A video doorbell device (300) is presented. The video doorbell (300) comprises an image sensing circuit (310) capable of capturing one or more video images, a near field communication, NFC, circuit (320), and a processor circuit (330) operatively connected to the image sensing circuit (310) and the NFC circuit (320). The processor circuit (330) is configured to control the image sensing circuit (310) based on a first token obtained from the NFC circuit (320), and/or to control the NFC circuit (320) based on one or more video images obtained from the image sensing circuit (310).
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G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
An access device comprising: an audio recording device; at least one memory; and at least one processor. The access device is configured, by way of the at least one memory and the at least one processor, to cause the access device to: process recorded first speech of a person to determine if said person is among a set of one or more authorised people; and generate an authentication token associated with the person at least when the determination is positive.
Provided is an apparatus configured to provide a video doorbell function, comprising: at least one sensor; a video camera; at least one processor; at least one memory; wherein the at least one sensor is configured to generate an actuation signal upon actuation by a user of the video doorbell function; wherein, upon receiving the actuation signal, the at least one processor is configured to enable the video camera and obtain at least one image and/or video segment of the field of view proximate to the video doorbell; wherein the at least one processor is further configured to process the at least one image and/or video segment and/or a signal from the at least one sensor to identify at least one threat factor associated with an instance of the actuation signal, and if at least one threat factor is identified based on the processing, generating an alarm token for at least one of: a central unit (208) of a controlled perimeter security system (201); a remote monitoring service (210); a wireless transmit receive unit (mobile device) contacted for processing a doorbell actuation. A corresponding method is also provided.
G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G07C 9/37 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
H04M 11/02 - Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems with bell or annunciator systems
According to an aspect, a peripheral for an alarm system installation is provided. The peripheral comprises a back unit, a front unit configured to be mounted to the back unit in such a manner to be supported by the back unit, wherein the front unit comprises power supply electronics, wherein the power supply electronics is configured to receive electrical power from a battery pack and/or an external power supply via connecting means of the front unit and/or the back unit.
Provided is an image capture arrangement for a security system, comprising an image sensor to capture images of a surveillance area, and a processing arrangement to perform image processing on images captured by the image capture arrangement, wherein the surveillance area includes a primary zone and at least one secondary zone distinct from the primary zone, and wherein the processing arrangement is configured: to apply a technique to produce a processed image in which at least one or more image portions representing features in one or more of said at least one secondary zones, is obscured; wherein in the event of determining the presence of an object of interest within the primary zone, the processed image is produced with features of the object of interest within the primary zone unobscured. A corresponding method is also provided.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
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DEVICE FOR A PREMISES SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEM INSTALLATION INCLUDING AN IMAGE CAPTURE ARRANGEMENT
Provided is a method performed by an image capture arrangement device, the method comprising the steps of: i) monitoring a monitored area; ii) in response to the detection of presence within the monitored area, capturing images of the monitored area; iii) temporarily storing the images on the device; and iv) starting a timer upon expiry of which the temporarily stored images are deleted unless before expiry of the timer the image capture arrangement device has received from a controller of a security monitoring system a notification in respect of the temporarily stored images; and iv) in the event of receiving notification from the controller of the security monitoring system in respect of a security event, transmitting to the controller of the security monitoring system temporarily stored images. A corresponding device, and an installation including the device, are also provided.
Provided is a method performed on an access device of a security monitoring system, the method comprising: detecting a subject-initiated activation event; capturing biometric data of the subject; attempting to authenticate the subject by comparing the captured biometric data with reference data stored on the device; and, in the event that the comparison leads to authentication of the subject, generating an authentication token that identifies the user for the system. A corresponding device is provided. Also provided is an access device for a security monitoring system, the access device being configured to perform biometric authentication on a user (subject) and to detect a user-initiated activation event to initiate an authentication attempt; the device being configured, in the event that a subject/ user performs the user-initiated activation event, to: capture biometric data of the subject; attempt to authenticate the subject by comparing the captured biometric data with reference data stored on the device; and in the event that the comparison leads to authentication of the subject to: obtain information and/or one or more permissions linked to the authenticated identity; present the subject with information and/or at least one option for action based on the obtained information and/or permissions.
G07C 9/37 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
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DETECTOR FOR DETECTING PRESENCE OR MOTION IN A SECURITY INSTALLATION
Provided is a detector (114) for detecting presence or motion in a security installation, the detector (114) having at least one sensor (706) for detecting thermal radiation, the detector (114) having a detection range adjustment device
G08B 13/19 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems
G08B 13/189 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
Provided is an automated method of capturing images with an image capture arrangement that is arranged to monitor a monitored area, the method comprising: detecting human presence in the monitored area using a thermal sensor; in response to detecting human presence in the monitored area, activating a range-detecting sensing arrangement to determine the range of any presence within the monitored area; activating the image sensor only if information received from the range-detecting sensing arrangement indicates presence within a target zone within the monitored area; and capturing images of the monitored area. Also provided is an image capture arrangement comprising a processor, and coupled to the processor: an image sensor to capture images of a monitored area; a thermal sensor to detect human presence in the monitored area; and a range-detecting sensing arrangement; wherein in a rest state the image sensor and the range-detecting sensing arrangement are powered down, and the processor is configured in at least one operating mode to respond to a signal from the thermal sensor that indicates human presence in the monitored area by powering up the range-detecting sensing arrangement to determine the range of any presence within the monitored area, and the processor is further configured to activate the image sensor only if information received from the range-detecting sensing arrangement indicates presence within a target zone within the monitored area.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
Provided is a method in a security monitoring system to secure at least part of a perimeter of a premises (100). The method classifies (312) input data by a machine-learning model comprising a convolutional neural network (CNN) to produce a classification result, and generates (314) output data based at least in part on the classification result. The input data is based at least in part on a time-dependent infrared signal measured by a presence and/or movement detector (114, 216). The classification result indicates a correspondence of the input data with a security- relevant event. The output data indicates whether a security-relevant event was detected.
G08B 13/19 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems
Provided is a video entry arrangement comprising at least one user device (220) associated with the video entry arrangement; a video entry arrangement controller configured to assign communication priority values to the user devices; wherein the video entry arrangement controller is further configured to receive an input signal; and wherein the video entry arrangement controller is configured to attempt to communicate with the user devices (220) according to their assigned communication priority values in response to the received input signal.
According to an aspect, a peripheral for an alarm system installation is provided. The peripheral for an alarm system installation comprises a sensor device, a battery compartment configured to contain a main battery, wherein the main battery is configured to provide electrical power to the peripheral, and a backup battery configured to provide electrical power to the peripheral in a power backup mode.
