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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Synchronization of electronic article surveillance systems having metal detection

Номер: US20120092166A1

Автор: Adam S. Bergman, John A. Allen, Manuel A. Soto

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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Номер записи: 1

07-06-2012 дата публикации

Automated Audio Messaging in Two-Way Voice Alarm Systems

Номер: US20120139718A1

Автор: Derek Smith, Oscar Noyola, Reyzaldi Sacuevo, Stephane Foisy

Принадлежит: Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd

An alarm monitoring station is capable of establishing a two way communications channel over a network to connect the monitoring station and alarm panels at monitored premises, for real time voice communication between the panels and the monitoring station. The monitoring station is further operable to provide pre-programmed voice messages to the alarm panels based on the sensed alarm condition over the two way communications channel. In this way, occupants at the premises may be notified of the sensed condition before speaking with an operator at the monitoring station.

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Номер записи: 2

13-09-2012 дата публикации

Detector

Номер: US20120228477A1

Автор: Andreas Erni, Peter Gruber, Simon Daniel Fischer, Thomas Bachels

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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Номер записи: 3

07-02-2013 дата публикации

Merchandise sensor and method for protecting an item of merchandise

Номер: US20130033380A1

Автор: Christopher J. Fawcett, Gary A. TAYLOR, Jeffrey A. GRANT, Jonathon D. PHILLIPS

Принадлежит: InVue Security Products Inc

A merchandise sensor for protecting an item of merchandise displayed on a merchandise display security device from theft includes sensor electronics and a sensor element operably coupled to the sensor electronics. The sensor element provides an output value in an initial stable state before an interaction state and in a subsequent stable state following the interaction state. The sensor electronics compares the output value of the sensor element in the subsequent stable state and the output value of the sensor element in the initial stable state to determine whether a change in the output value indicates an alarm condition. In the event that the output value of the sensor element in the subsequent stable state is not within a predetermined tolerance bandwidth of the output value of the sensor element in the initial stable state, the sensor electronics activates an alarm in response to the alarm condition.

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Номер записи: 4

14-03-2013 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20130063264A1

Автор: Ankur PARIYANI, Ulku G. Oktem

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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Номер записи: 5

08-08-2013 дата публикации

Robust alarm system with auxiliary processing sub-system

Номер: US20130201015A1

Автор: Gregory W. Hill, Jason A. Breed, Stephane Foisy

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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Номер записи: 6

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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Номер записи: 7

02-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURITY SYSTEM TAMPERING DETECTION

Номер: US20140002649A1

Автор: DONAGHY Martin Joseph, MARTIN Walter Andrew

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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Номер записи: 8

09-01-2014 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20140009281A1

Автор: Dimarco Stephane, Lewiner Jacques, Pichard Laurent

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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Номер записи: 9

09-01-2014 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for monitoring transient electrical strikes

Номер: US20140009297A1

Автор: Daniel Cianfrocco, Mark P. Barrieau

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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Номер записи: 10

13-03-2014 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20140070940A1

Автор: Cohn Gabriel A., Patel Shwetak N., Reynolds Matthew S.

Принадлежит: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization

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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Номер записи: 11

01-01-2015 дата публикации

FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20150002290A1

Автор: CAI YI-WEN, WANG SHIH-CHENG

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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Номер записи: 12

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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Номер записи: 13

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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Номер записи: 14

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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Номер записи: 15

14-01-2016 дата публикации

INTEGRATED SECURITY SYSTEM WITH PARALLEL PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE

Номер: US20160012715A1

Автор: Hazbun Robert, RAJI Reza, Wood Aaron

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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Номер записи: 16

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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Номер записи: 17

21-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENT ALARMING

Номер: US20160019777A1

Автор: MATSUOKA Yoky, Peterson Kevin, Webb Nicholas Unger

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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Номер записи: 18

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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Номер записи: 19

17-01-2019 дата публикации

INTEGRATED FENESTRATION STATUS MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20190019382A1

Автор: Farnes Brian M., Magnusen Justin

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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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Номер записи: 20

21-01-2021 дата публикации

THERMOGRAPHIC DETECTOR DEVICE FOR A FIRE ALARM CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20210020013A1

Автор: De Blonde Johnny Julien, Di Nubila Marco, Lang Scott, Naylor Matthew John, Usmani Uroj

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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 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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Номер записи: 21

21-01-2021 дата публикации

FIRE CONTROL PANEL INTERFACE GENERATION

Номер: US20210020021A1

Автор: Gopinath Anu, Kulkarni Sagar, Sahai Deepika

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Methods, devices, and systems for fire control panel interface generation are described herein. In some examples, one or more embodiments include a fire control panel comprising a memory and a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory to determine, from a plurality of geographic regions, a geographic region for the control panel, determine a set of standards corresponding to the determined geographic region, and generate a fire control panel interface using the determined set of standards, and a user interface to display the fire control panel interface. 1. A fire control panel for fire control panel interface generation , comprising:a memory; and determine, from a plurality of geographic regions, a geographic region for the fire control panel, wherein each of the plurality of geographic regions is a different country or group of countries having a different corresponding set of fire control panel standards associated therewith;', 'determine the corresponding set of fire control panel standards associated with the determined geographic region; and', 'generate a fire control panel interface using the determined set of fire control panel standards; and, 'a processor configured to execute instructions stored in the memory toa user interface configured to display the fire control panel interface.2. The fire control panel of claim 1 , wherein generating the fire control panel interface includes prioritizing events according to the determined set of fire control panel standards.3. The fire control panel of claim 2 , wherein generating the fire control panel interface includes color coding the prioritized events according to the determined set of fire control panel standards.4. The fire control panel of claim 1 , wherein generating the fire control panel interface includes utilizing terminology corresponding to the determined set of fire control panel standards.5. (canceled)6. The fire control panel of claim 1 , wherein the determined set of fire control panel ...

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Номер записи: 22

21-01-2021 дата публикации

NOTIFICATIONS FOR CAMERA TAMPERING

Номер: US20210020022A1

Автор: Beach Allison, Berg Benjamin Asher, Faraci Donald, Gordon Adam, Hutz David James, Madden Donald Gerard, Silverman Christopher, Yin Weihong

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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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Номер записи: 23

25-01-2018 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN ALARM TRIGGER BYPASS

Номер: US20180025616A1

Автор: Bunker Brandon, Davis Aaron, Lin Rongbin Lanny, Liu Shiwei

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A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving, at a home automation system, data from a detachable broadcasting device indicating an authenticated biosignature, the biosignature being authenticated at the detachable broadcasting device, and the biosignature being associated with an animate object or a mobile inanimate object. The method may further include authenticating the received data, and deriving an alarm bypass instruction based at least in part on the received data. The method may further include detecting a location of the detachable broadcasting device, and communicating the alarm bypass instruction to at least one of a plurality of sensors based at least in part on the detected location of the detachable broadcasting device. 1. A method for security and/or automation systems , comprising:receiving, at a home automation system, data from a detachable broadcasting device indicating an authenticated biosignature, the biosignature being authenticated at the detachable broadcasting device, and the biosignature being associated with an animate object or a mobile inanimate object;authenticating the received data;deriving an alarm bypass instruction based at least in part on the received data;detecting a location of the detachable broadcasting device; andcommunicating the alarm bypass instruction to at least one of a plurality of sensors based at least in part on the detected location of the detachable broadcasting device.2. The method of claim 1 , authenticating the received data comprising:authenticating the received data against a list of allowed animate or mobile inanimate objects.3. The method of claim 1 , authenticating the received data further comprising:combining a plurality of the received data to calculate a confidence level;comparing the confidence level to a predetermined confidence threshold parameter; andauthenticating the received data based at least on the comparing.4. The method ...

