With Signal At Box (e.g., Preliminary Signal To Combat False Alarms) Patents (Class 340/297)
  • Patent number: 8182548
    Abstract: An electronic device security and tracking system. A system includes one or more clients, wherein the clients are electronic devices; and a server computer system connected to each of the clients, wherein the server computer system is capable of tracking and locating each of the clients. In one aspect, the server computer system includes one or more web servers coupled to each of the clients, wherein the web servers include a website for the electronic device security and tracking system; one or more file transfer protocol servers coupled to each of the web servers; and one or more database servers connected to each of the web servers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Softex Incorporated
    Inventors: Apurva Mahendrakumar Bhansali, Manoj Kumar Jain, Shradha Dube, Gayathri Rangarajan, Mehul Ramjibhai Patel, Rayesh Kashinath Raikar, Kamal Mansukhlal Dhanani, Ranjit Kapila, Elza Abraham Varghese, Thomas David Tucker
  • Patent number: 7910827
    Abstract: The present invention generally discloses a weatherproof flush adapter plate assembly. In one embodiment, the adapter plate assembly includes a plate. The plate includes a front side, a back side, an outer edge, at least one inner edge, at least one mounting member for receiving a back box and at least one mounting member for receiving a notification appliance. The adapter plate assembly also includes a first gasket coupled to the front side of the plate and a second gasket coupled to the back side of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Inhong Hur, Scott Eric Rudolph, Luy Ba Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7683255
    Abstract: The present invention generally discloses a weatherproof flush adapter plate assembly. In one embodiment, the adapter plate assembly includes a plate. The plate includes a front side, a back side, an outer edge, at least one inner edge, at least one mounting member for receiving a back box and at least one mounting member for receiving a notification appliance. The adapter plate assembly also includes a first gasket coupled to the front side of the plate and a second gasket coupled to the back side of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Inhong Hur, Scott Eric Rudolph, Luy Ba Nguyen
  • Patent number: 6788818
    Abstract: A system and process that computes the probability of histogram matching false alarms for different settings of a histogram matching algorithm's parameters is presented. This allows the parameters to be adjusted to produce the optimum object finding capability with the lowest possible false alarm rate. Generally, a prototype histogram is generated from a model of an item being sought in an environment. The set of all possible test histograms that can be formed from the environment given a prescribed number of bins and a maximum count for the bins is then determined. Once this is accomplished a subset of test histograms from the set of all possible test histograms which will cause a false alarm is found. Then the probability of occurrence of each individual test histogram that will cause a false alarm in the subset is determined and summed to establish the overall false alarm probability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: John Krumm, Peng Chang
  • Patent number: 6060979
    Abstract: A call box apparatus includes a controller unit, a radio frequency audio transceiver unit controlled by the controller unit, and a sensor assembly connected to the controller unit for controlling operation of the controller unit. A power supply assembly, an audio storage assembly, an output speaker unit, and an input microphone unit are connected to the controller unit. A housing assembly houses the controller unit, the radio frequency audio transceiver unit, the sensor assembly, the power supply assembly, the audio storage assembly, the output speaker unit, and the input microphone unit. The housing assembly includes a hinged door. The housing assembly includes a first housing portion which supports the door, and a second housing portion which supports the first housing portion. The door includes a door lock assembly. The sensor assembly includes an open-door sensor and a key-operated switch assembly. The power supply assembly includes a rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventor: Gary Eichsteadt
  • Patent number: 5392771
    Abstract: A monitoring device for portable breathing apparatuses having a manometer by means of which the pressure in the pressure container of the breathing apparatus is detected, and having a transmitter by means of which a signal corresponding to the pressure is transmitted at regular intervals. The transmitter also has a signal generating device which generates an identification signal which is characteristic of the transmitter. The pressure signal and identification signal are received and tested by a receiver. If the identification signal matches an identification comparison signal stored in the receiving device, the measured pressure value is displayed on a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: Uwatec AG
    Inventors: Markus Mock, Ernst B. Voellm
  • Patent number: 4743884
    Abstract: A point to point telealarm is provided which supplies both telecommunications and alarm functions between two fixed points connected by electrical wires. The alarm may be automatic or manual and may be silent at the point of initiation, or loud and blaring. The system protects itself against cut lines by providing both a visual and an auditory alarm when the line is cut. A self-test feature for this capability is also provided. Doors and windows may be protected against unauthorized entry as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Inventor: Cleve L. Parkins
  • Patent number: 4267549
    Abstract: A fire alarm pull station protector is provided comprising a wall mounted framing member and a cover adapted to abuttingly engage the framing member. The cover is pivotally connected to the framing member by hinge means having a laterally displacement pivotal axis to permit the cover to remain disengaged from the framing member once the cover has been opened to gain access to the fire alarm pull station. The cover includes a first, preferably opaque, portion which conceals a local alarm and switch unit, as well as a substantially transparent portion which provides a substantially unobstructed view of the pull station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1981
    Inventor: John D. Taylor
  • Patent number: 4099169
    Abstract: Provided is an alarm box in which the user is temporarily detained during the operation of the box. A handle switch is provided which, upon manual grasping causes the sending of a tamper signal. The handle is located on an alarm box housing. Cuffs are joined respectively to the alarm box housing (below the handle) and to a cover. The cover is pivotally joined to the housing for closing the cuffs upon the arm of the user. Within the cuffs are pressure sensitive switches that form a part of an electrical circuit. The closing of the handle switch and the cuff switch initiates the operation of a timing control. The timing control, in turn, activates a solenoid. A portion of the cover extends and is movable within the housing. That portion of the cover has a tear-shaped aperture which is engaged by the solenoid. The aperture is so disposed as to permit the inward (or toward the housing) movement of the cover but the combination with the solenoid's plunger, resist the removal of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1978
    Inventor: Robert J. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 4087803
    Abstract: A local alarm apparatus mounted on a conventional alarm box to provide an audible and visual alarm that a fire alarm is being sent so that passersby will take notice .of the sender in the event a false alarm is sent. The audible and visual alarm is connected in parallel with the main fire D.C. alarm circuit so that activation of the main circuit will activate the local alarm. The local alarm is coupled to and powered by an A.C. power supply located at a remote location and coupled to the conventional fire alarm transmission lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1978
    Inventor: Vincent Dransfield
  • Patent number: 3996580
    Abstract: A fire alarm and protection enclosure in the form of a booth or box having means therein for signalling an alarm to a fire station and/or police station. The enclosure includes a door and a treadle upon which a person must stand and close the door which is then automatically locked upon actuating the alarm, which door remains locked to detain the person setting off the alarm for a predetermined period. Electrical interlock circuitry interconnected with the door, the treadle and the door lock renders the apparatus fool-proof or tamperproof so that false alarms are prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1974
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1976
    Assignee: Fire Alarm Marketing Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent Di Paula, Jr., Joseph L. Casseri