Provided is a video doorbell device including a camera capable of capturing video images, first and second RF transceivers, a processor coupled to the camera and to the RF transceivers, and a memory storing instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to function as the controller of a security monitoring system with an armed mode and a disarmed mode, and to: receive event notifications, via the first RF transceiver, from one or more alarm peripherals and in the armed mode, in response to receiving an event notification from one of the alarm peripherals to transmit an alert to a remote monitoring entity using the second RF transceiver; and in both the armed mode and the disarmed mode to transmit via the second RF transceiver video images captured by the camera. The video doorbell device is preferably provided in conjunction with an electronically controlled lock, the instructions when executed by the processor cause the processor also to function as the controller of the lock and to exchange messages with the lock using the first transceiver.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G08B 25/14 - Central alarm receiver or annunciator arrangements
G08B 13/08 - Mechanical actuation by opening, e.g. of door, of window, of drawer, of shutter, of curtain, of blind
G08B 13/06 - Mechanical actuation by tampering with fastening
E05B 39/00 - Locks giving indication of unauthorised unlocking
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systems; Audible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
E06B 5/11 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposes; Border constructions therefor for other protective purposes against burglary
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ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED LOCK FOR A DOOR AND PREMISES SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A LOCK
An electronically controlled lock for a door of premises, the lock comprising a processor and coupled to the processor: a lock RF transceiver; one or more magnetometers.
Provided is an alarm device for incident reporting in response to user action, the device comprising: a single switch; a pair of manually displaceable operators; a mechanism intermediate the pair of operators and the switch that is so configured that manual displacement of only a single one of the operators is ineffective to operate the switch, but manual displacement of the pair of operators together results in operation of the switch, operation of the switch being accompanied by tactile feedback to the user. Preferably the mechanism comprises a switch actuator to operate the switch, and a lever intermediate the switch actuator and the pair of operators (the switch actuator may be an element of the switch or the switch and the actuator may be separate components). Preferably the arrangement is such that: manual displacement of only a single one of the operators results in a tilting of the lever without operation of the switch; but manual displacement of the pair of operators together results in displacement of the lever with consequent operation of the switch through the switch actuator.
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
Provided is a premises security monitoring system comprising a system control unit and at least one sensor node to detect security events, each sensor node including a first transceiver to receive control signals from, and to report security events to, the control unit. The control unit is configured to operate as an access point for a Wi-Fi network. At least one of the sensor nodes is powered by an autonomous power supply and includes, in addition to the first transceiver, a WiFi transceiver for communication with the control unit over the Wi-Fi network. The control unit being configured to respond to a report of a security event by reporting the security event to a remote monitoring station, sending an instruction to the first transceiver of the autonomously powered node for the autonomously powered node to activate its Wi-Fi transceiver to transmit Wi-Fi signals that function as illumination signals in a Wi-Fi sensing function for a sensing area of the premises. The control unit activates the Wi-Fi sensing function for the sensing area and uses Wi-Fi illumination signals transmitted by the autonomously powered node in the Wi-Fi sensing function to perform a determination of whether there is human presence in the sensing area. The control unit then transmits the result of the determination to the remote monitoring station.
Provided is a peripheral for a home alarm system, the peripheral comprising: a processor operatively connected to a first transceiver that is configured to transmit signals to, and to receive control signals from, a controller of the alarm system; the peripheral being configured to power the processor, the first transceiver and other power-consuming electronics of the peripheral using electricity supplied from an external energy source; a rechargeable energy store arranged to receive power from the external energy source and to power the second processor and the first transceiver, but not at least some of the other power-consuming electronics, in the event of loss of power from the external energy source; the processor being configured in the event of loss of power from the external energy source to cause the first transceiver to transmit a message to inform the controller of the alarm system of the loss of power, the processor and the first transceiver drawing their power from the energy store.
G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
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There is provided a security monitoring system for premises, the system including: a Wi-Fi access point of a Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi network including a plurality of Wi-Fi stations, the Wi-Fi access point and the plurality of stations being configured to operate a radio-based location sensing arrangement to detect human presence and location based on detecting perturbations of radio signals of the Wi-Fi network, one of the stations of the Wi-Fi network being a motion-triggered video camera, the video camera being configured to transmit a notification to a remote entity in the event that it is triggered, the Wi-Fi access point being configured to: respond to the transmission of a notification by the video camera by using the radio-based location sensing arrangement to determine whether and where there is human presence within the premises; and, in the event that human presence is detected, generate a report, that includes details of where and when human presence has been detected; and to notify the report to one or more designated recipients.
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G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
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REMOTELY MONITORED PREMISES SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEMS
A method performed by a monitoring centre for remotely monitoring a plurality of premises security monitoring installations, comprises: receiving reports from a local management device of one of the premises security monitoring installations of patterns of sensor data corresponding to movement and behaviour of occupants within the premises; and using a classifier to identify burglaries by processing reported patterns of data received from the local management device, the classifier having been trained to recognise patterns of sensor data that signify burglary events. A corresponding method is performed by a local management device of a premises security monitoring system installation, the premises used by occupants, and the security monitoring system having an armed state and a disarmed state, the method comprising in the disarmed state: receiving sensor data from a plurality of alarm event sensors of the premises; processing the received data using a classifier trained to discriminate between patterns of sensor data that signify usual behaviour of the occupants and patterns of sensor data that may signify burglary events; and reporting to a remote monitoring centre any patterns of sensor data recognised as signifying a burglary event.
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G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
Provided is an alarm event sensor for a security monitoring system, the alarm event sensor configured to generate alerts for the security monitoring system, the alarm event sensor comprising: a sensing sub-system; a transceiver for communicating with a controller of the security monitoring system; and a processing arrangement operatively coupled to the sensing sub-system and the transceiver, the sensing subsystem being configured to provide an output having a magnitude that can have more than two values and that varies in response to changes in a sensed input, the processing arrangement configured to: process outputs of the sensing subsystem in accordance with a first threshold and a second threshold higher than the first; generate alerts of a first type in respect of outputs having a magnitude greater that the second threshold; not to generate alerts in respect of outputs having a magnitude not exceeding the first threshold; generate alerts of a second type in respect of outputs having a magnitude between the first and second thresholds; and to cause the transceiver to transmit the alerts of the first and second types to the controller of the security monitoring system.
Provided is a method of automatically switching a security monitoring system of premises into a nocturnal armed at home mode, the premises providing accommodation for a household, and the accommodation comprising sleeping accommodation and living accommodation, the two accommodations being separate, the method comprising: using radio-based presence and location sensing to detect perturbations of radio signals; determining that the perturbations of radio signals signify that the household has vacated the living accommodation and occupied the sleeping accommodation; using time of day and stored information about the households' daily routine, applying one or more rules to determine whether use of the nocturnal armed mode is appropriate, and if it is appropriate switching the security monitoring system into the nocturnal armed at home mode, in which detection of movement or presence in the living accommodation constitutes an alarm event but in which detection of movement or presence in the sleeping accommodation does not constitute an alarm event.
