Systems and methods for security sensor configuration
Systems and methods for configuring a security sensor are provided. Some methods can include receiving user input identifying a configuration setting of the security sensor through a user input device located on the security sensor, identifying the configuration setting based on the user input, transmitting a registration message to a security system control panel identifying the configuration setting, and operating in accordance with the configuration setting.
1. A method comprising:
receiving user input identifying one of a plurality of working modes for a security sensor through a user input device located on the security sensor, wherein the security sensor communicates with a security system control panel and detects threats within a secured area when active;
identifying the one of the plurality of working modes based on the user input;
transmitting a registration message to the security system control panel identifying the one of the plurality of working modes; and
operating in accordance with the one of the plurality of working modes,
wherein a first of the plurality of working modes corresponds to a partial alarm mode that configures the security sensor to be active when the security system control panel is operating with an arm-away status, and
wherein a second of the plurality of working modes corresponds to a total alarm mode that configures the security sensor to be active when the security system control panel is operating with either the arm-away status or an arm-stay status.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the user input device includes one or more physical buttons.
3. The method of claim 2 wherein the one or more physical buttons include an on/off button.
4. The method of claim 2 wherein the one or more physical buttons include an away button and a stay button.
5. The method of claim 4 wherein the away button corresponds to the total alarm mode for the security sensor.
6. The method of claim 4 wherein the stay button corresponds to the partial alarm mode for the security sensor.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the user input device includes a physical toggle movable to a plurality of toggle positions.
8. The method of claim 7 wherein a first of the plurality of toggle positions corresponds to the total alarm mode for the security sensor.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein a second of the plurality of toggle positions corresponds to the partial alarm mode for the security sensor.
10. The method of claim 9 wherein a third of the plurality of toggle positions corresponds to an annex mode for the security sensor.
11. A security sensor comprising:
a user input device located on an exterior of a housing;
a transceiver in communication with a security system control panel;
a programmable processor for detecting threats within a secured area when the security sensor is active; and
executable control software stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium,
wherein the user input device receives user input identifying one of a plurality of working modes for the security sensor,
wherein the programmable processor and the executable control software identify the one of the plurality of working modes based on the user input,
wherein the transceiver transmits a registration message to the security system control panel identifying the one of the plurality of working modes,
wherein the programmable processor and the executable control software operate in accordance with the one of the plurality of working modes,
wherein a first of the plurality of working modes corresponds to a partial alarm mode that configures the security sensor to be active when the security system control panel is operating with an arm-away status, and
wherein a second of the plurality of working modes corresponds to a total alarm mode that configures the security sensor to be active when the security system control panel is operating with either the arm-away status or an arm-stay status.
12. The security sensor of claim 11 wherein the user input device includes one or more physical buttons.
13. The security sensor of claim 12 wherein the one or more physical buttons include an on/off button.
14. The security sensor of claim 12 wherein the one or more physical buttons include an away button and a stay button.
15. The security sensor of claim 14 wherein the away button corresponds to the total alarm mode for the security sensor.
16. The security sensor of claim 14 wherein the stay button corresponds to the partial alarm mode for the security sensor.
17. The security sensor of claim 11 wherein the user input devices includes a physical toggle moveable to a plurality of toggle positions.
18. The security sensor of claim 17 wherein a first of the plurality of toggle positions corresponds to the total alarm mode for the security sensor.
19. The security sensor of claim 18 wherein a second of the plurality of toggle positions corresponds to the partial alarm mode for the security sensor.
20. The security sensor of claim 19 wherein a third of the plurality of toggle positions corresponds to an annex mode for the security sensor.