VOICE AND VIDEO OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL ENABLED SECURITY SYSTEM
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1. A method of operating a security system comprising:
- providing a security panel coupled to a plurality of security sensors;
a central monitoring station monitoring the security panel;
coupling the security panel to the central panel through an Ethernet connection; and
periodically generating a heartbeat within the security panel that is periodically sent to the central station to confirm in the operability of the Ethernet connection.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for operating a security system. The method includes the steps of providing a security panel coupled to a plurality of security sensors, a central monitoring station monitoring the security panel, coupling the security panel to the central panel through an Ethernet connection and periodically generating a heartbeat within the security panel that is periodically sent to the central station to confirm the operability of the Ethernet connection. The Ethernet connection may include a voice over Internet protocol connection or a voice and video over Internet protocol connection.
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1. A method of operating a security system comprising:
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providing a security panel coupled to a plurality of security sensors; a central monitoring station monitoring the security panel; coupling the security panel to the central panel through an Ethernet connection; and periodically generating a heartbeat within the security panel that is periodically sent to the central station to confirm in the operability of the Ethernet connection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 18, 19, 20)
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8. A security system comprising:
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a security panel coupled to a plurality of security sensors; a central monitoring station monitoring the security panel; means for coupling the security panel to the central panel through an Ethernet connection; and means for periodically generating a heartbeat within the security panel that is periodically sent to the central station to confirm the operability of the Ethernet connection. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A security system comprising:
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a security panel coupled to a plurality of security sensors; a central monitoring station monitoring the security panel; an Internet connection between the security panel to the central panel; and an audio connection automatically established between the security panel and central station upon the detection of an alarm by the security panel.
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