is based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) function, and select a subset of input parameters from the one or more inputs to test. The processor is also configured to test the smoke detection system layout using the selected subset of input parameters, determine an alarm time probability using uncertainty quantifications for the selected subset of input parameters, and provide the alarm time probability and confidence level for the selected subset parameters. Also provided are embodiments for a method to validate a smoke detection system layout. 1. A method to validate a smoke detection system layout , the method comprising:receiving one or more inputs;modeling transport and dispersion of smoke to a smoke detector of an environment based on the one or more inputs, wherein the model is based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) function;selecting a subset of input parameters from the one or more inputs to test;testing the smoke detection system layout using the selected subset of input parameters;determining an alarm time probability using uncertainty quantifications for the selected subset of input parameters; andproviding the alarm time probability and confidence level for the selected subset parameters.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising updating the subset of input parameters;re-testing the smoke detection system layout using the selected subset of input parameters;determining an alarm time probability using uncertainty quantifications for the updated subset of input parameters; andproviding the alarm time probability and confidence level for the updated subset parameters.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying a visual ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

MONITORING CONTROL PANELS OF A FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20210027613A1
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Methods, devices, and systems for monitoring control panels of a fire control system is described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a computing device comprising a memory, a processor configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to receive, via a gateway device, data from a plurality of fire control panels of a fire control system, and detect an event associated with one of the fire control panels based on the received data, and a user interface configured to display information associated with the detected event. 1. A computing device for monitoring control panels of a fire control system , comprising:a memory; receive, via a gateway device, data from a plurality of fire control panels of a fire control system of a facility; and', 'detect an event associated with one of the fire control panels based on the received data, wherein the detected event is an upgrade of an existing component of the fire control system located in the facility and controlled by the fire control panel, wherein the existing component of the fire control system is a sensor, an alarm, a fan, a damper, or a sprinkler; and, 'a processor configured to execute instructions stored in the memory toa user interface configured to display information associated with the detected event.2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the data includes current operational statuses claim 1 , operational states claim 1 , and/or properties of components associated with the plurality of fire control panels.3. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to notify a user of the detected event.4. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to continuously receive the data via the gateway device.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to generate the information associated with the event ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SMOKE DETECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

Номер: US20170032661A1
Автор: Moffa Anthony Philip
Принадлежит: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH

A system for facilitating smoke detector performance analysis including a server configured to receive operational data from an alarm panel and to perform analytics using the operational data, wherein the operational data is associated with at least one smoke detector that is operatively connected to the alarm panel. 1. A system for facilitating smoke detector performance analysis comprising:a smoke detector operatively connected to an alarm panel; anda server configured to receive operational data associated with the smoke detector from the alarm panel and to perform analytics based on the operational data.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the alarm panel includes a data communication device configured to package the operational data in a desired format.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an alarm reporting network configured to communicate alarm conditions from the alarm panel to a monitoring entity claim 1 , wherein the analytics network is separate from an alarm reporting network over which the alarm panel communicates alarm conditions to one or more monitoring entities.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operational data includes a baseline average value associated with the smoke detector.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operational data includes a peak value associated with the smoke detector.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operational data includes a sensitivity value and correlating alarm value associated with the smoke detector.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server is configured to perform at least one of an average value assessment claim 1 , a directional vector analysis claim 1 , a trend analysis claim 1 , an inflection analysis claim 1 , and peak analytics using the operational data.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server comprises:a remote services server that is configured to receive, parse, and store the operational data;an applications server that is configured to perform the analytics on the operational data; ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Security-Focused Network Monitoring System

Номер: US20180033290A1
Автор: Melton Adam
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In some implementations, data from security monitoring devices of a facility is collected and analyzed within the facility and the results of the analysis is transmitted to another computer that is outside of the facility via a non-VPN communication path. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for monitoring electronic security devices for a facility , the system comprising:a first external device physically located in a facility;a second external device physically located in the facility or outside the facility; and a processor;', 'a first communication port that is operably coupled to the processor and operable to establish a first communication path to the first external device, the first external device being external to the sentry device, the first communication path not being a virtual private network, the first communication path not including a computer firewall and the first communication path operable to communicate status data of the first external device;', 'a second communication port that is operably coupled to the processor and operable to establish a second communication path to the second external device, the second external device being external to the sentry device, the second communication path not being a virtual private network, the second communication path including a computer firewall;', in response to the security monitoring results, perform remediation functions on the first external device without intervention by another entity, yielding remediation results; and', 'transmitting the remediation results through the second communication path; and, 'an auto-remediation component that is operably coupled to the processor, that is operably coupled to the first communication port and that is operably coupled to the second communication port, the auto-remediation component including processor-executable instructions that are operable to, perform security monitoring functions of the first external device, yielding security monitoring results; and', ' ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

IMAGE SURVEILLANCE AND REPORTING TECHNOLOGY

Номер: US20190035240A1
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Image surveillance and reporting technology, in which an event that is indicative of potential physical activity within an area corresponding to a location of a camera unit is detected. In response to detection of the event, the camera unit is controlled to capture one or more images of the area corresponding to the location of the camera unit. The one or more images captured by the camera unit are analyzed to determine whether the one or more images include image data that is indicative of relevant physical activity within the area corresponding to the location of the camera unit. The one or more images are handled based on the determination of whether the one or more images include image data that is indicative of relevant physical activity within the area corresponding to the location of the camera unit. 1. (canceled)2. A system comprising:a camera located in a property and configured to capture images of an area proximate to where a camera is located;a monitoring server located remote from the property and configured to process image data captured by the camera; detecting potential presence of a person in an area proximate to where the camera is located in a property;', 'based on the detection of potential presence of a person in the area proximate to where the camera is located in a property, controlling the camera to capture one or more images of the area proximate to where the camera is located in the property;', 'accessing one or more user-defined rules that indicate (i) a threshold number of images captured by the camera that are to be transmitted to the monitoring server over a particular time period;', 'determining, for a present time period associated with the potential presence of the person in the area proximate to where the camera is located, a number of images captured by the camera that have previously been transmitted to the monitoring server;', 'determining whether to transmit at least one of the one or more images captured by the camera over the ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

STATUS INDICATION TRIGGERING AND USER INTERFACING IN A SMART-HOME DEVICE

Номер: US20190035259A1
Принадлежит: Google LLC

In various embodiments, a smart home device is presented. The smart home device may include at least one sensor. The smart home device may include a speaker, a light, and a motion detection sensor that detects motion in an ambient environment of the smart home device. A processing system of the smart home device may be configured to select an illumination state based on a determined status. The processing system may cause the light to illuminate based on the selected illumination state. The processing system may determine a gesture has been performed in the ambient environment of the smart home device following the light being illuminated based on the selected illumination state. The processing system may output a detail of the status via the speaker corresponding to the illumination state in response to determining the gesture has been performed.

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

Battery Management in Wireless Mesh Networks

Номер: US20150042484A1
Принадлежит: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

An apparatus and method including the steps of providing a plurality of wireless devices in a security system having a controller wherein each of the plurality of wireless devices registers with the controller and wherein at least one of the plurality of wireless devices operating as a child device registering with the controller through another of the plurality of wireless devices operating as a parent device, a processor of the security system monitoring a charge state of a respective battery that powers each of the plurality of wireless devices and a processor dynamically adjusting an electrical load within the plurality of wireless devices based upon the monitored charge state of the respective battery of the wireless devices in order to delay a first low battery warning from any of the plurality of wireless devices as much as possible thereby reducing site visits by a battery installer. 1. A method comprising:providing a plurality of wireless devices in a security system having a controller wherein each of the plurality of wireless devices registers with the controller and wherein at least one of the plurality of wireless devices operating as a child device registering with the controller through another of the plurality of wireless devices operating as a parent device;a processor of the security system monitoring a charge state of a respective battery that powers each of the plurality of wireless devices; anda processor of the controller dynamically adjusting an electrical load within at least some of the plurality of wireless devices based upon the monitored charge state of the respective battery of the at least some of plurality of wireless devices in order to delay a first low battery warning from any of the plurality of wireless devices as much as possible thereby reducing site visits by a battery installer.2. The method as in further comprising at least one of the plurality of wireless devices sensing an environmental parameter within a secured area of ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPENSATING FOR SENSOR DRIFT IN A HAZARD DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20160042638A1
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Systems and methods for compensating for sensor drift of a smoke sensor are described herein. Sensor drift may be caused by accumulated buildup of dust or other particulates within an enclosure of the smoke sensor. Embodiments described herein can account for sensor drift by adjusting a clear air offset value. 1. A method of compensating for sensor drift of a smoke sensor , comprising:calculating a smoke level value based, in part, on a sensor value calculated based on readings obtained from the smoke sensor and a clear air offset value; and using a first filter to calculate a reseed value based, in part, on the sensor value;', 'using a second filter to calculate an adjusted clear air offset value based, in part, on the sensor value and the clear air offset value; and', 'selectively setting the clear air offset value to one of the adjusted clear air offset value and the reseed value depending on whether a downward sensor drift is detected., 'adjusting the clear air offset value in response to changes in dust accumulation within an enclosure of the smoke sensor such that an increase in accumulated dust causes an upward sensor drift and a decrease in accumulated dust causes a downward sensor drift, wherein the adjusting comprises2. The method of claim 1 , wherein selectively setting the clear air offset value to the reseed value enables the clear air offset value to be set to a new magnitude at a rate faster than a rate at which the second filter can settle the adjusted clear air offset to the same new magnitude.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first filter comprises a finite impulse response filter and wherein the second filter comprises an infinite impulse response filter.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein setting the clear air offset value to the reseed value results in a step change in magnitude that is controlled by a first settling period claim 1 , and wherein setting the clear air offset to the adjusted clear air offset value results in a step change in ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

