Abstract: An arrangement for securing access to a modular unit arranged outside a safe of a device for handling notes of value comprises a security element, which is fastened to a door of the safe, and an indicator for recording tampering with the security element connected to the safe door. The security element restricts access to the modular unit when the safe door is closed and does not restrict access when the safe door is open.

Abstract: A security system and apparatus for a home or business is provided. The security system has a sensor connected to a liquid dispenser. The sensor is triggered upon the breaking of glass or a door of a building. The liquid dispenser, when activated, dispenses a non-toxic liquid marker. The liquid dispenser sprays a mist of the liquid on the intruder so that the intruder may be easily identified.

Abstract: A secure food delivery bag with a single point for securing closure with a lock having an associated QR code or pin code enabled access control. The QR code or pin code is uniquely set for each use of the bag and is provided to the intended recipient of the food at the time the food is placed and locked in the bag. The recipient uses the unique QR code or pin code to access the bag contents upon receipt of the bag.

Abstract: A banknote processing apparatus including: one or more banknote storage boxes that store banknotes; an information management section that manages banknote management information including identification information for banknotes respectively stored in the one or more banknote storage boxes; a search information receiving section that receives input of search information including part of, or all of, identification information of a banknote to be searched for; a banknote search section that searches for a banknote matching the search information based on information being managed by the information management section; and a payout controller that effects control of feeding out and dispensing a detected banknote that has been detected by the banknote search section from the banknote storage boxes.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cash box comprising a housing with an opening for feeding and/or removing notes of value and a closing unit for closing the opening. Further, the cash box has a locking unit which, in a locked state, prevents the opening of the closing unit and, in an unlocked state, enables an opening.

Abstract: A system is provided for concealing and accessing objects behind an interior surface of a room. The system includes an opening defined by the interior surface and a mount in which valuables are secured and positioned in a cavity behind the interior surface of the room. The system further includes a décor element positioned at the opening. The system further includes an actuator assembly positioned in the cavity and operatively coupled to the mount and décor element to move the décor element from the opening and to move the mount to the opening to access the valuables. A method is also provided for concealing and accessing objects behind an interior surface of a room.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a depository (10) that can receive deposit containers (20) from persons authorized to open a door lock (24). The depository includes a depository head (12) and a chest (14). A security curtain assembly (36) is movable by an actuator to block the deposit entry opening into the chest. The security curtain assembly comprises a plurality of movable plate members (52, 54, 56). At least one processor is in operative connection with sensors that can sense conditions which correspond to an attack on the depository. The at least one processor causes the actuator to close the security curtain assembly in response to a sensed attack. The processor can also cause alarms to be activated.

Abstract: Apparatus that includes alarms with indicators to prevent burglary and theft includes a depository (10) operative to receive deposit containers (20) from authorized persons who open a lock (24). The apparatus includes a depository head (12) and a chest (14). A security curtain assembly (36) comprising a plurality of movable plate members is operative to selectively block an opening in the top of the chest that communicates with the head in response to an actuator. The actuator operates responsive to at least one circuit to cause the security curtain to close responsive to sensing conditions that may correspond to an attack through one or more sensors. Alarms are given locally or remotely when the at least one circuit senses conditions that may correspond to an attack.

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 security pouch for carrying confidential documents or other valuables from a sending to a remote receiving station, the pouch being adapted to inform its receiver whether at some point in the course of transit, the pouch had been intercepted and opened and then reclosed. The pouch is provided with closure means, a locking mechanism which when locked engages the closure means and secures the documents within the pouch, and an electronic module operatively coupled to this mechanism. The electronic module includes a random number generator, an elapsed time measuring unit and an LCD display to present the number and the elapsed time. When at the sending station, the sender locks the pouch containing the documents, this action triggers the generator to produce and display a random number. And it also resets the elapsed time unit which then proceeds to count time.

