公开(公告)号：US08994525B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US13836942

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: SimplexGrinnell LP

Inventor： Joseph Piccolo, III ,  David Dahlstrom

IPC: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/12

CPC classification number: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/126

Abstract: A method for testing notification appliances in an alarm system and creating a record of such testing including the steps of placing an alarm system in a test mode, actuating an input device of a notification appliance in the alarm system a first time, whereby a notification feature of the notification appliance is activated for a test period, and automatically entering a waiting period after expiration of the test period. The method may further include actuating the input device of the notification appliance a second time during the waiting period, whereby a pass signal is transmitted from the notification appliance, and creating a record of the pass signal. The method may further include transmitting a fail signal from the notification appliance after expiration of the waiting period if the input device of the notification appliance was not actuated during the waiting period and creating a record of the fail signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测试报警系统中的通知装置并创建这种测试的记录的方法，包括以下步骤：首先将报警系统置于测试模式，在报警系统中启动报警装置的输入装置，由此通知特征 的通知设备在测试期间被激活，并在测试期满后自动进入等待期。 该方法还可以包括在等待期间第二次启动通知装置的输入装置，从而从通知装置发送通过信号，并创建通过信号的记录。 该方法可以进一步包括如果通知装置的输入装置在等待期间未被启动并且创建失败信号的记录，则在等待时间期满之后从通知装置发送故障信号。

公开(公告)号：US20130285808A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13929335

申请日：2013-06-27

Applicant: SimplexGrinnell LP

Inventor： Joseph Piccolo, III

IPC: G08B25/10

CPC classification number: G08B25/10 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B25/003 ,  G08B25/14 ,  G08B26/007 ,  G08B29/145 ,  G08B29/22

Abstract: A method and system for configured one or more fire alarm system devices in a fire alarm system are disclosed. The fire alarm system includes the fire alarm system devices, a fire alarm panel, and a wireless handheld device. The fire alarm system devices communicate with the fire alarm panel via a first communications interface (such as a wired communications interface), and the wireless handheld device communicates with the fire alarm panel via a second communications interface (such as a wireless communications interface). In operation, the fire alarm control panel receives an indication from one of the fire alarm system devices of a user input. In response, the fire alarm panel sends a communication (such as a form) to the wireless handheld device. In response to the communication, the wireless handheld device sends a response to the fire alarm control panel (such as including information in the form). The fire alarm panel may then update its memory with the information sent from the wireless handheld device in order to control the operation of the fire alarm system device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在火灾报警系统中配置的一个或多个火灾报警系统装置的方法和系统。 火灾报警系统包括火灾报警系统设备，火灾报警面板和无线手持设备。 火灾报警系统设备经由第一通信接口（例如有线通信接口）与火灾报警面板进行通信，无线手持设备经由第二通信接口（例如无线通信接口）与火灾报警面板进行通信。 在操作中，火灾报警控制面板从用户输入的火灾报警系统装置之一接收指示。 作为响应，火灾报警面板向无线手持设备发送通信（如表单）。 响应于通信，无线手持设备向火灾报警控制面板发送响应（例如包括形式的信息）。 然后，火灾报警面板可以利用从无线手持设备发送的信息更新其存储器，以便控制火灾报警系统设备的操作。

公开(公告)号：US09030314B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-12

申请号：US13836685

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: SimplexGrinnell LP

Inventor： Joseph Piccolo, III ,  David Dahlstrom

IPC: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/14

CPC classification number: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/14

Abstract: A method for inspecting notification appliances in an alarm system. The method may include placing the alarm system in an inspection mode, whereby a verification indicium on each notification appliance being inspected is activated. The method may further include performing a physical inspection of a notification appliance, as well as actuating an input device on the notification appliance whereby the verification indicium on the notification appliance is deactivated. A first alternative method may include placing the alarm system in a test mode, whereby a verification indicium on each notification appliance being inspected and tested is activated. The first alternative method may further include performing a physical inspection of a notification appliance, as well as actuating an input device on the notification appliance whereby the verification indicium on the notification appliance is deactivated and a notification feature of the notification appliance is activated for a predefined amount of time.

