Touchscreen device for controlling a security system
First Claim
1. A security device for use with a security system comprising:
- a. a housing, b. a wireless communication port for interface with said security system, c. a touch-pad input device for inputting a user input from a user and providing a control signal related to said user input, and d. processing circuitry to accept said control signal and generating an output signal to be transmitted by said wireless communication port to said security system.
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Abstract
The present invention is a hand held portable remote such as a key fob that allows a user to interact with the security system using a flat panel touch-pad. The touch-pad input allows a user to rapidly select and control a large number of security functions, such as Arm, Disarm, Panic, garage door open, lamp on/off, and lamp dimming control, etc. The security device comprises a housing, a wireless communication port for interface with the security system, a touch-pad input device, and processing circuitry. In order to operate the security device, the user generates a user input by creating a contact motion on the touch-pad input device with a fingertip. The contact motion may consist of a swiping motion, a tapping, or a circular motion. In order to distinguish the contact motion clearly, when the fingertip contact comprises a wider than normal contact, it causes the processing circuitry to not generate an output signal. The security device also comprises an LCD display for displaying alpha numeric control options to a user and LED indicators for indicating the modes of the processing circuitry.
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20 Claims
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1. A security device for use with a security system comprising:
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a. a housing, b. a wireless communication port for interface with said security system, c. a touch-pad input device for inputting a user input from a user and providing a control signal related to said user input, and d. processing circuitry to accept said control signal and generating an output signal to be transmitted by said wireless communication port to said security system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of accepting a user input into a security device and controlling a security system, wherein said security device comprises a wireless communication port, a touch-pad input device and processing circuitry, comprising the steps of:
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a. inputting a user input into said touch-pad, b. converting said user input into a control signal related to said user input, and c. transmitting an output signal to said security system as a function of said control signal. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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