Security system with integrated HVAC control
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1. A security system comprising:
- a security monitoring system panel having an interactive user display module for user control of the security monitoring system panel, wherein the security monitoring system panel is coupled by a wired or wireless medium to a plurality of condition detectors; and
a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control module that engages a portion of the security monitoring system panel with a snap-fit, wherein the HVAC control module communicates with the interactive user display module,wherein the interactive user display module includes a multi-dimensional display unit for visually presenting both HVAC related information provided by the HVAC control module and security related information provided by the security monitoring system panel,wherein the HVAC control module functions as a satellite HVAC interface module that is controlled by the interactive user display module,wherein the HVAC control module implements wireless communications in a low power mode causing the HVAC control module to periodically measure a temperature and to transmit the temperature as measured to the security monitoring system panel only when the temperature changes by more than a predetermined amount, andwherein the HVAC control module uses the wireless communications to communicate with the interactive user display module.
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Abstract
A monitoring security system can be coupled to a thermostatic HVAC control module, either wired or wirelessly. In at least some embodiments, an interactive interface of the monitoring security system can communicate with the thermostatic HVAC control module. Information as to operation of the monitoring security system and the thermostatic HVAC control module can be presented on a common display of the monitoring security system, and commands that are directed to the thermostatic HVAC control module can be entered via the monitoring security system.
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1. A security system comprising:
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a security monitoring system panel having an interactive user display module for user control of the security monitoring system panel, wherein the security monitoring system panel is coupled by a wired or wireless medium to a plurality of condition detectors; and a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control module that engages a portion of the security monitoring system panel with a snap-fit, wherein the HVAC control module communicates with the interactive user display module, wherein the interactive user display module includes a multi-dimensional display unit for visually presenting both HVAC related information provided by the HVAC control module and security related information provided by the security monitoring system panel, wherein the HVAC control module functions as a satellite HVAC interface module that is controlled by the interactive user display module, wherein the HVAC control module implements wireless communications in a low power mode causing the HVAC control module to periodically measure a temperature and to transmit the temperature as measured to the security monitoring system panel only when the temperature changes by more than a predetermined amount, and wherein the HVAC control module uses the wireless communications to communicate with the interactive user display module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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