Abstract: An adaptable plug-in transformer includes a housing having a slot for receiving a securement tab, with the securement tab having an aperture therethrough for receiving a screw to allow attaching and securing the transformer to a wall outlet. The adaptable plug-in transformer thus may be used both in jurisdictions which require attachment or securement of plug-in transformers, and in jurisdictions which prohibit attachment or securement of plug-in transformers.

Abstract: A security system having control panel zones implemented with video analytics is disclosed. The security system includes a control panel, with a video analytic component (VAC) connected to one or more cameras, in communication with the control panel. Defined camera detection areas within the field of view of the cameras automatically generate corresponding control panel zones, with detected events within the camera detection areas reported to the control panel similarly to conventional sensors. Setup of communication between the VAC and the control panel is automatically facilitated by a server, with subsequent communication between the two occurring directly. The system provides for integration of cameras as sensors, with collected video further stored for later review.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a system and method configured provide entry check-in protection of a protected premises network including a central alarm monitoring station in communication with a plurality of protected premises, each protected premises comprises a protected premises panel configured to provide entry check-in protection. Protected premises panels include processors and memory configured to provide entry check-in protection comprising receiving an indication of a zone violation of the monitored premises, transmitting a check-in message to the central alarm monitoring station, and transmitting an alert, by the central alarm monitoring station, indicating a destruction of the protected premises panel, upon expiration of the predetermined entry delay period. The check-in message includes a duration corresponding to the entry delay time plus a set period, e.g., one minute.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system configured to facilitate on demand monitoring by a local security monitoring apparatus installed at a location of interest. In some implementations, the system includes the local security monitoring apparatus, a server, a central monitoring station, a user device, and/or other components. The system may be configured to facilitate entry and/or selection of monitoring demand information from a user and/or other users. The monitoring demand information may indicate (e.g., a start time, an end time, a duration, etc.) when the monitoring apparatus should operate in a central monitoring mode (e.g., transmitting indications of alarm events for the location of interest.

Abstract: A combination cordless telephone and premise-monitoring alarm system has a base unit, a cordless handset, and one or more remote alarm detectors. The alarm detectors can be generally either smoke detectors, motion detectors, or open-entry detectors. The base unit includes at least one interface for the public telephone network, and another interface for radio communication with the cordless handset. The base unit preferably also communicates with the remote alarm sensors across the same radio interface. The base unit includes telephone call circuitry to relay telephone calls between the public telephone network and the handset. The base unit also includes alarm processing circuitry to send an alarm warning to a central alarm-monitoring station in response to an alarm signal from a remote detector.