Customizing algorithms based on device mounting orientation

1. A method for selecting an algorithm for monitoring alarm conditions based on a detector orientation and position, the method comprising:

determining a position and orientation of a smoke detector;

selecting an algorithm for performing detection of an alarm condition; and

operating the smoke detector using the selected algorithm.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the algorithm comprises at least one of a wall-mounted detection settings or a ceiling-mounted detection settings, wherein the wall-mounted detection settings are different from the ceiling-mounted detection settings.

3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining the orientation of the detector upon initially providing power to the smoke detector.

4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining the orientation of the detector responsive to at least one of a detection of movement of the detector or an expiration of a configurable period of time.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determination is based on reading coordinate data from at least one of a 3-axis accelerometer or a gyroscope of the smoke detector.

6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising maintaining the selected algorithm until the smoke detector is powered off.

7. The method of claim 5 , responsive to determining a wall-mounted orientation, comparing the coordinate data to determine whether the smoke detector is in a most favorable position or a least favorable position.

8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising selecting the algorithm for the most favorable position or the least favorable position based on the comparison; and

using the selected algorithm for the most favorable position or the least favorable position to monitor the alarm condition.

9. A system for selecting an algorithm for monitoring alarm conditions based on a detector orientation and position, the system comprising:

a position detection device configured to determine a position and orientation of a smoke detector;

a controller coupled to the position detection device, the controller configured to select an algorithm for performing detection of an alarm condition; and

a sensor coupled to the controller, the sensor is operated to detect the alarm condition using the selected algorithm.

10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the algorithm comprises at least one of a wall-mounted detection settings or a ceiling-mounted detection settings, wherein the wall-mounted detection settings are different from the ceiling-mounted detection settings.

11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the controller is configured to maintain the selected algorithm until the smoke detector is powered off.

12. The system of claim 9 , wherein the position and orientation of the smoke detector is determined upon initially providing power to the smoke detector.

13. The system of claim 9 , further comprising determining the orientation of the detector responsive to at least one of detection of movement of the detector or an expiration of a configurable period of time.

14. The system of claim 9 , wherein the determination is based on reading coordinate data from the position detection device that is at least one of a 3-axis accelerometer or a gyroscope of the smoke detector.

15. The system of claim 14 , responsive to determining a wall-mounted orientation, the controller is configured to compare the coordinate data to determine whether the smoke detector is in a most favorable position or a least favorable position.

16. The system of claim 15 , further comprising the controller is configured to select the algorithm for the most favorable position or the least favorable position based on the comparison; and

use the selected algorithm for the most favorable position or the least favorable position to monitor the alarm condition.