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Security system with serial number coding and methods therefor

  • US 20030191959A1
  • Filed: 04/03/2002
  • Published: 10/09/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/03/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for configuring a security system, comprising:

  • a) programming a plurality of security devices with a unique identification number, comprising the steps of generating a series of initial serial numbers;

    for each of said serial numbers, applying a masking algorithm to said serial number;

    programming a security device with said serial number if said masking application provides a true result; and

    discarding said serial number if said masking application provides a false result; and

    b) installing at least one of the plurality of security devices in a security system, comprising the steps of reading the serial number from the security device;

    applying the masking algorithm to said serial number;

    allowing registration of the security device with the security system if said masking algorithm application provides a true result;

    disallowing registration of the security device with the security system if said masking algorithm application provides a false result.

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