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,d. processing circuitry fordisplaying a control option to said user, anddetermining a processing state based on said control signal,whereini. if the processing state is a first level processing state then transmitting an output signal to said security system as a function of said control signal, orii. if the processing state is a second level processing state then;
(i) updating the control option displayed to said user,(ii) accepting a subsequent user input into the touch-pad, and(iii) converting said subsequent user input into a control signal related to said subsequent user input, and(iv) repeating the step of determining a processing state based on said control signal.
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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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17 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, d. processing circuitry for displaying a control option to said user, and determining a processing state based on said control signal, wherein i. if the processing state is a first level processing state then transmitting an output signal to said security system as a function of said control signal, or ii. if the processing state is a second level processing state then; (i) updating the control option displayed to said user, (ii) accepting a subsequent user input into the touch-pad, and (iii) converting said subsequent user input into a control signal related to said subsequent user input, and (iv) repeating the step of determining a processing state based on said control signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. 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, c. displaying a control option to said user, d. determining a processing state based on said control signal, i. if the processing state is a first level processing state then transmitting an output signal to said security system as a function of said control signal, or ii. if the processing state is a second level processing state then; (i) updating the control option displayed to said user, (ii) accepting a subsequent user input into the touch-pad, and (iii)converting said subsequent user input into a control signal related to said subsequent user input, and (iv) repeating the step of determining a processing state based on said control signal. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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