Abstract: A locking system for a security container includes a frame in cabinet form, a jamb formed on the frame, a movable locker plate which determines opening and closing of a door by overlapping with the jamb and which is formed on the door, a combination lock determining the movement of the locker plate, and a double relocking system including a first relocking system operated when a dial portion of the combination lock is attacked, and a second relocking system operated when a cam bolt portion of said combination lock is attacked.

Abstract: A currency cassette (10) has a printed circuit board (80) secured to one of its side walls, the board (80) having mounted thereon a microprocessor, a RAM, a real time clock chip, and battery means for supplying power for the board (80). First (208) and second switches are respectively operatively associated with the lid (14) of the cassette (10) and with a shutter which, when opened, permits currency notes to be extracted in operation from the cassette (10). Opening of the lid (14) or the shutter causes the appropriate switch to be actuated. Each switch is connected to the printed circuit board (80), and the microprocessor is arranged, in response to actuation of either of the switches, to store in the RAM data indicating which switch was actuated and the date and time of day when the relevant switch was actuated. The switches and printed circuit board (80) provide an effective tamper indicating system for the cassette (10).

Abstract: A safe of the present invention is easily locked or unlocked by the rotational force of a drive motor in accordance with a signal input from the outside of the safe. A locking mechanism is provided within the door. A lock bar is provided with a lock bolt on one end thereof which protrudes from the door and effects locking engagement between the door and the safe body. At ordinary time, the lock bolt is urged to the locking engagement. The drive motor is controlled by a control circuit which receives a safe open/close command signal from the outside. A driving means is revolved by the drive motor and when it engages a drive arm provided on the lock bar, the driving means moves the lock bar against the urging force, thereby releasing the locking engagement of the lock bar.

Abstract: A tampering-proof container for storing currency for use in conjunction with an automated teller machine (ATM). The currency door of the container through which the currency passes when the container is mounted on an ATM is moved positively between the open and closed positions when on the ATM. An indicator wheel within the container gives an indication or count of the number of times the currency door has been opened and closed to provide a check on potential sophisticated pilfering. When the count on the indicator wheel reaches a programmed predetermined amount, the currency door is locked in a closed position with first and second locking linkage inside the container locking the currency door in the closed position. A seal on a loading door on the container must be broken to gain access to the inside of the container to unlock the first and second locking linkage and to reset the indicator wheel.

Abstract: A currency cassette for an automated teller machine is provided with a counter for maintaining a count of the number of times that a currency access door of said cassette has been opened, and is further provided with an interrupt mechanism for prohibiting said count from exceeding a predetermined amount and returning to a zero count. Reset mechanism is provided for disabling the interrupt mechanism to permit the counter to be reset to zero when the cassette is returned from the automated teller machine to a central location for reloading with currency when the currency contained in the currency cassette has been depleted by dispensing through the automated teller machine.

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 tampering-proof container for storing currency for use in conjunction with an automated teller machine (ATM). The currency door of the container through which the currency passes when the container is mounted on an ATM is moved positively between the open and closed positions when on the ATM. An indicator wheel within the container gives an indication or count of the number of times the currency door has been opened and closed to provide a check on potential sophisticated pilfering. When the count on the indicator wheel reaches a programmed predetermined amount, the currency door is locked in a closed position with first and second locking linkage inside the container locking the currency door in the closed position. A seal on a loading door on the container must be broken to gain access to the inside of the container to unlock the first and second locking linkage and to reset the indicator wheel.

Abstract: A tampering-proof container or cassette for receiving and storing items like "purged" currency bills or bank cards in association with an automated teller machine (ATM). When a "double bill" is detected from a cash dispenser in an ATM, for example, the double bill is deposited in a purge bin or cassette inside the ATM instead of being delivered to a customer as part of a routine cash dispensing transaction. The cassette has an indicator wheel therein which gives an indication of the number of times an associated, bill-receiving door is opened and closed to provide a check on potential sophisticated pilfering of bills from the cassette. A seal on a second door of the cassette must be broken to gain access to resetting levers (inside the cassette) which reset and program the indicator wheel and enable the bill receiving door to be opened. Teeth adjacent to the bill-receiving door also cooperate with the door also minimize pilfering.

