Abstract: A computer program configured as a server includes a first interface for communication between the network node and a computer device, a second interface for communication between the network node and the monitoring service, a third interface for communication between the network node and the home gateway, and a database to store configuration data of the home gateway. The server includes logic to maintain the configuration data in the database via communications using the third interface which include messages identifying sensing devices connected to the home gateway. The server includes logic to receive an activation request from the computing device via the first interface, and in response to the activation request, execute a protocol via the second interface to create a user record using the configuration data. The server includes logic to verify a connection between the home gateway and the user record via the third interface.

Abstract: A detector, system including a detector and method for sensing motion within a detection region. The detector has a detection element and a focusing element aiming received energy corresponding to a presence within the detection region toward the detection element. The focusing element has a plurality of sections in which each of the plurality of sections establishes a corresponding detection zone within the detection region. The plurality of sections are arranged to allow a motion vector to be determined for an object passing through the detection region. The system includes a detector that generates pulses each time presence in a detector zone is detected as well as a central alarm panel. The central alarm panel receives the pulses and has processor that evaluates the timing between electrical pulses to determine the motion vector.

Abstract: A detector, system including a detector and method for sensing motion within a detection region. The detector has a detection element and a focusing element aiming received energy corresponding to a presence within the detection region toward the detection element. The focusing element has a plurality of sections in which each of the plurality of sections establishes a corresponding detection zone within the detection region. The plurality of sections are arranged to allow a motion vector to be determined for an object passing through the detection region. The system includes a detector that generates pulses each time presence in a detector zone is detected as well as a central alarm panel. The central alarm panel receives the pulses and has processor that evaluates the timing between electrical pulses to determine the motion vector.

Abstract: A method, system and central monitoring station is provided for visual verification of an alarm system event in which image data corresponding to a plurality of images associated with the event is transmitted. The image data corresponding to the plurality of images is processed to create one or more processed images in which the one or more processed images are arranged to allow an operator to visually observe changes in the plurality of images. The one or more processed images are displayed.