WO2002007121A1 - Systeme de securite - Google Patents

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WO2002007121A1
WO2002007121A1 PCT/US2001/022161 US0122161W WO0207121A1 WO 2002007121 A1 WO2002007121 A1 WO 2002007121A1 US 0122161 W US0122161 W US 0122161W WO 0207121 A1 WO0207121 A1 WO 0207121A1
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Anthony Dohrmann
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Optical Power Systems Inc
Lasershield Systems Inc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
    • G08B25/01—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
    • G08B25/10—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
    • G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
    • G08B13/19—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
    • G08B25/008—Alarm setting and unsetting, i.e. arming or disarming of the security system

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  • This invention relates to methods and apparatus for providing security in homes, apartments, hotel rooms and other dwelling spaces and business establishments.
  • the alerting stimulus comprises one or more of a visual stimulus provided from a lamp and/or a segmented display, an audible stimulus provided from a horn or speaker, and the activation of a signal apparatus for alerting emergency and/or monitoring personnel over
  • the apparatus includes a detector for detecting danger whether
  • system may further include one or more satellite units coupled in signal communication with
  • Each satellite unit include similar structure to that of the main unit, and in
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a security system
  • Fig. 2 is another perspective view of the security system of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 is a front elevational view of the security system of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 4 is a rear elevational view of the security system of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the security system of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of the security system of Fig. 1 and a satellite
  • Fig. 7 is a schematic representation of the security system of Fig. 1 and a plurality of
  • Fig. 8 is a general representation of a satellite unit of the invention.
  • Fig. 9 is a view showing the satellite unit of Fig. 8 as it would appear situated in a
  • the invention is easy to use,
  • the network is programmable and user friendly, and the nodes incorporate data structures
  • the invention contemplates the integration of pagers, wireless telephones, hand-held and portable computing devices and other devices capable sending and receiving data over one or more communication pathways. Given the flexibility of portable communication devices and wireless communication technology, the invention contemplates the integration of pagers, wireless telephones, hand-held and portable computing devices and other devices capable sending and receiving data over one or more communication pathways. Given the flexibility of portable communication devices and wireless communication technology, the invention contemplates the integration of pagers, wireless telephones, hand-held and portable computing devices and other devices capable sending and receiving data over one or more communication pathways. Given the flexibility
  • inventions may also be incorporated with a networked computer environment, such as a local
  • LAN local area network
  • Internet the Internet
  • Fig. 1 and 2 illustrate perspective views of a security system
  • system 10 for detecting danger and for emitting an alerting stimulus in response to the presence of danger.
  • system 10 is capable of
  • System 10 is discrete, self-contained and is portable and well suited
  • System 10 is comprised of a main, mother or central unit 10A having apparatus 20
  • Apparatus 20 is contained substantially by a housing 11.
  • housing 11 is
  • Housing 11 is constructed of any substantially rigid material or
  • Unit 10A normally rests with base 12 against surface and common point 14 projects upwardly. Should an intruder attempt to destroy unit 10 A, his first
  • FIG. 6 shown is a schematic representation of system 10 including
  • Apparatus 20 is comprised of a variety of components including a controller 21, a detector 22, a segmented display 23, a switch 24 for turning apparatus 20 "ON" and
  • Display 25 is functional for displaying the operational data and parameters of
  • system 10 and one or more menus and for displaying images.
  • input device 102 By using input device 102, a user can interact with the menus for entering program commands, for setting operational
  • Input apparatus 102 may comprise a keypad, a pointer, a display that is
  • Lamp 29 is located at and defines the common point 14 of housing 11 and it may be positioned at other locations.
  • Controller 21 is programmable and contains a micro-controller or processing apparatus 21 A
  • Processing apparatus 21 A controls the operation of apparatus 20, the
  • apparatus 20 interaction between the various components of apparatus 20, and a processing infrastructure that is adapted, configured, and arranged for facilitating communications capabilities, with a data propagating structure for causing a data transfer with associated satellite units and with
  • the data propagating structure includes satellite units and the
  • Electrical power may be provided to controller 21 from the fixed power source 32 via power cord 31 , and from discrete power source 30.
  • Discrete power source 30 is a rechargeable nickel-
  • Controller 21 is coupled electrically to discrete power source 30, power cord 31 and to components 22-29 in a conventional manner.
  • Power cord 31 is also coupled
  • detector 22 is supported by housing 11 and is substantially exposed through one of faces 13, which allows it to sense danger such as in the form of motion from an intruder, heat from fire, noise from broken glass and other sounds, and/or gas, carbon monoxide, radon, moisture, water, etc.
  • detector 22 may comprise a motion detector such as a passive infrared motion detector, a heat detector, a noise detector, a radon detector, a moisture or water detector, a gas or carbon monoxide detector and any combination thereof among potential others.
  • Unit 10A may be equipped with a universal detector or sensor port 15 (Fig.
