Abstract: An animal repelling device may include a first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket, each of which includes an upper section and a lower section. The upper section may include a vertical tab, a notch formed in the vertical tab, and ribs coupled to opposing sides of the vertical tab. The lower section may include a foot coupled to a sidewall, the sidewall comprising a curved inner surface configured to mateably couple with a fence. A roller may be disposed between, be rotatably coupled to, and extend axially between, the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket, the roller comprising an aligner that biases the roller back to an initial at rest position. An attachment clip may be releasably coupled to the notch of the vertical tab.

Abstract: The safety barrier gate with alarm comprises a gate, an approach sensor, a pressure sensor, and an alarm. The gate may be adapted to block a passage to restrict the movement of a child. As non-limiting examples, the passage may be a doorway or a hallway. The alarm may warn when the approach sensor detects that the child has entered a protection zone that is located on a front side of the gate or when the pressure sensor detects that the child is in the process of climbing the gate. The alarm may selectively provide an audible indication upon detection by the approach sensor or by the pressure sensor. The audible indication may alert an adult to an attempt by the child to leave an area of confinement.

Abstract: A doorway and passage barrier having a plurality of freely rotating members engaged upon a mounting member positioned upon a top edge of a frame of a child or pet barrier. The rotating members positioned adjacent the top edge of the frame form a bi-rotational shield preventing stationary contact with the top edge of the frame, thereby preventing a child or pet from using the top edge of the frame as a hand grip or foot positioner to climb over the barrier.

Abstract: A wearable sensor for tracking articulated body parts is described such as a wrist-worn device which enables 3D tracking of fingers and optionally also the arm and hand without the need to wear a glove or markers on the hand. In an embodiment a camera captures images of an articulated part of a body of a wearer of the device and an articulated model of the body part is tracked in real time to enable gesture-based control of a separate computing device such as a smart phone, laptop computer or other computing device. In examples the device has a structured illumination source and a diffuse illumination source for illuminating the articulated body part.

Abstract: The bird deterrent comprises a substantially flat tilting surface, having a substantially elongated shape and a substantially curvilinear profile, which can be positioned in a balancing position and oscillating, as a consequence of a bird or the like perching on it, around at least an axis of rotation substantially horizontal and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tilting surface, and support means associable with a perching surface and supporting the tilting surface.

Abstract: Image processing method and device are provided. The method includes: controlling a projector to project multi-stripe structured light and dot structured light onto an object, to form multiple light stripes and light spots between the light stripes on the surface of the object; acquiring a target image of the object having the light stripes and the light spots on the surface; obtaining a reference image including the light stripes and the light spots; calculating a first depth value at each light stripe in the target image based on feature information of the light stripes in the reference image and target image; calculating a second depth value at each light spot in the target image based on feature information of the light spots in the reference image and target image; and generating a depth image of the target image based on the first depth value and the second depth value.

Abstract: A method for measuring large components, including providing a large component with markings on at least one outer surface at predefined and spaced-apart locations, providing a camera sensor system having at least one camera and one image analysis device for evaluating a camera image, wherein the position and orientation of the camera in relation to a reference point at a distance from the camera are determined, recording camera images of the individual markings using the camera and transmitting the camera images to the image analysis device, evaluating the camera images using the image analysis device, wherein the position of the individual markings in relation to the position of the camera is determined, and calculating the position of the markings in relation to the reference point from the position of the camera in relation to the reference point and the position of the markings in relation to the camera.

Abstract: Improved devices, systems and methods for deterring intruders. The deterrent devices and systems may be attached to an upper portion of a vertical barrier or other structure. Embodiments of the invention include panels of a rigid material having a plurality of malleable elongate extensions capable of being configured into various arrangements, a panel support member for suspending the panels adjacent to a barrier, and system supports for attachment to the barrier and for supporting the panel support member. The panels are capable of rotating around the panel support member.

