Method and apparatus for interfacing security systems
US7248161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M11/04
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Security systems, such as in a home or other building, are interfaced with one another so that alarm messages and other information regarding a first security system are communicated to a second security system. In response, a user at the second system can send commands to the first system, such as for arming or disarming the first system. A user interface device at the second system includes an output component, such as a display screen, for displaying alarm messages from both the first and second systems. Other information, such as video and audio data from the first system, can also be provided at the second system. An input component, such as a keypad, allows the user to enter commands for controlling both the first and second systems. Communication between the security systems may be realized via an RF link, telephone link, and/or computer network.
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