Abstract translation: 一种在报警系统中检查通知设备的方法。 该方法可以包括将报警系统置于检查模式中，从而激活正在检查的每个通知装置上的验证标记。 该方法可以进一步包括执行通知装置的物理检查，以及致动通知装置上的输入装置，由此通知装置上的验证标记被停用。 第一替代方法可以包括将报警系统置于测试模式中，从而激活在每个被检查和测试的通知装置上的验证标记。 第一替代方法还可以包括执行对通知装置的物理检查，以及致动通知装置上的输入装置，由此停用通知装置上的验证标记，并且激活通知装置的通知特征以用于预定义的 多少时间。

公开(公告)号：US09007201B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13896906

申请日：2013-05-17

Applicant: SimplexGrinnell LP

Inventor： Joseph Piccolo, III ,  David Dahlstrom

IPC: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/12 ,  H04R29/00

CPC classification number: G08B29/12 ,  G08B29/126 ,  H04R29/007

Abstract: A method for self-testing notification appliances in an alarm system, including the steps of measuring ambient noise at a notification appliance, comparing the measured ambient noise to a threshold ambient noise level, and performing a self-test of the notification appliance if the measured ambient noise does not exceed the threshold ambient noise level. The method may further include the step of recording a fail result for the notification appliance if the measured ambient noise exceeds the threshold ambient noise level. Performing the self-test of the notification appliance may include the steps of activating a notification feature of the notification appliance, measuring output of the notification feature, comparing the measured output to a predefined value, recording a pass result for the notification appliance if the measured output exceeds the predefined value, and recording a fail result for the notification appliance if the measured output does not exceed the predefined value.

Abstract translation: 一种用于对报警系统中的通知装置进行自检测的方法，包括以下步骤：测量通知装置上的环境噪声，将测量的环境噪声与阈值环境噪声水平进行比较，以及如果所测量的 环境噪声不超过阈值环境噪声水平。 该方法还可以包括如果所测量的环境噪声超过阈值环境噪声电平，则记录通知设备的故障结果的步骤。 执行通知装置的自检可以包括以下步骤：激活通知装置的通知特征，测量通知特征的输出，将测量的输出与预定义的值进行比较，记录通知装置的通过结果，如果测量到的 输出超出预定值，并且如果测量的输出不超过预定值，则记录通知设备的失败结果。

公开(公告)号：US09293031B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US13889448

申请日：2013-05-08

Applicant: SimplexGrinnell LP

Inventor： Joseph Piccolo, III

IPC: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/16 ,  G08B25/00 ,  H04L12/46 ,  H04L1/00

CPC classification number: G08B29/16 ,  G08B25/004 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L12/46

Abstract: An alarm system is disclosed for transmitting data over a data network at a monitored site. The alarm system may include at least two alarm panels operatively connected to the data network and connected to one another by an alternate data path. The alarm panels may be configured to communicate with one another via the data network if the data network is able to facilitate such communication. The alarm panels may further be configured to communicate with one another via the alternate data path if the data network is not able to facilitate such communication. A method of operating the disclosed system is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过监视站点上的数据网络发送数据的报警系统。 警报系统可以包括至少两个可操作地连接到数据网络并且通过备用数据路径彼此连接的警报面板。 如果数据网络能够促进这种通信，则报警面板可以被配置为经由数据网络彼此通信。 如果数据网络不能够促进这种通信，则报警面板还可被配置为经由备用数据路径相互通信。 还公开了操作所公开的系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140266676A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13836831

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP

Inventor： Joseph Piccolo, III ,  David Dahlstrom

IPC: G08B29/00

CPC classification number: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/126

Abstract: A method for self-testing notification appliances in an alarm system by determining whether the performance of the notification appliances has degraded over time. The method may include the steps of measuring and recording initial output levels of notification features of the notification appliances at a first time, measuring test output levels of the notification features at a second time after the first time, and comparing the test output levels to respective threshold output levels that are derived from the initial output levels. The method may further include recording a pass result for notification appliances whose notification features produced test output levels that exceeded the respective threshold output levels, and recording a fail result for notification appliances whose notification features produced test output levels that did not exceed the respective threshold output levels.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过确定通知设备的性能是否随着时间的推移而降级来自动测试报警系统中的通知设备的方法。 该方法可以包括以下步骤：在第一时间测量和记录通知装置的通知特征的初始输出电平，在第一次之后的第二时间测量通知特征的测试输出电平，并将测试输出电平与相应的 从初始输出电平导出的阈值输出电平。 该方法可以进一步包括记录通知装置的通过结果，其通知特征产生超出相应的阈值输出电平的测试输出电平，并记录其通知特征产生测试输出电平不超过相应阈值输出的通知装置的故障结果 水平。

公开(公告)号：US09076313B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13836831

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: SimplexGrinnell LP

Inventor： Joseph Piccolo, III ,  David Dahlstrom

IPC: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/12

CPC classification number: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/126

