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Radio frequency protocol for a security / automation system

US12395574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2021
Grant dateAug 19, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Example implementations include a method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium comprising receiving, by a multi-capability device from a control panel, a message configured according to a protocol that defines a packet format configurable to indicate each queried capability of the multi-capability device; transmitting, responsive to the message querying a single capability of the multi-capability device, a second message from the multi-capability device to the control panel, wherein the second message includes a packet configured according to the packet format to include a state or data value for the single capability of the device; and transmitting, responsive to the message querying at least two capabilities of the multi-capability device, a third message from the multi-capability device to the control panel, wherein the third message includes a packet configured according to the packet format to include one state or data value for each one of the at least two capabilities of the device.

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