Remote sensor network using distributed intelligent modules with interactive display
First Claim
1. An intelligent interface module locatable on a premises for use in combination with a control panel and a sensor, said module comprising:
- a housing;
a processor located internal to the housing and operatively coupled to memory means, to the control panel, and to the sensor wherein the memory means has the capacity to retain user definable data information associated with the physical description of at least a portion of the premises and user definable data information associated with the physical location of the sensor;
an exposed visual display operatively coupled to the processor and adapted to display at least one graphic representation of the user definable data information associated with the physical description of at least a portion of the premises and the user definable data information associated with the physical location of the sensor; and
an input means operatively coupled to the processor for permitting user selective access to the processor.
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Abstract
A system remote sensor network that uses distributed intelligent modules includes a control panel having at least one intelligent sensor loop for coupling intelligent sensors, i.e., sensors having a unique ID, with the control panel and at least one remote interface module having an interactive display. A graphic representation of the floor plan in vector form is stored in the panel and module memories. In addition, the vector location of each peripheral coupled to the intelligent sensor loops is stored in each module'"'"'s memory. By storing the floor plan in vector form, both low and high detail display images can be displayed with minimum memory requirement. Upon the issuance of a display command generated either by a user or by the panel, the graphic representation of the floor plan and locations of the sensors is displayed on the remote interface module. If a sensor has been activated when the network is active, the location of the activated sensor can be immediately known by commanding the interface module to display the sensor and related floor plan detail. Utilizing the graphic user interface of the interface module also greatly expands the functionality of the module by permitting a user, from the module, to enter pass codes, monitor the system, or modify the system. Extensive use of icons also decreases language barriers when the system is used by non-English speaking users.
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19 Claims
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1. An intelligent interface module locatable on a premises for use in combination with a control panel and a sensor, said module comprising:
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a housing; a processor located internal to the housing and operatively coupled to memory means, to the control panel, and to the sensor wherein the memory means has the capacity to retain user definable data information associated with the physical description of at least a portion of the premises and user definable data information associated with the physical location of the sensor; an exposed visual display operatively coupled to the processor and adapted to display at least one graphic representation of the user definable data information associated with the physical description of at least a portion of the premises and the user definable data information associated with the physical location of the sensor; and an input means operatively coupled to the processor for permitting user selective access to the processor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A multiplexed, distributed intelligence monitoring and alarm system locatable in a premises comprising:
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a control panel having a) memory means sufficient for selectively retaining data associated with control panel operating system instructions and user definable functions, b) input means for receiving data information from and output means for sending data information to at least one remote interface module, and c) processing means for responding to data input received from the at least one remote interface module and generating output to the at least one interface module based upon control panel operating system instructions, all elements being operatively coupled to one another; a remote interface module locatable distant from the control panel and operatively coupled to the input and output means of the control panel and having a) memory means sufficient for storing user definable data information associated with the physical description of at least a portion of the premises and interface module operating system functions, b) input and output means for receiving and sending data information from and to the control panel; c) a processor operatively coupled to the memory means, the input means, and the output means for responding to input and generating output based upon interface module operating system instructions, and, d) an exposed visual display operatively coupled to the processor and adapted to display at least one graphic representation of the user definable data information associated with the physical description of at least a portion of the premises and user definable data information associated with the physical location of at least one sensor; and at least one sensor operatively coupled to the input and output means of the control panel whereby the data associated with the physical description of at least a portion of the premises and the at least one sensor can be presented for user perception. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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