Abstract: The invention relates to a device intended for detection of non-authorised objects or substances carried by an individual in a protected access zone, comprising at least two columns defining a channel by which individuals to be checked can transit, windings distributed in the two columns, adapted to emit a magnetic field and adapted to detect the perturbations of the magnetic field caused when an individual travels between the two columns, microwave emitters and receivers arranged in the two columns, and means to analyse the signals to detect the presence of a metallic object carried by an individual to detect the presence of dielectric material carried by the individual transiting via said channel, and to set up the spatial correlations existing between the metallic objects and the dielectric materials detected.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for providing data communication services includes a cable television (CATV) tap operably coupled to a CATV network, the CATV tap comprising a tap transceiver. Further, a CATV gateway device is operably coupled to the CATV tap and includes a gateway modem using a first communications standard to communicate with the CATV network, and a gateway transceiver operably coupled to the gateway modem and configured to communicate with the tap transceiver. The system further includes a first device operably coupled to the CATV tap and configured to send or receive device data. The device data includes control data for controlling the first device or monitoring data generated by the first device. The tap transceiver of the CATV tap is configured to communicate the device data between the first device and the gateway transceiver.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in order to assist with the provision of timely emergency services. In the context of a method, an indication of an emergency condition is received and, following receipt of the indication of the emergency condition, a request is then received for temporary access to and control of the one or more smart objects. Following receipt of the request for temporary access and in response to a determination that temporary access is authorized, the method includes proxying access commands to the one or more smart objects.

Abstract: A display device according synthesizes icons and messages with a portion where no descriptive display image is displayed by OSD for display. Icon functions are set by a PC so that the setting of the operation of the PC and the display device, and the setting of an external device can be conducted. The number of lines of the message to be displayed is determined according to distortion correction at the case of oblique projection to correct position coordinates detected by a camera. In a presentation system including an interactive white board device, the display device (for example, a liquid crystal projector), and the PC, the display of the icons are improved to extend the functions, and the display of the messages at the case of oblique projection, and a position detection precision on a screen by the camera incorporated into the display device are improved.

Abstract: A system and method to enhance vault security and management. An identity of a user is electronically validated. A floor plan of the vault and associated location of an authorized resource is retrieved in access computer. The user is then signaled a location of the resource within the vault.

Abstract: A unit of modular armor. The module has a box-like, optically opaque outer shell of ballistic-protection material enclosed to exclude light from the module's interior. The shell contains transparent armor plates and the shell contains a self-diagnostic system for ascertaining whether the plates have been damaged. The self-diagnostic system includes a first PC board disposed along first edges of the plates, the board being divided into strips on which are mounted rows of lights. The self-diagnostic system further includes a second PC board at second, opposed edges of the plates divided into strips on which are mounted rows of light receptors. The PC boards incorporate circuitry for illuminating the rows of the lights in a row-by-row sequence, and for allowing activation only of the receptors directly opposed to illuminated lights. This circuitry has an analysis means for determining the health of the plates in response to signals from the receptors.

Abstract: A portable container is provided which comprises a passing room(s) allowing entry into a second area into a first area, the passing room having at least two openings with a walkway in-between. Barrier device(s) can be located in the walkway but not connected to the first or second opening. A control room(s) can also be provided, the control room being connected to the passing room(s).

Abstract: A metal detector for control of protected access comprises two oblong shape vertical housings (10, 12), a structure (14) connecting the upper part of the vertical housings (10, 12) and emitting and receiving electrical coils (3, 5) provided in the housings (10, 12). Each of the two housings (10, 12) comprises two separate emitting (3) and/or receiving (5) coils. The coils operate so that each of the two housings (10, 12) comprises one emitting coil (TX) and one receiving coil (RX). The metal detector further comprises a controller for controlling operation of the emitting and receiving coils, so that when an emitting coil (TX1, TX2) provided in a housing (10, 12) is active, the two receiving coils (RX1, RX2) provided respectively in both the two housings are also simultaneously or subsequently active.

