Abstract: A facility monitoring system connects to a plurality of monitoring devices positioned throughout a facility. Each of the plurality of monitoring devices is coupled with a monitoring station, wherein the monitoring station is configured to generate a configuration of a display having a plurality of frames. Each frame displays information simultaneously wherein change of information in one frame automatically alters information related to at least one of the plurality of monitoring devices in another frame.

Abstract: A facility monitoring system connects to a plurality of monitoring devices positioned throughout a facility. Each of the plurality of monitoring devices is coupled with a monitoring station, wherein the monitoring station is configured to generate a configuration of a display having a plurality of frames. Each frame displays information simultaneously wherein change of information in one frame automatically alters information related to at least one of the plurality of monitoring devices in another frame.

Abstract: Computers and networks are configured to operate according to alternative protocols for using software applications, depending on geographic location. In one approach each computer incorporates a GPS receiver using GPS satellite signals to generate the computer's current location. The location is compared with permitted use region information stored in the computer or network, e.g. based on a boundary defining a permitted use region. In another approach, E-911 compliant transceivers use signals from E-911 towers in the same manner In a further approach, each computer incorporates a WiFi adaptor, RFID reader or RFID tag, and the territory is defined by the distance from a center point. In all cases, the computer either operates under a relatively open protocol relative to using a given software application, or operates under a relatively restricted protocol, depending on whether it is inside or outside of the permitted use region.

Abstract: Computers and networks are configured to operate according to alternative protocols for using software applications, depending on geographic location. In one approach each computer incorporates a GPS receiver using GPS satellite signals to generate the computer's current location. The location is compared with permitted use region information stored in the computer or network, e.g. based on a boundary defining a permitted use region. In another approach, E-911 compliant transceivers use signals from E-911 towers in the same manner. In a further approach, each computer incorporates a WiFi adaptor, RFID reader or RFID tag, and the territory is defined by the distance from a center point. In all cases, the computer either operates under a relatively open protocol relative to using a given software application, or operates under a relatively restricted protocol, depending on whether it is inside or outside of the permitted use region.

Abstract: A facility monitoring system includes a monitoring station receiving inputs from different control panels, each panel supporting detectors and other devices. Data from the panels are scanned, segmented into categories and presented in a standard format including a category identifying devices by type and state or condition. The monitoring station stores graphic information including site maps and floor plans to provide backgrounds, and device images positionable on the backgrounds to accurately depict device locations in the facility.

Abstract: A facility monitoring system includes a monitoring station receiving inputs from different control panels, each panel supporting detectors and other devices. Data from the panels are scanned, segmented into categories and presented in a standard format including a category identifying devices by type and state or condition. The monitoring station stores graphic information including site maps and floor plans to provide backgrounds, and device images positionable on the backgrounds to accurately depict device locations in the facility.

Abstract: A facility monitoring system includes a monitoring station receiving inputs from different control panels, each panel supporting detectors and other devices. Data from the panels are scanned, segmented into categories and presented in a standard format including a category identifying devices by type and state or condition. The monitoring station stores graphic information including site maps and floor plans to provide backgrounds, and device images positionable on the backgrounds to accurately depict device locations in the facility.