INTEGRATED SECURITY NETWORK

Номер: US20170039841A1
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A security system architecture and method of operation that combines a local security network with control panel and sensors, a central monitoring station (CMS), and a separate operator computer server that provides a web portal for both the homeowner and CMS, that maintains a persistent connection between the control panel and CMS allowing failsafe dual-path signaling. This dual-path signaling technique is extended to provide an effective “smash and grab alarm”, and various approaches to dual-path signal management are disclosed including handshaking, persistent domain monitoring, relayed Operator 3-to-CMS signaling, etc. Improved processes for remotely accessing video are also disclosed along with an improved process for remote control panel configuration, and control panel interfacing with home automation appliances. 1. A computerized security system , comprising: monitoring said plurality of sensors to detect an alarm condition,', 'sending a provisional alarm signal via said data interface upon detection of an alarm condition,', 'waiting a predetermined delay interval for disablement of said alarm condition, and', 'sending an actual alarm signal via said data interface;, 'a local security system configured for monitoring a premises and comprising a plurality of sensors in operable communication with an alarm control panel, the control panel comprising a digital processor, non-transitory computer memory, computer program code stored on said non-transitory computer memory, a data interface for sending and receiving data, said processor being in operable communication with the non-transitory computer memory and controlled by the computer program code to execute the steps of,'} receiving said actual alarm signal from said local control panel, and', 'said application server selectively executing alarm management software for notifying a human operator; and, 'a central monitoring station (CMS) configured for monitoring a plurality of local control panels and ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

Automated, remotely-verified alarm system with intrusion and video surveillance and digital video recording

Номер: US20180040215A1
Автор: Randall R. Jackson
Принадлежит: CHECKVIDEO LLC

An automated self-monitored alarm verification solution including at least a premises portion, a server portion, and an end user device portion. Alarm verification includes capturing by an image capture device at least one image in response to a detection event, and transmitting a first data signal including the image to a local signal processing device. The signal processing device transmits a second signal including at least a portion of the image to a remote hosted server according to at least a first set of predetermined parameters. After receiving the second signal, the server transmits a third signal including at least a portion of the image from the hosted server to a user device. Using the user device, a user views the image and indicates a validity status of the alarm based at least in part on the content of the image. Based at least upon either the validation status indicated by the user, or upon a failure to receive a message including a validation status from the user within a predetermined duration of time, the server portion may send an alarm signal to an emergency response service.

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

ABERRATION ENGINE

Номер: US20220058938A1
Автор: Hutz David James
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An aberration engine that collects data sensed by a monitoring system that monitors a property of a user and aggregates the collected data over a period of a time. The aberration engine detects, within the aggregated data, patterns of recurring events and, based on detecting the patterns of recurring events within the aggregated data, takes action related to the monitoring system based on the detected patterns of recurring events within the aggregated data. 1at least one processor; and collecting data sensed by a monitoring system that monitors a property of a user;', 'aggregating the collected data over a period of a time;', 'detecting, within the aggregated data, patterns of recurring events; and', 'based on detecting the patterns of recurring events within the aggregated data, taking action related to the monitoring system based on the detected patterns of recurring events within the aggregated data., 'at least one computer-readable storage medium coupled to the at least one processor having stored thereon instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to perform operations comprising. An electronic system comprising: The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/773,217, filed Jan. 27, 2020, now allowed, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/924,889, filed Mar. 19, 2018, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,546,485, issued Jan. 28, 2020, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/330,784, filed Nov. 7, 2016, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,922,540, issued Mar. 20, 2018, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/878,333, filed Oct. 8, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,489,826, issued Nov. 8, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/335,545, filed Jul. 18, 2014, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,165,455, issued Oct. 20, 2015, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/608,148, filed Sep. 10, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,786,425, issued Jul. 22, 2014, which ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

SECURITY-FOCUSED NETWORK MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190043342A1
Автор: Melton Adam
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In some implementations, data from security monitoring devices of a facility is collected and analyzed within the facility and the results of the analysis transmitted to another computer that is outside of the facility via a non-VPN communication path. 120-. (canceled)21. A sentry device for monitoring devices for a facility , the sentry device comprising:a processor;a first communication port that is operably coupled to the processor and operable to establish a first communication path to a first external device, the first external device being external to the sentry device, the first external device being physically located in the facility, the first communication path not being a virtual private network, and the first communication path operable to communicate status data of the first external device;a second communication port that is operably coupled to the processor and operable to establish a second communication path to a second external device, the second external device being external to the sentry device, the second communication path not being a virtual private network; and receive first status data of the first external device;', 'perform security monitoring functions on the first status data, yielding security monitoring results;', 'transmit the security monitoring results through the second communication path; and', 'perform remediation functions on the first external device without intervention by another entity, thereby yielding remediation results., 'computer-readable media operably coupled to the processor, comprising computer-executable instructions operable to22. The sentry device of wherein the security monitoring functions further comprise Simple Network Management Protocol security monitoring functions.23. The sentry device of wherein the first external device further comprises a security monitoring device.24. The sentry device of wherein the second external device further comprises a server.25. The sentry device of wherein the computer- ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

NOTIFICATION OF EVENT SUBSEQUENT TO COMMUNICATION FAILURE WITH SECURITY SYSTEM

Номер: US20220060969A1
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Methods and systems for monitoring a premises are described. A server external to the premises may be in communication with a system at the premises. The server may receive status data from the system from one or more interfaces. If a loss of communication occurs on one interface, then the status data may be received via a second interface. The server may determine timing information for status data received via the first interface and for status data received via the second interface. The server may send, based on the timing information, a message to a computing device indicating the loss of communication. 1. A method comprising:determining, by a server device located external to a premises and based on analyzing one or more network connections associated with a premises device located at the premises, a change in a network status associated with the premises device;determining, by the server device and based on the change in the network status, a delay window; andsending, by the server device, to a computing device, and based on expiration of the delay window, a message indicative of a status of the premises.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the one or more network connections comprises determining one or more of a current communication mode associated with the premises device or a current communication channel associated with the premises device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the change in the network status comprises determining one or more of: a loss of connection of at least a portion of the one or more network connections claim 1 , an inability to communicate with the premises device claim 1 , or a switch from communicating via one of the one or more network connections to another of the one or more network connections.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the change in the network status indicates a change from a primary communication channel to a secondary communication channel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the one or ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

Automation System User Interface With Three-Dimensional Display

Номер: US20210049895A1
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Systems and methods comprising a device including a processor coupled to a plurality of premises devices located at a premises. The device is configured to generate layout data comprising a layout of the premises including representations of premises devices on a floor plan configured to represent the premises. The layout data includes configuration data for each of the premises devices. The premises devices include at least one of a security device and a network device. The system includes a sensor user interface (SUI) application coupled to the device. The SUI application is remote to the device and configured to use the layout data to generate display elements comprising a three-dimensional (3D) representation of the floor plan and the premises devices. The floor plan layout visually and separately indicates a location and a state of the premises devices. The state includes current state and historical state. 1. A method comprising:receiving, from a premises device of a plurality of premises devices located at a premises, data associated with the premises device; and an indication of at least a portion of the premises,', 'a device icon that indicates a location of the premises device at the premises, and', 'an indication of a past event associated with the premises device, wherein the indication of the past event is located proximate to the device icon., 'causing output, based on the data associated with the premises device, of a user interface comprising2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device icon indicates a current state of the premises device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the past event occurred within at least a portion of a prior claim 1 , pre-specified period of time.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the pre-specified period of time is based on user input.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indication of the past event comprises a differential appearance relative to a portion of the indication of the at least the portion of the premises ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Energy-Efficient Control of an Energy-Consuming System

Номер: US20170045864A1
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Systems and methods are provided for efficiently controlling energy-consuming systems, such as heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) systems. For example, an electronic device used to control an HVAC system may encourage a user to select energy-efficient temperature setpoints. Based on the selected temperature setpoints, the electronic device may generate or modify a schedule of temperature setpoints to control the HVAC system. 1. A first electronic device to effect control over a second electronic device of a building environment , the electronic device comprising:a user input interface configured to receive a user selection of a user-selectable setting of the second electronic device; anda processor configured to cause a substantially immediate consequence and a longer-term consequence based at least in part on the selection of the user-selectable setting of the second electronic device, wherein the substantially immediate consequence comprises adjusting a current setting of the second electronic device to the user-selectable setting, and wherein the longer-term consequence comprises adjusting a schedule of future settings of the second electronic device based at least in part on the selection of the user-selectable setting.2. The first electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the second electronic device comprises a security system of the building environment and the user-selectable setting of the second electronic device comprises an alarm state of the security system of the building environment.3. The first electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the schedule of future settings of the second electronic device comprises a schedule of future settings of the security system.4. The first electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first electronic device is configured to effect control over the second electronic device claim 1 , wherein the second electronic device comprises a water-using device of the building environment and the user-selectable setting of ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