Provided is a premises security monitoring system having a local management device, and operatively coupled to the local management device a plurality of alarm event sensors, and a radio-based location sensing arrangement to detect human presence and location within the premises that is configured to sense presence and location based on detecting perturbations of radio signals. The security monitoring system provides an interface at which a user can arm and disarm the security monitoring system, and the local management device is configured, on a user entering an instruction at the interface to arm the system for the premises, to perform a determination, based on information from the radio-based location sensing arrangement, whether the premises contain any occupants at locations remote from the interface, and if it is determined that the premises are occupied to inform the user that the premises are occupied.
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
G08B 25/14 - Central alarm receiver or annunciator arrangements
G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
There is provided a premises security monitoring installation having a plurality of alarm event sensors and a plurality of intervention devices, e.g. visibility impairment devices, a location sensing arrangement to detect human presence and location within the premises and comprising a radio-based system that is configured to sense presence and location based on detecting perturbations of radio signals; a local management device to report alarm events to a remote monitoring station, "CMS", the local management device being configured to: notify the CMS on receiving notification of an alarm event and to supply to the CMS location data from the location sensing arrangement, receive from the CMS a request to trigger a particular one of the plurality of intervention devices based on the supplied location data; and signal to activate the requested intervention device.
G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
G08B 15/02 - Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives with smoke, gas, or coloured or odorous powder or liquid
There is provided a method, performed by a local management device of a security monitoring installation of a dwelling, of detecting a distraction burglary at the dwelling, the method comprising, in response to the local management device becoming aware of the presence of someone outside the dwelling at a main entrance of the dwelling, the main entrance having a door, the steps of: (i) monitoring for the presence of a person inside the dwelling at or approaching the main entrance; (ii) monitoring for the opening of the door of the main entrance; (iii) monitoring for the presence of someone outside the dwelling approaching or proximate the perimeter of the dwelling, remote from the main entrance, and/or detecting the opening of a door or window remote from the main entrance; and in the event that the three steps are satisfied, determining an alarm condition and reporting the alarm condition to a remote monitoring station and/or sounding an alarm at the dwelling. The method may be performed while the security monitoring installation is disarmed.
G08B 25/14 - Central alarm receiver or annunciator arrangements
G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
G08B 13/08 - Mechanical actuation by opening, e.g. of door, of window, of drawer, of shutter, of curtain, of blind
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
A security monitoring system installation in a location, the location having a perimeter, and the system including a sensing arrangement to detect human presence within a monitored area within the perimeter, the monitored area comprising a plurality of monitored zones, at least one pair of the monitored zones being remote from each other, each remote pair consisting of a first and a second of the monitored zones, human passage between the first and second zones of a pair that are remote from each other only being possible, within the premises, via at least one intermediate zone that is adjacent the second zone of the pair, and the system having an armed at home state in which it is so configured that, in the event that: at a first instant human presence is detected in the first remote zone of the pair but not in any of the second or intermediate zones of the pair; and subsequently, at a second instant, human presence is detected in the second zone of the pair without presence having been detected in any of the one or more intermediate zones of the pair in the interval between the first and second instants; an alert is raised.
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
G08B 13/19 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
Provided is a premises security monitoring installation having a plurality of alarm event sensors and a plurality of video cameras, a location sensing arrangement to detect human presence and location within the premises and comprising a radio-based system that is configured to sense presence and location based on detecting perturbations of radio signals, a local management device, to report alarm events to a remote monitoring station, the local management device being configured to: notify the remote monitoring station on receiving notification of an alarm event and to supply to the remote monitoring station location data from the location sensing arrangement, receive from the remote monitoring station a request for image data from an identified one of the plurality of video cameras selected based on the supplied location data; and supply the requested image data to the remote monitoring station. Optionally, the notification of the alarm event includes an identifier for each video camera for which image data are already available. Optionally, the request is for image data from one of the cameras for which image data have not already been captured as part of the alarm event.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
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A METHOD OF INSTALLING A SENSOR UNIT FOR A SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEM AND A KIT OF PARTS INCLUDING SENSOR UNIT ASSEMBLY
The present invention relates to a method a of installing a sensor unit for a security monitoring system comprising the steps of selecting dependent on a desired detection area and/or detection range of the sensor unit (10) an interchangeable cover (12) from a plurality of different interchangeable covers (12), wherein the different interchangeable covers (12) are adapted to restrict differently the field of view of a motion detector (14) of the sensor unit (10); and connecting the selected interchangeable cover (12) to the sensor unit (10). Also provided is a corresponding kit of parts including a sensor unit assembly, comprising a sensor unit (10) with image capture means (18) configured to capture an image and/or a video of a monitored area and a motion detector (14), in particular a passive infrared, PI R, sensor, configured to detect motion in a detection area and to provide dependent on the detection a signal to activate the image capture means (18); and a plurality of interchangeable covers (12), each configured to be connected to the sensor unit (10), wherein different interchangeable covers (12) are configured to cover different parts of a lens or lens array of the motion detector (14) when connected to the sensor unit (16).
G08B 13/19 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems
G08B 13/187 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using active radiation detection systems by interference of a radiation field
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
The invention relates to an alarm peripheral (10) having a sensor (12), an energy storage device (14), a photovoltaic cell (16) and a control unit (18), the control unit (18) having a fire detection module (20) adapted for generating a fire alarm.
G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
Provided is a security monitoring system keypad for arming/disarming a security monitoring system, the keypad including a set of physical actuators to code a plurality of digits, each actuator coding at least a first and a second of the plurality of digits, wherein each actuator is configured to code the first digit upon receiving a first number of actuations, and to code the second digit upon receiving a second different number of actuations. Also provided is a security monitoring system to secure at least part of a perimeter of premises, the premises including an exterior door giving access to a protected interior space of the premises, the system comprising: a system controller within the protected interior space; and outside the perimeter a keypad device for disarming the security monitoring system, the keypad device including: a set of physical actuators to code a plurality of digits, each actuator coding at least a first and a second of the plurality of digits, wherein each actuator is configured to code the first digit upon receiving a first number of actuations, and to code the second digit upon receiving a second different number of actuations; and a first transceiver to receive control signals from the system controller of the security monitoring system and to transmit to the system controller signals consequent on activation of physical actuators of the keypad.
G06F 21/83 - Protecting input, output or interconnection devices input devices, e.g. keyboards, mice or controllers thereof
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
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A PERIPHERAL FOR AN ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND A COVER FOR A BATTERY COMPARTMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
The invention relates to a cover for a battery housing of an electronic device, the cover being configured for releasable attachment to the device to close the battery housing to enclose a rechargeable battery pack within the housing, the cover comprising: an inner surface/side which, in use faces the battery pack within the housing; an outer surface; a photovoltaic arrangement on the outer surface; a charging interface on the inner surface to couple with a charging input of the rechargeable battery pack; the photovoltaic arrangement being electrically coupled to the charging interface, so that in use the photovoltaic arrangement is able to supply electrical current to a rechargeable battery pack within the battery housing. The invention also relates to an alarm peripheral for an alarm system installation, the peripheral comprising a battery housing adapted to receive a rechargeable battery pack, the peripheral comprising a first electrical interface adapted to connect with, and draw current from a first corresponding interface of the rechargeable battery pack when installed in the peripheral, including such a cover.
