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System and method for monitoring security at a premisesSystem and method for monitoring security at a premises description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060192668, System and method for monitoring security at a premises. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is based upon prior filed copending provisional application Ser. No. 60/628,357 filed Nov. 16, 2004, the disclosure which is hereby incorporated in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to alarm systems, and more particularly, this invention relates to alarm systems in which audio is forwarded from an audio sensor to a central monitoring station or server. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The assignee of the present invention, Sonitrol Corporation, provides security solutions using audio intrusion detection, access control, video monitoring and fire detection. These security systems allow 24-hour monitoring and are integrated into a single, easy-to-use system that is monitored by highly trained professionals at a central monitoring station. The security system incorporates verified audio detection, which allows a central monitoring station to monitor what is happening at a premises using sound detection. [0004] Small analog audio sensors are strategically placed throughout a premises to allow an operator at the central monitoring station to hear the sounds of abnormal activity in the monitored premises or facility. When the security system is activated, the sounds of the break-in initiates a code that describes the location of the activated analog audio sensor, e.g., a microphone. Audio is transmitted to the central monitoring station. When activation occurs, a skilled operator hears the live audio from the monitored premises while pertinent customer data can be displayed on a computer screen for the operator to review and report. [0005] Monitoring can occur 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The system can also include devices that permit ID badging with card readers, door contacts to indicate when doors are open at a time when they should not be open, for example, by unauthorized entry, and similar devices. In some systems, video cameras and fire detectors have been included in the overall security system. Audio signals are transmitted as analog signals from the audio sensor, e.g., microphone, through a wired control panel, and over the public switched telephone system to the central monitoring station. The analog system suffers drawbacks and is not always efficient. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] In one non-limiting aspect of the present invention, a security system monitors security at a premises and includes at least one audio sensor located at the premises that receives audio signals and converts the audio signals to digitized audio signals. A central monitoring station is located remote from the premises and receives the digitized audio signals and converts the digitized audio signals into audible audio for an operator that is monitoring the premises. In one non-limiting aspect, the audio sensor includes a processor that is operative for determining whether any digitized audio signals are indicative of an alarm condition and should be received at the central monitoring station. A memory can store digital signatures of different audio sounds indicative of an alarm condition. The processor can be operative for comparing a digitized audio signal with digital signatures stored within the memory. The audio sensor can also be operative for receiving data relating to audio patterns indicative of false alarms allowing the processor to recognize audio signals indicative of false alarms. [0007] In yet another aspect, a premises controller can be located at the premises such as part of a control panel and operatively connected to each audio sensor for receiving the digitized audio signals and transmitting the digitized audio signals to the central monitoring station. Each audio sensor can include a transceiver for receiving a communications signal from the central monitoring station and transmitting a communications signal to the central monitoring station, such as a signal representing a voice, such as for voice instructions and reply. The central monitoring station can include a server. A client can be in communication with the server for accessing the server and receiving data regarding the security system. The communications network can interconnect the client and server and be formed as an internet or local area network (LAN) or incorporate elements of both. The central monitoring station can also include a first receiver for receiving digitized audio signals generated by the audio sensor and a second receiver for receiving analog signals a security system that does not generate digitized signals because it uses an analog audio sensor. A data bus can interconnect each of the audio sensors and receive the digitized audio signals thereon. Each audio sensor can include an identifying data address on the data bus. [0008] A method aspect is also set forth. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description of the invention which follows, when considered in light of the accompanying drawings in which: [0010] FIG. 1 is a fragmentary, block diagram of an existing, prior art security system. [0011] FIG. 2 is fragmentary, block diagram of a first embodiment of the security system of the present invention. [0012] FIG. 2A is a block diagram showing basic high level components of an audio sensor that can be used in the security system shown in FIG. 2 in accordance with one non-limiting example of the present invention. [0013] FIG. 3 is a fragmentary, block diagram of another embodiment of a security system of the present invention. [0014] FIG. 4 is a fragmentary, block diagram of another embodiment of a security system of the present invention. [0015] FIG. 5 is a fragmentary, block diagram of another embodiment of a security system of the present invention. [0016] FIG. 6 is a fragmentary, block diagram of another embodiment of a security system of the present invention. [0017] FIG. 7 is a fragmentary, block diagram of another embodiment of a security system of the present invention. [0018] FIG. 8 is a fragmentary, block diagram of another embodiment of a security system of the present invention. [0019] FIG. 9 is a fragmentary, block diagram of another embodiment of a security system of the present invention. Continue reading about System and method for monitoring security at a premises... 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