Gas Detectors Safety Compliance Advertisement Via Low-Power Wireless Radio

Номер: US20170046945A1
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Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for indicating when a gas detector is out of compliance. A Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled wireless gas-detector may allow for an advertisement packet to be transmitted from the gas detector. This advertisement packet may contain information about the gas detector to allow remote auditing from any BLE enabled remote listening device. This auditor device may be in the form of a mobile device, such as a cell phone or tablet, a fixed location auditor device, or any other BLE enabled device. 1. A method for indicating when a gas detector is non-compliant comprising:providing a gas detector comprising a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communicator;providing an auditor device comprising a BLE communicator;broadcasting, by the gas detector, an advertisement packet, when the gas detector is non-compliant with predefined standards, wherein the advertisement packet comprises non-compliance information;receiving, by the auditor device, the advertisement packet from the gas detector; andindicating, by the auditor device, that the gas detector is non-compliant.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-compliance information comprises one or more of the following: a user identifier claim 1 , a gas detector identifier claim 1 , a general non-compliance indication claim 1 , and specific maintenance claim 1 , testing claim 1 , and settings that are non-compliant on the gas detector.3. The method of further comprising inputting the compliance standards to the gas detector.4. The method of further comprising displaying claim 1 , by the auditor device claim 1 , the non-compliance information of the advertisement packet.5. The method of further comprising updating the gas detector to meet the compliance standards claim 1 , before the gas detector is used in a work area.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the advertisement packet is broadcast to any BLE enabled device within the range of the gas detector.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ASSIGNING A SMOKE DETECTOR TO BE REGISTERED AND A CORRESPONDING SMOKE DETECTOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20210056834A1
Автор: WOLFF Matthias
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A method for assigning a smoke detector () to be registered to a user profile () of a smoke detector management system (), comprising the steps: establishing a data connection between the smoke detector () and a server () and transmitting first identification data () of the smoke detector () to the server (); establishing a data connection between a mobile device () and the server (); logging into the user profile () by means of the mobile device () using the user identification data (); transmitting second identification data () of the smoke detector () to be registered to the mobile device (); transmitting the second identification data () and/or the user identification data () to the server () by means of the mobile device (); and identifying the smoke detector () by means of the first and/or second identification data () and assigning the smoke detector () to the logged in user profile () or the user profile () corresponding to the user identification data (). 12111. A method for assigning a smoke detector () to be registered to a user profile () of a smoke detector management system () , comprising:{'b': 2', '3', '1', '6', '2', '3, 'establishing a data connection between the smoke detector () and a server () of the smoke detector management system () and transmitting first identification data () of the smoke detector () to be registered to the server ();'}{'b': 4', '3, 'establishing a data connection between a mobile device () and the server ();'}{'b': 11', '4', '5', '11, 'logging into the user profile () by means of the mobile device () using user identification data () uniquely assigned to the user profile ();'}{'b': 7', '2', '4, 'transmitting second identification data () of the smoke detector () to be registered to the mobile device ();'}{'b': 7', '5', '3', '4, 'transmitting the second identification data () and/or the user identification data () to the server () by the mobile device (); and'}{'b': 2', '6', '7', '2', '11', '11', '5, 'identifying the smoke ...

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BUILDING AND USING A FALSE ALARM PREDICTING MODEL TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO ALERT A USER AND/OR RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABOUT AN ALARM SIGNAL FROM A SECURITY SYSTEM

Номер: US20210056836A1
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Systems and methods for building and using a false alarm predicting model to determine whether to alert a user and/or relevant authorities about an alarm signal from a security system are provided. Such systems and methods can include a learning module receiving the alarm signal and additional information associated with the alarm signal, using the false alarm predicting model to process a combination of the alarm signal and the additional information to determine whether the combination represents a false alarm or a valid alarm, and transmitting a status signal indicative of whether the combination represents the false alarm or the valid alarm to an automated dispatcher module, and the automated dispatcher module using the status signal to automatically determine whether to alert the user and/or the relevant authorities about the alarm signal. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:receiving an alarm signal from a security system;processing a combination of the alarm signal and additional information associated with the alarm signal to determine whether the combination represents a valid alarm or a false alarm;identifying a customized response protocol associated with the security system;executing the customized response protocol;responsive to determining that (1) the combination represents the valid alarm and (2) a response to executing the customized response protocol is indicative of the valid alarm, transmitting a first signal indicative of the valid alarm; andresponsive to determining that (1) the combination represents the false alarm and (2) the response to executing the customized response protocol is indicative of the false alarm, transmitting a second signal indicative of the false alarm or refraining from transmitting any status signal.22. The method of wherein executing the customized response protocol includes transmitting a notification signal to a mobile device associated with the security system.23. The method of wherein the response to executing ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus For Determination Of Sensor Health

Номер: US20180053400A1
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Streaming data at a sensor is sensed and received. The streaming data includes a plurality of observations. For a current observation in the plurality of observations, a health of the current observation is determined. Based upon the health of the current observation, a penalty is determined. A Sensor Health Index (SHI) for the current observation is obtained by aggregating the penalty with at least one SHI of one or more previous observations from the plurality of observations. An alarm is selectively generated based upon the SHI of the current observation. 1. A method , comprising:receiving streaming data from a sensor, the streaming data comprising a plurality of data samples; determining a quality of the current data sample;', 'based upon the quality of the current data sample, determining a penalty;', 'updating a Sensor Health Index (SHI) that is associated with the operational health and operating condition of the sensor, the SHI being updated for the current data sample by aggregating the penalty with at least one SHI of one or more previous data samples from the plurality of data samples;', 'selectively generating an alarm based upon the SHI of the current data sample, the alarm indicating a problem with the sensor., 'for a current data sample in the plurality of data samples2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising non-dimensionalizing at least some of the streaming data.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving an output from a model.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensing measures and defines a process with an output characteristic claim 1 , and wherein a sampling rate of the streaming data is inadequate to ascertain the output characteristic.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising modifying a model of a system based upon the alarm.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising tracking the alarm.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein tracking the alarm comprises prioritizing the alarm.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein tracking ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170053525A1
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An alarm monitoring device () includes a portable monitor (). A user interface () and a display screen () are coupled thereto. A sensor () and a memory () are disposed within the monitor. A processor () is disposed within the monitor and in electric communication with the user interface, display, sensor and memory. The processor has program instructions to receive data from the sensor and display on the display screen time remaining until an alarm is triggered. 1. An alarm monitoring device , comprising:a portable monitor;a user interface coupled to the monitor;a display coupled to the monitor;a sensor disposed within the monitor;a memory disposed within the monitor; anda processor disposed within the monitor and in electric communication with the user interface, display, sensor and memory having program instructions to receive data from the sensor to show on the display time remaining until an alarm is triggered.2. The alarm monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the memory has program instructions to store a predetermined condition defined by the monitor being exposed to an ambient condition for a duration of time.3. The alarm monitoring device of claim 2 , wherein the processor is programmed to divide the duration of time into equal time segments.4. The alarm monitoring device of claim 3 , wherein the time remaining is defined by a sum of equal time segments remaining prior to the alarm being triggered.5. The alarm monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the user interface includes an activation button operatively connected to the processor to display the time remaining on the display screen.6. The alarm monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein a triggered alarm is continuously displayed on the display screen.7. The alarm monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the device includes more than one alarm.8. The alarm monitoring device of claim 7 , wherein the time remaining for each alarm is shown on the display.9. The alarm monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

SMART HOME DEVICE PROVIDING INTUITIVE ILLUMINATION-BASED STATUS SIGNALING

Номер: US20200051406A1
Принадлежит: Google LLC

Various methods and systems for smart home devices are presented. Such smart home devices may include one or more environmental sensors that are configured to detect the presence of one or more environmental conditions. Such smart home devices may include a light comprising a plurality of lighting elements. Such a light may be configured to illuminate using a plurality of colors and, possibly, a plurality of animation patterns. Such smart home devices may include a processing system configured to cause the light to illuminate using the plurality of colors and the plurality of animation patterns in response to a plurality of states of the smart home device. 1. A smart home device , comprising:a wireless network interface; 'the plurality of LEDs are capable of illuminating in a plurality of colors and in a plurality of animation patterns; and', 'a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in a ring, wherein determine a state of the smart home device;', the light output decreases in wavelength based on an urgency of the state of the smart home device; and', 'the color and the animation pattern is indicative of the determined state of the smart home device; and, 'cause the plurality of LEDs to output light in a color of the plurality of colors and an animation pattern of the plurality of animation patterns in response to the determined state of the smart home device, wherein, 'transmit, via the wireless network interface, status information indicative of the determined state to a remote server system., 'a processing system in communication with the plurality of LEDs and the wireless network interface, the processing system comprising one or more processors that are configured to2. The smart home device of claim 1 , wherein:one or more animation patterns of the plurality of animations patterns are output at multiple speeds; andthe one or more processors of the processing system are further configured to determine a speed for the animation pattern based on the ...