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Номер записи: 24

25-01-2018 дата публикации

SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS

Номер: US20180025617A1

Автор: Hesford David Michael, van Winkel Robert Johannes

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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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Номер записи: 25

25-01-2018 дата публикации

MULTI ALARM REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180025618A1

Автор: Bolger Chris, Brigham Peter, Rutter Nicholas

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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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Номер записи: 26

25-01-2018 дата публикации

FAST RESPONDING CAMERA SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM WITH LOW POWER CONSUMPTION AND LOW FALSE ALARM RATE

Номер: US20180025621A1

Автор: HUANG KUN-CHENG, HUANG YUNG-HSIANG

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A fast responding surveillance system with low power consumption and a low false alarm rate is provided. An alarm is issued through a button or a sensor to request a microcontroller to activate an image capturing module to capture at least one alarm image, and a first low-power RF module is activated to transmit the alarm image to an intelligent analysis module for analysis to generate a determination result. When the determination result indicates a false alarm, the alarm image is discarded, and the first low-power RF module and the image capturing module are turned off. When the determination result indicates a valid alarm, the image capturing module captures a high-quality video, a first video transmission module is activated to transmit the high-quality video, and the first low-power RF module is turned off. 1. A fast responding surveillance system with low power consumption and a low false alarm rate , comprising:a batter powered surveillance camera, comprising a first low-power radio-frequency (RF) module that is normally turned off, an image capturing module that is normally turned off, a first video transmission module that is normally turned off, a microcontroller, and a first operation processor; anda central control system, wirelessly connected to the battery powered surveillance camera, comprising an intelligent analysis module, a second low-power RF module, a second video transmission module and a second operation processor;wherein, when the microcontroller is woken up by a wakeup signal, the first low-power RF module and the image capturing module are activated to capture at least one alarm image through the image capturing module and transmit the alarm image to the second low-power RF module through the first low-power RF module to have the central control system obtain the alarm image, and the second operation processor forwards the alarm image to the intelligent analysis module for analysis to generate a determination result, which is one selected ...

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Номер записи: 27

25-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PREVENT CARWASH COLLISIONS

Номер: US20180025624A1

Автор: II Richard A., Johnson, Kaiser Robert W., Ness Pete, Wilf Sami S.

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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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Номер записи: 28

24-04-2014 дата публикации

CONDITION MONITORING WITH ALARM CONFIDENCE LEVELS FOR FLOW METERING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20140111328A1

Автор: Ramsay Lawson Hamilton

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Apparatus and method for monitoring flow meter operation. In one embodiment, a flow metering system includes a flow meter and a condition monitor. The flow meter is configured to measure volume of fluid flowing through the flow meter. The condition monitor is coupled to the flow meter and is configured to monitor a parameter of operation of the flow meter, and to compare a value of the parameter to a threshold. The condition monitor is also configured to generate an alarm based on the value exceeding the threshold, and to compute, based on the alarm, a confidence level indicating a degree of certainty that the system is operating in accordance with predetermined criteria. 1. A flow metering system , comprising:a flow meter configured to measure volume of fluid flowing through the flow meter; and monitor a parameter of operation of the flow meter;', 'compare a value of the parameter to a threshold;', 'generate an alarm based on the value exceeding the threshold; and', 'compute, based on the alarm, a confidence level indicating a degree of certainty that the system is operating in accordance with predetermined criteria., 'a condition monitor coupled to the flow meter and configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the condition monitor is configured to compute the confidence level based on a ratio of time the alarm is active to duration of an alarm reporting interval.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the parameter comprises one of ultrasonic transducer gain claim 1 , chordal signal to noise ratio claim 1 , chordal velocity claim 1 , and spread of chordal velocities.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the condition monitor is configured to determine at least one of:an amount of time that the alarm is active within an alarm reporting interval; anda number of alarm state changes occurring within an alarm reporting interval.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the condition monitor is configured to determine a range of fluid flow velocities corresponding to intervals ...

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Номер записи: 29

10-02-2022 дата публикации

OBSCURATION CLOUD GENERATOR

Номер: US20220044536A1

Автор: LINDBERG Pavel, MERON Sergey, ZEILIG Avi

Принадлежит: Essence Security International (E.S.I.) Ltd.

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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Номер записи: 30

10-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR SIGNAL TRANSMISSION FROM WIRED SECURITY SENSORS AND/OR FIRE ANNUNCIATORS

Номер: US20220044547A1

Автор: Borysovych Biliavskyi Mykyta, Konstiantynovych Karnaukh Kostiantyn, Volodymyrovych Konotopskyi Oleksandr

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The invention relates to alarm systems using wired and wireless transmission systems. A method for transmitting a signal from wired security sensors and/or fire annunciators is proposed, the method comprising wire-connecting the security sensor and/or fire annunciator to an input from a set of inputs of a signal transmission device, which comprises an analogue-to-digital converter that is coupled to a controller and a power supply unit. Each of the set of inputs of the signal transmission device is associated with an input zone from a set of the input zones. Information regarding the input zones and the inputs of the signal transmission device associated therewith is stored within a storage device that is coupled to the controller. The controller periodically receives wired connection resistance parameters for each input zone, and the received wired connection resistance parameters of the input zone are compared with predefined resistance parameters of this input zone, which are stored within said storage device. A status is assigned for each input zone depending on results of comparison of the received resistance parameters with the predefined resistance parameters, including an “alarm” status for the input zone that has the wired connection resistance parameters, which differ from the predefined resistance parameters. The controller forms a data packet comprising information regarding a status of each input zone, for which the wired connection of the security sensors and/or fire annunciators has been performed, as well as an information regarding an operation status of the signal transmission device. The formed data packet is sent via a radio module, which is coupled to the controller, to a central station that is configured at least to inform regarding a receipt of the “alarm” status. Also, a signal transmission device for implementation of the above-described method is proposed. 1. A method for transmitting a signal from wired security sensors and/or fire ...

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Номер записи: 31

24-01-2019 дата публикации

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED SERVICE CONTROL AND HOME MONITORING

Номер: US20190027018A1

Автор: Carreon Richard R., Corpus Roy C., Delos Santos, Domingo Jose Luis O., Florendo Mark Joseph D., JR. Benjamin D., Romantigue Jeremai D.

