Abstract: A system for RF transmission power adjustment in a wireless sensor is provided. The system includes a main control unit positioned within an environment. At least one sensor is positioned within the environment and constructed and arranged to monitor occurrences within the environment. The at least one sensor is in wireless communication with the main control unit. The at least one sensor sends signals to the main control unit indicative of the occurrences. The signals have communication parameters affected by an environmental condition of the environment. The main control unit regulates a RF transmission power of the at least one sensor based on at least one of an aggregate of communication parameters of the signal or the environmental condition.

Abstract: A system for RF transmission power adjustment in a wireless sensor is provided. The system includes a main control unit positioned within an environment. At least one sensor is positioned within the environment and constructed and arranged to monitor occurrences within the environment. The at least one sensor is in wireless communication with the main control unit. The at least one sensor sends signals to the main control unit indicative of the occurrences. The signals have communication parameters affected by an environmental condition of the environment. The main control unit regulates a RF transmission power of the at least one sensor based on at least one of an aggregate of communication parameters of the signal or the environmental condition.

Abstract: A method for providing individualized control of a designated area within a building includes sensing a secure key of a portable device and identifying one or more preferred settings associated with the secure key. A signal is sent to at least one controllable device within the designated area to alter operation of the at least one controllable device to achieve the preferred settings associated with the secure key.