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

INTEGRATION OF PRIMARY PROTECTION RELAYS FOR ELECTRIC POWER DELIVERY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210057901A1

Systems and methods for facilitating selected communications among primary protection relays using a supervisory system with a configurable input/output (IO) map. Primary protection relays may obtain signals from equipment associated with an electric power delivery system and provide primary protection without need for communication. The primary protection relays may communicate a unique identifier as well as signal values, states, and commands to the supervisory system. The supervisory system may route specifically identified communications among primary protection relays in accordance with a configurable IO map by transmitting selected portions of the communications on a port associated with the receiving primary protection relay. The primary protection relays may perform secondary protection and other operations using the communicated information. 1. A system to integrate communications among a first primary protection relay and a second primary protection relay in an electric power delivery system , comprising: a monitored equipment interface to receive an electric power delivery system signal value and to transmit a protective action to a piece of monitored equipment;', 'a protection subsystem to receive the electric power delivery system signal value from the monitored equipment interface and to implement a protective action when the value is outside of a predetermined operating parameter; and', 'a communication subsystem to communicate the electric power delivery system signal values and the protective action;, 'a first primary protection relay and a second primary protection relay to provide primary protection to the electric power delivery system, each of the first primary protection relay and the second primary protection relay comprising a communication switch subsystem comprising a first communication port in communication with the first primary protection relay and a second communication port in communication with the second primary protection relay; ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

NOTIFICATION OF EVENT SUBSEQUENT TO COMMUNICATION FAILURE WITH SECURITY SYSTEM

Номер: US20180054774A1
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Methods and systems for monitoring a premises are described. A server external to the premises may be in communication with a system at the premises. The server may receive status data from the system from one or more interfaces. If a loss of communication occurs on one interface, then the status data may be received via a second interface. The server may determine timing information for status data received via the first interface and for status data received via the second interface. The server may send, based on the timing information, a message to a computing device indicating the loss of communication. 1. A system comprising:a security, monitoring, and automation (SMA) system located at a premises and comprising a plurality of components, wherein the SMA system is configured to monitor a premises; and receive, via the first network connection and from the first component, first status data associated with the first component;', 'determine a loss of communication, via the first network connection, between the server and the first component;', 'in response to determining the loss of communication between the server and the first component, receive, via the second network connection and from the second component, second status data associated with the second component; and', 'send, to a remote computing device and based on a time of receiving the first status data and a time of receiving the second status data, a message indicating the first status data., 'a server located external to the premises, wherein the server is in communication with, via a first network connection, a first component of the plurality of components, wherein the server is in communication with, via a second network connection, a second component of the plurality of components, and wherein the server is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server is further configured to:determine that an elapsed time from the time of receiving the first status data satisfies a threshold ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

Dynamic Prediction of Risk Levels for Manufacturing Operations through Leading Risk Indicators: Alarm-based Intelligence and Insights

Номер: US20150061860A1
Принадлежит: NEAR-MISS MANAGEMENT, LLC

Provided are methodologies to properly assess and manage operational risks at operations sites, e.g., a manufacturing, production or processing facility, such as a refinery, chemical plant, fluid-catalytic-cracking units, or nuclear energy plant, or a biological or waste management facility, airport or even financial institutions, or at any facility in which operations are often accompanied by risk associated with many high-probability, low-consequence events, often resulting in near-misses. In some operations, processes are monitored by alarms, but the invention operates on either process data or alarm data. The methods are based upon measurement of one or more variables, and/or utilization and management of the concept of “hidden process near-miss(es)” to identify a change or escalation, if any, in probability of occurrence of an adverse incident. The methodologies combine a plurality of subsets (also useful independently) of dynamically calculated leading risk indicators for dynamic risk management. 1. A method for identifying a hidden process near-miss in a plant/facility operation , the method comprising:collecting measured alarm data associated with at least one alarm-monitored process variable for a measurement period;determining alarm frequency values or value ranges for the with at least one alarm-monitored process variable for the measurement period;collecting long-term alarm data for a period preceding the collecting measured alarm data; anddetermining normal alarm frequency values or value ranges for the at least one alarm-monitored process variable, or combinations thereof, based on long-term alarm data;comparing the alarm frequency data associated with the at least one alarm-monitored process variable for the measurement period with the collected long-term alarm frequency data to determine deviation between the collected alarm frequency data relative to determined normal alarm frequency value(s), wherein a measure and extent of the deviation.20. The ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

Limiting Service Availability When Sensor Device is Non-Operational Due to Noise Floor Change

Номер: US20180061214A1
Автор: Vanchev Plamen
Принадлежит: AT&T Digital Life, Inc.

Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for limiting service availability when a sensor device is non-operational due to a noise floor change. According to one aspect of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a connected home system includes a controller device configured to monitor a plurality sensor devices deployed within a premises, and a sensor device of the plurality of sensor devices. The sensor device can monitor radio frequency (“RF”) noise in a radio environment associated with the premises. The radio environment is associated with an RF noise floor. The sensor device can determine whether the radio frequency noise exceeds a noise threshold. In response to determining that the RF noise exceeds the noise threshold, the sensor device can cause the controller device to exclude the sensor device from being monitored by the controller device until the RF noise returns to below the noise threshold. 1. A connected home system comprising:a controller device configured to monitor a plurality of sensor devices deployed within a premises; and a processor, and', monitoring radio frequency noise in a radio environment associated with the premises, wherein the radio environment has associated therewith a baseline radio frequency noise floor,', 'determining whether the radio frequency noise exceeds a noise threshold defined above the baseline radio frequency noise floor, and', 'in response to determining that the radio frequency noise exceeds the noise threshold, causing the controller device to exclude the sensor device from being monitored by the controller device until the radio frequency noise returns to below the noise threshold., 'memory comprising sensor instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the sensor device to perform sensor operations comprising'}], 'a sensor device of the plurality of sensor devices, the sensor device comprising'}2. The connected home system of claim 1 , wherein causing the controller device to exclude the ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

Fire Detector With a Scattered Light Arrangement

Номер: US20180061215A1
Автор: Vollenweider Walter
Принадлежит: SIEMENS SCHWEIZ AG

The present disclosure relates to fire detectors. Teachings thereof may be embodied in an optical smoke detector. For example, a fire detector may include: a housing with a smoke inlet opening; a detection unit for detection of specific fire parameters; an analyzing unit for output of a fire alarm; a light transmitter; and a light receiver connected to the analyzing unit for monitoring the smoke inlet opening for impermissible pollution. The light transmitter and the light receiver comprise a scattered light arrangement with a scattered light volume in a region of the smoke inlet opening susceptible to pollution. The light transmitter may be oriented so a part of the light bundle traverses the region without striking adjacent housing parts, or a part of the light bundle strikes a housing part and a surface of the housing part deflects the second part of the light bundle away from the light receiver or absorbs the second part of the light bundle. The analyzing unit sends a service message if the scattered light detected by the light receiver exceeds a threshold value. 1. A fire detector comprising:a detector housing with a smoke inlet opening;a detection unit in the detector housing for detection of specific fire parameters;an analyzing unit for output of a fire alarm;a light transmitter; anda light receiver connected to the analyzing unit for monitoring the smoke inlet opening for impermissible pollution;wherein the light transmitter and the light receiver comprise a scattered light arrangement with a scattered light volume defined by the scattered light arrangement in a region of the smoke inlet opening susceptible to pollution;the light transmitter oriented such that a first part of a light bundle transmitted traverses the region of the smoke inlet opening without striking adjacent housing parts ora second part of the light bundle strikes a housing part adjoining the smoke inlet opening, wherein a surface of the housing part deflects the second part of the light ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

Alarm Initiation When Sensor is Intentionally Jammed

Номер: US20180061218A1
Автор: Plamen H. Vanchev
Принадлежит: AT&T Digital Life Inc

Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for alarm initiation when a sensor is intentionally jammed. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a connected home system can include a controller device and a sensor device. The sensor device can include a processor and memory. The memory can store sensor instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the sensor device to perform sensor operations. In particular, the sensor device can detect a jamming signal originating, for example, from jamming device that is intentionally attempting to jam operations of the sensor device. The sensor device can determine whether the jamming signal is above a jamming alarm threshold. If the sensor device determines that the jamming signal is above the jamming alarm threshold, the sensor device can generate a jamming alarm event that is directed to the controller device. The sensor device can send the jamming alarm event to the controller device.

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

Control panel for a fire alarm control system

Номер: US20210065535A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A control panel for a fire alarm control system is described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to receive a fault signal from a thermographic detector device, wherein the fault signal corresponds to a fault associated with the thermographic detector device, wherein the fault signal is associated with at least one of a field of view fault, an operating parameter fault, an internal fault, and a transmission fault, and provide a notification of the fault using the fault signal.

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Environmental Sensing

Номер: US20180062877A1
Автор: Iyengar Sridhar
Принадлежит: Elemental Machines, Inc.

A method for verifying an alarm condition in an environmental sensing system includes monitoring data received from environmental sensors; detecting anomalous data received from one of the plurality of environmental sensors; determining the context in which the anomalous data was acquired is consistent with typical usage activities; and providing an alarm condition alert when the determined context is not consistent with typical activities. A system for intelligently monitoring environmental conditions includes environmental sensors configured to monitor first and second environmental conditions and to communicate with an intelligent analysis module. The intelligent analysis module is configured with logic to determine whether anomalous data has been collected by the environmental sensors, to determine the context in which the anomalous data was collected, to determine whether the anomalous data can be attributed to a routine activity, and to provide an alarm condition if the anomalous data cannot be attributed to a routine activity. 1. A method for verifying an alarm condition in an environmental sensing system , comprising:monitoring data received from a plurality of environmental sensors;detecting anomalous data received from one of the plurality of environmental sensors;determining, using the data received from the other(s) of the plurality of environmental sensors, whether the context in which the anomalous data was acquired is consistent with typical usage activities; andproviding an alarm condition alert when the determined context is not consistent with typical activities.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising predicting whether the anomalous data is anticipated to exceed defined thresholds claim 1 , and providing an alarm condition alert when the anomalous data is anticipated to cross defined thresholds.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising estimating when the anomalous data is anticipated to cross defined thresholds claim ...