Abstract: A child safety barrier is to be positioned across a passageway such as a doorway, stair landing or corridor, play pen or crib. The barrier includes an elongated member that is supported generally horizontally. The barrier is supported for rotation preferably in a direction that limits the ability of the child to pass over the barrier. Various alternative elongated members are described and various alternative support systems for the elongated members are described.

Abstract: An outrigger, for carrying an electric wire at a distance outward from a support, comprises a first elongate arm (512). A first support device (513B) at a distal end of the arm is adapted for suspending a portion of the wire (517B). The outrigger is suspended from a support, e.g. from a support wire (516) carried on a post (515), by a second support device (520) at a proximal end of the arm. When the outrigger is suspended by the second support device and the wire is suspended from the first support device, the outrigger is movable, from a rest position in which the arm extends outwardly from the support, to move the first support device and the wire toward the support when the first support device or the wire is impacted in a direction toward the support, and afterwards to move the outrigger back to the rest position.

Abstract: A security fence for swimming pools is provided to be so positioned as to surround the water of a swimming pool. The security fence comprises fence sections which are linked to an alarm system. The fence sections are moveable between a non-signaling position and an alarm signaling position. When the fence sections are in the non-signaling position and a given fence section is engaged with sufficient force it is moved to the alarm signaling position thereby signaling the alarm. The foregoing prevents a user, such as a child, from entering the pool water when the alarm system has been activated.

Abstract: A security fence for swimming pools is provided to be so positioned as to surround the water of a swimming pool. The security fence comprises fence sections which are linked to an alarm system. The fence sections are moveable between a non-signaling position and an alarm signaling position. When the fence sections are in the non-signaling position and a given fence section is engaged with sufficient force it is moved to the alarm signaling position thereby signaling the alarm. The foregoing prevents a user, such as a child, from entering the pool water when the alarm system has been activated.

Abstract: An animal barrier device comprising one or more rotating bodies and fixture structures, in which in use the fixture structures, rotatably support the one or more rotating bodies on a construction with which the animal barrier is used, in which each rotating body is an elongate body which rotates in use about a longitudinal axis, and in which the longitudinal axis is located at any point on a line between a center of the rotating body and a point below the rotating body.

Abstract: A fencing apparatus for preventing animals from climbing over a fence, which includes a plurality of first and corresponding second elongated members, is provided. Each of the first and second elongated members pivot relative to each other from a first stationary position to a second variable position. A flexible plastic netting is connected to and extends across the plurality of first and second elongated members. When connected to a vertically extending fence, the fencing apparatus extends from the vertically extending fence such that the second elongated member pivots downwardly upon being subject to a load e.g., by the weight of a climbing animal.

Abstract: A security barrier (1) comprises four elements (2, 3, 4 and 5), each bolted to the top of a wall W. Each element comprises a generally disc-shaped plate having a central recessed portion (10) and an annular main portion (12) integrally connected to the recessed portion (10) by a shoulder (13). A support (11) for each element comprises a bolt (15) and a spacer (16), the bolt (15) extending through an aperture (18) in the centre of the element. Each plate has a toothed edge (19), all around the circumference. Alternate elements have the plates facing in opposite directions so that they are offset in plan by double the depth of the shoulder (13), and so can be interleaved. The element plates are generally parallel to the plane of the wall. With any of a variety of plate materials and thicknesses the barrier may be adapted to any of a range of security applications.

Abstract: An animal containment apparatus (10) adapted to be mounted to a fencing arrangement (32) or building structure, the apparatus (10) including an elongated prop member (14), pivotally supported (34) about a length of the fence (32) or building structure, having an outer peripheral edge separated by intermittent ingresses along the length of the prop member (14), such that when the paw (30) of an animal (28) makes contact with the prop member (14), the paw engages an ingress, causing the prop member to rotate and preventing any leverage for the animal (28) to climb or scale over the fence (32) or building.

Abstract: An animal barrier device comprising one or more rotating bodies and fixture means, in which in use the fixture means rotatably supports the one or more rotating bodies on a construction with which the animal barrier is used, in which each rotating body is an elongate body which rotates in use about a longitudinal axis, and in which the longitudinal axis is located at any point on a line between a centre of the rotating body and a point below the rotating body.

