Customer configurable system and method for alarm system and monitoring service
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1. A configurable alarm system, comprising at least one user interface which interfaces with:
- at least one alarm sensor;
a dispatch configuration system through which a user configures an alarm notification parameter, wherein said alarm notification parameter defines a primary action to be executed if a pre-defined alarm event occurs; and
an automated dispatch mechanism, wherein said automated dispatch mechanism executes said primary action upon occurrence of said pre-defined alarm event.
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Abstract
In accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, an alarm system comprising a controller unit, capable of interfacing with standard alarm sensors and existing alarm panels; a configuration mechanism (such as a web site) through which a user can configure notification parameters and/or contact methods for the different types of events, and an automated dispatching mechanism which serves to make contact with the user, or others designated by the user, as defined by the configuration mechanism, along with data corresponding to the event (e.g., camera image when sensor trips).
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1. A configurable alarm system, comprising at least one user interface which interfaces with:
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at least one alarm sensor;
a dispatch configuration system through which a user configures an alarm notification parameter, wherein said alarm notification parameter defines a primary action to be executed if a pre-defined alarm event occurs; and
an automated dispatch mechanism, wherein said automated dispatch mechanism executes said primary action upon occurrence of said pre-defined alarm event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for handling an alarm event, comprising the steps of:
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providing an interface device for communicating with at least one alarm sensor, a dispatch configuration system and a dispatch mechanism;
configuring said dispatch configuration system with an alarm notification parameter, said alarm notification parameter defining a primary action to be executed if a pre-defined alarm event occurs; and
automatically executing said primary action upon occurrence of said pre-defined alarm event. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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