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29-05-2014 дата публикации

USER INTERFACE BROKER FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

Номер: US20140145855A1
Принадлежит: SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP

An interface system for providing a comprehensive user interface for alarm systems. The interface system may include two or more alarm system workstations, each having a user interface application installed thereon. One or more alarm panels may be connected to each of the alarm system workstations, and one or more points may be connected to each of the alarm panels. A broker workstation may be connected to the two or more alarm system workstations, and one or more client workstations may be connected to the broker workstation. A user interface broker may be installed on the broker workstation, wherein the user interface broker is configured to provide the one or more client workstations with a user interface that presents the status of, and that provides control over, all of the points. 1. An interface system for providing a comprehensive user interface for alarm systems , the interface system comprising:at least two alarm system workstations, each alarm system workstation having a user interface application installed thereon;at least one alarm panel connected to each of the at least two alarm system workstations;at least one point connected to the at least one alarm panel;at least one client workstation; anda user interface broker operatively connected to each of the at least two alarm system workstations and the at least one client workstation, wherein the user interface broker is configured to provide the at least one client workstation with a user interface that presents the status of, and provides control over, the at least one point.2. The interface system in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a broker workstation claim 1 , wherein the user interface broker is installed on the broker workstation.3. The interface system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the user interface broker is installed on one of the at least two alarm system workstations.4. The interface system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the user interface broker is installed on the ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

THERMOGRAPHIC DETECTOR DEVICE FOR A FIRE ALARM CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20220084382A1
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A thermographic detector device for a fire alarm control system is described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a thermography camera configured to capture a thermal image within a field of view of the thermographic detector device, a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to detect a fault associated with the thermographic detector device, wherein the fault includes at least one of a field of view fault, an operating parameter fault, and an internal fault, generate a fault signal upon detecting the fault, and provide a notification of the fault using the fault signal. 1. A thermographic detector device for a fire alarm control system , comprising:a thermography camera;a memory; and{'claim-text': ['detect a fault associated with the thermographic detector device;', 'determine a type of the detected fault;', 'generate a fault signal that includes an indication of the determined type of the detected fault; and', 'provide a notification of the detected fault using the fault signal, wherein the notification includes the indication of the determined type of the detected fault.'], '#text': 'a processor configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to:'}2. The thermographic detector device of claim 1 , wherein the thermography camera is configured to capture a thermal image within a field of view of the thermographic detector device.3. The thermographic detector device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to generate the fault signal upon determining the type of the detected fault.4. The thermographic detector device of claim 1 , wherein the type of the detected fault is a degradation of view of the thermographic detector device.5. The thermographic detector device of claim 1 , wherein the type of the detected fault is a field of view fault associated with the thermographic detector device.6. The thermographic detector device of claim 1 , wherein the fault signal includes ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

Spatial integration module

Номер: US20220084391A1

A spatial integration module includes a chassis, a wall body, a top cover and supporting devices. Each supporting device comprises a lower fixed portion and an upper movable portion. The wall body is detachably connected to the chassis and/or the supporting devices. The fixed portions are mounted on the chassis. A fixed rotation structure is arranged at a position where each movable portion is connected to the corresponding fixed portion. Each movable portion is turned between a horizontal direction state and a vertical direction state by the rotation structure.

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF A FIRE SYSTEM NETWORK AND IDENTIFYING NETWORK INFORMATION FOR PREDICTING NETWORK FAULTS

Номер: US20180068554A1
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Systems and methods for generating a graphical representation of a fire system network and identifying network information for predicting network faults are provided. Some methods can include extracting at least one network parameter from a network board of at least one a plurality of nodes in a fire system network and using the extracted at least one network parameter to generate a topology map that graphically represents a physical connectivity structure of the plurality of nodes. 1. A method comprising:extracting at least one network parameter from a network board of at least one a plurality of nodes in a fire system network; andusing the extracted at least one network parameter to generate a topology map that graphically represents a physical connectivity structure of the plurality of nodes.2. The method of further comprising generating the topology map in real time to graphically represent the physical connectivity structure of the plurality of nodes in real time.3. The method of wherein the at least one network parameter includes at least one of a style of the fire system network claim 1 , a classification or generation of the network board claim 1 , an identification of a version of an application claim 1 , database claim 1 , kernel claim 1 , or boot loader of the network board claim 1 , a physical interface type to and from the network board claim 1 , and port connectivity information of the network board.4. The method of wherein the port connectivity information includes an identification of other of the plurality of nodes connected to claim 1 , associated with claim 1 , or interfaced with the at least one the plurality of nodes.5. The method of further comprising embedding or integrated the topology map into or onto a building information model of a building in which the fire system network is deployed.6. The method of further comprising transmitting the at least one network parameter or the topology map to a cloud server device for storage thereon.7. The ...

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09-03-2017 дата публикации

AUTOMATION SYSTEM USER INTERFACE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL DISPLAY

Номер: US20170068419A1
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Systems and methods comprising a device including a processor coupled to a plurality of premises devices located at a premises. The device is configured to generate layout data comprising a layout of the premises including representations of premises devices on a floor plan configured to represent the premises. The layout data includes configuration data for each of the premises devices. The premises devices include at least one of a security device and a network device. The system includes a sensor user interface (SUI) application coupled to the device. The SUI application is remote to the device and configured to use the layout data to generate display elements comprising a three-dimensional (3D) representation of the floor plan and the premises devices. The floor plan layout visually and separately indicates a location and a state of the premises devices. The state includes current state and historical state. 1. A system comprising:a device including a processor coupled to a plurality of premises devices located at a premises, wherein the device is configured to generate layout data comprising a layout of the premises including representations of the plurality of premises devices on a floor plan configured to represent the premises, wherein the layout data includes configuration data for each of the plurality of premises devices, wherein the plurality of premises devices include at least one of a security device and a network device; anda sensor user interface (SUI) application coupled to the device, wherein the SUI application is remote to the device and configured to use the layout data to generate display elements comprising a three-dimensional (3D) representation of the floor plan and the plurality of premises devices, wherein the floor plan layout visually and separately indicates a location and a state of the plurality of premises devices, wherein the state includes current state and historical state.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the SUI application is ...

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09-03-2017 дата публикации

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Номер: US20170069197A1
Принадлежит:

A fire alarm control and monitoring system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the fire alarm and control system may include a plurality of fire alarm control panels connected together through a communication network. In some embodiments, the fire alarm control panels may communicate using a token passing protocol yet be arranged in a tree network topology. 1. A fire alarm system comprising:a first plurality of sensors disposed throughout a first facility;a first fire alarm control panel communicatively coupled with the first plurality of sensors;a second plurality of sensors disposed throughout a second facility separate and distinct from the first facility;a second fire alarm control panel communicatively coupled with the second plurality of sensors;a third plurality of sensors disposed throughout a third facility separate and distinct from the first facility and/or the second facility;a third fire alarm control panel communicatively coupled with the third plurality of sensors;a first networking switch communicatively coupled with the first fire alarm control panel, the second fire alarm control panel, and the third fire alarm control panel;a control center switch communicatively coupled with the first networking switch; anda control center computer communicatively coupled with the control center switch.2. The fire alarm system according to claim 1 , wherein:the control center computer is in communication with the first fire alarm control panel via the control center switch, and the first networking switch;the control center computer is in communication with the second fire alarm control panel via the control center switch, and the first networking switch; andthe control center computer is in communication with the third fire alarm control panel via the control center switch, and the first networking switch.3. The fire alarm system according to claim 1 , wherein:the control center computer receives data packets from the first fire alarm control panel that do not ...

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

Fire alarm building management integration

Номер: US20200066125A1
Принадлежит: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH

A fire alarm system includes an alarm panel, one or more notification appliances, one or more initiating devices, one or more wires, and one or more alternate building systems. The one or more wires couple the alarm panel to the one or more notification appliances and to the one or more initiating devices. The one or more alternate building systems are coupled to the one or more wires. The one or more alternate building systems each include one or more components configured to receive power from the one or more wires.

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

Service Provisioning Profile for a Fabric Network

Номер: US20180069827A1
Автор: Logue Jay D.
Принадлежит: GOOGLE INC.

Methods and systems for pairing a device to an account managed by a remote service include connecting to a commissioning device. The commissioning device is a device that manages pairing of devices to a remote service. Pairing the device to the fabric in a remote service also includes receiving service configuration details from the commissioning device. The commissioning device has previously retrieved the service configuration details that contain details configured to enable the joining device to connect to the remote service. Using the service configuration details, a device connects to the remote service using the received service configuration details. 1. A method for managing pairing of a joining device , by a commissioning device , to an account managed by a remote service , the method comprising:connecting, by the joining device, to the commissioning device via a first communication path of multiple communication paths;receiving, via the first communication path, service configuration details from the commissioning device, the service configuration details configured to enable the joining device to connect to the remote service using any of the multiple communication paths, and the service configuration details comprising an account identifier, a pairing token that is uniquely associated with the account identifier, and a list of certificates;connecting, by the joining device using the service configuration details, to the remote service via a second communication path of the multiple communication paths; andvalidating the connection between the joining device and the remote service using the account identifier, the pairing token that is uniquely associated with the account identifier, and the list of certificates.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the service configuration details are configured to be accessible claim 1 , at the remote service claim 1 , by entry of:the account identifier that identifies an account that is paired to a fabric to which the ...

