Using hard drive on panels for data storage
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1. An apparatus for backup data storage, comprising:
- a processor;
a memory in electronic communication with the processor; and
instructions stored in the memory, the instructions being executable by the processor to;
receive data at a first control panel located at a first property associated with a home automation system provider;
store a copy of the data on the first control panel;
fragment the data into a plurality of data fragments;
transmit the plurality of data fragments to a plurality of remote control panels located in a plurality of properties associated with the home automation system provider within a predetermined distance of the first property, wherein the first control panel and the plurality of remote control panels are connected via a local wireless network; and
store at least a portion of the plurality of data fragments on each of the plurality of remote control panels.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are described for controlling an automation and security system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for data storage in an automation and security system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable by a processor to receive data at a first device, store a copy of the data on the first device, fragment the data into a plurality of data fragments, transmit the plurality of data fragments to a plurality of remote devices, and store some of the plurality of data fragments on each of the plurality of remote devices.
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1. An apparatus for backup data storage, comprising:
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a processor; a memory in electronic communication with the processor; and instructions stored in the memory, the instructions being executable by the processor to; receive data at a first control panel located at a first property associated with a home automation system provider; store a copy of the data on the first control panel; fragment the data into a plurality of data fragments; transmit the plurality of data fragments to a plurality of remote control panels located in a plurality of properties associated with the home automation system provider within a predetermined distance of the first property, wherein the first control panel and the plurality of remote control panels are connected via a local wireless network; and store at least a portion of the plurality of data fragments on each of the plurality of remote control panels. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer-program product for backup data storage in an automation and security system, the computer-program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions executable by a processor to:
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receive data from a computing device; store a first copy of the data in a first control panel of the automation and security system provider; fragment a second copy of the data into a plurality of data fragments; and store the plurality of data fragments on a plurality of remote control panels located in a plurality of properties associated with the automation and security provider within a predetermined distance of the first control panel, wherein the first control panel and the plurality of remote control panels are connected via a local wireless network. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer-implemented method for backup data storage in an automation and security system, comprising:
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receiving data from a computing device; storing a copy of the data on a first control panel located at a first property associated with a home automation system provider; fragmenting the data into a plurality of data fragments; and storing the plurality of data fragments on a plurality of remote control panels located in a plurality of properties associated with the home automation system provider within a predetermined distance of the first property, wherein the first control panel and the plurality of remote control panels are connected via a local wireless network. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer-implemented method for backup data storage in a home automation and security system, comprising:
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receiving a request for backup data storage from a first control panel located at a first property; transmitting instructions to the first control panel for fragmenting the data into a plurality of data fragments, wherein the first control panel and a plurality of secondary control panels are connected via a local wireless network; delivering the plurality of data fragments to the plurality of secondary control panels located on remote properties within a predetermined distance of the first property; receiving a request for reassembly of the data; and transmitting instructions to the first control panel for reassembly of the plurality of data fragments from the plurality of secondary control panels. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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