Abstract: A slim-profile safe has a safe body that defines an interior space, and a safe door that is moveable between a closed position for securing the interior space and an open position for accessing the interior space. The safe door includes a fore portion and a recess portion that is offset from the fore portion by a recess angle. The fore portion defines a maximum depth of the safe, and the recess portion provides a reduced depth portion of the safe for the presentation of external hardware for operating a lock that releasably locks the safe door in the closed position, the recess portion being sufficiently offset from the fore portion such that the external hardware is positioned entirely sub-flush to a plane that extends parallel to the fore portion.

Abstract: A system is described that includes a signal generator, a boundary loop wire, and a disconnect device, wherein the boundary loop wire is positionable at a location to define a boundary of a containment area, wherein the disconnect device is configured to communicatively couple over a network with one or more applications, wherein the one or more applications run on at least one processor. The system includes the signal generator for driving a current through the boundary loop wire. The disconnect device comprises a first component for disconnecting the boundary loop wire from the signal generator. The one or more applications are configured to send the disconnect device an instruction, wherein the instruction comprises disconnecting the boundary loop wire from the signal generator.

Abstract: A tamper sensor assembly that includes a substrate with a protective bulk section including tamper circuitry and a hardware section configured to receive hardware circuitry and extending from the protective bulk section; the hardware circuitry electrically connected to the tamper circuitry to alter operation of the hardware circuitry responsive to modification of the tamper circuitry. The substrate additionally includes an attachment section extending from the hardware section. The tamper sensor assembly also includes a first fold in the substrate to position a first portion of the hardware section to extend along the protective bulk section, and a second fold in the substrate to position a second portion of the hardware section to extend along the first portion of the hardware section.

Abstract: Tamper-respondent assemblies and methods of fabrication are provided which include a tamper-respondent electronic circuit structure. The tamper-respondent electronic circuit structure includes, for instance, a tamper-respondent sensor having at least one flexible layer and paired conductive lines disposed on the at least one flexible layer. The paired conductive lines form, at least in part, at least one tamper-detect network of the tamper-respondent sensor. The tamper-respondent electronic circuit structure further includes monitor circuitry electrically connected to the paired conductive lines to differentially monitor the paired conductive lines for a tamper event. In enhanced embodiments, multiple interconnect vias electrically connect to two or more layers of paired conductive lines and are disposed in an unfolded interconnect area of the tamper-respondent sensor when the sensor is operatively positioned about an electronic component or assembly to be protected.

Abstract: Tamper-respondent assemblies and methods of fabrication are provided which include a tamper-respondent electronic circuit structure. The tamper-respondent electronic circuit structure includes, for instance, a tamper-respondent sensor having at least one flexible layer and paired conductive lines disposed on the at least one flexible layer. The paired conductive lines form, at least in part, at least one tamper-detect network of the tamper-respondent sensor. The tamper-respondent electronic circuit structure further includes monitor circuitry electrically connected to the paired conductive lines to differentially monitor the paired conductive lines for a tamper event. In enhanced embodiments, multiple interconnect vias electrically connect to two or more layers of paired conductive lines and are disposed in an unfolded interconnect area of the tamper-respondent sensor when the sensor is operatively positioned about an electronic component or assembly to be protected.

Abstract: A data entry module includes a flexible substrate, a fence circuit formed on the flexible substrate and including at least one trace routed in a meandering manner, an insulating layer formed on the fence circuit, a substrate spaced from the insulating layer, and a switch circuit including a plurality of switch elements each including two contact pads separately disposed on the substrate and the insulating layer. The fence circuit is configured to cover the switch circuit for preventing the interrogation of the switch circuit.

Abstract: A breach detection system for a container includes at least two panels having a first electrical circuit mounted thereto. The panels are configured for attachment to a container. The first electrical circuit is configured to detect an intrusion through any portion of the panel and generate an intrusion signal when the intrusion occurs. A connector electrically connects the first electrical circuits of two panels of the container.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a container for transporting of valuables in a first compartment; particularly towards a container having a second compartment containing an alarm system. The alarm system includes an air bladder, i.e. airbag, for instantaneous and rapid deployment when triggered by a remote activator or other devices present on the container. After being triggered the air bladder inflates to a volume much greater than the second compartment and the container, such that the thief cannot easily transport the container into a car or through a doorway, or at the very least without being noticed.