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING FAULTS IN A SIREN-BASED ALERT SYSTEM

Номер: US20210074132A1
Принадлежит:

Methods for detecting faults in a siren-based alert system include receiving, by a siren device from a central siren controller, an activation command. The activation command identifies a neighbor siren device that is to be activated. Audible alerts output by the neighbor siren device include a unique identifying characteristic associated with the neighbor siren device. The method includes determining that the unique identifying characteristic is not detectable by the siren device and, in response, taking corrective action. The corrective action includes the siren device sending a siren fault notification to the central siren controller indicating a failure to detect the unique identifying characteristic and may also include modifying the audible alert output by the siren device to compensate for the faulty siren device. The siren device may send a siren fault notification to the central siren controller if an unexpected audible alert, such as a potential false alarm, is detected. 1. A method for detecting a fault in a siren-based alert system , comprising:receiving, by a first siren device in a plurality of siren devices in the siren-based alert system from a central siren controller, a first activation command, wherein each of the plurality of siren devices is operable to generate an audible alert, wherein the first activation command includes an indication that a second siren device in the plurality of siren devices is to be activated by receipt of the first activation command, and wherein an audible alert from the second siren device includes a first unique identifying characteristic associated with the second siren device;determining, at the first siren device subsequent to receiving the first activation command from the central siren controller, that the first unique identifying characteristic associated with the second siren device is not detectable by the first siren device; andin response to determining that the first unique identifying characteristic ...

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

RECORDING ACTIVITY DETECTION

Номер: US20210074143A1
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Systems, methods, and techniques for detecting the recording activity of a sensor are described. A monitoring system includes a sensor that is configured to generate sensor data, as well as a failsafe circuit that is configured to monitor an electronic signal of the sensor and determine that the sensor is recording. The system can further include a control unit that receives indication from the failsafe circuit that the sensor is recording and, based on determining that the control unit did not request the sensor to record or that the control unit is not aware that the sensor is recording, the system outputs a signal, e.g. to an indicator light, indicating that the sensor is recording. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:monitoring an electronic signal of a sensor configured to generate image, video, or audio data for a property;based on monitoring the electronic signal of the sensor, determining that the sensor is generating sensor data;determining that an activity indicator of the sensor indicates that the sensor is not generating the sensor data; andbased on determining that the activity indicator of the sensor indicates that the sensor is not generating the sensor data, providing, for output, a notification indicating that the sensor is generating the sensor data.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining that the sensor is generating sensor data comprises comparing the electronic signal of the sensor to a predetermined voltage threshold.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein comparing the electronic signal of the sensor to the predetermined voltage threshold comprises:measuring a voltage of the electronic signal of the sensor when the sensor is known to be capturing sensor data;generating a voltage threshold based on the voltage measured when the sensor is known to be capturing sensor data; andcomparing the electronic signal of the sensor to the generated voltage threshold.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining that the sensor is generating sensor data ...

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05-06-2014 дата публикации

Door/Window Contact System

Номер: US20140152438A1
Автор: Richard Alan Smith
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A window or door position detector includes an RFID tag attachable to the window or door, and a transceiver. The transceiver emits an activating signal to the tag. The tag in turn responds with an identifying RF signal indicative of a predetermined position of the window or door. The detector includes a transceiver which can communicate with both the tag and a displaced monitoring system control panel.

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24-03-2022 дата публикации

GOODS ANTI-THEFT DEVICE, MORE PARTICULARLY FOR CARDBOARD BOXES

Номер: US20220090416A1
Принадлежит: rapitag GmbH

The invention relates to an anti-theft device configured to be attached to merchandise to be protected the anti-theft device including a housing, which comprises a winding apparatus rotatably arranged therein, at least one securing-loop arrangement designed and intended to loop around the merchandise to be protected such that the anti-theft device can be securely connected to the merchandise to be protected, and a locking mechanism. 2. Anti-theft device according to claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism is further configured so as to permit the rotational winding movement of the winding apparatus when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state and when the locking mechanism is in the locked state.3. Anti-theft device according to claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism further comprises external teeth that can be engaged with internal teeth formed on the housing.4. Anti-theft device according to claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism further comprises an actuation element claim 1 , which is configured to assume a locking position when manually actuated by an operator claim 1 , whereupon the locking mechanism is transferred to the locked state.5. Anti-theft device according to claim 4 , wherein the locking mechanism further comprises a closure element which is operatively connected to the release element and configured so as to be releasably engageable with the actuation element in order to hold the actuation element in the locking position and to allow the actuation element claim 4 , when actuated by the release element claim 4 , to assume a release position such that the locking mechanism is transferred to the unlocked state.6. Anti-theft device according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-theft device further comprises a power supply unit.7. Anti-theft device according to claim 6 , wherein the anti-theft device further comprises an alarm generation apparatus configured to emit an acoustic and/or optical alarm signal in response to an attempt to remove the anti- ...

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17-03-2016 дата публикации

USAGE MODELING FOR INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT OF ALARMS AND MESSAGES IN MOBILE HEALTH SYSTEMS

Номер: US20160078750A1
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Systems and methods can support usage modeling and the intelligent management of patient alarms. An alarm management system can maintain models of patient alarm operations. Modeling parameters related to clinical user behavior and modeling parameters related to alarm context can be incorporated into the models of patient alarm operations. The models of patient alarm operations can inform rules associated with intelligent alarm management. The rules may be applied to the presentation of alarms to the clinical users via mobile computing devices. The rules may also be applied to the interpretation of alarm responses from the clinical users. The rules may be adapted by the alarm management system to improve metrics of alarm efficacy and/or metrics of patient health outcomes. 1. A computer-implemented method for usage modeling and intelligent management of patient alarms , comprising:maintaining, in association with an alarm management system, models of patient alarm operations;incorporating, by the alarm management system, into the models of patient alarm operations one or more modeling parameters related to behaviors associated with clinical users;incorporating, by the alarm management system, one or more modeling parameters related to alarm context into the models of patient alarm operations;establishing rules associated with intelligent alarm management, by the alarm management system, based upon the models of patient alarm operations;applying the established rules associated with intelligent alarm management, by the alarm management system, to presentation of alarms to the clinical users;applying the established rules associated with intelligent alarm management, by the alarm management system, to interpretation of alarm responses from the clinical users; andadapting the established rules associated with intelligent alarm management, by the alarm management system, to improve a metric of patient alarm efficacy.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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17-03-2016 дата публикации

SMART-HOME HAZARD DETECTOR PROVIDING SENSOR-BASED DEVICE POSITIONING GUIDANCE

Номер: US20160078751A1
Принадлежит: GOOGLE INC.

A particular smart hazard detector may itself function as a guide during a process of installation of the same at an installation location. Additionally, the installation location of the particular smart hazard detector may play a central role in how various settings of the smart hazard detector are defined and adjusted over time. 1. (canceled)2. A method for guiding installation of a monitoring device , comprising:receiving, by the monitoring device, during installation of the monitoring device at a particular location within a structure, an input command to test whether an instant placement of the monitoring device would prevent the monitoring device from operating within specification to detect one or more conditions;implementing, by the monitoring device in response to receiving the input command, a test sequence to determine whether the instant placement of the monitoring device would prevent the monitoring device from operating within specification to detect the one or more conditions; andoutputting, by the monitoring device, based on the test sequence, a particular notification that the instant placement of the monitoring device would prevent the monitoring device from operating within specification to detect the one or more conditions.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining, based upon readings of a proximity sensor of the monitoring device, that the instant placement of the monitoring device is within a prohibitive distance from one or more wall or ceiling surfaces; andin response to the determining, outputting the particular notification to indicate that the instant placement of the monitoring device would prevent the monitoring device from operating within specification to detect the one or more conditions.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the proximity sensor is selected from the group consisting of: an ultrasonic sensor and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) time-of-flight range finder.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising: ...

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17-03-2016 дата публикации

TAMPER-ALERT AND TAMPER-RESISTANT BAND

Номер: US20160078752A1
Автор: VARDI Eyal Dov
Принадлежит: TechIP International Limited

A tamper alert band includes a housing, a latch, and a latch-blocking member. The latch is configured to move between at least an unsecured position and a secured position, in the unsecured position first and second housing elements are movable with respect to each other and in the secured position the latch secured the first housing element with the second housing element. The latch-blocking member is controllably moveable between at least a first position and a second position, the blocking member being moveable to the first position when the latch is in the secured position to thereafter obstruct movement of the latch to the unsecured position. 1. A band adapted for affixation around a human extremity , said band comprising:a housing that includes a first housing element and a second housing element;a wireless transceiver disposed in the housing and configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one remote computing node;a latch disposed in the housing and configured to move between at least an unsecured position and a secured position, in the unsecured position the first and second housing elements being movable with respect to each other, in the secured position the first and second housing elements being restrained from movement with respect to each other; anda blocking member disposed in the housing and controllably moveable between at least a first position and a second position, the blocking member being moveable to the first position when the latch is in the secured position to obstruct movement of the latch to the unsecured position.2. The band of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes at least one housing contact element configured to electrically interface with a corresponding at least one strap contact element of a strap when the first and second housing elements are secured to one another.3. The band of claim 2 , further comprising:the strap, which includes at least one electrically conductive element that extends along a major length of the strap ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

System and method for alarm signaling during alarm system destruction

Номер: US20180075730A1
Принадлежит: Alarm com Inc

A system and method provide for the immediate transmission of a potential alarm to a remote alarm signal escrow site and from the escrow site to a host station in the event where a control panel or an alarm signaling device is tampered with or destroyed by a disablement tactic, e.g., a “crash and smash intrusion.” A system and method may also send an alarm signal during such an attack by using predictive analysis of real-time events.