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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Номер записи: 32

23-01-2020 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY EVACUATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200027321A1

Автор: Chowdhury Sarwarul, Poirier Christian, Rondeau Marc

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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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Номер записи: 33

23-01-2020 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20200027330A1

Автор: Muneshima Rie, TEZUKA Shinji

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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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Номер записи: 34

28-01-2021 дата публикации

MONITORING CONTROL PANELS OF A FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20210027613A1

Автор: Davanam Karthik Kumar, Foulkes Simon, Jain Amit, Nalukurthy Rajesh Babu, Sahai Deepika

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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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Номер записи: 35

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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Номер записи: 36

05-02-2015 дата публикации

DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20150035670A1

Автор: CYR Daniel, Jovanovic Aleksandar

Принадлежит: 7680597 CANADA INC.

Method, processing node and system for triggering an appropriate action in a detection system. Data tuples comprising an emitter identifier and a timestamp sent from an emitter device are received at a processing node. A period between the timestamp of two of the data tuples provides an indication on status of the emitter device. The data tuples are stored into a memory module. A subset of the data tuples is read or queried from the memory module. The subset of the data tuples is analyzed to identify a pre-determined condition. The appropriate action is triggered when the pre-determined condition is met. 1. A method for triggering an appropriate action comprising:successively receiving data tuples, sent from an emitter device, comprising an emitter identifier and a timestamp, wherein a period between the timestamps of two of the data tuples provides an indication on status of the emitter device;storing the data tuples into a memory module;reading a subset of the data tuples from the memory module;analyzing the subset of the data tuples to identify a pre-determined condition; andwhen the pre-determined condition is met, triggering the appropriate action.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein reading the subset of the data tuples comprises:limiting the subset to an analysis period of time based on the timestamp; andrepeating the reading on a continuous basis;wherein receiving the data tuples and storing the data tuples are performed on a continuous basis as long as the data tuples are received from the emitter device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the indication of status indicates movement of the emitter device and the period between the receptions of two of the data tuples is higher when the status of the emitter device is idle and the period is lower when the status of the emitter device is moving.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the pre-determined condition is met when a number of consecutive data tuples from the subset during the analysis period of time are in ...

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Номер записи: 37

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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Номер записи: 38

31-01-2019 дата публикации

IMAGE SURVEILLANCE AND REPORTING TECHNOLOGY

Номер: US20190035240A1

Автор: Hutz David James, JR. Robert J., Martin Jean-Paul, McCarthy, Slavin Alison Jane, Trundle Stephen Scott

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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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Номер записи: 39

08-02-2018 дата публикации

MANAGING ALERTS IN A PATIENT TREATMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20180039740A1

Автор: Frick W. Vaughn

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A method and system manages alerts a patient treatment management system to provide continuous process improvement. The method selects one-by-one each step in the treatment regimen for which alerts are being created and/or modified. The method defines a “step not completed” alert for the current regimen step and identifies any other needed alerts. The method determines whether the event represented by the alert endangers the patient or causes an adverse outcome. If “Yes”, the method indicates that there is no automatic suspension of the alert and indicates the “minimal” recipients for the alert. The method processes triggered alerts by determining whether the alert frequency for this alert type has been exceeded or the maximum number of outstanding alerts for this healthcare worker has been exceeded whereby the method notifies the system administrator of the alert overload. If an alert is suspended, information associated with the alert is recorded. 1. A method for processing a triggered alert associated with an occurrence of an event in a patient treatment management system comprising the steps of:determining an alert type for the triggered alert and an alert frequency for the alert type;if the alert frequency for the alert type has been exceeded by the triggered alert and the alert type is permitted to be suspended, suspend issuing alerts of the alert type; andif the alert type is not suspended, notify recipients associated with the alert type of the triggered alert.2. The method according to including a step of notifying an administrator of an alert overload when the alert frequency is exceeded.3. The method according to including a step of creating a record of information associated with the triggered alert.4. The method according to wherein the information includes at least one of the alert type claim 3 , a treatment plan claim 3 , a treatment step and an assigned healthcare worker.5. The method according to including creating alerts for a medical treatment ...

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Номер записи: 40

09-02-2017 дата публикации

INTEGRATED SECURITY NETWORK

Номер: US20170039841A1

Автор: Wilson Andrew, Wilson David Stuart

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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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Номер записи: 41

08-02-2018 дата публикации

PULSED ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE DETECTION SYSTEM ABSENT OF A PHASING REQUIREMENT

Номер: US20180040218A1

Автор: BERGMAN Adam S., SOTO Manuel

Принадлежит: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH

Systems and methods for detecting a marker in a pulsed Electronic Article Surveillance (“EAS”) system. The methods comprise transmitting, from an EAS detection system, an excitation signal having a first frequency into an interrogation zone during a transmit phase of the EAS detection system. The excitation signal causes the marker to transmit a response signal having a second frequency different from the first frequency. The response signal is received at the EAS detection system during a receive phase of the EAS detection system. 1. A method for detecting a marker in a pulsed Electronic Article Surveillance (“EAS”) system , comprising:transmitting, from an EAS detection system, an excitation signal having a first frequency into an interrogation zone during a transmit phase of the EAS detection system, the excitation signal causing the marker to transmit a response signal having a second frequency different from the first frequency; andreceiving the response signal at the EAS detection system during a receive phase of the EAS detection system.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first frequency has a value that is unable to be detected by a receiver of the EA second frequency.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second frequency is less than the first frequency.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second frequency is greater than the first frequency.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the EAS detection system comprises a magnetic based EAS detection system.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the marker comprises a first coil claim 1 , a second coil claim 1 , a core on which the first and second coils are disposed claim 1 , and a timing circuit electrically coupled to the first and second coils.7. A method for operating an Electronic Article Surveillance (“EAS”) system claim 1 , comprising:transmitting, from an EAS detection system, an excitation signal having a first frequency into an interrogation zone during a ...

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Номер записи: 42

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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Номер записи: 43

19-02-2015 дата публикации

Electronic Building Information (EBIC) System

Номер: US20150048953A1

Автор: GREENBERG Walter, JR. John J., Murphy

Принадлежит: EBIC Preparedness Solutions, LLC

The electronic Building Information Card (eBIC) system provides a systematic and comprehensive approach for building information maintenance to assist first responders and building owners in an emergency response. The eBIC solution is built to the essential elements for each building along with a cross vertical view of the building. This provides the first responder a quick size-up assessment, an easy to read graphic view format and further support emergency operations for each building. 1a display providing a cross vertical view of the building;the display further providing a graphic view format of the building;the display further providing a map viewer format of the building in its surrounding geographic area;a database of building components including a collection and organization of building data with the ability to represent aggregations of building data within the map viewer;a field operations guide interface for creating a field operations guide for a first responder that is unique to the building;a special operations interface for creating a special operations guide that is unique to the building; anda user interface for viewing, reporting, and collaboration purposes.. A computer system implementing and an electronic building information system to assist first responders and building owners in an emergency response, comprising: This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/823,153 filed May 14, 2013, which is incorporated by reference.The present invention is generally related to the field of habitable building management systems and, more particularly, to a computer based data and emergency management systems for habitable buildings, such as large office buildings.In the area of emergency response, many variables can contribute to a worse case result from response efforts that lack proper resources especially as emergencies relate to building information especially when disaster strikes large structures. A single online source ...