Abstract: A fence module is adapted for installation without required anchoring buy providing a base frame and a plurality of upright supporting posts extending from the base frame. At least three fence sections extend between the supporting posts. A first fence section at a first extreme end of the fence module, a second fence section at a second extreme end of the fence module, and a third fence section angularly positioned between the first and second fence sections. A pair of vibration sensing modules are used to detect intruders, one applied to the first fence section and a second applied to the third fence section, with the first fence section positioned on the secure end of the protected zone.

Abstract: A barrier formed from one or more barrier tapes, which may be barbed. Two lower barrier tapes are supported on the opposed projecting arms of outrigger system installed atop a structure such as a wall, gate or fence. Each extended lower barrier tape is formed from loops having a substantially elliptical shape, with a major axis which extends parallel to the outrigger arm supporting it, with a length substantially equal thereto. The ratio of major axis length to minor axis length in each loop is between about 2 and about 5. A third and upper barrier tape, formed from loops with a circular shape, is positioned between the two lower barrier tapes, in at least partially overlying relationship to the lower barrier tapes.

Abstract: An anti-scaling device comprises a hollow central body for mounting on a bar and several spike units extending outwardly from the body in different directions. Pairs of spike units are rotatably and preferably detachably mounted on opposite sides of the central body. The device may further comprise serrated webs extending outwardly from the central body between the spike units. The device may also comprise rows of sharp-edged teeth axially aligned along the central body. Alternatively, the spike units may be partially rotatable serrated propellers or may be pivotably rotatably mounted. The device may be moulded from plastic material.

Abstract: A protection system including a plurality of wires and a plurality of support members for supporting the plurality of wires. Each support member includes a base and an associated spike positionable in supportive engagement with a ground surface, and an elongate arm releasably connectable to the base and configured for supportably engaging the plurality of wires for supporting the wires relatively parallel and spaced apart to one another above the ground.

Abstract: An apparatus for repelling animals which is attachable to the top of any external barrier. The apparatus has an elongated hollow roller with an opening on each of its two ends; an end cap, with an aperture for receiving an axle, seated in a water-tight manner into each end of the roller; and a mounting member having an upper section with one or more axle projecting from it wherein the axles are adapted to insert into the aperture of the end cap and permit rotation of the roller and also having a lower section adapted to attach to an external structure. Noise-producing articles may be inserted into the hollow of the roller such that, as the roller is rotated, the movement of the articles within emit noise.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a line barrier system and method of installing such a system which includes, a plurality of modular supports having a base for mounting to the structure, with the supports having at least one projecting member extending in a fixed position from said base; a fastener for mounting said plurality of modular supports to the structure; and, at least one generally translucent line fixedly attached to said projecting member on more than one of said plurality of modular supports to provide a line barrier between the bird and the structure.

Abstract: A privacy screen assembly for work spaces of the type having spaced-apart partition panels forming an opening for user ingress and egress therethrough. The privacy screen assembly includes a privacy screen defining a lower edge, and at least one roller mounted adjacent the lower edge for movably supporting the privacy screen on a trackless floor surface. An attachment member is configured to movably interconnect the privacy screen with a first partition panel. The attachment member positions the privacy screen in an offset position relative to the first partition panel. The privacy screen is movable between an open position wherein the privacy screen is disposed alongside at least a portion of the first partition panel, and a closed position wherein the privacy screen closes off at least a substantial portion of the opening.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extracting three-dimensional (3-D) data from a target object is disclosed. A plurality of markers are formed on the object. A plurality of images are captured of the object. A first point is designated from a marker from one of the images and a line equation corresponding to the first point is determined. A second point in a marker in another image corresponding to the first point is determined and a second line equation corresponding to the second point is determined. The intersection of the two line equations is determined.

Abstract: A barrier module having an elongate hollow base portion adapted to rest on the ground or equivalent surface and to be filled with liquid, preferably water. The module also includes an elongate upper portion disposed above the base portion, and a wall the base portion and the upper portion and forming a barrier to prevent passage of persons therebetween. The upper portion has an outwardly and downwardly curved upper surface extending from one side of the wall means to the other side of the wall means to make gripping of the upper portion difficult, thereby inhibiting scaling of the barrier.