Abstract: An anti-rubbery shielding system having at least one vertically popping-up panels is provided. The popping-up panel is suitably comprised of a light, transparent, and rigid plastic that is bullet-resistant. Purpose of the anti-rubbery shielding system according to current application is to protect a clerk in a convenience store, liquor shop, and other small stores which open until late night and to drive out a rubber by scaring. The anti-rubbery shielding system is provided with alert mechanisms of police car siren, voice message of a policeman, visual effect, video record that are operatively associated with the one or more vertically popping-up panels. The anti-rubbery shielding system is activated when the clerk press a button on the floor beneath the cashier's desk by foot.

Abstract: A theft-prevention ink pack device is provided, comprising a support member (70) having support lugs (73a, 74a, 75a, 75b) within a case (130) having ink spouts (66) and knife edges (69), a tray member (80) supported by the lugs (73a, etc.), spaced from the knife edges (69), an ink pack (90) placed on the tray member (80) and having a bag (92) containing ink (91), a pressboard (100) positioned behind the ink pack (90), and conical compression coil springs (120, 121) for pushing the pressboard (100). When the support member (70) is moved as it is pulled, the support provided by the support lugs (73a, etc.) of the tray member (80) is cancelled to cause the tray member (80) to fall down and the ink pack (90) is broken by the knife edges (69) and urged under pressure by the spring forces of the springs (120, 121) via the pressboard (100) to cause the ink to spurt through the ink spouts (66).

Abstract: A trap system for use inside establishments such as banks and other commercial establishments to deter and catch robbers. The system makes use of an anti-bullet, armored cabin or cage having therein an actuation button on the floor for a guard situated therein to activate the closing of the entrance door of the establishment and to activate an alarm in case of a robbery. Like buttons are also placed on floors inside one or more cashiers windows for triggering the alarm and closing the door when pressed.

Abstract: A security switch system including a power supply; a first electrical contact switch; a second electrical contact switch; an electrical flash unit having a flash circuit including a flash emitting device that emits a flash of light of sufficient intensity to temporarily impair the vision of a viewer; and a switching relay having first and second alternating current switching contacts installable in series within the main alternating current power input to a building. Actuation of either or both the first and second electrical contact switch causes the flash unit to emit a blinding flash of light while the switching relay simultaneously disconnects all power to the building including the ambient lights. The robber is thus exposed to a high intensity flash of light while being simultaneously plunged into a dark environment.

Abstract: A security system including a security module positioned so that personnel traveling from a first zone to a second zone pass through the module for identification and verification of access. The module includes a card reader on one wall for reading an identification card inserted by the personnel, a scale for weighing personnel within the module, sensors for measuring the height, girth, position and direction of movement of personnel passing through the module, and video cameras for viewing such personnel. Information relating to whether the card is used properly, whether the card is correct and valid, whether issued to the person carrying the card and whether the person should be traveling between the zones at that time is determined and alerts provided when violations occur. The scale includes a floor plate suspended within the module.

Abstract: A cash pocket for an automatic teller machine (ATM) comprises a housing having a rear wall with a slot for receiving banknotes from the dispensing mechanism of the ATM into the housing, and a base upon which the dispensed banknotes come to lie upon being dispensed into the housing. The housing also has a front panel having an opening for the withdrawal of notes by a user of the ATM, the opening having a door which pivots about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the slot from a first position in which the front opening is closed to a second position in which the front opening is open for the withdrawal of dispensed banknotes. The door includes a pair of flanges which block access to the slot from the front opening when the door is open or partially open.

Abstract: A security system including a security module positioned so that personnel traveling from a first zone to a second zone pass through the module for identification and verification of access. The module includes a card reader on one wall for reading an identification card inserted by the personnel, a scale for weighing personnel within the module, sensors for measuring the height, girth, position and direction of movement of personnel passing through the module, and video cameras for viewing such personnel. Information relating to whether the card is used properly, whether the card is correct and valid, whether issued to the person carrying the card and whether the person should be traveling between the zones at that time is determined and alerts provided when violations occur. The scale includes a floor plate suspended within the module.

Abstract: A security system for a vestibule and, more specifically, a security vestibule is equipped with monitoring devices to monitor the presence of an intruder. The monitoring devices transmit signals to warning devices, such as a speaker which broadcasts an audible message as well as a siren and a flashing light which produce audible and visual signals, respectively, to attract attention exteriorly of the vestibule. The monitoring devices further transmit signals to deterrent devices which disturb or offend the perpetrator. The devices are of the type which disperse foul scents, dispense dyes to mark the perpetrator, disperse water at varying temperatures, and discharge electrical shock.