Abstract: A construction of packaging such as an envelope is disclosed that comprises a wall surrounding contents of the packaging and electrically conductive tracks extending over the wall. An electronic control device is mounted to the wall and includes a plurality of output ports to which one end of each conductive track is connected and an input port to which an opposite end of the conductive tracks are connected. The control device outputs from the output ports pulses which are distinguished from one another and monitors the input port for receipt of these pulses to provide an indication of integrity of the wall of the package.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a security structure intended particularly for the construction of security containers and security rooms. The security structure has an alarm mat integral therewith. The alarm mat is constructed from one or more insulated, electrically conductive threads, wires, or the like, or from one or more light conducting, optical fibres. The thread or threads is/are disposed to form continuous meshes, loops, or eyes of the kind obtained when knitting or crocheting.

Abstract: A penetration-resistant modular security passway (20) includes a concrete vestibule (24), a doorframe (70), and a penetration-reactive security door (32). The vestibule (24) has a plurality of reinforcing members (36), a plurality of lifting lugs (26), and an embedded passive antipersonnel device (56). The doorframe (70) has hinge and strike jambs (108,110) attached to the reinforcing members (36). The hinge jamb (108) has a plurality of studs (124) and the strike jamb (110) a plurality of deadbolts (126) for protrusion into the door (32). The door (32) has a substruction (72), to which are affixed grates (86,92) and cladding (84,90). A girdle (100) is affixed to the cladding (84,90). Within a space (76) within the substruction (72), a metallic cable (78) is woven and a plurality of individually sealed tubes (96) containing a foaming agent (98) under pressure are suspended.

Abstract: A credit card security device which prevents credit card and bank card fraud. The device includes a case with an access door secured by a lock for storing the cards and a detection member within the case for determining an entry into the case when the door is locked. The detection member operates an electromagnet within the case upon the entry. The electromagnet scrambles the code within each credit card's magnetic strip and thereby invalidates the credit cards for future use. The detection member comprises a normally open electrical circuit when the door is closed and locked and includes switches for providing a current flow to the invalidating electromagnet upon the entry. At least one such switch is a normally open pressure switch mounted in wall of the case which closes when the entry to the case is through the wall, thereby providing the current flow to the electromagnet.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for detecting unauthorized disturbance of a protected surface, includes a substrate adapted to conformably encase and adhere to the surface that is to be protected. A plurality of layers, each comprising a plurality of frangible conduits is embedded in the substrate and randomly overlays a majority of the protected surface. Each of the conduits has its ends protruding from the substrate to permit a monitor to be coupled thereto for monitoring the integrity of the continuity of each conduits, and for switching from a first state to a second state whenever the continuity of any of the conduits is broken. A warning alarm is coupled to the monitor for displaying the state of the monitor.

Abstract: A security enclosure (20) includes an inner enclosure defined by a first electrically insulating sheet (60) carrying a layer (56) of electrically responsive material on an outer side, the sheet (60) being folded and having edges (100) in overlapping relation and adhered to one another to define the inner enclosure. A detector (80) is provided for detecting separation of the electrically responsive material (56) from the sheet (60) and is located inside the inner enclosure. An outer enclosure is defined by a second electrically insulating sheet (44) wrapped about and adhered to the inner enclosure and also having edges in overlapping relation.

Abstract: A security enclosure comprises a first layer of an insulating material extending over the whole of the area of the enclosure and carrying a linear electrically responsive element on at least one surface. A low tensile strength layer having lower cohesion than adhesion is located between the first layer of insulating material and the electrically responsive element. A second layer of insulating material is adhered to and covers the electrically responsive element. The element is arranged in a configuration on the surface so dividing the surface that attempted penetration of the enclosure changes an electrical characteristic of the element, the change being detectable by an electrical circuit. An attempt to remove the second layer of insulating material to gain access to the element results in breakup of the low tensile strength layer and thus damage to the element and produces a detectable change in an electrical characteristic of the element.

Abstract: There is disclosed a security enclosure including a folded, flexible, electrically insulating sheet extending over the whole of the area of the enclosure and carrying lines of electrically responsive material on each side, the lines defining a conductor extending over both sides of the sheet, electrical connections between lines on one side of the sheet and respective lines on the other side of the sheet being provided by line connections extending through the sheet and at selected edges of the sheet the line connections being spaced inwardly of the edge and separated from the edges by a respective line-carrying portion of sheet. The enclosure includes a circuit for detecting a change in an electrical characteristic of the conductor caused by an attempt to penetrate the sheet.