  • the discrete detector may be configured as a multi-tasking unit for detecting a plurality of dangers, whether at the same time or at different times.
  • segmented display 23 is comprised of a plurality of lights 33 arranged in substantially linear series. Lights 33 are supported by housing 11 and are exposed through a groove or opening 34 (Fig. 5) formed in three faces 13 of housing 11 and they may be exposed through less or more.
  • Display 25 and switch 24 are also supported by housing 11 and are each exposed (Figs. 3 and 4, respectively). Switch 24 is conveniently located and may be engaged and actuated for moving apparatus 20 into an "ARMED” condition or mode, an inactive or “DISARMED” cond tion or mode, a"BYPASS” condition or mode, an "AWAKE" condition
  • the "BYPASS” mode is convenient, because it allows an individual to be in the same room as unit 10A without it emitting an alerting stimulus. When the user leaves the room or wishes to place apparatus 20 into the
  • panic switch 26 which will automatically cause
  • apparatus 20 to emit the programmed alerting stimulus.
  • apparatus 20 is adapted and arranged to emit the programmed alerting stimulus in each
  • the "SLEEP” condition is the low power mode, which provides a very low amount of power to the electrical components of unit 10A.
  • the "SLEEP” mode is used primarily for shipping. From the "AWAKE” mode, which is a mode that places unit 10A into a standby state, unit 10A may be moved into any other operational mode.
  • Display 25 is an illuminated display such as a display having a substantial flat form
  • liquid crystal display an LED display or other suitable illuminated display
  • controller 21 is always energized and actuates display 25 for showing the "A” or the "D"
  • a light such as LED 16 Fig. 1, maybe provide to illuminate in different directions.
  • Unit 10A has a relatively small, compact countenance and may be situated anywhere
  • horn 27 will chirp a given number of times, such as seven or more or less
  • segmented display 23 will flash and display 25 will show the "D”. This defines
  • apparatus 20 will move out of the "Exit Delay” mode and into the "ARMED” mode, at which time horn 27 chirps a given number of times, such as two or
  • display 25 displays the "A" and segmented display 23 ceases its flashing.
  • apparatus 20 is sensitive to danger, whether one or many,
  • Controller 21 initiates the alerting stimulus in response to the detection of danger by detector 22.
  • the alerting stimulus may
  • the communication pathway can comprise any of a potentially
  • LAN local area network
  • Internet Internet
  • radio frequency communication pathway a radio frequency communication pathway
  • cable television communication pathway any combination thereof among potentially many others.
  • communication may be any combination thereof among potentially many others.
  • a portal i.e., a publicly accessible web site, using encrypted or non-
  • Controller 21 may be programmed for emitting any one or more or each of the alerting stimulus.
  • Communications apparatus 35 is considered part of apparatus 20, and comprises a programmable communication device 35A that upon
  • the monitoring personnel can then either dispatch fire, police and/or
  • Camera 100 (Fig. 1) is an important feature of the invention, as it may be actuated from a remote location via one or more signal or communication pathways facilitated by
  • Camera 100 may be a digital or analog video camera or a still photograph camera, and is
  • a wide-angle lens for facilitating a wide field of view
  • Camera 100 is shown supported by and extending
  • housing 11 through housing 11 , and it may be a separate, discrete, and/or remote component if desired.
  • unit 10A may also be equipped or provided with a camera and all of the other structural components of unit 10A as may be desired. To allow a user to view images taken by the
  • each or any of the satellite units, including main unit 10A maybe equipped with a monitor or display and
  • Monitor 101 like all
  • monitors of this disclosure comprises an illuminated display such as a display having a
  • Port 37 is carried by housing
  • Port 37 is interfaced with camera 100, apparatus 20 and the associated display and/or monitor, and each or one or more of the other satellite units
  • port 37 is further
  • a wireless coupling to one or more communication pathways and/or to provide a direct physical coupling to a communication cable or line, such as a
  • controller 21 maybe programmed to activate segmented display 23 into one of a plurality of different illuminated conditions
  • each illuminated condition for indicating one of the "ARMED", “DISARMED” and “BYPASS” conditions.
  • the illuminated conditions may comprise a strobing condition, a
  • apparatus 20 may also be moved into a "TROUBLED” condition.
  • system 10 should always be coupled to a fixed power source.
  • controller 21 may be programmed to actuate horn 27 for emitting a loud audible siren or stimulus and/or segmented display 23
  • switch 24 is also for turning lamp 29 "ON” and “OFF” and this may be done with another switch if desired. When turned “ON”, lamp 29 illuminates. In this
  • unit 10A may be held and used as a flashlight. Additionally, in the event power cord 31 becomes disengaged from fixed power source 32, either accidentally or by an intruder, discrete power source 30 will continue to provide power to apparatus 20. However, in response to the disengagement of power cord 31 from the fixed power source 32 such that
  • controller 21 may be
  • controller 21 is normally programmed to deactivate lamp 29.