Provided is a security monitoring system including: a system controller; a video camera, coupled to a motion sensor, arranged to monitor a surveillance area; a portable token storing a token ID; the video camera being configured on receipt of a motion detection signal from the motion sensor to send an alert to the system controller; the system controller being configured in an armed state, on receipt of an alert from the video camera, to start an event timer and to send an instruction to the video camera to broadcast a token activation signal, the instruction including an event identifier; the video camera further being configured to, on receipt of the instruction from the system controller, broadcast a token activation signal including the event identifier; the portable token being configured to respond to receipt of a token activation signal from the video camera by broadcasting a response including the token ID and the event identifier; the system controller further being configured: on receipt of a response from the token to: compare the event identifier included in the response with the event identifier included in the instruction to the video camera; compare the token ID included in the response with one or more stored token IDs; and to suspend the event timer if both comparisons provide a match; if either no response is received or one or both comparisons do not provide a match, to determine an alarm event on expiry of the event timer.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G07C 9/28 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass the pass enabling tracking or indicating presence
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
There is provided a security monitoring system to secure at least part of a perimeter to premises (100), the premises (100) including: an exterior closure (102) in the secure perimeter giving access to a protected interior space (200) of the premises; an external keypad (110) outside the secure perimeter for disarming the system; at least one monitoring device; and a controller (208) coupled to the external keypad (110), and the at least one monitoring device, the controller (208) being configured, when the system is armed, to: (i) respond to the inputting of a first access code at the external keypad by disarming the system; (ii) respond to the inputting of a second access code, signifying an event, at the external keypad by: notifying a remote monitoring centre (210) of the event, coupling the at least one monitoring device to the remote monitoring centre (210), and disarming the system. A corresponding method is also provided.
Provided is a method, performed by a controller of a security monitoring system, of managing a tamper event detected by a tamper-detection function of a lock of an exterior door that gives access to an interior space protected by the security monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving notice of a tamper event detected by the tamper-detection function of the lock; responsive to receiving notice of the tamper event, transmitting a signal to cause a video camera that is arranged to observe a space in front of the exterior of the door to capture images and to transmit the captured images to the controller; and forwarding the captured images for checking remotely. Also provided is a security monitoring system to provide a secure perimeter to a protected interior space of premises (100), the premises (100) including an exterior door (102) giving access to the protected interior space (200), a lock (104) on the exterior door (102), the lock (104) having a tamper-detection function which is configured to report any detected tamper events wirelessly to a controller (208) of the security monitoring system, the system comprising a first video camera (106) arranged to observe a space (108) in front of the exterior of the door (102); and the controller (208) being configured, on receipt of a detected tamper event, to:(transmit a signal to) cause the first video camera (106) to capture images and to transmit captured images to the controller (208); and to forward the captured images for checking remotely (210, 220).
G08B 13/19 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems
E05B 39/00 - Locks giving indication of unauthorised unlocking
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
34.
A BATTERY POWERED DEVICE AND METHODS IN A BATTERY POWERED DEVICE
Provided is a method of determining battery status in a battery powered device having a main part that is always on and that includes an electronic controller to control the operation of the device, and a battery power supply, the method comprising: using coulomb counting to determine the energy consumption of a sub-unit of the device, the sub-unit being energised only intermittently and using battery power only when energised; estimating the amount of energy consumed by the main part of the device based on knowledge of the energy usage of the first part in each of the multiple activity states and the cumulative time spent in these states; determining an initial energy capacity of the battery power supply based on an identification of the battery power supply; and determining the remaining energy capacity of the battery power supply based on the determined initial energy capacity, the estimate of the amount of energy consumed by the first part, and the record from the fuel gauge of the amount of energy consumed by the sub-unit. A corresponding device is also disclosed.
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
Provided is a security installation to secure at least part of a perimeter of premises (100), the premises (100) including: an exterior closure (102) in the secure perimeter giving access to a protected interior space (200) at the premises; an electrically controlled lock (104) for the exterior closure (102); an actuator for a visitor to indicate their presence at the premises; and a controller, the controller being configured to: receive details of a scheduled event that will involve granting a visitor access to the protected interior space (200) by opening the exterior closure, the details including a scheduled time window and a security code specific to the scheduled event; and upon receiving, within the scheduled time window, an indication from the actuator that a visitor is present at the closure, to: prompt the visitor to confirm that they are present for the purpose of the event, and upon receiving such confirmation from the visitor, prompt the visitor to input a security code; receive from the visitor a security code, and if the received security code matches the security code specific to the scheduled event, to cause the unlocking of the electrically controlled lock (104) to give the visitor access to the protected interior space (200) of the premises for the scheduled event.
Provided is a security monitoring system to provide a secure perimeter to premises, the premises including: an exterior closure in the secure perimeter giving access to a protected interior space of the premises; an electrically controlled lock for the exterior closure; an actuator for a visitor to indicate their presence at the closure; and a controller coupled to the lock, the controller being configured to: receive details of an event that will involve granting a visitor access to the protected interior space by opening the exterior closure, the details including a security code specific to the scheduled event; and upon receiving an indication from the actuator that a visitor is present at the closure, to: prompt the visitor to confirm that they are present for the purpose of the event, and upon receiving such confirmation from the visitor, prompt the visitor to input a security code; receive from the visitor a security code, and if the received security code matches the security code specific to the event, to unlock the electrically controlled lock to admit the visitor to the protected interior space of the premises for the event.
11 ABSTRACT An alarm peripheral (11) having a wall bracket (38) for mounting the alarm peripheral (11) to a surface (36) and a sensor device (63) mountable to the wall bracket 5 (38). The peripheral (11) further has a battery pack (53) for providing power to the alarm peripheral (11) by means of connection means (50). The battery pack (53) is arranged within a space (39) of the wall bracket (38), and the wall bracket (38) has an opening (45) to to the space (39) and a hatch (47) configured to close the opening (45), though which opening (45) the battery pack (38) is inserted. 10 To be published with Fig. 4
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
The invention relates to a modular system comprising a peripheral (3) for an alarm system installation and a plurality of different power-packs (10) for the peripheral (3), the different power-packs comprising at least one of a battery tray (10A), a rechargeable battery pack (10B), and a mains-powered power-pack (10C), the different power-packs (10) having the same dimension and an identical power interface (28, 30), and the peripheral (3) having an accommodation (12) adapted to receive the different types of power-packs (10).
A security monitoring system comprising: • a central unit, having at least one radio frequency transceiver, and a control unit to control the at least one radio frequency transceiver, the central unit being configurable to provide a first RF communication mode and an alternative long range communication mode, the first communication mode supporting a higher maximum bitrate than the long range mode, and the long range mode supporting a greater transmission range than the first mode; • a node comprising a node radio frequency transceiver operable in the first communication mode, for direct communication with the central unit, and in the long range communication mode for direct communication with the central unit, and a controller for controlling the node radio frequency transceiver.
