Abstract: A fire and security system includes a hierarchical architecture with a central control processor monitoring each of a plurality of multi detector-occupancy-temperature-smoke (MDOTS) sensors mounted in each of the monitored spaces of the building, the MDOTS sensors connected in multi drop fashion in sensor loop networks which are connected to one of a plurality of master controls, each master control monitoring the sensor outputs from one or more sensor loops and reporting the alarm status of any one sensor to the central.

Abstract: A theft alarm system for use in combination with a digital signal PBX telephone system, includes a plurality of electronic tethers connected to individual pieces of protected equipment. Removal of the tether is automatically detected by a local security monitor which reports the condition to a central security controller via the PBX system. The security controller then provides dial-up reporting of the theft and/or sets an audible alarm at the equipment site.

Abstract: A telephone based control system comprises a central control console, a digital time division multiplexed (TDM) telephone system incuding a PBX matrix switch with signal ports adapted for direct connection to PBX primary port telset devices and to the central control console, and including primary port telsets adapted for connection to PBX secondary port devices, the control system further comprising secondary port control units, each connected to an associated one of the primary port telsets, for controlling the operation of one or more controlled devices located in proximity to the associated telsets.

Abstract: A line protocol format with a low bit overhead provides for the high accuracy, asynchronous exchange of digital signal information between processing units in a supervisory control system having a central processing unit (CPU) and at least one remote processing unit (RPU).