Abstract: A monitoring beacon which includes a ground base into which a telescopic mast is inserted. An intrusion detection and identification head is mounted on one end of said mast. The beacon also has solar panel support structures mounted pivotably on the ground base. During transport, the panel support structures are raised to form a protective cage around the beacon, while during use, the panel support structures are folded down flat around the base so that the mast and its detection head are no longer enclosed.

Abstract: A surveillance system includes presence detectors in a given area and an intruder identification system. The detectors are distributed among different mobile monitoring stations. A network is formed by the monitoring stations and a management unit which is designed to communicate with each of the monitoring stations and has software designed to automatically calculate the configuration to be given to the network which is to monitor the area and thus optimise the equipment used in each sector. The network configuration is calculated according to input data which include pre-recorded characteristics in the management unit and data that are at least partly provided by the monitoring stations once they are installed in the area.

Abstract: A coaxial switching connector especially applicable for use in cell phones is provided with a phone connector and a cradle connector where the cradle connector is mounted in a support structure via a conically shaped coil spring that allows both radial and axial displacement of the connector for absorption of tolerances and mechanical solicitation between the cell phone and its cradle.

Abstract: A mobile phone coaxial connector assembly comprises a switching coaxial connector for connection to an external antenna, and a second coaxial connector for connection to an internal antenna. The switching connector and internal antenna connector are provided with a common dielectric housing such that the connectors form a single assembly. The internal antenna connector comprises a resiliently mounted center contact having a large dome-shaped contact surface for positional tolerance absorption.

Abstract: A coaxial splicing connector has an inner contact section and an outer conductor stamped and formed from sheet metal and having crimping arms that engage hinged stuffer members for stuffing the coaxial connector inner conductors into contact slots. Insulation piercing blades extend inward from the outer conductor and pierce through the coaxial cable outer conductor for electrical contact therewith during the crimping operation. Rapid splicing connection between coaxial connectors is thus achieved.