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
G08B 29/24 - Self-calibration, e.g. compensating for environmental drift or ageing of components
A security monitoring system for a building or a secured space within a building, the system being operatively connected to a monitoring station, the system including: a control unit for controlling, arming and disarming the security monitoring system, and having a first radio frequency transceiver which can support a first maximum bitrate, and a second radio frequency transceiver which can support a second maximum bitrate lower than the first bitrate, and a controller for controlling the radio frequency transceivers; a camera node having a node controller; an image sensor for capturing images; a primary node radio frequency transceiver, for communication with the control unit; a secondary node radio frequency transceiver, to receive control messages from the control unit, the primary node radio frequency transceiver supporting a higher maximum bitrate than the secondary node radio frequency transceiver; the node controller of the camera node being configured to: transmit a captured image with a first image ID as a first image file using the primary node radio frequency transceiver; transmit the captured image with the first image ID as a second image file using the secondary node radio frequency transceiver, the first image file having a higher resolution and a larger size than the second image file; the control unit being configured, on reception of the first to arrive of the first or second image files, to transmit the first arrived file to the monitoring station, and thereafter, if the first arrived file was the second image file, on arrival of the first image file, to transmit the first image file to the monitoring station.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
A security monitoring system for a building or a secured space within a building, the system being operatively connected to a monitoring station, the system including: a control unit for controlling, arming and disarming the security monitoring system, and having a first radio frequency transceiver which can support a first maximum bitrate, and a second radio frequency transceiver which can support a second maximum bitrate lower than the first bitrate, and a controller for controlling the radio frequency transceivers; a camera node having a node controller; an image sensor for capturing images; a primary node radio frequency transceiver, for communication with the central unit; a secondary node radio frequency transceiver, to receive control messages from the central unit, the primary node radio frequency transceiver supporting a higher maximum bitrate than the secondary node radio frequency transceiver; the control unit being configured: the node controller of the camera node being configured to: transmit a captured image with a first image ID as a first image file using the primary node radio frequency transceiver; transmit the captured image with the first image ID as a second image file using the secondary node radio frequency transceiver, the first image file having a higher resolution and a larger size than the second image file; the node controller being further configured, in the event that an acknowledgement of receipt is received for the reception of the second image file but not for reception of the first, to resend the first image file using the secondary transceiver; the control unit being configured, on reception of the first to arrive of the first or second image files, to transmit the first arrived file to the monitoring station, and thereafter, if the first arrived file was the second image file, on arrival of the first image file, to transmit the first image file to the monitoring station.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
A security monitoring system for a building or a secured space within a building, the system being operatively connected to a monitoring station, the system including: a control unit for controlling, arming and disarming the security monitoring system, and having a radio frequency transceiver, and a controller for controlling the radio frequency transceiver; a camera node having: a node controller; an image sensor for capturing images; a node radio frequency transceiver, for communication with the control unit; the node controller being configured to: transmit a captured image as an image file using the node radio frequency transceiver, wherein the transmission of the image file to the control unit is subject to a predetermined maximum transmission duration; and wherein the node controller is further configured to determine the resolution and compression of the image file based on the predetermined maximum transmission duration and an estimate up of the uplink bandwidth between the camera node and the control unit in order to enable the image file to be transmitted to the control unit within the predetermined maximum transmission duration; the control unit being configured: to perform measurement of RSSI and to transmit a measured RSSI value to the camera node; in response to receiving an event notification from a node of the system, to transmit, using the radio frequency transceiver, a control message to the camera node for the camera node to transmit a captured image; the control unit being further configured, on reception of a captured image file from the camera node, to transmit the received image file to the monitoring station.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
A security monitoring system for a building or a secured space within a building, the system being operatively connected to a monitoring station, the system including: a control unit for controlling, arming and disarming the security monitoring system, and having a first radio frequency transceiver which can support a first maximum bitrate, and a second radio frequency transceiver which can support a second maximum bitrate lower than the first bitrate, and a controller for controlling the radio frequency transceivers; a camera node having a node controller; an image sensor for capturing images; a primary node radio frequency transceiver, for communication with the control unit; a secondary node radio frequency transceiver, to receive control messages from the control unit, the primary node radio frequency transceiver supporting a higher maximum bitrate than the secondary node radio frequency transceiver; the node controller of the camera node being configured to: activate the primary node radio frequency transceiver to transmit a captured image as a first image file over a communications channel using the primary node radio frequency transceiver; the control unit being configured, on reception of the first image file, to transmit the first image file to the monitoring station.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
A security monitoring system (100) for a building (110) or a secured space within a building, the system including: a central unit (140) for controlling, arming and disarming the security monitoring system, and having a radio frequency transceiver; a door sensor (130) to detect the opening of a door giving access to the building or the secured space; a disarm node (270) for disarming the system, the node having a user interface to receive a user input to disarm the system, and a radio frequency transmitter to transmit, in consequence of the user input, a disarm signal to the central unit; and a portable authentication device to permit hands-free disarming of the security monitoring system, the portable authentication device including a radio transceiver and having a portable authentication device identity that is registered with the central unit; the central unit being configured: in response to receiving a door opening indication/message from the door sensor, to: start an entry period timer; transmit a wake up message, including a disarm transmission identifier, to the disarm node to cause the RF transmitter of the disarm node to transmit a wake up signal/beacon, including the disarm transmission identifier received from the central unit, to wake the portable authentication device; and in response to receiving, before expiry of the entry period timer, a radio frequency disarm signal from the portable authentication device that includes the registered portable authentication device identity and the disarm transmission identifier, to disarm the security monitoring system; and in the event that the security monitoring system is not disarmed before expiry of the entry period, to cause the security monitoring system to enter an alarm state; wherein, additionally either: the central unit is configured to start a hands-free disarm timer in response to receiving a door opening indication from the door sensor, and in the event that no RF signal including the registered portable authentication device identity and the disarm transmission identifier is received before the hands-free disarm timer expires, to transmit a signal to the disarm node to cause the disarm node to provide a user notification to the effect that the attempted hands-free disarm has failed; or the disarm node is configured to start its own hands-free disarm timer in response to receiving the wake up message from the central unit, and, in the event that the hands-free disarm timer of the disarm node expires without the disarm node having been informed by the central unit of a disarming of the security monitoring system, to provide a user notification to the effect that the attempted handsfree disarm has failed.