Abstract: A security enclosure comprises a flexible sheet of insulating material extending over the whole of the area of the enclosure and carrying lines of electrically-responsive material on each side. The lines on one side of the sheet extend obliquely relative to the lines on the other side of the sheet and are connected thereto at edge portions of the sheet to form a plurality of conductors so dividing the sheet into a number of relatively small areas so that attempted opening of the enclosure changes an electrical characteristic of the conductors. Connectors are provided at an edge portion of the sheet for individually connecting the conductors to a detector for detecting the changes in the electrical characteristic of the lines. The connectors include a switch arrangement which is selectively configured to connect further connectors associated with the detector with selected conductors.

Abstract: An electrical conductor element in the form of a flexible or rigid sheet is provided for detecting attempts to break into a space where valuables or money are being stored, such as a strongroom or the coin container of a slot machine. The base material of the element is in the form of a woven or non-woven material or of plastic sheeting, and the electrical conductor is in the form of wire such as enameled copper wire for electrical connection with an alarm system. The conductor is secured in place by stitching, that is to say the wire is either formed into penetrating stitches by being fed from the needle or shuttle of a sewing machine or it is fed from a stationary part of the sewing machine so as to be fixed in place by stitches or conventional textile yarn or thread. When the conductor is interrupted by drilling, sawing or the like the alarm system is activated.

Abstract: A sensing element (18) for use in an alarm system for protecting an area enclosed by flexible closure device (10). The element includes a plurality of conductors (16), at least one of which is a decoy conductor intended to prevent circumvention of the alarm system by short-circuiting or the like. The decoy conductor can be a dummy conductor carrying no current, or can be connected into an alarm circuit arranged to sense attempts to connect the decoy conductor to another conductor.

Abstract: A security enclosure is formed from layers of flexible material. One layer carries a flexible semiconductive line arranged to extend over the whole area of the enclosure. Any interruption of the line by unauthorized opening of the enclosure changes the resistance of the line and so can be detected by a monitoring circuit. Further, two layers of semiconductive fibers also cover the whole area of the enclosure and are separated by an insulating layer. The length of the fibers is greater than the thickness of the insulating layer so that if the enclosure is pierced fibers from one layer will be forced into contact with fibers from the other layer. This will change the combined resistance of the layers and this can also be detected by a monitoring circuit. The two measures can be used separately.

Abstract: Device for the protected storage of objects, comprising a closable container having an electrical security shield enclosing a storage space, damaging means (10) for rendering the objects useless, and means (4) for feeding in from the outside a command which disables the damaging means (10), the security shield comprising one or more electrical systems which at least togther extend over essentially the entire surface of the shield and which cooperate with a processing circuit (14) which detects an electrical parameter of each system, and which is capable of delivering an activation command to the damaging means (10) when a detected parameter value deviates from a reference value.

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: A safety box comprises a multi-layered wall having provided therein at least one conductor, which responds by interruption or short-circuiting to damage caused to the wall, and which, if the wall is damaged, activates a circuit connected to said conductor. In response to activation of said circuit, documents contained in said safety box are marked or destroyed via an ignition means. The wall of the safety box is provided with electric shield means. In order to increase the response reliability of the circuit, the invention provides the feature that the shield means is galvanically separate from the circuit.

Abstract: A security device for transporting documents of value such as bank notes, comprising an enclosure having a space for receiving the documents and housing a foam generating unit including a receptacle containing marker liquid adapted to foam up and color documents, said receptacle having openable closure means, a reserve of compressed gas having means for releasing compressed gas, actuating means for controlling said means for releasing compressed gas, at least one movable wall disposed inside said receptacle between said marker liquid and said means for releasing compressed gas, a liquid/air mixing means connected downstream of said receptacle closure means for converting marker liquid into marker foam in response to compressed gas released from said reserve urging said movable wall to force liquid via said closure means to said liquid/air mixing means, and discharge means for carrying marker foam from said liquid/air mixing means to said space for marking said documents.

Abstract: A protected closed space (L) comprises at least one wall element (E) provided with an electrical interruptor (C1, C2) in turn protected by a thin and flexible probe (S, B) which on the one hand transmits the external mechanical control movement (P) and on the other hand permits the detection of an intrusion at this weak point of the protected closed space. Application: protected closed space with key-board for providing the access code, especially for an electronic payment system.

Abstract: A safe relocking system that comprises a solenoid energized relocking bolt and an electrical printed circuit that is interposed in front of the safe locking mechanism and which controls actuation of the relocking bolt when altered or otherwise affected by an attack on the safe locking mechanism.

