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James Parker: Expert - Electronic Security Systems and Sensors
Electronic Security Systems & Sensors

​Electronics R&D - New Product Development

Phone: +1 416-302-7501     email: JP@psecon.com        

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40+ years of extensive electronic and security industry experience, spanning hands-on technical roles to senior executive leadership. Over 10+ years as an Expert Witness and Technical Consultant.
 
Former Vice President of Engineering at Tyco Security Products / Digital Security Controls (DSC) – a premier global electronic security systems manufacturer with annual sales surpassing ~$400 million. (DSC acquired by Tyco in 2001.)
 
Responsible for the research, development, and launch of hundreds of products, including Wired & Wireless Security Systems, Control Panels (Burglar / Fire / Access), Motion Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Intelligent Solar Powered LED Lighting Systems (patio to streetlight), Home Automation Controllers (smart home), and much more.
 
Comprehensive expertise in the entire product development lifecycle, from initial conception to mature production.
 
Named inventor on over 25 patents with thorough knowledge in patent identification, filing, and litigation process.
 
Seasoned in Civil, Criminal, & Patent Litigation, Arbitration, and Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs). Involved in 30+ cases, marking significant experiences with 12 IPRs,  6 depositions, and 3 courtroom testimonies; further contributed with multiple expert reports and declarations. 


​Previous Clients (partial list):

​2GIG Technologies | AIG Insurance Company | ADT | Alarm.com | AT&T Digital Life | Chubb Insurance
Ecolink Intelligent Technology | ITX Security Co. | Lowe's Companies | MD Security Solutions
Nest Labs (Google) | Protect America | SecureNet | Skybell | Slomin's Inc. | Telular | Wal-Mart Canada Zmodo Technology | Zonoff


Akerman | Ammons Law | Baker Botts | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner | Cooley | Cravath Swaine & Moore Duane Morris | Fish & Richardson | Greenberg Traurig | Hennessy & Roach | Hunton Andrews Kurth  Kilpatrick Townsend | King & Spalding | Morgan Lewis & Bockius | Perkins Coie
​Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman | Weil | WeirFoulds

Areas of Expertise:


Burglar Alarm Security Systems

Wired, Wireless and Hybrid Security Alarm Systems and Sensors

Intrusion Detection Systems

Premise Monitoring Systems

Smoke and Fire Alarm Systems

Integrated Security Systems

CCTV / Video Surveillance and Monitoring, Video Alarm Verification

Audio Listen In, Intercom, Paging  with Security

Access Control with Security

Home Automation with Security

Occupancy Detection Systems

Alarm Control Panels, Intrusion Ctrl Panels, Alarm System Controllers, Burglar/Fire/Access Control Panels

Keypads, Zone Expanders, Wireless Rx/Tx, Output Modules, Sensors,  Digital Dialers / Communicators

Motion Detectors, PIR (Passive InfraRed) Fresnel & Mirror Optic, Microwave Doppler (X/K Band)

Smoke Detectors, Heat Detectors

Door and Window Sensors
​

Smart Home / Home Automation
Electronic Security System and  Sensor Design – Wired & Wireless

Electronic Circuit Design (Analog,  Digital and RF)

Embedded Controllers (CPU/MCU) (Zilog Z8/eZ8, Microchip PIC, etc.)

Software Coding (Assembler / C)

Circuit Simulations and Analysis

Narrowband RF wireless (433Mhz)

Spread Spectrum (902 to 928 Mhz)

Battery Charging and Protection (CC/CV, LiFePO4, Li-Poly, etc.)

Low voltage (control) systems

Alarm System Monitoring & Communications to Central Station

Alarm Signaling Technology, Cellular, Land Line, Long Range RF, TCP/IP

Security Network Protocols
(AML, Wireless, Keybus, Combus)


Personal Emergency Response  System (P.E.R.S.)

Telephone, Thermostat, X-10 (PLC) Interactive Interface with Security

SOHO PBX Telephone Systems with Touch Tone & voice interface
​

Glassbreak Detectors, Vibration and Shock Sensors
New Product Development (NPD)

Product Research & Development

Electronic Product Design

Engineering Management

Speed to Market

End to End Product Design & Manufacturing

Design for Manufacturability

Design for Reliability

Cost Reduction Programs

R&D Budget Optimization

Compliance & Agency Approvals

Environmental Immunity (ESD/EFT)

Radiated & Conducted Immunity

False Alarm Immunity

Plastic Enclosure (Tooling) Design for Production Injection Molding

Mixed Mode ASIC Development

Electronic (Smart) Thermostats

Solar Cell Charging Circuitry (MPPT)

Energy Management Systems

LED Driver & Control Circuitry
​

Solar Powered LED Lighting (Patio to Street Level)

 416-302-7501                                    JP@psecon.com                          www.psecon.com
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