Abstract: A system and method which provide alarm audio verification testing in connection with a regional monitoring system operate in parallel with a local system control panel, or unit. The testing capability functions in a standalone mode relative to the monitoring system, and, can implement a test without causing a false alarm detectable by the panel.

Abstract: A regional security system includes a control panel that can receive one or more delay parameters associated with a type of sensor or detector or a portion of a region being monitored. The delay parameters can be stored in a programmable storage unit. When an alarm indicator has been received from one of the sensors or detectors, an alarm indicating message and an associated programmed and pre-stored delay can be forwarded to a central station. If the system is disarmed before the delay interval has terminated, then a cancel message can be sent to the central station.

Abstract: A system and method which provide alarm audio verification testing in connection with a regional monitoring system operate in parallel with a local system control panel, or unit. The testing capability functions in a standalone mode relative to the monitoring system, and, can implement a test without causing a false alarm detectable by the panel.

Abstract: A regional security system includes a control panel which can receive one or more delay parameters, associated with a type of sensor or detector, or a portion of a region being monitored. The delay parameters can be stored in a programmable storage unit. When an alarm indicator has been received from one of the sensors or detectors, an alarm indicating message along with an associated, programmed and pre-stored delay can be forwarded to a central station. If the system is disarmed before the delay interval has terminated, a cancel message can be sent to the central station.

Abstract: A regional security system includes a control panel which can receive one or more delay parameters, associated with a type of sensor or detector, or a portion of a region being monitored. The delay parameters can be stored in a programmable storage unit. When an alarm indicator has been received from one of the sensors or detectors, an alarm indicating message along with an associated, programmed and pre-stored delay can be forwarded to a central station. If the system is disarmed before the delay interval has terminated, a cancel message can be sent to the central station.

Abstract: A regional monitoring system includes wireless units, or detectors which can be associated with a displaced regional monitoring control element. Local feedback provided at the unit or detector for the installer. The units, or detectors can include all devices which can usefully be coupled to the monitoring control element. Examples, without limitation include all types of ambient condition detectors, motion detectors, location detectors, glass break detectors and the like. A light emitting diode carried by a respective unit can be activated to output a selected color when the unit has been successfully enrolled, and in communication with the monitoring control element.

Abstract: A regional security system includes a control panel which can receive one or more delay parameters, associated with a type of sensor or detector, or a portion of a region being monitored. The delay parameters can be stored in a programmable storage unit. When an alarm indicator has been received from one of the sensors or detectors, an alarm indicating message along with an associated, programmed and pre-stored delay can be forwarded to a central station. If the system is disarmed before the delay interval has terminated, a cancel message can be sent to the central station.

Abstract: A telephone device such as a speaker phone or message recording device is remotely controlled either as a standalone device or as part of a security system. The telephone device can be controlled by a key fob or other user-operated transmitter that a user actuates to answer a call by speaker phone, end a call, place a call, or control functions of the message recording device such as playing back messages. The key fob transmits a wireless signal that is received and processed by a security system. In response, the security system controls the telephone device. The key fob may control security functions as well. In another approach, the key fob may control the telephone device directly without intervention of a security system. Or, the key fob may control the telephone device via a home automation network.