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 25/08 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using communication transmission lines
G08B 13/08 - Mechanical actuation by opening, e.g. of door, of window, of drawer, of shutter, of curtain, of blind
A portable authentication device for use with a security monitoring system (100) for a building (110) or a secured space within a building or other fixed property, the system including: • a control unit (140) for controlling, arming and disarming the security monitoring system; • a detector (130) to detect the breaching of an entrance giving access to the building or the secured space; • a disarm node (270) for disarming the system, the disarm node having a user interface to receive a user input to disarm the system, and a radio frequency transmitter to transmit, in consequence of the user input, a disarm signal to the control unit; • the portable authentication device comprising: • a radio frequency transceiver, • a memory storing a portable authentication device ID, • a motion sensor • and a processor operatively connected to the transceiver, the motion sensor and the memory; • wherein the motion sensor is configured to sense motion of the portable authentication device and to provide an output based on sensed motion of the portable authentication device, and wherein the processor is configured to determine whether the portable authentication device is stationary or in motion, based on the output of the motion sensor; • wherein the portable authentication device is configured to receive a disarm instruction, via the transceiver, from the disarm node to transmit to the control unit a disarm request containing the portable authentication device ID; and wherein the processor is configured to transmit the instructed disarm request only if, when the instruction is received, the portable authentication device is not deemed to be stationary.
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 13/08 - Mechanical actuation by opening, e.g. of door, of window, of drawer, of shutter, of curtain, of blind
G08B 25/08 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using communication transmission lines
The invention relates to a peripheral (3) for an alarm system installation, having a housing (10), a battery compartment (12), a battery slider (14) arranged within the battery compartment (12), a first latching arrangement (18) securing the battery slider (14) within the battery compartment (12), a second latching arrangement (22) securing the battery slider (14) within the battery compartment (12), and a tamper switch (19) cooperating with the first latching arrangement (18).
G08B 13/06 - Mechanical actuation by tampering with fastening
G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
G08B 29/06 - Monitoring of the line circuits, e.g. signalling of line faults
47.
DISARM NODE AND SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEM INCLUDING SUCH A NODE
A disarm node for arming and disarming a security monitoring system for a building or a secured space within a building, the system including: a central unit for controlling, arming and disarming the security monitoring system; the disarm node having a user interface to receive a user input to arm or disarm the system, and a radio frequency transmitter to transmit, in consequence of the user input, an arm or a disarm request to the central unit, the user interface including: a set of status indicators to indicate visually the current status of the security monitoring system, the set including a first status indicator to indicate the existence of a disarm state, a second status indicator to indicate a partially armed state, and a third status indicator to indicate a fully armed state, the status indicators having associated status selectors to enable a user to initiate a change to the status of the security monitoring system; a translucent faceplate behind which is provided a keypad comprising a plurality of keys to enable a PIN or passcode to be entered, and including illumination means to illuminate the keypad; and a controller to control operation of the disarm node; wherein the controller is configured to activate the illumination means of the keypad only when entering a PIN or passcode is appropriate, so that the keys of the keypad are visible through the faceplate whenever entering a PIN or passcode is appropriate, the faceplate being effective to conceal the presence of the keypad when the illumination means are inactivated, and the controller is configured to react to keypad key activation only when the illumination means of the keypad is activated.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
48.
A DOOR LOCK ACTUATION DEVICE FOR OPERATING A DOOR LOCK AND AN ALARM INSTALLATION WITH SUCH DOOR LOCK ACTUATION DEVICE
The invention relates to a door lock actuation device (10) for operating a door lock, comprising a housing (12) having an interface side for being mounted on a door (1), an output element (16) adapted for cooperating with the door lock, a drive device (14) operatively connected to the output element (16), a control (22) for controlling operation of the drive device (14), a battery compartment (18) adapted for receiving at least one battery (20) which supplies the drive device (14) and the control (22), a battery cover (26) attached to the housing (12), the battery cover (26) being removable so as to allow access to the battery compartment (18), and a locking mechanism (32, 36) for locking the battery cover (26) to the housing (12), the locking mechanism (32, 36) being accessible only from the interface side of the housing (12). The invention also relates to an alarm installation comprising a central unit and a door lock actuation device (10) according to any of the preceding claims wherein the central unit is adapted for triggering an alarm if the accelerometer signals indicate that the door lock actuation device (10) is being tampered with.
The invention relates to a method of operating an alarm system having a central unit (52) and a smart lock (10), the smart lock (10) having an accelerometer (46) and an RF module (48), the central unit (52) having an evaluation module (56) for evaluating acceleration signals provided via the RF module (48) from the smart lock (10), the evaluation module (56) being adapted for distinguishing between at least two of the following situations: a rotation of the smart lock (10) about its central axis, a tilting of the smart lock (10) about a horizontal axis which is perpendicular to the central axis, a rotation of the door (1) to which the smart lock (10) is mounted, vibrations resulting from an interaction with the smart lock (10), shocks resulting from an interaction with the door (1), stop of the door (1) in an open position, closing of the door (1), and a predefined sequence of knocks on the door (1). The invention further relates to an alarm installation having a central unit (52) and a smart lock (10), the smart lock (10) being adapted to be mounted on a door (1), the smart lock (10) comprising a battery (20), an accelerometer (46) and an RF module (48) each located inside a housing (12), the accelerometer (46) and the RF module (48) arranged to provide a RF signal indicating accelerations acting on the smart lock (10).
The invention relates to a smart lock (10) adapted to be mounted on a door (1), comprising a battery (20), an accelerometer (46) and an RF module (48) each located inside a housing (12), the housing (12) arranged to prevent access to the battery (20), the accelerometer (46) and an RF module (48) whilst the smart lock (10) is mounted on a door (1), the accelerometer (46) and the RF module (48) arranged to provide a RF tamper alert signal if the smart lock (10) is removed from the door (1). The invention also provides an alarm installation comprising a central unit (52) and a smart lock (10) according to any of the preceding claims wherein the central unit (52) is adapted for evaluating RF tamper alert signals received via the RF module (48) in order to distinguish between at least two of the following situations: a rotation of the smart lock (10) about a central axis, a tilting of the smart lock (10) about a horizontal axis which is perpendicular to the central axis, rotation of the door (1) to which the smart lock (10) is mounted, vibrations resulting from an interaction with the smart lock (10), shocks resulting from an interaction with the door (1), stop of the door (1) in an open position, closing of the door (1), and a predefined sequence of knocks on the door (1).
An alarm system detector for use with a door or window, the detector comprising: - a magnetometer for measuring strength and direction of a magnetic field; - a processor connected to the magnetometer; wherein the magnetometer is configured to sense the magnetic field in the vicinity of the magnetometer, wherein - the processor is configured to analyze the strength and/or direction of the magnetic field; - the processor is configured to compare the strength of the magnetic field in two directions with two thresholds for each direction and send a signal to a displaced control unit, indicative of the result of the comparisons.