Abstract: A security box with a door combined with an electricity charged cover, an alarm, an electrical insulator inner cover between the box and charged cover, an electrical insulator outer cover outside of the charged cover, switch means for activating the alarm when the outer cover is traversed and remote switch means for deactivating the charged cover and alarm.

Abstract: A lockable enclosure is disclosed which may be installed at locations accessible to customers for vending merchandise, dispensing money or receiving deposits, and where a potential attacker would have only a limited period of time to break into the enclosure before the police or security personnel would be able to arrive and intervene against the attacker. The latches and latch bolts of the enclosure have apertures or projections which interlock with mating projections or apertures upon deformation of the sheet metal door or the sheet metal walls of the enclosure when an attacker deforms the enclosure sufficiently to cause damage to the lock or latches. Such interlocking prevents retraction of the latches or latch bolts holding the door closed even if the lock mechanism is completely destroyed or removed by force.

Abstract: A security bar rack for installation in the inlets or outlets of water-treatment plants or power stations comprises a number of hollow tubes. A conductive indicator element with uninsulated external surfaces is stretched within each tube and extends over its entire length. Each indicator element is provided with a separate monitoring circuit which actuates a signal element in a way that a detectable alarm signal is emitted if any change takes place in the dielectric condition of the indicator element/tube assembly. In addition a second signal element is provided which is controlled by the monitoring circuit so as to produce a detectable signal to indicate that the device is in a state of readiness to produce an alarm signal.

Abstract: Transaction processing enclosure for containment of electronic data processing equipment, banking apparatus, documentation, and the like including a housing that incorporates electrically conductive, structural, radiant heat reflective, fibrous, refractory, and ceramic insulating ply.

Abstract: A security panel arrangement for use with an intrusion alarm system designed to monitor the continuity of a normally continuous signal conductive path and to produce a warning signal when the signal conductive path is broken, which arrangement includes a cellular panel forming a series of parallel elongated passages through which extends at least one means for conducting a signal. The cellular panel is attached to a surface portion of a structure to be secured, and the means for conducting a signal is connected at its two ends to the alarm system in a continuity monitoring relationship therewith. Passage of a human being through the surface portion breaks the continuity of the means for conducting a signal and causes the alarm system to produce the warning signal.

Abstract: A door-like closure for passageways in high-risk high-security installations includes a multilayer protective plate which has a rather high resistance to mechanical, thermal and chemical damaging influences, but which can be rather easily damaged by the action of explosives. To reinforce the protective plate, a reinforcing grid is juxtaposed therewith at the major surface thereof which faces the interior of the installation so that, when an attempt is made to destroy the protective plate by explosives, the reinforcing grid not only will increase the resistance of the protective plate to damage but also will permit the explosive shockwave and the possible debris of the protective plate propelled thereby to penetrate through the apertures of the grid without causing any considerable damage to the grid. The apertures of the grid have such dimensions that an intruder will not be able to reach through the aperture into the interior of the installation to, for instance, manipulate the lock of the closure.

Abstract: A system and a latch mechanism adapted to release a curtain for deployment along one side of a window to protect the latter against burglary. This system comprises a curtain, a latch mechanism releasably holding the curtain and including an actuation bellows, a window having a vacuum space continguous to one face thereof, a fluid line from the vacuum space to the bellows, and a vacuum pump connected to the vacuum space, whereby a loss of vacuum in the latter will expand the bellows and then triggers the latch mechanism and thus releases the curtain which deloys itself under gravity to shield the window. The latch mechanism comprises a latch finger rotatable about its longitudinal axis and including a latch pin portion pivoted at one end about a transverse axis to freely drop to a downwardly hanging released position upon appropriate rotation of the latch finger.

Abstract: A print hammer bumper for an on-the-fly impact printer which includes a hammer mechanism having a plurality of print hammers disposed in a linear array. The bumper serves to automatically adjust the forward force of the hammer to the number of paper plys being printed and to dampen the rebound energy of the hammer return stroke. The bumper is in the form of an elongated material having two portions each exhibiting different characteristics. A first portion of the bumper, which is positioned to engage each of the print hammers during their forward printing stroke, exhibits a hardness characteristic such that it readily compresses to adjust the printing force to the number of paper plys being printed. A second portion of the bumper exhibits a low resiliency characteristic and is positioned to engage the hammers upon their return or rebound stroke so as to absorb the hammer rebound energy, thus preventing character overprint by a rebounding hammer again striking the paper.