Hardware configurable security, monitoring and automation controller having modular communication protocol interfaces
US10674428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A single platform for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as providing a capacity to function as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Embodiments of the present invention provide such functionality by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. Embodiments of the present invention further provide such functionality by providing for installation of removable, modular communication adapters for communication with a variety of devices external to the security, monitoring and automation controller.
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