# US 2017/0302469 A1 · Defining and implementing sensor triggered response rules > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0302469 A1 - Document ID: US20170302469A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/637,407 - Filed: 2017-06-29 - Published: 2017-10-19 - Earliest claimed: 2010-12-20 - Assignees: iControl Networks, Inc. - Applicants: iControl Networks, Inc. - Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn; John Degraffenreid Dial, IV; Gary Robert Faulkner; James Edward Kitchen; David Leon Proft; Corey Wayne Quain - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170302469A1 ## CPC - H04L 12/2827: {Reporting to a device within the home network; wherein the reception of the information reported automatically triggers the execution of a home appliance functionality} - G08B 29/02: Monitoring continuously signalling or alarm systems - H04L: TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) - G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS ## Abstract Systems, methods, and devices for managing sensor event rules are described. Methods may comprise determining a sensor event rule, wherein the sensor event rule comprises a rule sensor identifier and a rule event identifier. Data indicative of a sensor event may be received. The data may be associated with a first premises device. The data may further indicate an identifier of the first premises device and an identifier of a sensor event. Based on determining that the identifier of the rule sensor identifier corresponds to the identifier of the first premises device and that the rule event identifier corresponds to the identifier of the sensor event, a control signal may be transmitted to a second premise device. The control signal may be configured to cause configuration of one or more settings associated with one or more functions of the second premises device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method comprising: determining, by a controller located at a premises, a sensor event rule, wherein the sensor event rule comprises a rule sensor identifier and a rule event identifier; receiving data indicative of a sensor event associated with a first premises device located at the premises, wherein the data further indicates an identifier of the first premises device and an identifier of a sensor event; and transmitting, based on determining that the identifier of the rule sensor identifier corresponds to the identifier of the first premises device and that the rule event identifier corresponds to the identifier of the sensor event, a control signal to a second premise device located at the premises, wherein the control signal is configured to cause configuration of one or more settings associated with one or more functions of the second premises device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein one or more of the first premises device and the second premises device comprises one or more of a security device, a monitoring device, or a premises automation device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein one or more of the first premises device and the second premises device comprises a camera configured to capture images of at least a portion of the premises. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more settings comprises an indication of a zone type associated with a zone function of the second premises device. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The method of claim 4, wherein a response of the second premises device to a trigger event is dependent on the zone function of the second premises device. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The method of claim 4, wherein the zone function comprises one of entry/exit, perimeter, interior follower, 24-hour fire, 24-hour monitor, 24-hour environmental, or 24-hour inform. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the sensor event comprises one or more of an alarm event or a change in device state. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving, by the second premises device, the control signal; and configuring, based on the control signal, the one or more settings associated with the one or more functions of the second premises device. ### Claim 9 A device comprising: one or more processors; and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the device to: determine a sensor event rule, wherein the sensor event rule comprises a rule sensor identifier and a rule event identifier; determine data indicative of a sensor event associated with a first premises device located at a premises, wherein the data further indicates an identifier of the first premises device and an identifier of a sensor event; and cause, based on determining that the identifier of the rule sensor identifier corresponds to the identifier of the first premises device and that the rule event identifier corresponds to the identifier of the sensor event, transmission of a control signal to a second premise device located at the premises, wherein the control signal is configured to cause configuration of one or more settings associated with one or more functions of the second premises device. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The device of claim 9, wherein one or more of the first premises device and the second premises device comprises one or more of a security device, a monitoring device, or a premises automation device. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The device of claim 9, wherein one or more of the first premises device and the second premises device comprises a camera configured to capture images of at least a portion of the premises. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The device of claim 9, wherein the one or more settings comprises an indication of a zone type associated with a zone function of the second premises device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The device of claim 12, wherein the zone function comprises one of entry/exit, perimeter, interior follower, 24-hour fire, 24-hour monitor, 24-hour environmental, or 24-hour inform. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The device of claim 9, wherein the sensor event comprises one or more of an alarm event or a change in device state. ### Claim 15 A system comprising: a plurality of premises devices located at a premises; and a controller in communication with the plurality of premises device, wherein the controller is configured to: determine a sensor event rule, wherein the sensor event rule comprises a rule sensor identifier and a rule event identifier; determine data indicative of a sensor event associated with a first premises device of the plurality of premises devices, wherein the data further indicates an identifier of the first premises device and an identifier of a sensor event; and cause, based on determining that the identifier of the rule sensor identifier corresponds to the identifier of the first premises device and that the rule event identifier corresponds to the identifier of the sensor event, transmission of a control signal to a second premises device of the plurality of premises devices, wherein the control signal is configured to cause configuration of one or more settings associated with one or more functions of the second premises device. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, wherein one or more of the first premises device and the second premises device comprises one or more of a security device, a monitoring device, or a premises automation device. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, wherein one or more of the first premises device and the second premises device comprises a camera configured to capture images of at least a portion of the premises. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, wherein the one or more settings comprises an indication of a zone type associated with a zone function of the second premises device. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, wherein the sensor event comprises an alarm event, and wherein the control signal is configured to cause configuration of one or more output settings associated with an output of the second premises device. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The system of claim 19, wherein the output comprises one or more of an audible and visual output indicative of the alarm event.