A security monitoring system comprises a central unit, having a first radio frequency transceiver operable at a first frequency at which the first transceiver can support a first maximum bitrate, and a second radio frequency transceiver operable at the first frequency and at a second frequency, the second transceiver at the second frequency supporting a second bitrate greater than the first bitrate, and a controller for controlling the radio frequency transceivers; a node having a node radio frequency transceiver operable at the first frequency, for communication with the central unit, and at the second frequency for communication with the central unit at the second bitrate, and a controller for controlling the node radio frequency transceiver; the central unit being configured to transmit at the first frequency, using the first radio frequency transceiver, an offer to the node of a communication channel at the second frequency for the node to transmit data at the second bitrate for reception by the second radio frequency transceiver; the node being configured, on receiving the offer from the central unit, to transmit an acceptance message to the central unit at the first frequency, and thereafter to transmit data to the central unit at the second frequency and at the second bitrate; and the central unit being configured, on reception of the acceptance message from the node, to set the second radio frequency transceiver for reception at the second frequency to enable reception of the data transmitted by the node.
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
H04B 1/74 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission for increasing reliability, e.g. using redundant or spare channels or apparatus
53.
A SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEM, A NODE AND A CENTRAL UNIT THEREFOR
A security monitoring system comprising: a central unit that comprises at least one radio frequency transceiver configurable with either of a first configuration and a second configuration, and a controller for controlling the or each radio frequency transceiver; a node comprising a node radio frequency transceiver operable in the first configuration, for communication with the central unit, and in the second configuration for communication with the central unit, and a controller for controlling the node radio frequency transceiver; wherein the second configuration has a lower bitrate and a smaller receiver bandwidth than the first configuration. The node is configured to register with the central unit on initial installation, and is further configured, on initial installation, to attempt to establish communication with the central unit using the first configuration, and, if the node is unable to establish communication with the central unit using the first configuration, to attempt to establish communication with the central unit using the second configuration. On the node establishing, on initial installation, communication with the central unit, the central unit being configured to transmit an acknowledgement using the configuration used by the node to establish communication with the central unit. The node and the central unit being configured thereafter to: exchange security keys and system settings using the configuration that was used by the node to establish communication with the central unit, and subsequently to communicate with the node using that configuration.
H04W 92/10 - Interfaces between hierarchically different network devices between terminal device and access point, i.e. wireless air interface
H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
H04L 1/18 - Automatic repetition systems, e.g. Van Duuren systems
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
H04B 1/74 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission for increasing reliability, e.g. using redundant or spare channels or apparatus
A security monitoring system comprising a central unit including a radio frequency transceiver, and a controller for controlling the radio frequency transceiver, and a plurality of nodes each including a radio communication module for communication with the central unit and a controller operatively connected to the radio communication module. The radio communication module of at least one node has a plurality of elements that are used in receiving and demodulating radio signals received from the central unit, a first subset of the plurality of elements being operable to receive a radio signal and detect an RSSI level in the received radio signal, and a second subset of the plurality of elements being operable to demodulate the received radio signal. The radio communication module is configured to operate in a receive state, in which both the first and second subset of elements are powered/active, and in a monitoring state in which the first but not the second subset of elements are powered/active, the power consumption of the radio communication module being greater in the receive state than in the monitoring state. The central unit is configured to transmit periodic wake up messages/signals to the at least one node. The at least one node being configured to: operate the radio communication module in the monitoring state to detect an RSSI level and compare the RSSI level to an RSSI threshold, and if the RSSI level is above the RSSI threshold, to change the radio communication module to the receive state. In the receive state, the node receives and demodulates a packet and, if the packet is a wakeup message from the central unit with the node as an intended recipient, the node is configured to transmit, to the central unit, a wakeup acknowledgement. The central unit is configured, in response to receipt of a wake up acknowledgement, to transmit an information message to the node from which the wake up acknowledgement was received.
A security monitoring system comprising: a central unit that comprises at least one radio frequency transceiver configurable with either of a first configuration and a second configuration, and a controller for controlling the radio frequency transceiver(s); a node comprising a node radio frequency transceiver operable at the first configuration, for communication with the central unit, and at the second configuration for communication with the central unit, and a controller for controlling the node radio frequency transceiver; the central unit being configured to transmit using the first configuration an offer to the node of a communication channel of the second configuration for the node to transmit data for reception by the central unit; the node being configured,on receiving the offer from the central unit, to transmit, configured in the first configuration, an acceptance message to the central unit, and thereafter to transmit data, configured in the second configuration, to the central unit; the central unit being configured, on reception of the acceptance message from the node, to configure one of the at least one radio frequency transceiver with the second configuration to enable reception of the data transmitted by the node. The at least one radio frequency transceiver may comprise a first radio transceiver and a second radio transceiver wherein at least the second transceiver is configurable with either of the first configuration and the second configuration. The offer may be transmitted using the first transceiver, and the second transceiver may, on reception of the acceptance message from the node, be configured with the second configuration.
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H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
H04B 1/74 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission for increasing reliability, e.g. using redundant or spare channels or apparatus
An alarm system for monitoring a site, such as a home, wherein the alarm comprises a vibration sensor mountable on a door or a window or a wall, wherein the vibration sensor is configured to be able to pick up vibrations from the door or window producing a vibration signal, and wherein the system is configured to detect possible break-in vibration, and the system is configured to detect possible break-in vibrations by analysing the vibration signal with the aid of artificial intelligence technique(s).
An enclosure (60) for an alarm node (12; 12'; 14; 14'; 16; 21; 23), comprising a tamper detecting device (46) configured to detect relative movement between a metal element (50; 51) and an inductive detector (48), wherein the inductive detector (48) comprises an oscillator (52) with a frequency setting inductor (54) and wherein a frequency detecting unit (56) is operatively connected to the inductive detector (48) and configured to trigger an alarm event when a change of the oscillator frequency larger than a predetermined value has been detected.
An enclosure for an alarm peripheral, having a base plate (4) arranged to be mounted to a mounting surface (2), and an actuator unit (10). The actuator unit (10) is arranged to be independently mounted to the mounting surface (2). Further, the enclosure (1) comprises a tamper detection system comprising a first element (12) associated with the actuator unit (10) and a second element (17) associated with the base plate (4), such that when the enclosure (1) is mounted to the mounting surface (2), the tamper detection system is arranged to detect a relative movement between the first and second elements.
A method and a system for detecting an interference signal and classifying the interference signal into two or more classes is provided. The method comprises measuring a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of a received signal; calculating an average value of the received signal strength indicator over a first time-period; calculating a variance value of the received signal strength indicator over a second time-period, said second time period at least partly overlapping said first time period; comparing the calculated average value to a predetermined threshold average value; comparing the calculated variance value to a predetermined threshold variance value; classifying the signal into one of two or more classes based on the comparisons, one class being indicative of a jamming condition, and wherein the received signal is classified as a jamming signal when the average value exceeds the predetermined threshold average value and the variance value exceeds the predetermined threshold variance value.
