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Method and apparatus for filtering non-essential messages in a disarmed security system

  • US 20040075551A1
  • Filed: 10/02/2002
  • Published: 04/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a security system comprising a wireless transmitter, a wireless receiver in wireless communication with the wireless transmitter, and a control panel connected to the wireless receiver, a method of operating the security system comprising the steps of:

  • a. the receiver receiving a wireless message from the wireless transmitter;

    b. determining if the system is in the disarm mode;

    c. if the system is in the disarm mode;

    then i. the receiver determining the product type of the wireless transmitter from the wireless message;

    ii. the receiver determining from the transmitter product type if the transmitter is essential or non-essential;

    iii. the receiver discarding the wireless message if the transmitter is indicated to be non-essential; and

    iv. the receiver sending the wireless message to the control panel if the transmitter is indicated to be essential; and

    d. if the system is not in the disarm mode, then the receiver sending the wireless message to the control panel.

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