Abstract: A cash safe having a receptacle to hold cash inserted through a slot, an opening for removal of cash from the receptacle, a closure positionable to cover the opening, a locking device for locking the closure in position, and a clockwork timer operable on actuation of the locking device to prevent the locking device from being deactuated for a time period. The cash safe in one embodiment is arranged for actuation of the locking device by turning a knob which also winds up the clockwork timer. A key lock is operable to latch the timer so that operation of the timer to begin the time period is inhibited until release of the key lock. In another embodiment a key lock actuates the locking device and at the same time winds up the timer which inhibits timing by the timer of the time period until the key lock is moved to a condition for opening the safe. Provision is also made for actuation of a marker device to mark the contents of the safe when the safe is removed from a surface on which it rests.

Abstract: A carrying case, having a hinged lid, is provided with a handle and locks. Within the interior of the case and hingedly connected to the case is a liner, within which are stored sensitive papers. A thermite charge is within a removable boat in the liner and has igniters electrically connected, through a selectively positionable key operated switch, to a battery and through various switch members so that the igniters are triggered upon the occurrence of and one of various events. One switch member is on the handle and is depressed when carrying the case. Other switch members are closed upon tilting; still other switch members are closed if a knife is passed through the exterior of the container. Still other switches are closed in the event that a knife is inserted to prize open the case or the case is opened without being disarmed.Upon the making of an electrical circuit, the igniters ignite the thermite charge to burn or char the papers, the gases escaping through an opening in the lid of the case.

Abstract: A toy safe having a box-like housing forming a compartment and a closure member hingedly coupled thereto for closing the compartment. An alarm mechanism is provided adjacent a sidewall of the housing with an aperture extending through the sidewall in proximity thereto. The alarm mechanism includes an alarm member such as a bell with a clapper mechanism pivotally mounted within the compartment adjacent the bell, the clapper mechanism having a tab portion in proximity to the aperture for engagement by a key member inserted through the aperture. The spring-wound actuating member coacts with the clapper member to intermittently pivot the same during unwinding of the spring, the actuating member including a handle positioned and configured relative to the interior of the closure member with a stop member engaging the handle member to prevent unwinding of the spring after the key is removed and to permit actuation of the alarm mechanism when the closure member is opened without the key.

Abstract: A bag alarm device utilizes a bar slideably affixed to the interior surface of a closure flap of a handbag extending outwardly from the marginal edge thereof. A pair of electrical contacts are urged into a closed position when the free end of the bar is pulled outwardly from the marginal edge of the flap by unauthorized means other than releasing the free end of the bar from locking engagement with a lock secured to the body of the bag. Closure of the contacts is maintained until the bar is permitted to return to its normal unextended position following opening the lock and releasing the bar in an authorized manner. An alarm device, including audible and visual alarms, is energized by a battery carried by the bag when the contacts are in the closed position.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing anti-burglar booby trap device is disclosed which discharges a fluid, containing a chemical such as tear gas, from a pressurized container into an area to be protected when an intruder opens a door or window to enter an unauthorized area with which the device is associated. The pressurized container is moveably mounted in the anti-burglar device between an actuatable position and an inactuatable position. When the pressurized container is in the actuatable position, opening a door or a window will cause the device to discharge fluid from the pressurized container.

Abstract: A monitoring system for detecting changes in the fluidic impedance of the boundary regions or volume of an enclosure, including detecting entry into, as well as certain movements within, a substantially sealed enclosure by means of synchronous detection of a modulated pressure signal within the enclosure. The air pressure within the enclosure is modulated at a predetermined amplitude and at a frequency which is sufficiently low to substantially avoid reverberation and wave interference effects, and means tuned to that frequency produce electrical signals indicative of the amplitude and phase, whereby entry into or exit from the enclosure, opening of a chamber within the enclosure, or blockage or unblockage of passageways within the enclosure vary the amplitude and/or phase of the modulated pressure, thereby causing an electrical signal to vary sufficiently to actuate an alarm.