Abstract: An intrusion detection device that can be used singly or in multiplicity to immediately and silently alert the user of attempts to climb over a security fencing system. The invention consists of a base element which attaches to the security fencing, and an alarming arm. The alarming arm is equipped with barrier material, such as concertina wire or barbed wire. The alarming arm is connected to the base element both at a pivot point and through a tensioning means. Attempts to climb over the barrier material result in additional loading of the alarming arm which rotates transversely about the pivot point, and against the force of the tensioning means. This rotational displacement of the alarming arm enables an electrical sensing device which then signals that an intrusion is in progress.

Abstract: A barrier is fixed on a wall or other perimeter structure by way of support posts. The barrier has a support shaft along which a number of rotatable units are mounted. Each rotatable unit is formed from two interengaged elements, each element having been formed from a length of metal tubing. Part of the tubing has been cut longitudinally to define blades extending from one end of a tubular portion, and splayed outwardly and spaced apart. Two such elements are assembled so that their blades interengage to form one of the units. The rotatable units so constructed are simple to manufacture, but provide an effective barrier.

Abstract: A novel apparatus and system for securing the integrity of an enclosure against escape or entry by cats. The invention provides a retrofit for common suburban fences which doesn't detract from the ambiance of the garden or injure the cats trying to get in or out.

Abstract: An attachment to a fence, such as a chain link fence, used to confine a dog, prevents the dog from climbing the fence or using the top of the fence to assist himself in escaping over the fence. The attachment creates a region of instability, superjacent the top of the fence, which will not support the dog's weight and thus does not allow the dog to cling to or push off of the top rail of the fence. The region of instability is created by a freely rotatable roller attachment or a flexible panel attachment, both of which yield under the weight of the canine.

Abstract: A child safety fence for preventing unsupervised children from entering swimming pools includes a plurality of spaced apart substantially vertical supports having a flexible line extending between and slidably supported by the supports. A flexible netting is attached to the flexible line and extends between the supports to form a physical barrier. The flexible line is connected to an audible alarm signal so that weight on the netting or the flexible line causes activation of the alarm signal.

Abstract: A protection system to prevent or minimize likelihood of injury to a rider at a racetrack if the jockey is thrown over the rail which surrounds the track. Usually the rail is supported by a curved post which extends upwardly from the ground and inwardly toward the track. A series of deflector panels are provided along the rail and are biased to generally horizontal position adjacent the rail by a coil spring device so that when a rider is thrown over the rail and contacts the deflector device the deflector then moves downwardly in response to the impact of the rider. The deflector then return to a generally horizontal position by the bias device after the rider has rolled off of the deflector.

Abstract: Improvements to a bird deterrent apparatus comprising a coiled wire in which the wire is attached to an elongate strip having flaps punched therein which are bent and crimped over the wire to hold it in position, and a spring having bent end loops used to connect adjacent ends of the wire together.

Abstract: A security installation for a property includes an imperforate protective barrier, a plurality of spaced posts extending upwardly from the top of the barrier and a plurality of spaced trip wires extending between the posts for detecting the presence of an intruder breaching, or attempting to breach, the barrier. The installation further includes a plurality of spaced posts protruding transversely from the inner side of the barrier, and a plurality of electrical wires extending between the posts. The electrical wires are adapted to impart at least a temporarily incapacitating shock to an intruder.

Abstract: A security installation includes a primary barrier section protruding upwardly from a substrate and extending along the substrate in a first direction, a secondary barrier section protruding from, and extending along, the primary section, with the secondary barrier section being movable with respect to the primary barrier section in a second direction extending transversely to the first direction, and sensing means for sensing movement in the second direction of at least a portion of the secondary barrier section relative to the primary barrier section.

Abstract: A rotary anti-scaling device comprises a pair of substantially identical halves connected together at a relative displacement of 180.degree. about a central transverse axis through the halves to form a unitary spike. Each half includes a central body portion with a central, transversely-extending bore therethrough permitting rotation of the unitary spike on an associated mounting bar, one or more projections extending from opposed ends of each body portion and at least one of the body portions having means formed thereon for co-operating with an adjacent spike to locate said spike in a position displaced angularly about its transverse axis relative thereto.

Abstract: This invention relates to an intrusion warning wire fence secured to spaced supporting poles. The fence comprises one or more electrical and/or optical conductors, preferably optical fibers, which may be either (1) incorporated within one or more tubular wires of said wire fence and/or (2) associated exteriorly with one or more wires of said fence, and/or (3) arranged freely in the fence, and which are connected to an intrusion warning system capable of emitting a warning and/or alarm signal in case of breakage or reduction of the conduction capability of at least one of said conductors. According to the invention, in order to prevent anyone from stepping over or scaling the fence, the fence is extended upwards beyond the upper ends of the supporting poles. This and this upper unsupported portion of the fence will be either distorted (bent, flexed) and/or broken, at least locally, if anyone tries to scale the fence.

Abstract: A ported coaxial cable is positioned within a coil of barbed wire and is coextensive therewith. Radio frequency energy applied to the cable is confined within the tubular volume of the coil. Variations in the reflected energy caused by physical disturbances of the coil are processed by detection system signal processing equipment to determine the incidence and location of intrusion events.

Abstract: An intruder barrier for mounting on the top or side face of a wall is provided. The intruder barrier consists essentially of a scaling barrier formed from a number of blades radially arranged and rotatable about a longitudinal axis so that any attempt to climb the wall is foiled as the blades simply rotate thus not providing a firm hold for the would-be intruder.

Abstract: A climb inhibiting structure for integration with, or attachment to, a fence run incorporating a longitudinally extending rod-like bearing member that is mounted in parallel-displaced relationship with the top extreme of the fence run. A series of relatively short turn cylinders are rotatably mounted, end-to-end, about the bearing member. A plurality of spine-like members extend radially outwardly from the surface of each rotatable member in spaced relationship precluding purchase by an animal's leg or paw. The spines are preferably yieldable so as to substantially minimize injury to climber, with rotation of the spine carrying member precluding a purchase by means of which the climber might pull itself up and over the fence.

Abstract: A cable guard having a cover which rotates about an aerial cable when stepped upon by an animal. A weight maintains the cover in an upright position when no animals are on the cover.

Abstract: Animal guard assembly for attaching to a support member for an electrical pedestal or to the top of the pedestal for guarding against animals rubbing same, the device comprising an outer support assembly or guard member carrying animal repelling elements such as barbs, and an inner attachment assembly for securing the guard member to a post-like member. The guard member carrying the barbs is rotatable and removable from the inner attachment assembly so that it can be removed to permit access to the electrical pedestal.

Abstract: An animal guard assembly for protecting pedestals for underground telephone lines or electrical transmission lines comprising an animal guard assembly carrying animal repelling elements, such as, barbs, mounted on a support arm and means for removably attaching the support arm to a pedestal or a support for the pedestal in various positions so that the animal guard assembly can be moved to various orientations to protect the pedestal against rubbing by animals, and the support arm carrying the barbs removed to permit workmen to work around the pedestal.

Abstract: An outrigger arm assembly to prevent a would-be intruder from successfully climbing over a fence. The outrigger arm assembly is mounted on top of the fence. Each hollow fence post is interconnected to a hollow outrigger arm by a replaceable collar which breaks when a load in the range of 20 to 30 pounds is applied to the outrigger arm, resulting in the downward movement of the outrigger arm, and the fall of the climber. The assembly also includes a movement sensor, within the hollow arm, which is activated and provides an alarm signal, when the outrigger arm is moved more than a predetermined number of degrees, such as the downward movement of the outrigger arm. The assembly further includes a coiled spring, positioned within the hollow fence post and extending into the hollow outrigger arm, by which the arm is automatically returned to its original defensive position, after the load is removed.