Controller and interface for home security, monitoring and automation having customizable audio alerts for SMA events
US9426720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2030 |
Classification
- 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. Such configurability includes associating selected audio event tones with selected events associated with sensors and zones coupled to the system.
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