Automatic panel configuration upload to a central station automation system
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1. A method for automatically updating security control panel parameters, the method comprising the steps of:
- determining at least one zone characteristic response type parameter;
programming a security system control panel with the determined zone characteristic parameter;
transmitting the determined zone characteristic parameters to a network interface;
transmitting the determined zone characteristic parameters to a central station server; and
storing the zone characteristics in the central station server.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and system for automatically uploading the configuration of a security system to a central station automation system via telephonic lines, long-range radio (e.g., cellular), or Internet. The end result is that the automation system has sufficient information regarding the type and configuration of the system installed at the protected premises to properly handle alarms reports from that system.
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1. A method for automatically updating security control panel parameters, the method comprising the steps of:
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determining at least one zone characteristic response type parameter;
programming a security system control panel with the determined zone characteristic parameter;
transmitting the determined zone characteristic parameters to a network interface;
transmitting the determined zone characteristic parameters to a central station server; and
storing the zone characteristics in the central station server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for automatic security control panel configuration upload, comprising:
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a keypad comprising a first processor, a display device and a speaker device;
a security control panel in communication with the keypad, wherein the security control panel comprises a memory means;
a network interface in communication with the security control panel; and
a central server in communication with the network interface. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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