Patent ID: 7843336
Filing Date: 2010-11-30
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: a plurality of sensors configured to communicate wirelessly; a relay configured to communicate wirelessly, wherein the relay does not comprise a sensor; and a monitoring system configured to communicate with the sensors; wherein: wherein the first sensor is configured to send the first wireless message using a first communication protocol, the first communication protocol defining a first set of messages for identifying the possible threat, verifying the possible threat, mustering components into the collective sub-unit, and identifying desired functionality for one or more of the components in the collective sub-unit; wherein the at least one component in the collective sub-unit is configured to send the second wireless message using a second communication protocol, the second communication protocol defining a second set of messages for reporting the verified threat, transmitting video or still images associated with the verified threat, and conditioning a response of the collective sub-unit to the verified threat; wherein the first set of messages is distinct from the second set of messages; and wherein the relay is configured to: