Abstract: The invention relates to a system for remote monitoring of an area intended to accommodate at least one passenger of an aeroplane, notably a cargo area provisionally converted into cabin space, including: at least one control member configured to generate at least one signal relating to the safety of the passenger present in the area, and at least one interface means that is situated at a distance from the area and allows the cabin crew to have access to information relating to the area and/or to the passenger present in the area on the basis of the signal.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for a driver barrier to isolate public transit vehicle operators, such as bus drivers or coach operators, from passenger seating areas. The driver side barrier includes a driver side barrier mounted behind a driver cockpit and a door coupled with the driver side barrier. In a closed configuration, the driver side barrier and door provide a barrier between the driver cockpit and a passenger seating area of the vehicle. The door may be rotated forward to provide a protective shield around the driver cockpit while allowing passengers to enter and exit the passenger seating area. In some embodiments, the door may be extended across an aisle of the passenger seating area to a curbside barrier, thereby partitioning the driver cockpit and passenger seating areas. When not in use, the door may be stowed behind the driver cockpit.

Abstract: A motion detection system having detection circuitry, motion recognition circuitry, and communication circuitry is provided. The detection circuitry is configured to detect gestures or motions of a welding system operator. In some embodiments, the detection circuitry is configured to detect gestures or motions of a welding operator via an accessory device, where the accessory device is in wireless communication with the motion detection system. The motion recognition circuitry receives the detected gestures or motions, and translates the detected gestures or motions into a welding command. The welding command is communicated to a welding system via the communications circuitry, and is configured to adjust an operating parameter of the welding system.

Abstract: A fireman shield assembly for inhibiting a fireman from being struck by falling, burning debris includes a frame that may be positioned around a fireman. A shield is positioned over the frame. The covers the fireman when the fireman stands in the frame. Thus, the shield inhibits falling debris from striking the fireman.

Abstract: A bullet resistant shield for electric power equipment constructed from standardized modular sections configured for easy erection in the field into walls and enclosures. The modular sections may be constructed at a factory and transported to the desired location where the sections are assembled together into walls and enclosures. The modules are sized for transportation by trucks over public roadway, rail, barge and so forth. Concrete foundations may be installed prior to arrival of the modular sections to ready the site for erection of the shied structure upon arrival of the modular sections. Unlike conventional bullet resistant enclosures, these sections provide adequate ventilation to avoid overheating of air-cooled electric power equipment, such as large substation transformers. One or more electric fans may be mounted in the section to provide forced air ventilation. The wall may be positioned to allow walk-up maintenance access without the use of doors.

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 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 building has an exterior shell with exterior walls and a roof, defining an interior space. There is a fire resistant, structurally supportive core within the interior space. The core is preferably of hollow, reinforced concrete, having a door opening and a fire resistant door mounted adjacent thereto. There are support members inter-connecting the shell and the core. These may include cables connecting corners of the core to corners of the shell and connecting the roof of the shell to the roof of the core. There may also be rigid supports connecting the roof of the shell to the roof of the core.

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 transport vehicle protective shield is set forth formed of a transparent, multi-layered, bullet-proof paneling including a first panel orthogonally mounted to a second panel to enclose a passenger compartment of a transport vehicle, such as a bus. The second panel includes a displacement door hingedly mounted to a first door of the second panel to provide access for a coin receiving appliance traditionally positioned adjacent the passenger compartment in bus vehicles. The panels include ventilation apertures to cooperate with a ventilation duct work within the passenger compartment to provide comfort and convenience in its use.

Abstract: The armoured guard-house allows one or more guards to be protected and is provided with an armoured lateral envelope provided with at least one glazed observation area or window protected by bullet-proof glass, a base and an upper closure canopy. The window is composed of an opaque reinforced frame of grid supports delimiting a plurality of window openings of relatively small dimensions, closed by means of transparent panes made of a bullet-proof glass and each having a reflective surface facing outwardly of the guard-house in such a way that an external observer cannot see through the glazed area. The guard-house is made in such a way as to resist the impact of armoured bullets fired from military rifles of the FAL-type.

Abstract: A security apparatus for use in servicing an automatic teller machine located on an automobile service island of the sort commonly used in connection with drive through banking. The apparatus provides a protected enclosure rotatable between first and second positions with respect to the automatic teller machine housing enclosure. In the first position, the enclosure is stored out of the vehicular right of way. In the second position, the enclosure abuts the rear of the automatic teller machine housing enclosure and interconnects with such housing enclosure.

Abstract: A protective enclosure for a bus driver includes a back wall fabricated from steel and secured to the inner walls of a bus by means of suitable angle irons or braces. A main support column is secured to the back wall at the other end. The back wall has a central area fabricated from a relatively impenetrable transparent material. A side section extends at right angles to the back wall and includes a door for gaining access to the enclosure. The door can be operated by means of a push bar located on the inside of the enclosure to enable a driver to exit the enclosure. The door also contains relatively large glass areas to provide an unobstructed view both to the driver and the passengers. Other features which include two-way communications and emergency devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a surveillance and weapon system comprising a tubular, generally annularly symmetrical multiple fire weapon having optical scope means coaxially arranged in the throat thereof. Also disclosed is a remote control embodiment particularly suitable as an anti-hijacking system for the protection of commercial aircraft, but equally useful in the protection of other vehicles such as ships, trains or the like, and for the protection of various places that are frequently subject to criminal attack such as banks, prisons, courtrooms, stores, offices, and the like.