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Abstract

The present invention in one aspect, provides for a programmable temperature sensor for a device as part of a security or alarm system. The programmable temperature sensor is capable of having multiple set points programmed, each set point individually programmable as to effect. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is provided a keypad controller having a programmable temperature sensor for use in an alarm system. The keypad controller includes an input for allowing a user to interface with the keypad controller and an alarm system to which the keypad controller is connected, an output display for providing one or more of visual and auditory feedback to a user on the status of the system, an interface for communicating with an alarm control panel of an alarm system, a processor for processing inputs from the input or an alarm control panel and causing the appropriate information to be provided to the output display, and a programmable temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature in the space in which the keypad controller is to be located, the temperature sensor being provided with at least one alarm set point programmable as to level.

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First Claim