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: 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.