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Номер записи: 44

24-02-2022 дата публикации

NOTIFICATION OF EVENT SUBSEQUENT TO COMMUNICATION FAILURE WITH SECURITY SYSTEM

Номер: US20220060969A1

Автор: Cohn Alan Wade, FAULKNER Gary Robert, Kitchen James Edward, PROFT David Leon, QUAIN Corey Wayne

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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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Номер записи: 45

18-02-2021 дата публикации

Automation System User Interface With Three-Dimensional Display

Номер: US20210049895A1

Автор: DAWES Paul, FULKER Jim, SUNDERMEYER Ken

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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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Номер записи: 46

16-02-2017 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20170045864A1

Автор: FADELL Anthony Michael, FISHER Evan J., Hales, IV Steven A., Lee Eric A., Matas Michael James, MATSUOKA Yoky, PLITKINS Michael, Rogers Matthew Lee, SHARAN Rangoli, SLOO David, Stefanski Mark D.

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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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Номер записи: 47

16-02-2017 дата публикации

Gas Detectors Safety Compliance Advertisement Via Low-Power Wireless Radio

Номер: US20170046945A1

Автор: Englot Kelly, Javer Mahdi, Johnson Kirk William, Mroszczak Stephen

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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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Номер записи: 48

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

Автор: Beale Brian, Kolavennu Soumitri, Kraft Nathaniel, Venkatesha Sharath

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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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Номер записи: 49

22-02-2018 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus For Determination Of Sensor Health

Номер: US20180053400A1

Автор: Abado Shaddy, Gandhi Devang, Hu Xiaohui, Schreiner Christopher, Shah Vivek

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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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Номер записи: 50

23-02-2017 дата публикации

ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170053525A1

Автор: Desmarais Richard, Faller Froberto, Nunes Peter

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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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Номер записи: 51

23-02-2017 дата публикации

PROCESS CONTROL ALARM AUDITING

Номер: US20170053528A1

Автор: Van Camp Kim Ordean

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Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to audit process control alarms. An example disclosed method includes identifying components in the process control system that correspond to alarms to be audited. The example method also includes if a query to request a status of a particular one of the alarms to be audited is not in a status update queue, generating a query associated with the audit report request to request the status of the particular one of the alarms from the corresponding component. Otherwise, if the query to request the status of a particular one of the alarms to be audited is in the status update queue, associating the audit report request to the query. The example method also includes transmitting, via a process control system bus, the queries to be designated as low priority. 1. A method to manage audit report requests in a process control system , the method comprising:determining alarms to be audited based on alarm audit parameters included with one of the audit report requests;identifying components in the process control system that correspond to the alarms to be audited;if a query to request a status of a particular one of the alarms to be audited is not in a status update queue, generating a query associated with the audit report request to request the status of the particular one of the alarms from the corresponding component;if the query to request the status of a particular one of the alarms to be audited is in the status update queue, associating the audit report request to the query;transmitting, via a process control system bus, the queries in the status update queue to the corresponding ones of the components when the corresponding components are available, the queries to be designated as low priority; andgenerating an audit report based on responses generated in response to the queries received from the components.2. A method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the components in the process control system ...

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Номер записи: 52

25-02-2021 дата публикации

INTEGRATION OF PRIMARY PROTECTION RELAYS FOR ELECTRIC POWER DELIVERY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210057901A1

Автор: Gubba Ravikumar Krishnanjan, III Edmund O., Schweitzer, Wade Austin Edward, Whitehead David E.

Принадлежит: SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, INC.

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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Номер записи: 53

22-02-2018 дата публикации

NOTIFICATION OF EVENT SUBSEQUENT TO COMMUNICATION FAILURE WITH SECURITY SYSTEM

Номер: US20180054774A1

Автор: Cohn Alan Wade, FAULKNER Gary Robert, Kitchen James Edward, PROFT David Leon, QUAIN Corey Wayne

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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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Номер записи: 54

05-03-2015 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20150061860A1

Автор: Oktem Ulku G., Pariyani Ankur

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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Номер записи: 55

21-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER AN INDIVIDUAL ENTERS A PRESCRIBED VIRTUAL ZONE USING SKELETAL TRACKING AND 3D BLOB DETECTION

Номер: US20190057592A1

Автор: KUSENS NEIL

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A method and system that allows healthcare providers to monitor disabled, elderly or other high-risk individuals to prevent or reduce falls and/or mitigate the impact of a fall by delivering automated notification of “at risk” behavior and falls by such an individual. Two systems are used to identify patients—a skeletal tracking system that identifies patients by biometric indicators and a virtual blob detection system. In the virtual blob system, the monitored individual is virtually represented as a blob object of at least a specific size by a computerized monitoring system, and such system detects and alerts when the blob object enters or crosses into a virtually defined or designated blob detection zone and remains in the zone for at least a predetermined period of time. These systems may be used concurrently and conflicts between the systems may be resolved. 1. A system for detecting when a monitored individual or any part of the monitored individual has crossed over a designated electronic perimeter , the system comprising:one or more 3D camera, motion, and sound sensors located in a room with an individual to be monitored and configured to capture video data of the individual within the room; electronically receive video data from the one or more 3D camera, motion, and sound sensors;', 'use skeletal tracking to electronically monitor the room for a crossing of a designated electronic perimeter by the individual based on the video data electronically received from the one or more 3D camera, motion, and sound sensors;', 'use virtual blob detection to electronically monitor the room for the crossing of the designated electronic perimeter by the individual based on the video data electronically received from the one or more 3D camera, motion, and sound sensors;', 'detect a conflict between determinations of whether the individual or part of the individual crossed the designated electronic perimeter made using skeletal tracking and virtual blob detection;', ' ...

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Номер записи: 56

01-03-2018 дата публикации

Security Alarm Systems And Methods

Номер: US20180061213A1

Автор: Morehead Robert Bradford

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A method for providing notification of an alarm event to a plurality of individuals and communication therebetween having steps that include: receiving an alarm event signal from an alarm system indicating an alarm event; determining a customer associated with the alarm event; determine a plurality of individuals that are to be contacted based upon the customer that has been determined as being associated with the alarm event; selecting a transmission vector having a corresponding transmission identifier; correspondingly associating the selected transmission identifier with the alarm event; sending an alarm event notification to each of the plurality of individuals utilizing the selected transmission vector; and receiving a response to the notification and automatically associating the same; directing each of the plurality of individuals into a virtual chat room corresponding to the alarm event; and facilitating communication between the individuals within the virtual chat room. 1. One or more computer storage media comprising computer-executable instructions for providing notification of an alarm event to a plurality of individuals and communication therebetween , the computer-executable instructions when executed by a computing device performing steps comprising:receiving an alarm event signal from an alarm system indicative of an alarm event out of a plurality of possible alarm events;determining a customer associated with the alarm event;determine a plurality of individuals that are to be contacted based upon the customer that has been determined as being associated with the alarm event;selecting a transmission vector having a corresponding transmission identifier from a plurality of available transmission vectors each having a corresponding transmission identifier;correspondingly associating the selected transmission identifier with the alarm event;sending an alarm event notification to each of the plurality of individuals utilizing the selected transmission ...