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Unified Mobile Application for Installation of Security Products

Номер: US20180075731A1
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A testing system and method for a security system is disclosed. In one example, the testing system includes a mobile computing device carried by an operator such as a technician and a configuration server, the configuration server communicating with one or more of an intrusion detection subsystem, video surveillance subsystem, and/or access control subsystem and providing testing information to the mobile device. In one embodiment, the testing system provides configuration information to security devices within the subsystems, where the configuration information includes associations between the devices of the subsystems for executing testing upon the devices in the associations. 1. A testing system for a security system , comprising:a mobile device used by a technician; anda server system communicating with at least two of an intrusion detection subsystem, video surveillance subsystem, and/or access control subsystem of the security system and providing testing information to the mobile device.2. A method for testing a security system , comprising:displaying status information from an intrusion detection subsystem, video surveillance subsystem, and/or access control subsystem on a mobile device of a technician; andproviding configuration information to the intrusion detection subsystem, the video surveillance subsystem, and/or the access control subsystem from the mobile device.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the configuration information includes associations between devices of the intrusion detection subsystem claim 2 , the video surveillance subsystem claim 2 , and/or the access control subsystem.4. A method for configuring a security system claim 2 , comprising:inputting device information of a security system into a mobile device by decoding encoded labels on devices;sending the device information to a configuration server communicating with one or more of an intrusion detection subsystem, video surveillance subsystem, and/or access control ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR VERIFYING AUTHENTICITY OF A MONITORING SIGNAL AND CORRESPONDING MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180075732A1
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A method for verifying authenticity of a monitoring signal includes employing a multitude of actuators to impact a physical environment with individual signals, wherein the individual signals originate from the actuators and are directed to the physical environment; observing, via at least one sensor device, the physical environment so as to record the monitoring signal, wherein the monitoring signal represents a combined impact of the individual signals on the physical environment; and comparing the monitoring signal with an expected signal to determine a degree of similarity between the monitoring signal and the expected signal, wherein the expected signal is computed on the basis of one or more predetermined template. 1. A method for verifying authenticity of a monitoring signal , the method comprising:employing a multitude of actuators to impact a physical environment with individual signals, wherein the individual signals originate from the actuators and are directed to the physical environment;observing, by at least one sensor device, the physical environment so as to record the monitoring signal, wherein the monitoring signal represents a combined impact of the individual signals on the physical environment; andcomparing the monitoring signal with an expected signal so as to determine a degree of similarity between the monitoring signal and the expected signal, wherein the expected signal is computed on the basis of one or more predetermined templates.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the actuators are controlled by one or more configurable actuator parameters.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the individual signals of the actuators are generated on the basis of an input parameter setting.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the input parameter setting defines the individual signals.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the input parameter setting defines the templates for computing the expected signal.6. The method ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

Portable Optical Particle Sensor Apparatus and Corresponding Particle Measurement Method

Номер: US20200072723A1
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The present invention provides a portable optical particle sensor apparatus and a corresponding particle measurement method. The portable optical particle sensor apparatus is equipped with an optical particle concentration capture device () which is set up to determine measured values of an instantaneous particle concentration of predetermined particles in an event-controlled measurement mode, and an event capture device (″) for capturing at least one predetermined local event relating to the environment of the optical particle sensor apparatus () and for activating the event-controlled measurement mode in response to the capture of the at least one predetermined local event. 1. A portable optical particle sensor apparatus having:an optical particle concentration capture device which is set up to determine measured values of an instantaneous particle concentration of predetermined particles in an event-controlled measurement mode; andan event capture device for capturing at least one predetermined local event relating to the environment of the optical particle sensor apparatus and for activating the event-controlled measurement mode in response to the capture of the at least one predetermined local event.2. The portable optical particle sensor apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the optical particle concentration capture device is set up to determine measured values of the instantaneous particle concentration of predetermined particles in a time-controlled measurement mode claim 1 , on which the event-controlled measurement mode is superimposed.3. The portable optical particle sensor apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising an evaluation device for determining an average particle concentration over a predetermined period on the basis of the measured values.4. The portable optical particle sensor apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the event capture device has a location change capture device for capturing a predetermined geographical location change as ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Alarm Signaling During Alarm System Destruction

Номер: US20170076586A1
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A system and method provide for the immediate transmission of a potential alarm to a remote alarm signal escrow site and from the escrow site to a host station in the event where a control panel or an alarm signaling device is tampered with or destroyed by a disablement tactic, e.g., a “crash and smash intrusion.” A system and method may also send an alarm signal during such an attack by using predictive analysis of real-time events. 1. (canceled)2. A method for handling an alarm situation , the method comprising:identifying an alarm situation at a location of a monitored property by one or more sensors or by a control panel;transmitting, to a remote escrow site that is different than a remote host station and that is physically separate from the monitored property, a message that indicates that an alarm signal is expected to be transmitted to the remote host station from the one or more sensors or the control panel based on identifying the alarm situation at the location of the monitored property; andtransmitting, to the remote escrow site, an update message indicating that the alarm signal cannot be transmitted to the remote host station from the one or more sensors or the control panel, wherein receipt of the update message indicating that the alarm signal cannot be transmitted to the remote host station from the one or more sensors or the control panel results in the remote escrow site transmitting, to the remote host station, the update message indicating that the alarm signal cannot be transmitted to the remote host station from the one or more sensors or the control panel.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein transmission of the message that indicates that an alarm signal is expected to be transmitted to the remote host station occurs over a first communication path claim 2 , and wherein transmission of the alarm signal is expected to occur over a second communication path that is different than the first communication path.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the ...

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16-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR VERIFYING AUTHENTICITY OF A MONITORING SIGNAL AND CORRESPONDING MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170076587A1
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A method for verifying authenticity of a monitoring signal includes employing a multitude of actuators to impact a physical environment with individual signals, wherein the individual signals originate from the actuators and are directed to the physical environment; observing, via at least one sensor device, the physical environment so as to record the monitoring signal, wherein the monitoring signal represents a combined impact of the individual signals on the physical environment; and comparing the monitoring signal with an expected signal to determine a degree of similarity between the monitoring signal and the expected signal, wherein the expected signal is computed on the basis of one or more predetermined templates, wherein the predetermined templates are previously generated in a secret initialization procedure in such a way that the impact on the physical environment for each of the individual signals is separately recorded as a template by the sensor device. 1. A method for verifying authenticity of a monitoring signal , the method comprising:employing a multitude of actuators to impact a physical environment with individual signals, wherein the individual signals originate from the actuators and are directed to the physical environment;observing, by at least one sensor device, the physical environment so as to record the monitoring signal, wherein the monitoring signal represents a combined impact of the individual signals on the physical environment; andcomparing the monitoring signal with an expected signal so as to determine a degree of similarity between the monitoring signal and the expected signal, wherein the expected signal is computed on the basis of one or more predetermined templates, wherein the predetermined templates are previously generated in a secret initialization procedure in such a way that the impact on the physical environment for each of the individual signals is separately recorded as a template by the sensor device.2. The method ...

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24-03-2022 дата публикации

Audio riser active electrical supervision

Номер: US20220092967A1
Автор: Barry Dorobkowski
Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

An audio riser active electrical supervision system includes a high-voltage audio alert system connected to a riser circuit. The high-voltage audio alert system disconnects a high-voltage analog signal from the riser circuit when the audio riser active electrical supervision system operates in a standby mode, and connects the high-voltage analog signal to the riser circuit when the audio riser active electrical supervision system operates in an active alert mode. A plurality of isolator modules operate in a closed state that connects a circuit node to the riser circuit and an open state that disconnects the respective circuit node from the riser circuit. A riser supervision circuit is connected to at least one isolator module to detect a circuit fault on the riser circuit when the audio riser active electrical supervision system operates in the standby mode and the active alert mode.

