Modular design for a security system
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1. A security system comprising:
- a dual use medium;
a first universal communication module coupled to the dual use medium, the first universal communication module having an input and an output for providing a communication channel;
a first specific function module coupled to the first universal communication module, the first specific function module adapted for communication with the first universal communication module and to perform a specific function; and
a control system having a control transceiver communicatively coupled to the dual use medium for communication with the first universal communication module.
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Abstract
A security system includes modular components, such as cameras and controllers, controlled by a software application. The modular components are used to customize a security system capable of controlling assorted household and/or building functions. The modular security system has the added benefit that future expansions or functionalities are easily added to the existing system.
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1. A security system comprising:
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a dual use medium;
a first universal communication module coupled to the dual use medium, the first universal communication module having an input and an output for providing a communication channel;
a first specific function module coupled to the first universal communication module, the first specific function module adapted for communication with the first universal communication module and to perform a specific function; and
a control system having a control transceiver communicatively coupled to the dual use medium for communication with the first universal communication module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of operating a security system, the method comprising:
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establishing a connection to a first universal communication module over a dual use medium by a control system;
in response to the coupling of a first specific function module with the first universal communication module, receiving a first signal from the first universal communication module over the dual use medium;
processing the received first signal to produce a first data signal; and
outputting the first data signal. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. An apparatus comprising:
a universal communication module coupled to a dual use medium, the universal communication module having an input and an output for providing a communication channel. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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48. An apparatus comprising:
a specific function module coupled to a universal communication module, the specific function module adapted for communication with the universal communication module and to perform a specific function. - View Dependent Claims (49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60)
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