Abstract: A new and improved box protection apparatus includes a plurality of flexible straps for encompassing the box under tension, and a guide for receiving the straps and for orienting the straps with respect to the box. The guide includes a rectangular frame member which includes a plurality of slots for receiving the box-encompassing straps. A hinged lid is provided for covering the frame member. The frame member includes a first locking member, and the lid includes a second locking member whereby the frame member and the lid can be locked together. The frame member includes at least one handle. Buckles are provided for locking the straps under tension, and the buckles are covered by the lid when the lid is locked to the frame member. The box protection apparatus may also include an alarm assembly, connected to either the frame member or the lid, for sounding an alarm in response to unauthorized moving of the lid.

Abstract: An anti-jamming device for a security screen arrangement, in which a security screen is able to be rapidly fired from a rest position to an upper position at which passage of a person from one side of the screen to another is not possible, includes sensors for detecting whether the screen is at the rest position or the upper position. The device also includes a valve for lowering a screen when it does not reach the upper position, due to the screen having been jammed, and for reactivating the firing of the screen. The screen may be repeatedly fired until the obstruction is cleared.

Abstract: An alarm system to be used with safes is disclosed. A housing is provided adapted to be mounted to the exterior of a safe, particularly a personal home or business safe. A heat sensor is mounted to a shaft that extends from the housing into the safe. The shaft is designed to pass through a preexisting hole found on many commercial available safes. The heat sensor is electronically linked with a control system adapted to sound an alarm when more than a preselected temperature is sensed at the heat sensor. A motion sensor is also mounted in the housing to sense when more than a preselected amount of motion is sensed in the safe.

Abstract: The security window is a laminated pair of polymeric panels having electrically conductive rods sandwiched therebetween. Glass fibers, having electrically conductive coatings, extend from edge to edge of the plastic window panels and are distributed in the rods which substantially cover the entire window area. The index of refraction of the coated glass fibers is as identical as possible to that of the surrounding plastics, making the electrically conductive rods substantially invisible. The conductive rods are connected in series. The resistance characteristics of the circuit are monitored to detect damage to the window.

Abstract: A signal is received from a key having predetermined information. A discriminator determines whether the received signal from the receiver represents the predetermined information. An actuator performs a predetermined anti-theft operation in response to output signals from first and second detectors indicating that at least one predetermined one of the covering members is closed and locked. The operation of the actuator is disabled in response to an output signal from the discriminator indicating that the received signal represents the predetermined information. The key includes a magnetic element forming first predetermined information, and light emitting elements for emitting infrared ray carrying second predetermined information. The actuator performs the predetermined anti-theft operation in response to an output signal from a third detector indicating that the key has been removed from a predetermined key hole, in addition to the output signals from the first and second detectors.

Abstract: An electrically actuated warning system is provided for a banking institution including a plurality of teller stations and a plurality of remote bank employee stations at each of which a desk top-type work surface is provided including a name plate assembly having a front face bearing the corresponding bank employee's name facing toward the teller stations and a rearface having a plurality of silent electrically actuated visual warning signals thereon facing away from the teller stations. Each teller station includes a manually actuable switch and the warning signals at each bank employee's station include a warning signal for each of the teller stations. Actuation of each teller switch is operative to actuate the warning signal at each bank employee station.

Abstract: A laminate of integrally bonded components includes at least two electrically conductive plies, at least one structural element, and at least one radiant heat reflective ply. Each structural element and each radiant heat reflective ply is separated from the electrically conductive plies. These plies are isolated from each other by an electrically insulating fibrous, refractory, ceramic ply disposed therebetween and bonded thereto by means of an adhesive ply. Two of the electrically conductive plies are connected in series with an electrical source and an alarm to provide an intrusion signal upon penetration of the laminate by a conductive tool.