  • Lamp 29 is contained in a transparent housing which defines that portion of housing 11 leading to common point 14, and is preferably comprised of a halogen light bulb or other
  • receiver/transmitter 28 facilitates communication links with the
  • system 10 further includes a satellite unit 41 and more can be provided as previously intimated, but only one is shown now for the purpose of illustration.
  • Satellite unit 41 is for placement at a location away or remote from unit 10A, such as in another room of a dwelling structure, and includes substantially the same structural
  • Unit 41 includes a receiver/transmitter 42 for facilitating a
  • Receiver/transmitter 42 is adapted and arranged to be coupled to receiver/transmitter 28 in
  • satellite unit 41 detects danger, its controller sends a signal from receiver/transmitter 42 to receiver/transmitter 28 of unit 10 A. In response to receiving this signal, controller 21 initiates the alerting stimulus.
  • One or more satellites units, including unit 41, may be coupled to unit 10A in data and signal
  • FIG. 7 illustrates system 10 including unit 10A, two satellite units 41 and more maybe provided, and satellite units incorporated as or into or with a pager 200, a wireless telephone 201, a watch 202, and a
  • Collar 203 may be fitted onto a child or
  • pet may be equipped with a proximity detector that is designed to cause unit 10A to emit
  • strap 202A is carried by a strap 202A, and strap 202A and collar 203 have engagement structure or
  • couplings like clip or buckle structure, engagable in a wrapped or coupled condition for
  • Collar 203 and strap 202A are
  • system 10 will include unit 10A and one or more satellite units such as units 41, one or more pagers 200, one or more phones 201, etc.
  • satellite units such as units 41, one or more pagers 200, one or more phones 201, etc.
  • the various elements of system 10 are coded with a signature data structure so that the various elements are essentially aware of the existence of the other components, or that at least unit 10A is essentially aware of the other satellite units, hi this
  • unit 10A when unit 10A is "ON", the searching and locating data structure of processing
  • apparatus 21 A initializes and initiates a signature search for any active satellites.
  • each of the satellites are configured and arranged to emit a signature signal, which
  • processing apparatus 21 A of unit 10A is capable of searching for and locating or detecting
  • unit 10A has located the satellite units, it then knows that they are there and part of system
  • unit 10 A between unit 10 A and its associated satellites are consistent. All programming and data entry normally takes place at unit 10A, which programming and data propagates throughout the satellite units by way of the data propagating structure of processing apparatus 21 A of unit
  • the data propagating structure of processing apparatus includes memory.
  • 21 A of unit 10A may be programmed for periodically or continuously updating the
  • each satellite unit is equipped with an input device and associated display and a processing infrastructure that is adapted, configured, and arranged for facilitating communications capabilities, a data propagating structure for causing a data transfer with associated satellite units and a searching and locating data structure.
  • a user may select any one of the other satellite units to function as the main unit.
  • a user may call into the access controller 21 via communications apparatus
  • controller 21 of unit 10A commands into controller 21 of unit 10A.
  • the user may dial in over a conventional
  • system 10 may be equipped
  • satellite units can be equipped with a monitor and with the ability to actuate camera 100 for
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of phone 201 (ISU) of Fig. 7.
  • phone 201 is shown equipped with a camera 201 A,
  • a detector 20 IB a detector 20 IB, a display/monitor 201 C and an associated input device 201D, which in this
  • a keypad a panic switch 201E a light 201F having a high intensity light bulb and which is useful as a flashlight as previously disclosed, and a universal detector or sensor port 201G.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates phone 201 of Fig. 7 as it would appear situated into a docking station 210 formed into and through housing 11 of unit 10A.
  • Docking station 210 is equipped with couplings for providing recharging electrical energy-
  • Docking station 210 includes a locking mechanism for locking phone 201 in place, such that
  • phone 201 (Fig. 7) may be
  • 20 ID may be configured as a "LOCATOR” button or key that when pressed brings up a
  • menu on display 20 IC By using input device 20 ID, a user may interact with a menu for
  • phone 201 In response to actuating the "LOCATOR" button, phone 201 maybe configured to request the user to input a security code prior to allowing the user
  • the security code may comprise a
  • any of the satellite units of the invention including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention. Also, any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention.
  • a signal strength indicator including an associated display for showing the
  • the display may comprise an
  • the user may move the given satellite unit selectively unit the display
  • the parent or charge of the child can use another satellite unit and even the main unit and then move it in various directions until the signal strength is strongest, which would indicate the general direction of the child's satellite unit. This, of course, would give the parent or charge of the child a sense of where the child is located so that he or she may be easily found.

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L'invention concerne un système de sécurité (10) comprenant des unités détecteurs (22) pouvant communiquer des données entre elles et chacune conçue pour détecter un danger et pour provoquer l'émission d'un signal d'alarme en réponse à ce danger.
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