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Номер записи: 57

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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Номер записи: 58

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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Номер записи: 59

04-03-2021 дата публикации

Control panel for a fire alarm control system

Номер: US20210065535A1

Автор: Johnny Julien De Blonde, Marco Di Nubila, Matthew John Naylor, Scott Lang, Uroj Usmani

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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Номер записи: 60

29-05-2014 дата публикации

USER INTERFACE BROKER FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

Номер: US20140145855A1

Автор: Alexandrov Kirill, Boisclair Mario, Fox Mary Winna, III Joseph, McEvoy Dennis, Piccolo

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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Номер записи: 61

17-03-2022 дата публикации

THERMOGRAPHIC DETECTOR DEVICE FOR A FIRE ALARM CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20220084382A1

Автор: De Blonde Johnny Julien, Di Nubila Marco, Lang Scott, Naylor Matthew John, Usmani Uroj

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;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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Номер записи: 62

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

Автор: Nalukurthy RajeshBabu, Naraharisetti Kanaka Nagendra Prasad, Singam Kiran Reddy, Venkatesh Balamurugan

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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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Номер записи: 63

09-03-2017 дата публикации

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Номер: US20170069197A1

Автор: Pettigrew Aaron R., Sedlak Brian T., Seeley Scott A.

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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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Номер записи: 64

09-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CALCULATING ERROR RATE OF ALARM

Номер: US20170069198A1

Автор: Kang Ji-Hoon, KWON Soon-Mok, YOO Dong-Ho

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG SDS CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a method for calculating an error rate of alarm that reports a failure of facility, calculating a true probability and a false probability of alarms generated for each time zone by a past failure record data and calculating the error rate of the alarm at a rate of the false probability to the true probability of the alarms generated for each time zone. 1. A method for calculating an error rate of an alarm that reports a failure of a facility , the method comprising:calculating a true probability of alarms generated within a period of time occurring during a day and a false probability of the alarms generated within the period of time occurring during the day based on a past failure record data of the facility; andcalculating the error rate of the alarm as a ratio of the false probability of the alarms to the true probability of the alarms generated within the period of time occurring during the day.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein calculating the true probability and the false probability of the alarms comprises:calculating a cumulative distribution function (CDF) of a service life of the facility based on the past failure record data of the facility; andcalculating the cumulative distribution function of a lead time based on the past failure record data of the facility.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein calculating the cumulative distribution function of the service life of the facility comprises:sampling a time interval in which a facility inspection is performed, based on service life of the facility, as a plurality of sampled service life data of the facility; andcalculating the cumulative distribution function of the service life of the facility based on the plurality of sampled service life data of the facility.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein calculating the cumulative distribution function of the service life of the facility comprises:configuring a plurality of data groups including the plurality of the service life data, by randomly ...

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Номер записи: 65

11-03-2021 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20210074132A1

Автор: Becker Alexander, Gean Nissim, KAHLON HAIM, Kodner Lionid, PAPIASHVILY Irakliy, Pery Ran, Sharabi Iftach, Shem Tov Jacob, Zakaria Oren

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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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Номер записи: 66

11-03-2021 дата публикации

RECORDING ACTIVITY DETECTION

Номер: US20210074143A1

Автор: Hutz David James, Lutes Robert Leon, Martin Jean-Paul

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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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Номер записи: 67

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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Номер записи: 68

24-03-2022 дата публикации

GOODS ANTI-THEFT DEVICE, MORE PARTICULARLY FOR CARDBOARD BOXES

Номер: US20220090416A1

Автор: Müller Sebastian, Schneider Alexander

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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Номер записи: 69

17-03-2016 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20160078750A1

Автор: Fibiger Philip N., Fletcher Donnie C., King Benjamin, Sanjay-Gopal Sethumadavan, Sica Michael G.

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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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Номер записи: 70

17-03-2016 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20160078751A1

Автор: Dixon Michael, Peterson Kevin, SLOO David

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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Номер записи: 71

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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Номер записи: 72

15-03-2018 дата публикации

System and method for alarm signaling during alarm system destruction

Номер: US20180075730A1

Автор: Alison Jane Slavin, Jean-Paul Martin, Stephen Scott Trundle

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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Номер записи: 73

15-03-2018 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20180075732A1

Автор: Hildmann Hanno, Martin Lopez Miquel

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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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Номер записи: 74

16-03-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Alarm Signaling During Alarm System Destruction

Номер: US20170076586A1

Автор: Martin Jean-Paul, Slavin Alison Jane, Trundle Stephen Scott

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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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Номер записи: 75

16-03-2017 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20170076587A1

Автор: Hildmann Hanno, Martin Lopez Miquel

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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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Номер записи: 76

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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Номер записи: 77

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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Номер записи: 78

14-03-2019 дата публикации

Guard for Use with Electronic Monitor Systems

Номер: US20190075856A1

Автор: Roehm Cynthia S., Sylvester Susan D.

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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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Номер записи: 79

18-03-2021 дата публикации

DECREASING FALSE ALARMS IN RFID EXIT PORTALS

Номер: US20210082277A1

Автор: BERGMAN Adam S., Riggert Eric Floyd, SANSUR Michael

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Transmitting a radio frequency identification (RFID) interrogation signal into an RFID interrogation zone of an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system. Detecting at least one response signal from a first RFID tag of the EAS system responding to the interrogation signal. Capturing, at one or more times in a window of time around the detection, sensor data within a sensor field, the sensor field and the RFID interrogation zone overlapping to form a zone of interest. Characterizing movement of anon-tag object during the window of time based on the captured sensor data. Determining whether the first RFID tag is associated with the characterized non-tag object based on a comparison of the at least one response signal and the characterized movement of the non-tag object. 1. A method of electronic article surveillance (EAS) , comprising:transmitting a radio frequency identification (RFID) interrogation signal into an RFID interrogation zone of an EAS system;detecting at least one response signal from a first RFID tag of the EAS system responding to the interrogation signal;capturing, at one or more times in a window of time around the detection, sensor data within a sensor field, the sensor field and the RFID interrogation zone overlapping to form a zone of interest;characterizing movement of a non-tag object during the window of time based on the captured sensor data; anddetermining whether the first RFID tag is associated with the characterized non-tag object based on a comparison of the at least one response signal and the characterized movement of the non-tag object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the capturing is in response to the detecting.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the detecting further comprises detecting that the tag is not authorized to be in the RFID interrogation zone.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising claim 3 , alarming in response to determining that the first RFID tag is associated with the characterized non-tag object based on a ...

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Номер записи: 80

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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Номер записи: 81

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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Номер записи: 82

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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Номер записи: 83

23-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR CONTEXTUALIZING AND RESOLVING ALERTS

Номер: US20170084167A1

Автор: Bump Scott S., Hanson Hugh S.

