US Patent 7053765 Active security system

A system and method is disclosed for actively maintaining security of a premises. The method can include the operation of establishing a data link between a local security controller within the premises and a monitoring station located remote from the premises. A security data packet can be transmitted between the local security controller and the monitoring station at a predefined periodic rate. A check of the premises can be initiated if the monitoring station does not receive the security data packet within a predetermined time frame. Selected electronic neighborhood watch subscribers can be notified if the monitoring station does not receive the security data packet within the predetermined time frame.