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07-03-2019 дата публикации

Device, System, and Method for Optimizations to Camp Only Mode

Номер: US20190075476A1
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A device, system, and method uses a camp only mode based on a connectivity status. The method is performed at a device that is configured to establish a first connection to a first network and configured to establish a second connection to a second network. The method includes determining the connectivity status of the device. When the connectivity status indicates that the device has established the first connection, the method includes utilizing a camp-only mode to monitor the second network, the camp-only mode reducing a frequency of at least one type of operation associated with the second network, the camp-only mode configured to retain a capability of determining whether an emergency message is being broadcast over the second network. 120-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising: determining a connectivity status of the UE; and', 'when the connectivity status indicates that the UE has established the first connection, utilizing a first cellular mode that includes (i) altering at least one type of operation associated with the cellular network and (ii) determining whether an emergency message is broadcast over the cellular network., 'at a user equipment (UE) that is configured to establish a first connection to a wireless local area network (WLAN) and a second connection to a cellular network22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the altering the at least one type of operation includes eliminating mobile originating (MO) and mobile terminating (MT) calls.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the altering the at least one type of operation includes discarding non-emergency messages.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the altering the at least one type of operation includes not responding to non-emergency messages.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the altering the at least one type of operation includes eliminating mobile originating (MO) signaling over the cellular network.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein MO signaling includes at least one of an Attach claim ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

Method for Automatically Evaluating Alarm Clusters

Номер: US20200073777A1
Автор: Lutz Benjamin
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A method for identifying an output alarm message of an alarm message cluster in a management system of a technical installation is proposed, wherein alarm messages arriving in the management system of the technical installation are detected and stored in a storage device, a specific time range is defined for further processing the alarm messages contained in the time range, at least one time instant within the time range, at which an output alarm message arrives in the technical installation is determined, and the at least one specific time instant is transmitted to a control device, which is embodied to display the alarm messages. 1. A method for identifying an output alarm message of an alarm message cluster in a management system of a technical installation , the method comprising:a) detecting alarm messages arriving in the management system of the technical installation and storing the detected alarm messages in a storage device;b) defining a specific time range for further processing of the detected alarm messages contained in the specific time range;c) determining at least one time instant, within the specific time range, at which an output alarm message arrives in the technical installation; andd) transmitting the at least one time instant to a control device, which is configured to display the detected alarm messages.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the following steps are performed within the scope of determining the at least one time instant:i) totaling all active alarm messages in the specific time range and determining an associated totaling function;ii) identifying local minima of the associated totaling function; andiii) transmitting the identified local minima to the control device.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the local minima are transmitted sorted based on a specific criterion to the control device.4. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the local minima are transmitted sorted based on a specific criterion to the ...

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

Guard for Use with Electronic Monitor Systems

Номер: US20190075856A1
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A guard and method for securing a guard around an electronic monitoring device that is secured to a monitored individual's limb is provided. The guard includes a flexible fabric having an inner surface for receiving the electronic monitoring device, at least one fastener attached to a top portion of the inner surface and a bottom portion of an outer surface of the flexible fabric for releasably retaining the top portion to the bottom portion, and at least one ribbon loop. In one form, the flexible fabric includes a pair of peripheral edges disposed parallel to each other and each edge includes a cutout. 1. A guard for an electronic monitoring device that is secured to a monitored individual's limb , the electronic monitoring device having a tracking assembly and a securing device or strap to secure the tracking assembly to the monitored individual's limb , the guard comprising:at least one sheet of flexible fabric having an inner surface for receiving the electronic monitoring device;at least one fastener attached to a top portion of the inner surface and a bottom portion of an outer surface of the flexible fabric for releasably retaining the top portion to the bottom portion; andat least one ribbon loop.2. The guard according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one ribbon loop is disposed on the bottom portion of the flexible fabric.3. The guard according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one ribbon loop is disposed on the top portion of the flexible fabric.4. The guard according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible fabric is polyester.5. The guard according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one ribbon loop is polyester.6. The guard according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastener is Velcro.7. The guard according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastener is selected from the group consisting of a button claim 1 , a zipper claim 1 , and a hook.8. The guard according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible fabric further includes a pair of peripheral edges disposed ...

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

Method for Sensor Maintenance of Redundant Sensor Loops

Номер: US20190080590A1
Автор: OConnell Daniel
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A system for performing sensor maintenance, including redundant sensors to collect one or more data points; one or more non-transitory storage mediums; a processor; and an output device; wherein one of the non-transitory storage mediums receives the one or more data points; wherein one of the non-transitory storage mediums includes one or more instructions for performing two or more statistical calculations; and wherein the processor carries out the instructions. The method for using the system includes: the non-transitory storage medium receiving one or more data points from the redundant sensors; the processor performing the statistical calculations on the data points to generate one or more processed data points and comparing the processed data points to a threshold value; and the non-transitory storage medium creating an alert when the processed data points exceed a threshold value for a period of time; and displaying the alert on the output device. 116-. (canceled)17. A system for analyzing plant performance , comprising:at least two sensors to collect one or more data points, where the at least two sensors are redundant sensors;one or more non-transitory storage mediums, the one or more non-transitory storage mediums configured to receive the one or more data points; anda processor;wherein the one or more non-transitory storage mediums comprises one or more instructions for performing two or more statistical calculations; andwherein the processor carries out the instructions for performing two or more statistical calculations on the one or more data points from the at least two sensors to determine if one of the at least two sensors is faulty.18. The system of claim 18 , wherein a duration of the average over time is determined based on periodic accountable anomalies19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the average over time comprises an exponentially weighted moving average.20. The system of claim 19 , wherein the time over which the average is taken is longer ...

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22-03-2018 дата публикации

INTERNET-OF-THINGS-BASED SAFETY SYSTEM

Номер: US20180082575A1
Автор: El-Mankabady Emad
Принадлежит: Siemens Industry, Inc.

Building safety system architecture, methods, and mediums. A method includes receiving substantially-continuous heartbeat communications from a plurality of safety control devices over a packet data network. The method includes monitoring a status of each of the safety control devices. The method includes aggregating the received statuses of the plurality of safety control devices. The method includes transmitting the aggregated statuses to a cloud safety system. The method includes receiving control commands from the cloud safety system. The method includes controlling the safety control devices according to the received control commands. 1. A method performed by at least one safety control gateway in communication with a plurality of safety control devices , comprising:receiving substantially-continuous heartbeat communications from a plurality of safety control devices over a packet data network;monitoring a status of each of the safety control devices;aggregating the received statuses of the plurality of safety control devices;transmitting the aggregated statuses to a cloud safety system;receiving control commands from the cloud safety system; andcontrolling the safety control devices according to the received control commands,wherein the at least one safety control gateway is also connected to communicate with and control a heating, ventilating and air conditioning system (HVAC), wherein controlling the safety control devices is coordinated with HVAC functions.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising independently controlling the safety control devices claim 1 , according to an internal configuration of the safety control gateway claim 1 , when the safety control gateway is not in communication with the cloud safety system.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein each heartbeat communication comprises a data packet that identifies one of the plurality of safety control devices by including a specific unique device identifier for that safety control device.4. The ...

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24-03-2016 дата публикации

INDUCTIVE SECURITY SENSOR NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO MAGNETIC TAMPERING

Номер: US20160086482A1
Автор: Hanrahan Robert M.
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An inductive security sensor system is not susceptible to magnetic tampering (such as by using an external magnet or false target). A sensor assembly includes an inductive sensor (inductor coil), mounted in a relatively secure location, and a conductive proximity target incorporated with an object (such as a window or door, or an object/asset). An alarm condition can be detected as either a displacement condition in which the proximity target is displaced relative to the inductive sensor, or a tamper condition in which magnetic coupling between the proximity target and the inductive sensor is interfered with (such as by introducing a false conductive target) An inductance-to-data converter drives the inductor coil with an excitation signal to project a time-varying magnetic field for magnetically coupling to the proximity target. The IDC acquires sensor measurements (such as coil inductance), which are converted into corresponding sensor data representing alarm conditions (displacement or tamper). 1. An inductive security sensor system , comprising an inductive sensor, including an inductor coil, installed in a relatively secure location, and', 'a conductive proximity target incorporated with an object in proximity to the inductive sensor;', in a secure-proximity condition, the proximity target is at a secure-proximity position relative to the inductive sensor, and', a displacement condition occurs when the proximity target is displaced from the secure-proximity position by a pre-defined displacement, and', 'a tamper condition occurs when magnetic coupling between the proximity target and the inductive sensor is interfered with without the occurrence of a displacement condition; and, 'an alarm condition occurs for either a displacement condition or a tamper condition, where'}], 'such that'}], 'an inductive sensor assembly including drive the inductor coil with an excitation signal to project a time-varying magnetic field for magnetically coupling to the proximity ...

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR CONTEXTUALIZING AND RESOLVING ALERTS

Номер: US20170084167A1
Принадлежит: INVENSYS SYSTEMS, INC.

Systems and methods for generating an alert resolution status based on a contextualized alert. An asset repository stores asset-specific data for interpreting an asset parameter. A diagnostic contextualization component is coupled to the asset repository and generates the contextualized alert by retrieving data in the repository. The component also generates the alert resolution status based on determinations related to the contextualized alert. 1. A computer implemented system configured to generate a contextualized alert related to an alert resolution process , the system comprising:an asset repository storing asset-specific data for interpreting an asset parameter descriptive of the condition of an asset of an asset monitoring system, the asset-specific data comprising alert response data, asset identification data and alert prioritization data; retrieving asset identification data from the asset repository to identify a received alert;', 'retrieving alert prioritization data from the asset repository based on the retrieved asset identification data;', 'generating a contextualized alert based on the retrieved asset identification data and the retrieved alert prioritization data;', 'determining whether an actionable output related to the contextualized alert has been received; and', 'generating an alert resolution status based on the determination., 'a diagnostic contextualization component coupled to the asset repository and configured for generating an alert resolution status by performing the steps of2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising storing the generated alert resolution status in the asset repository claim 1 , and wherein generating an alert resolution status further comprises comparing the alert response data to the alert resolution status to render the actionable output.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising an alert response generation component configured to perform the steps of:providing a result related to the actionable output to an ...

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