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
A method and a detector for detecting radio disturbances in a radio communication system comprising a gateway device and a peripheral device, each arranged to send radio signals to and to receive radio signals from the other. The method comprises measuring the power level (Pm) of separate information segments of the radio signals received by one device from the other device, determining a statistical value (Pd) of measured power level values, comparing a selected measured power level with the statistical value, and producing an alert signal, indicating a radio disturbance, if the difference between the selected measured power level and the statistical value exceeds a threshold. The detector comprises a power level detector (62), a processing unit (64) operatively connected to the power level detector (62), and a memory unit (66) storing a plurality of statistical values.
A monitoring unit (101) for a surveillance system, comprising a camera and a cover (115), the cover being movable in response to a camera activation signal, from a first position obscuring a lens (103) of the camera and preventing the camera from imaging a zone of interest to a second position not obscuring the camera lens, the monitoring unit being further arranged such that the cover is movable from the second position to the first position only through manual intervention of a person. Disclosed is also a surveillance system comprising such a monitoring unit.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
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A METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR EARLY DETECTING JAMMING OF INTRUDER ALARM SYSTEMS
A method of detecting a moving jamming device issuing a jamming signal, and closing in on an alarm installation, the method comprising the following steps - providing a first signal representative of instantaneous received radio energy; - creating a second signal representative of the average of the first signal taken over a predetermined window; - creating a third signal representative of the time derivative of the second signal; - indicating whether a jammer is closing in based on the third signal.
An alarm peripheral (10) comprising a tamper detection element (18) and a housing (12) arranged to be mounted on a surface, the tamper detection element (18) being biased towards a first position and arranged to be displaced away from the first position when the housing (12) is mounted on the surface, the peripheral being arranged to generate an alarm signal in response to the detection of the movement of the tamper detection element towards the first position when the peripheral is removed from the surface.
A method for use by an electronic product to check the quality of an external power supply connected to a power supply inlet of the electronic product with the aid of a power cable, the method comprising the following steps: -measure repeatedly a first voltage over a first resistor of a voltage divider connected between the power supply inlet and ground; -average the first voltage to create an averaged first voltage; -activate a power consuming component of the electronic product; -measure repeatedly a second voltage over the first resistor of the voltage divider connected between the power supply inlet and ground; -average the second voltage to create an averaged second voltage; -estimate the power supply and cable internal resistance based on the averaged first voltage and the averaged second voltage; -compare the power supply and cable internal resistance with a predetermined threshold value, and -signal, based on the comparison of the power supply and cable internal resistance with a predetermined threshold value, the result of the comparison.
A device (10) comprising a casing (11) and a cover (12), wherein the cover (12) is releasably connected to the casing (11) by means of a latching mechanism having first and second interacting latching parts (20, 21), at least one of said latching parts (20, 21) being displaceable in relation to the other, and wherein the casing is formed with a through slot (18) for receiving a portion of a hand-held object in the form of a card for operating the displaceable latching part (20, 21). The slot (18) is arranged for receiving the card (19) in an insert direction (z) through the slot (18). One of said first and second latching parts (20, 21) is displaceable at least partially in said insert direction (z) and comprises an actuating portion (22) for engaging said card (19) when inserted through the slot (18) to release the latching mechanism. Also, a method for releasing the cover (12) from the casing (11) is disclosed.
E05B 65/52 - Other locks for chests, boxes, trunks, baskets, travelling bags, or the like
E05C 19/06 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings in which the securing part is formed or carried by a spring and moves only by distortion of the spring, e.g. snaps
A method and a device for handling power failures in a mains powered device of a home wireless system, said mains powered device comprising a plurality of electronic units. The method comprises the steps: a)continuously storing energy supplied from a mains source in an energy storing device (52), b)continuously monitoring changes in a power supply voltage level Vin from a DC power source, c)filtering the power supply voltage level in a first low pass, d)detecting a drop of filtered power supply voltage level below a predetermined threshold value, e)generating a power fail signal after detecting said drop of power supply voltage level while obtaining energy from said energy storing device (52), f)transmitting said power fail signal to a control unit, said control unit communicating a power loss information signal and g)reducing power consumption in selected electronic units, so as to prolong operating time of said mains powered device. The device comprises also a power fail detector (54) with said first low pass filter.
G06F 1/30 - Means for acting in the event of power-supply failure or interruption, e.g. power-supply fluctuations
H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
A digital to analogue conversion coupling where a microcontroller with software configurable ports is connected to a resistance network and wherein a first number of output ports of the microcontroller is connected to a resistance network comprising a second number of resistors, and wherein the first number of output ports include at least one general purpose port that is software configurable, and wherein different analogue output values can be achieved by altering the port configuration(s) among at least three different port configurations.
A device (10) for indicating when a first element (11) is releasable from a second element (12), comprising a rotatable locking device (13) comprising a first abutment surface (20). The second element (12) comprises a second abutment surface (28) for engaging the first abutment surface (20) when the locking device (13) has been rotated to the unlocked position, and, by further rotation of the locking device (13), displacing the first and second elements (11, 12) in relation to each other. The first and second elements (11, 12) comprise connecting means (30) for detachably connecting the first element (11) with the second element (12) in the displaced position. Also, a method for indicating when a first element (11) is releasable from a second element (12) is disclosed.
G08B 13/08 - Mechanical actuation by opening, e.g. of door, of window, of drawer, of shutter, of curtain, of blind
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
E05B 41/00 - Locks with visible indication as to whether the lock is locked or unlocked
E05C 3/04 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively without latching action with operating handle or equivalent member rigid with the bolt
A smoke generator and driver circuit (46) for controlling and powering a smoke generating canister (38), said driver circuit (46) comprising a power output connected to said smoke generating canister (38) for activation thereof. It comprises a charging unit (50) providing after a charging process sufficient power for igniting and driving said smoke generating canister (38), a switching unit (52) connected to said charging unit (50) and to a first pole (56) of said smoke generating canister (38) for releasing power from said charging unit (50) to said smoke generating canister (38), and a connecting unit (54) connected to a second pole (58) of said smoke generating canister (38) for allowing power to flow through said smoke generating canister (38), wherein activation of both said connecting unit (54) and said switching unit (52) during an overlapping time period is required for activation of said smoke generating canister (38). A method comprises applying a charging signal a charging input of the driver circuit (46), applying a control signal to a connect input of said driver circuit (46), and applying a trigger signal at a trigger input of switching unit (52).
G08B 15/02 - Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives with smoke, gas, or coloured or odorous powder or liquid
A smoke generator (100) for anti-burglar purposes comprising canister holding means (805, 815) for holding a canister (810) for chemicals to be used to generate smoke wherein the smoke generator further comprises a smoke deflector (103) arranged below the position of the canister for even distribution of generated smoke, and wherein the smoke deflector (103) have a smoke deflector cavity of sector shape. The smoke generator is provided with a cartridge for the canister to ease replacement of used or expired canister. The smoke deflector is provided with a residual collector (120) to prevent residuals and debris from littering the room where the smoke generator is used.
G08B 15/02 - Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives with smoke, gas, or coloured or odorous powder or liquid
F41H 9/06 - Apparatus for generating artificial fog or smoke screens
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