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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Номер записи: 84

23-03-2017 дата публикации

Methods, systems, and devices for managing a plurality of alarms

Номер: US20170084168A1

Автор: Janchookiat Mongkol

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Present example embodiments relate generally to methods, systems, devices, computer readable medium, and logic for managing a plurality of alarms initiated by a plurality of alarm sensors. The method comprises receiving the plurality of initiated alarm. The method further comprises prioritizing the initiated alarms. The method further comprises creating an initiated alarm being a condition-based alarm when an initiated alarm satisfies an event condition. The method further comprises reprioritizing an initiated alarm when said initiated alarm satisfies a reprioritization condition. The method further comprises suppressing an initiated alarm. The method further comprises reporting an unsuppressed initiated alarm based on the prioritizing of said alarm. The method further comprises providing information comprising an operator action for the unsuppressed initiated alarm and an initiated alarm suppressed based on the unsuppressed initiated alarm. 1. A method for assessing an overall performance of a system comprising a plurality of alarms initiated by a plurality of alarm sensors , the method comprising: a first average alarm rate for a first time period;', 'a first threshold percentage for the first time period, the first threshold percentage being a percentage of time that an average alarm rate is greater than a predetermined threshold alarm rate; and', 'a first maximum alarm rate occurring within the first time period;, 'determining a first performance level of the system based on a performance matrix and a first set of system measurements, the first set of system measurements comprising a second average alarm rate for a second time period;', 'a second threshold percentage for the second time period, the second threshold percentage being a percentage of time that an average alarm rate is greater than the predetermined threshold alarm rate; and', 'a second maximum alarm rate occurring within the second time period;, 'determining a second performance level of the system ...

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Номер записи: 85

02-04-2015 дата публикации

SIGNAL LEVEL MONITORING SYSTEM THAT MINIMIZES FALSE ALARMS

Номер: US20150091721A1

Автор: Zinevich Victor M.

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A system for monitoring signal level of a signal in a communications network, comprising a monitor that includes (i) a receiver to receive the signal from the network, (ii) a detector for detecting signal level values of the signal, and (iii) a sensor for sensing temperatures at the monitoring point in association with the signal level values. The system further comprises (i) means for evaluating the signal level values relative to an alarm reference, (ii) means for issuing alarms based on an alarm criterion defined in terms of the signal level values and the alarm reference, (iii) means for deriving an empirical relationship between signal level and temperature from the signal level values and temperatures, and (iv) means for adjusting the alarm criterion in accordance with the empirical relationship, such that temperature-dependent variations of signal level are substantially accounted for in issuing alarms. 1. A system for monitoring the signal level of a signal at a monitoring point in a communications network , comprising:(a) a monitor, configured to be coupled to the monitoring point, including (i) a receiver tuned to receive the signal from the monitoring point, (ii) a detector for detecting values of signal level of the signal at the monitoring point, and (iii) a temperature sensor for sensing temperatures at the monitoring point in association with the detection of the signal level values;(b) means for evaluating the detected signal level values relative to an alarm reference;(c) means for issuing alarms based on an alarm criterion defined in terms of the signal level values and the alarm reference;(d) means for deriving an empirical relationship between signal level and temperature from the signal level values detected and the temperatures sensed at the monitoring point; and(e) means for adjusting the alarm criterion in accordance with the empirical relationship, such that temperature-dependent variations of the detected signal level values are ...

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Номер записи: 86

12-03-2020 дата публикации

COMBINATION NON-PROGRAMMABLE AND PROGRAMMABLE KEY FOR SECURITY DEVICE

Номер: US20200082685A1

Автор: Sankey James K.

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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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Номер записи: 87

19-06-2014 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC INTRUSION DETECTOR THRESHOLD CONTROLLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20140167952A1

Автор: Litvak Eli, Shviki Yehuda, Zhevelev Boris

Принадлежит: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH

A system for automatically controlling intrusion thresholds of intrusion detectors deployed in a premises, the system including intrusion detector output receiving functionality operative to receive at least one output from at least a first intrusion detector deployed in the premises, intrusion detector output comparison functionality operative to compare the at least one output from the at least a first intrusion detector with at least one of a multiplicity of premises intrusion detection patterns, and intrusion detector threshold controlling functionality operative, in response to ascertaining that the at least one output from the at least a first intrusion detector matches at least one of the multiplicity of premises intrusion detection patterns, to automatically tune a threshold of at least a second intrusion detector deployed in the premises. 1. A system for automatically controlling intrusion thresholds of intrusion detectors deployed in a premises , said system comprising:intrusion detector output receiving functionality operative to receive at least one output from at least a first intrusion detector deployed in said premises;intrusion detector output comparison functionality operative to compare said at least one output from said at least a first intrusion detector with at least one of a multiplicity of premises intrusion detection patterns; andintrusion detector threshold controlling functionality operative, in response to ascertaining that said at least one output from said at least a first intrusion detector matches at least one of said multiplicity of premises intrusion detection patterns, to automatically tune a threshold of at least a second intrusion detector deployed in said premises.2. A system for automatically controlling intrusion thresholds of intrusion detectors deployed in a premises according to and wherein said at least one of said multiplicity of premises intrusion detection patterns comprises at least a pattern of at least one shock wave ...

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Номер записи: 88

12-03-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE LOUDSPEAKER LINE

Номер: US20200084559A1

Автор: HUBER Bastian

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The invention relates to a method for monitoring at least one loudspeaker line (), wherein a main module () arranged at a first point in the at least one loudspeaker line () and at least one monitoring module () arranged at a second, remote point in each of the at least one loudspeaker lines () communicate, wherein a message is transmitted from the main module () to the at least one monitoring module (), and/or the at least one monitoring module () is supplied with power, by using the loudspeaker line (), wherein a message is transmitted from the at least one monitoring module () to the main module () by using a wireless communication connection, and a device for monitoring at least one loudspeaker line (). 1120210120220120. A method for monitoring at least one loudspeaker line () , wherein a main module () , arranged at a first point in the loudspeaker line () , and at least one monitoring module () , arranged at a second , remote point in the loudspeaker line () , communicate ,{'b': 120', '210', '220', '220, 'wherein the loudspeaker line () transmits a message from the main module () to the at least one monitoring module () and/or for supplying power to the at least one monitoring module (),'}{'b': 220', '210, 'characterized in that a wireless communication link transmits a message from the at least one monitoring module () to the main module ().'}2310220210. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication link is formed by one or more communication units () lying between the at least one monitoring module () and the main module ().3310300120. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the one or more communication units () is/are additionally used for a system () different from the loudspeaker line ().4310. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the one or more communication units () is/are used for a fire and/or smoke alarm system.5220220210. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one item of status information about the at ...

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Номер записи: 89

31-03-2016 дата публикации

THEFT-PREVENTING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH MAGNETIC FIELD DETECTION

Номер: US20160093183A1

Автор: Falkenberg Verner, Pedersen Dennis

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A tag-based electronic theft-preventing system further comprises a first and second multi-axis magnetometer arranged at the two sides of an entrance to a shopping area and configured to output a first and second vector signal representing movement of a first and second magnetic field vector, respectively. A signal processor estimates a first rotation of the first magnetic field vector and a second rotation of the second magnetic field vector, and generates an indicator signal comprising indication of a counter-direction rotation or a same-direction rotation. The system computes therefrom if an unlock magnet for an anti-shoplifting tag is entering the shopping area and determines whether to warn about a possible theft-related event. Other indicators contemplated in the processing are for instance vector magnitude, continuity of detection, duration of detection, change in electric field. All indicators can be weighed and combined to better estimate the risk that a theft might be about to take place, while reducing false alarms and erroneous detections, since the system discriminates between an unlock magnet and other magnetic or metallic objects present in the entrance area. 1. An electronic theft-preventing system , comprising:a first multi-axis magnetometer arranged in a first station and configured to output a first vector signal representing movement of a first magnetic field vector;a second multi-axis magnetometer arranged in a second station and configured to output a second vector signal representing movement of a second magnetic field vector; estimate a first rotation of the first magnetic field vector and a second rotation of the second magnetic field vector;', 'generate an indicator signal comprising indication of a counter-direction rotation or a same-direction rotation;', 'determine whether to issue or inhibit an alarm signal that warns about a possible theft-related event in response to at least the indicator signal., 'a signal processor coupled to the ...

