In-field sensor programming
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1. A sensor, comprising:
- a magnetic field detector;
a memory for storing processor-executable instructions and sensor data;
a transmitter for transmitting alarm signals to a remote receiver; and
a processor, coupled to the magnetic field detector, the memory and the transmitter, for executing the processor-executable instructions that causes the sensor to;
determine, by the processor, that a magnetic field sensed by the magnetic field detector is being modulated;
in response to determining that a magnetic field is being modulated, enter a programming mode of operation;
detect, by the processor, further modulation of the magnetic field sensed by the magnetic field detector;
convert, by the processor, the further modulation of the magnetic field into programming information; and
replace, by the processor, at least some of the sensor data stored in the memory with the programming information.
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Abstract
A method, system, and apparatus for programming a sensor at a customer location is disclosed. A defective sensor at a customer location is replaced by a new sensor that is programmed at the customer location using a programming device or a transducer coupled to a computing device. The new sensor is programming using the sensor'"'"'s detector normally used to sense a change in a magnetic field, an RF signal, infra-red light, or some other emission or property.
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1. A sensor, comprising:
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a magnetic field detector; a memory for storing processor-executable instructions and sensor data; a transmitter for transmitting alarm signals to a remote receiver; and a processor, coupled to the magnetic field detector, the memory and the transmitter, for executing the processor-executable instructions that causes the sensor to; determine, by the processor, that a magnetic field sensed by the magnetic field detector is being modulated; in response to determining that a magnetic field is being modulated, enter a programming mode of operation; detect, by the processor, further modulation of the magnetic field sensed by the magnetic field detector; convert, by the processor, the further modulation of the magnetic field into programming information; and replace, by the processor, at least some of the sensor data stored in the memory with the programming information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method, performed by a sensor, comprising:
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determining, by a processor, that a magnetic field sensed by a magnetic field detector is being modulated; in response to determining that a magnetic field is being modulated, entering a programming mode of operation; detecting, by the processor, further modulation of the magnetic field sensed by the magnetic field sensor; converting, by the processor, the further modulation of the magnetic field into programming information; and replacing, by the processor, at least some of the sensor data stored in the memory with the programming information. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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