Monitoring systems and methods that incorporate instant messaging
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a system including at least a fire monitoring system for monitoring ambient conditions in a region;
a computer coupled to the monitoring system and software executed by the computer, the software comprising a plurality of modules organized in a plurality of layers where each module of the plurality of modules is only visible to and communicates with an adjacent module directly below the module in that the modules have the ability to access and use directories of only those adjacent software modules with said adjacent relationship defined by a core layer fire service module that communicates with the monitoring system, a security layer module which communicates with the core layer module and a local user interface module that broadcasts fire messages from the fire monitoring system to an authenticated user where the security layer module also communicates between a configuration file and the user interface module, where the security layer module restricts the user interface module from accessing the core layer fire service module and where the security module receives a client message from the authenticated user and decides that the client message is one of an administrative message and a command message, the administrative message retrieving data or modifying the configuration file, the command message forwarded to the core layer fire module;
a network coupled to the computer the network supports real-time messaging; and
software executable by another processor that enables the authenticated user to send the client message and to request and to obtain condition related information including at least the broadcast fire message from the system via the network.
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Abstract
An automatic Instant Messaging system adds remote access capability to fire alarm systems. Both public and private communications paths can be provided to enable displaced individuals to communicate with one or more alarm systems.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a system including at least a fire monitoring system for monitoring ambient conditions in a region; a computer coupled to the monitoring system and software executed by the computer, the software comprising a plurality of modules organized in a plurality of layers where each module of the plurality of modules is only visible to and communicates with an adjacent module directly below the module in that the modules have the ability to access and use directories of only those adjacent software modules with said adjacent relationship defined by a core layer fire service module that communicates with the monitoring system, a security layer module which communicates with the core layer module and a local user interface module that broadcasts fire messages from the fire monitoring system to an authenticated user where the security layer module also communicates between a configuration file and the user interface module, where the security layer module restricts the user interface module from accessing the core layer fire service module and where the security module receives a client message from the authenticated user and decides that the client message is one of an administrative message and a command message, the administrative message retrieving data or modifying the configuration file, the command message forwarded to the core layer fire module; a network coupled to the computer the network supports real-time messaging; and software executable by another processor that enables the authenticated user to send the client message and to request and to obtain condition related information including at least the broadcast fire message from the system via the network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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Current AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
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Original AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
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InventorsNguyen, Phong T.
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Primary Examiner(s)Moore; Ian N
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Assistant Examiner(s)Zuniga; Jackie
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Application NumberUS11/555,710Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,685 DaysField of Search709223-226, 455403-405US Class Current709/224CPC Class CodesG08B 25/08 using communication transmi...G08B 29/145 of fire detection circuitsH04L 12/1895 for short real-time informa...H04L 51/04 Real-time or near real-time...H04M 11/04 with alarm systems, e.g. fi...