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Номер записи: 90

31-03-2016 дата публикации

System and Method to Remotely Detect Alarms

Номер: US20160093202A1

Автор: IKENOUYE Timothy, Kramer Mark, Tucker Wilfred

Принадлежит: BlueRadios, Inc.

A system and method for detecting the activation of at least one alarm has at least one alarm detection device, at least one alarm, and a cloud storage platform. The alarm detection device can monitor and analyze the tonal and/or vibrational qualities of a sound to determine its origin. If the sound is determined to be a warning alarm (i.e. home security system), the information associated with that detection is forward to a gateway which then forwards an alert to an end user. The alarm detection system and methodology can be used with existing alarm systems (retrofit) with little added cost to the consumer. This creates a simple and affordable monitoring solution use in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. 1. A system for monitoring at least one remotely located alarm and alerting a remote location of a change in an operative state of the remotely located alarm , the system comprising:at least one alarm capable of emitting at least one sound; 'wherein the alarm detection device has a housing and is capable of being removably mounted within a proximity to the at least one alarm, and wherein the alarm detection device has at least an accelerometer, a wireless transceiver, a sound collection device, and a processor;', 'at least one alarm detection device,'} 'wherein the wireless gateway receives at least one first signal from the wireless transceiver and transmits at least one second signal to at least one of a network based remote server, electronic page, or at least one of a plurality of users.', 'at least one wireless gateway operably coupled to the wireless transceiver,'}2. The system of wherein the at least one alarm is an alarm associated with a security system claim 1 , a fire detection system claim 1 , a hazardous substance system claim 1 , or any combination thereof.3. The system of wherein the at least one alarm detection device is located within about one meter from the at least one alarm.4. The system of wherein at least one of the plurality ...

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Номер записи: 91

31-03-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING NUISANCE ALARMS IN MEDICAL DEVICES

Номер: US20160093205A1

Автор: Boyer Robert T.

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A method for storing data relating to generated alarms includes receiving a physiological signal or a physiological parameter value. The method also includes generating an alarm in response to a determination that the physiological signal or physiological parameter value meets an alarm condition. Additionally, the method includes receiving a relevance indicator indicating a relevance of the generated alarm and storing the relevance indicator and the alarm condition. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a physiological signal or a physiological parameter value;generating an alarm in response to a determination that the physiological signal or physiological parameter value meets an alarm condition;receiving a relevance indicator indicating a relevance of the generated alarm; andstoring the relevance indicator and the alarm condition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alarm condition comprises a physiologic threshold or range.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising assigning a relevance value or an irrelevance value to the generated alarm based on the received relevance indicator.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising storing physiologic data corresponding in time to the generated alarm.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising repeating the steps of a predetermined number of times to store a plurality of relevance indicators and a plurality of corresponding alarm conditions.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein repeating the steps of a predetermined number of times comprises receiving at least two different types of physiological signals or at least two different types of physiological parameter values.7. The method of claim 5 , comprising generating a histogram illustrating a distribution of relevance indicators associated with an alarm condition of the plurality of corresponding alarm conditions.8. The method of claim 5 , comprising:analyzing the plurality of relevance indicators and the plurality of corresponding alarm conditions; andmodifying at least one alarm condition ...

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Номер записи: 92

29-03-2018 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Manual Tamper Reset in a Monitoring System

Номер: US20180089989A1

Автор: Buck, JR. James J.

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Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for resetting one or more status indicators in a monitoring system. 1. A monitoring system , the monitoring system comprising: a tamper detection circuit operable to set a tamper indicator when an event indicative of a tamper with the mobile monitoring device is detected;', 'a plurality of tamper reset circuits including at least: a first tamper reset circuit operable to reset the tamper indicator based upon a first reset condition, and a second tamper reset circuit operable to reset the tamper indicator based upon a second reset condition; and', 'a controller circuit operable to select only one of the plurality of tamper reset circuits to govern a reset of the tamper indicator., 'a mobile monitoring device including2. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the tamper detection circuit includes at least one of: a strap continuity detector circuit claim 1 , a proximity sensor circuit claim 1 , and a shielding sensor circuit.3. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the tamper detection circuit includes at least two of: a strap continuity detector circuit claim 1 , a proximity sensor circuit claim 1 , and a shielding sensor circuit.4. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the controller circuit is operable to select the first tamper reset circuit upon initialization of the mobile monitoring device.5. The monitoring system of claim 4 , wherein the monitoring system further comprises:a central monitoring system, wherein the mobile monitoring device is operable to report the tamper indicator to the central monitoring system via a communication link, and wherein the central monitoring system is operable to send a command to the mobile monitoring device via the communication link based at least in part on the tamper indicator; andwherein the command is operable to cause the controller circuit to select the second tamper reset circuit based upon the command.6. The monitoring system of claim ...

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Номер записи: 93

21-03-2019 дата публикации

WRAP FOR AN ITEM OF MERCHANDISE

Номер: US20190088094A1

Автор: JR. A. Reneau, Sankey James K., Van Landingham

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A merchandise security device configured for use with an electronic key for locking and/or unlocking a lock mechanism is provided. The merchandise security device may include a housing operably coupled with a cable, wherein the cable is configured to be extended and retracted relative to the housing and to at least partially surround an item of merchandise. The security device may also include a lock mechanism configured to releasably secure the cable relative to the housing for locking the cable about the item of merchandise. In addition, the lock mechanism is configured to receive electrical power for unlocking the lock mechanism so that the housing and the cable may be removed from the item of merchandise. 1. A merchandise security device for securing an item of merchandise from theft , the merchandise security device comprising:a housing operably coupled with a cable, the cable configured to at least partially surround an item of merchandise; anda lock mechanism configured to releasably secure the cable relative to the housing for locking the cable about the item of merchandise,wherein the lock mechanism is configured to receive electrical power for unlocking the lock mechanism so that the housing and the cable may be removed from the item of merchandise.2. The merchandise security device of claim 1 , further comprising a shape memory material operably engaged with the lock mechanism and configured to change in shape in response to receiving electrical power for unlocking the lock mechanism so that the housing and the cable may be removed from the item of merchandise.3. The merchandise security device of claim 1 , wherein the lock mechanism is configured to receive electrical power inductively.4. The merchandise security device of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises an alarm circuit claim 1 , and wherein the cable comprises at least one conductor in electrical communication with the alarm circuit.5. The merchandise security device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 94

21-03-2019 дата публикации

Camera tampering detection

Номер: US20190088108A1

Автор: Bala Krishna Mandadi, Chandan Gera

Принадлежит: Qualcomm Inc

Methods and devices for determining camera tampering are disclosed. In some aspects, a device includes one or more processors and a memory coupled to the one or more processors. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the device to determine a first sum vector of intensity values from a first image frame captured by a camera at a first time, determine a second sum vector of intensity values from a second image frame captured by the camera at a second time after the first time, compare the first sum vector to the second sum vector, and detect a tampering of the camera based on the comparison.