Abstract: A method for self-testing notification appliances in an alarm system by determining whether the performance of the notification appliances has degraded over time. The method may include the steps of measuring and recording initial output levels of notification features of the notification appliances at a first time, measuring test output levels of the notification features at a second time after the first time, and comparing the test output levels to respective threshold output levels that are derived from the initial output levels. The method may further include recording a pass result for notification appliances whose notification features produced test output levels that exceeded the respective threshold output levels, and recording a fail result for notification appliances whose notification features produced test output levels that did not exceed the respective threshold output levels.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过确定通知设备的性能是否随着时间的推移而降级来自动测试报警系统中的通知设备的方法。 该方法可以包括以下步骤：在第一时间测量和记录通知装置的通知特征的初始输出电平，在第一次之后的第二时间测量通知特征的测试输出电平，并将测试输出电平与相应的 从初始输出电平导出的阈值输出电平。 该方法可以进一步包括记录通知装置的通过结果，其通知特征产生超出相应的阈值输出电平的测试输出电平，并记录其通知特征产生测试输出电平不超过相应阈值输出的通知装置的故障结果 水平。

公开(公告)号：US20140333430A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US13889448

申请日：2013-05-08

Applicant: SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP

Inventor： Joseph Piccolo, III

IPC: G08B29/16

CPC classification number: G08B29/16 ,  G08B25/004 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L12/46

Abstract: An alarm system is disclosed for transmitting data over a data network at a monitored site. The alarm system may include at least two alarm panels operatively connected to the data network and connected to one another by an alternate data path. The alarm panels may be configured to communicate with one another via the data network if the data network is able to facilitate such communication. The alarm panels may further be configured to communicate with one another via the alternate data path if the data network is not able to facilitate such communication. A method of operating the disclosed system is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过监视站点上的数据网络发送数据的报警系统。 警报系统可以包括至少两个可操作地连接到数据网络并且通过备用数据路径彼此连接的警报面板。 如果数据网络能够促进这种通信，则报警面板可以被配置为经由数据网络彼此通信。 如果数据网络不能够促进这种通信，则报警面板还可被配置为经由备用数据路径相互通信。 还公开了操作所公开的系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140266677A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13836942

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP

Inventor： Joseph Piccolo, III ,  David Dahlstrom

IPC: G08B29/00

CPC classification number: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/126

Abstract: A method for testing notification appliances in an alarm system and creating a record of such testing including the steps of placing an alarm system in a test mode, actuating an input device of a notification appliance in the alarm system a first time, whereby a notification feature of the notification appliance is activated for a test period, and automatically entering a waiting period after expiration of the test period. The method may further include actuating the input device of the notification appliance a second time during the waiting period, whereby a pass signal is transmitted from the notification appliance, and creating a record of the pass signal. The method may further include transmitting a fail signal from the notification appliance after expiration of the waiting period if the input device of the notification appliance was not actuated during the waiting period and creating a record of the fail signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测试报警系统中的通知装置并创建这种测试的记录的方法，包括以下步骤：首先将报警系统置于测试模式，在报警系统中启动报警装置的输入装置，由此通知特征 的通知设备在测试期间被激活，并在测试期满后自动进入等待期。 该方法还可以包括在等待期间第二次启动通知装置的输入装置，从而从通知装置发送通过信号，并创建通过信号的记录。 该方法可以进一步包括如果通知装置的输入装置在等待期间未被启动并且创建失败信号的记录，则在等待时间期满之后从通知装置发送故障信号。

公开(公告)号：US20140145855A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US13688441

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP

Inventor： Mario Boisclair ,  Joseph Piccolo, III ,  Dennis McEvoy ,  Mary Winna Fox ,  Kirill Alexandrov

IPC: G08B29/02

CPC classification number: G08B25/14 ,  G08B17/00

Abstract: An interface system for providing a comprehensive user interface for alarm systems. The interface system may include two or more alarm system workstations, each having a user interface application installed thereon. One or more alarm panels may be connected to each of the alarm system workstations, and one or more points may be connected to each of the alarm panels. A broker workstation may be connected to the two or more alarm system workstations, and one or more client workstations may be connected to the broker workstation. A user interface broker may be installed on the broker workstation, wherein the user interface broker is configured to provide the one or more client workstations with a user interface that presents the status of, and that provides control over, all of the points.

Abstract translation: 一种用于为报警系统提供综合用户界面的接口系统。 接口系统可以包括两个或更多个报警系统工作站，每个都具有安装在其上的用户界面应用。 一个或多个报警面板可以连接到每个报警系统工作站，并且一个或多个点可以连接到每个报警面板。 代理工作站可以连接到两个或更多个警报系统工作站，并且一个或多个客户端工作站可以连接到代理工作站。 可以在代理工作站上安装用户界面代理，其中用户界面代理被配置为向一个或多个客户端工作站提供呈现所有点的状态并提供对所有点的控制的用户界面。