SMART-HOME MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HAZARD DETECTOR PROVIDING LOCATION-SPECIFIC FEATURE CONFIGURATION
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1. A method for configuring a hazard detector having a plurality of features and a default configuration profile that specifies predetermined ones of the plurality of features as enabled or disabled, the method comprising:
- providing an opportunity for a user to input a designated location for installation of the hazard detector within a residence;
in response to receiving the designated location, identifying at least one feature of the plurality of features to enable or disable based upon the designated location; and
in response to identifying the at least one feature, instantiating a command to enable or disable the at least one feature of the plurality of features of the hazard detector.
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Abstract
A particular smart hazard detector may itself function as a guide during a process of installation of the same at an installation location. Additionally, the installation location of the particular smart hazard detector may play a central role in how various settings of the smart hazard detector are defined and adjusted over time.
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1. A method for configuring a hazard detector having a plurality of features and a default configuration profile that specifies predetermined ones of the plurality of features as enabled or disabled, the method comprising:
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providing an opportunity for a user to input a designated location for installation of the hazard detector within a residence; in response to receiving the designated location, identifying at least one feature of the plurality of features to enable or disable based upon the designated location; and in response to identifying the at least one feature, instantiating a command to enable or disable the at least one feature of the plurality of features of the hazard detector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A hazard detector, comprising:
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a plurality of integrated features including one or more alarming functions and one or more home life enhancement functions; and a processing system, in operative communication with the at least one integrated feature, that; switches at least one integrated feature from a first status to one of an enabled status and a disabled status, an indication of which is output as a recommendation via user-interface, in response to a user-based input that designates a particular location within a residence for installation of the hazard detector. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A hazard detector, comprising:
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an output device; an input device; a plurality of hazard detection features; a processor operatively coupled to the output device, the input device, and the plurality of hazard detection features; and a memory operatively coupled with and readable by the processor, and having stored therein processor-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to; prompt, via the output device, for user-input of a designated location for installation of the hazard detector within a residence; receive, via the input device, an indication of the designated location for installation of the hazard detector within the residence; identify at least one feature of the plurality of hazard detection features to enable or disable based upon the designated location; and in response to a particular command, enable or disable the at least one feature of the plurality of hazard detection features. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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