Method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a wireless sensor

• US 7,356,429 B2
• Filed: 07/15/2004
• Issued: 04/08/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Ademco Inc. (Resideo Technologies, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
• Inventors: Eskildsen, Kenneth G
• Primary Examiner(s): Barlow; John
• Assistant Examiner(s): Cherry; Stephen J.
• Application Number:
  US10/893,037
• Publication Number:
  US 20060012472A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,363 Days
• Field of Search: 702/104
• US Class Current: 702/104
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 29/22 Provisions facilitating manual calibration, e.g. input or output provisions for testing; Holding of intermittent values to permit measurement

Abstract

Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system which includes at least a first sensor having at least first and second outputs corresponding respectively to first and second sensitivity settings, and programmable apparatus cooperating with the first and second outputs of the first sensor. The programmable apparatus is programmable to operatively connect one of the first and second outputs. The apparatus also includes a transmitter coupled to the sensor for transmitting the output of the sensor to an associated security system alarm panel. The invention also includes the method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system which includes providing at least a first sensor having at least first and second outputs corresponding respectively to first and second sensitivity settings, providing a programmable apparatus for operatively connecting one of the first and second outputs of the first sensor.

Claims

1. Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system which comprises:

a first sensor for measuring a single ambient parameter having at least first and second outputs corresponding respectively to first and second sensitivity settings;

a transmitter cooperating with said first sensor for transmitting said first and second outputs;

an alarm panel including a control system and programmable apparatus;

a receiver cooperating with said alarm panel for receiving said first and second outputs, said programmable apparatus being programmable to operatively connect one of said first and second outputs to said control system of said alarm panel.

2. Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor as described in claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

3. Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor as described in claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes a microcontroller.

4. Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor as described in claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes discrete components.

5. Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor as described in claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes a passive infrared sensor.

6. Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor as described in claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes a glass break detector.

7. Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor as described in claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes a temperature sensor.

8. Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor as described in claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes an asset sensor.

9. Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor as described in claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes a dual technology sensor.

10. Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor as described in claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes a motion sensor.

11. Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor as described in claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes a shock sensor.

12. A security system for protected promises which comprises:

an alarm panel in communication with an associated central-station, said alarm panel including programmable apparatus and control apparatus;

communications apparatus cooperating with said alarm panel for receiving and sending data from and to the associated central station;

a first sensor for measuring a single ambient parameter having at least first and second outputs corresponding respectively to first and second sensitivity settings;

a transmitter associated with said at least a first sensor for transmitting said first and second outputs to said control panel; and

said programmable apparatus in said control panel being programmable to operatively connect one of said first and second outputs to said control apparatus.

13. A security system as described in claim 12, wherein said system includes output signal processing apparatus that includes an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

14. A security system as described in claim 12, wherein said system includes output signal processing apparatus that includes a microcontroller.

15. A security system as described in claim 12, wherein said system includes output signal processing apparatus that includes discrete components.

16. A security system as described in claim 12, wherein said first sensor is a passive infrared sensor.

17. A security system as described in claim 12, wherein said first sensor is a glass break detector.

18. A security system as described in claim 12, wherein said first sensor is a temperature sensor.

19. A security system as described in claim 12, wherein said first sensor is an asset sensor.

20. A security system as described in claim 12, wherein said apparatus includes a dual technology sensor.

21. A security system as described in claim 12, wherein said first sensor is a motion sensor.

22. A security system as described in claim 12, wherein said first sensor is a shock sensor.

23. A method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system which comprises:

providing a first sensor for measuring a single ambient parameter having at least first and second outputs corresponding respectively to first and second sensitivity settings;

providing a transmitter for transmitting the first and second outputs;

providing a receiver for receiver for receiving each output of said transmitter;

providing a programmable apparatus that is programmable to operatively connect one of said first and second outputs.

24. A method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system as described in claim 23 further includes the step of sensor output signal processing that utilizes an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

25. A method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system as described in claim 23 further includes the step of sensor output signal processing that utilizes a microcontroller.

26. A method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system as described in claim 23 further includes the step of sensor output signal processing that utilizes discrete components.

27. A method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system as described in claim 23 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a passive infrared sensor.

28. A method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system as described in claim 23 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a glass break detector.

29. A method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system as described in claim 23 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a temperature sensor.

30. A method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system as described in claim 23 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is an asset sensor.

31. A method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system as described in claim 23 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a dual technology sensor.

32. A method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system as described in claim 23 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a motion sensor.

33. A method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system as described in claim 23 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a shock sensor.

34. A method for providing a security system that includes the capability of remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in the security system which comprises:

providing an alarm panel in communication with an associated central-station;

providing a first sensor for measuring a single ambient parameter having at least first and second outputs corresponding respectively to first and second sensitivity settings;

providing a transmitter cooperating with said first sensor for transmitting at least the first and second outputs;

providing a receiver cooperating with said alarm panel for receiving data from the sensor; and

providing programmable apparatus in the alarm panel for utilizing one of said first and second outputs.

35. A method for providing a security system that includes the capability of remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in the security system as described in claim 34 further includes the step of sensor output signal processing that includes an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

36. A method for providing a security system that includes the capability of remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in the security system as described in claim 34 further includes the step of sensor output signal processing that includes a microcontroller.

37. A method for providing a security system that includes the capability of remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in the security system as described in claim 34 further includes the step of sensor output signal processing that includes discrete components.

38. A method for providing a security system that includes the capability of remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in the security system as described in claim 34 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a passive infrared sensor.

39. A method for providing a security system that includes the capability of remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in the security system as described in claim 34 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a glass break detector.

40. A method for providing a security system that includes the capability of remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in the security system as described in claim 34 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a temperature sensor.

41. A method for providing a security system that includes the capability of remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in the security system as described in claim 34 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is an asset sensor.

42. A method for providing a security system that includes the capability of remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in the security system as described in claim 34 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a dual technology sensor.

43. A method for providing a security system that includes the capability of remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in the security system as described in claim 34 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a motion sensor.

44. A method for providing a security system that includes the capability of remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in the security system as described in claim 34 wherein the step of providing a sensor includes providing a sensor that is a shock sensor.