Abstract: A glazing unit alarm system includes a light transmitting electrically conductive coating which extends over at least most of the area of a glazing panel and forms part of an alarm circuit. Changes in the resistance of the coating, occasioned by breakage or attempted breakage of the glazing panel, trigger an alarm. The alarm system is characterized by the electrically conductive coating being constituted by an emissivity coating, e.g. a low-emissivity coating, for modifying the effect of incident electromagnetic radiation on the glazing panel over different wavelengths.

Abstract: A building has at least one security guard post to control the secured building exits, each of which has an unlocking instrumentality, without forbidding their emergency use. When activating the unlocking instrument to open a secured exit, there is a transmission of information to the security guard post and an initiation of a delay during which the security guard can forbid the opening of the exit. The unlocking instrument can also visually indicate events at the exit. The apparatus has an electro-mechanical lock, a sensor which is sensitive to motion of the unlocking instrument, a control line linking each door to be controlled to the security guard post, and a central electronic processing unit. A surveillance circuit responds to the sensor. A security circuit frees the unlocking instrument when a fault is detected.

Abstract: A composite security panel having at least two fibre optic elements contained within a block of material, the elements being arranged with portions emerging from the panel at three or more spaced locations. Translatory movement, rotation or tilting of the panel when assembled in a wall or housing causing translatory movement of an emergent portion of an element resulting in the interruption of a transmission line through the wall of housing. The elements may be firmly embedded within the panel, the fibre optic being carried on a strip of mateial, or the elements may be formed into a mesh which can be loosely housed between interconnectable sections of the panels.

Abstract: A construction such as a building or the like in which banking transactions can be conducted in a more secure and businesslike manner. In essence, the structure is divided into a banking area and a teller's area by a security wall against which a plurality of individual booths are constructed in the banking area. Various communication and security means are provided in the booth such that the booth is locked from the teller's area such that robberies are initially discouraged and, if attempted, successfully foiled by the locking of the attempted robber in the booth to await security forces such as the police. In addition, the booths are each provided with a transaction opening in the security wall such that money, checks, etc. may pass between the teller's area and the booth. This transaction opening is adapted to be closed by a slidable door in the event that the opening is utilized to stage an attempted robbery.

Abstract: A protective door system is provided by a fixed wall and a mobile wall which has the shape of a sector of a cylinder with its axis arranged vertically. The mobile wall is rotatable about said axis between first and second operational positions. In the first operational position a first aperture is opened between the fixed and mobile walls which allows entry of a person from the exterior into a space between the walls and the walls co-operate to prevent passage from the space into the protected room. In the second operational position, a second aperture is opened between the walls which allows a person in the space to pass into the room and the walls co-operate to prevent passage from the exterior into the space. Automatic control means are provided for blocking the passage through the door of any unwanted persons.

Abstract: An alarm actuating roller shutter of interconnected armor links is disposed for movement within a pair of opposed guide rails each of which has an outer cross sectional chamber partitioned off from a guide cross sectional chamber. The alarm is actuated by a magnetic switch consisting of a magnetic actuator portion on at least one of the armor links and a stationary switch portion within the outer cross sectional chamber. The actuator and stationary switch portion are arranged so that the actuator portion will actuate the stationary switch portion when the roller shutter is in the closed position.

Abstract: A tamper-proof transparent security plate has a laminated structure of a break-resistant, normally transparent plate member which becomes opaque upon forceful penetration and a transparent alarm plate containing a plurality of frangible electrically conductive wires extending across an area to be protected. Efforts to break the laminated structure render it opaque, making it extremely difficult to locate and tamper with the wires of the alarm plate. Moreover, a selected subset of the wires can be excluded from a series alarm grid to further thwart efforts to bypass an associated alarm circuit. In a preferred embodiment, the voltage applied to the wires is adjustable to provide an optional heating, de-icing, or defogging capability.

Abstract: A security window has a non-transparent bullet resistant screen between the people on either side of the window. Because this screen cannot be seen through, an arrangement of mirrors (two on each side of the screen) is provided to reflect images from each side across to the other side. The customer and cashier each look into mirrors set at eye level on their respective sides of the screen and reflected images are directed to a point above the screen where two mirrors are arranged in a cavity. This cavity tends to act as a sounding box and permits sound to travel from one side of the screen to the other. The eye-level mirror on the cashier's side can be moved to a position where it merely reflects back the image reflected from the other side, in the event of an attack.