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Номер записи: 95

25-03-2021 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Monitoring System Equipment Diagnosis

Номер: US20210092557A1

Автор: Buck, Cooke Mike, JR. James J., Newell Joseph P., Pettit Dustin

Принадлежит: BI Incorporated

Various embodiments provide systems and methods for diagnosing monitoring system equipment functionality. 1. A system for determining operation status of a monitoring system , the system comprising: receive a first test result from a user attached monitor device, wherein the user attached monitor device is attached to an individual being monitored, and wherein the first test result is derived by executing a first test command by the user attached monitor device;', 'receive a second test result from a user detached monitor device, wherein the user detached monitor device is associated with the individual being monitored, and wherein the second test result is derived by executing a second test command by the user detached monitor device; and', 'analyze a combination of the first test result and the second test result to determine an operation status of at least one of the user attached monitor device and the user detached monitor device., 'a monitoring station including a processor and a computer readable medium, wherein the computer readable medium includes instructions executable by the processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user attached monitor device comprises:location determination circuitry; anda strap for attaching the user attached monitor device to the individual being monitored.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user detached monitor device comprises:location determination functionality.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring station is located remote from both the user attached monitor device and the user detached monitor device claim 1 , wherein the user attached monitor device includes a first transmitter configured to transmit the first test result to the monitoring station using the first transmitter claim 1 , and wherein the user detached monitor device includes a second transmitter transmit the second test result to the monitoring station using the second transmitter.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer readable ...

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Номер записи: 96

09-04-2015 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20150097665A1

Автор: Dixon Michael, Peterson Kevin, SLOO David

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. A method for guiding installation of a hazard detector , comprising:receiving, by the hazard detector during installation at a particular location within a residence, an input command to test whether an instant placement of the hazard detector would prevent the hazard detector from operating within specification to detect one or more hazards;implementing, by the hazard detector in response to receiving the input command, a test sequence to determine whether the instant placement of the hazard detector would prevent the hazard detector from operating within specification to detect one or more hazards; andoutputting, by the hazard detector, a particular notification during installation at the particular location when it is determined that the instant placement of the hazard detector would prevent the hazard detector from operating within specification to detect one or more hazards, based upon readings of at least one component of the hazard detector.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, based upon readings of a proximity sensor of the hazard detector, that the instant placement of the hazard detector 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 hazard detector would prevent the hazard detector from operating within specification to detect one or more hazards.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the proximity sensor is selected from an ultrasonic sensor and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) time-of-flight range finder.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, ...

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Номер записи: 97

09-04-2015 дата публикации

SMART-HOME SECURITY SYSTEM WITH KEYPAD DEVICE RESISTANT TO ANOMALOUS TREATMENT

Номер: US20150097958A1

Автор: FADELL Anthony Michael, Honjo Shigefumi, Le Guen Sophie, MATSUOKA Yoky, Peterson Kevin, Rogers Matthew Lee, SLOO David, Veron Maxime

Принадлежит: GOOGLE INC.

Security keypad device for detecting tampering includes a keypad, a high power wireless module for communicating data via a local area network, a low power wireless module communicating data via a personal area network, and a cellular module for communicating data via a wide area network. The device further includes an active infrared position sensor comprising of a light source for emitting infrared light and an infrared sensor for detecting reflected infrared light. The active infrared position sensor is configured to sense the position of the device based on detecting the reflected infrared light. The device further includes an accelerometer configured to measure acceleration forces and a processor. The processor is configured to determine that the position of the device changed based on positional data from the active infrared position sensor or acceleration data from the accelerometer. 1. A system for detecting tampering of a security keypad device , the system comprising: a keypad,', 'a high power wireless module configured to transmit and receive data wirelessly via a local area network,', 'a low power wireless module configured to transmit and receive data wirelessly via a personal area network at a lower rate of data transfer than the high power wireless module, and further configured to consume less power than the high power wireless module,', 'a cellular module configured to transmit and receive data wirelessly via a wide area network,', 'a power cord configured to transfer power to the security keypad device from a primary power source,', 'a battery compartment configured to hold a secondary power source,', 'an active infrared (IR) position sensor including a light source configured to emit IR light and an IR sensor configured to detect reflected IR light, the active IR position sensor being configured to sense a position of the security keypad device based on detecting the reflected IR light,', 'an accelerometer configured to measure an acceleration ...

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Номер записи: 98

19-03-2020 дата публикации

OPTICAL MASTER UNIT ALARM COLLECTOR AND TRANSLATOR

Номер: US20200090494A1

Автор: Alhelal Hassan Taher Salman, Guwaisem Badie Ali Hassan

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A computer-implemented system includes the following. A remote terminal unit (RTU) is configured to receive alarm information and communicate alarm event information to a control center. An optical master unit (OMU) is configured to receive alarm information from sensors at remote locations. A circuit board is configured to serve as a middle device between the RTU and the OMU. A circuit board includes a microcontroller that communicates with the OMU and processes replies from the OMU to confirm the existence of and identify the type of an alarm at a particular remote location. The circuit board also includes multiple output relays connected to the RTU and corresponding to remote alarms, each output relay associated with a particular sensor at a remote location. The computer-implemented system also includes an input relay for communicating with the OMU. 1. A computer-implemented system , comprising:a remote terminal unit (RTU) configured to receive alarm information and communicate alarm event information to a control center;an optical master unit (OMU) configured to receive alarm information from sensors at remote locations; anda circuit board configured to serve as a middle device configured to support communications between the RTU and the OMU.2. The computer-implemented system of claim 1 , wherein the circuit board comprises:a microcontroller that communicates with the OMU and processes replies from the OMU to confirm the existence of and identify the type of an alarm at a particular remote location;multiple output relays connected to the RTU and corresponding to remote alarms, each output relay associated with a particular sensor at a remote location; andan input relay for communicating with the OMU.3. The computer-implemented system of claim 1 , wherein receiving alarm information includes polling a remote repeater for the alarm information.4. The computer-implemented system of claim 3 , wherein the polling is through a single strand fiber link.5. The computer- ...

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Номер записи: 99

07-04-2016 дата публикации

Tamper detection systems and methods for industrial & metering devices not requiring a battery

Номер: US20160098918A1

Автор: Alaine-Christophe Rollet, Frank Lhermet, Yann Yves Rene Loisel

Принадлежит: Maxim Integrated Products Inc

Embodiments of the invention prevent unauthorized access to electronic systems by providing an enclosure with improved intrusion detection around sensitive areas of a secured electronic system. Certain embodiments eliminate the need for constant battery power and yet provide uninterrupted high-security supervision at the device perimeter such that even following a power down event it is possible to determine whether a device has been tampered with, so that appropriate action can be taken. This is especially useful in applications in which batteries are not acceptable.

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Номер записи: 100