Specified Door Or Window Portion (e.g., Doorknob) Patents (Class 340/545.7)
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Patent number: 10773645Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for monitoring a cargo carrier attached to an exterior of a vehicle. The system includes one or more sensors configured to detect sensor data associated with the cargo carrier. The system also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors. The processor is configured to receive the sensor data from the one or more sensors. The processor is also configured to detect an adverse event based on the sensor data. The system also includes a display screen communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to display alert information when the adverse event is detected.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Sean L. Helm
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Patent number: 10565856Abstract: Alarm system arrangements (e.g., methods, apparatus, etc.) including receiving data originating from an entity located outside of a monitored premise, the data providing information detailing an impending request for temporary access of the monitored premise; and using the data to determine a predefined access plan to allow the temporary access to a predefined sub-area of the premises without triggering an alarm event, and to implement the predefined access plan at a time of receipt of an actual request for the temporary access. One example involves using the data to determine a predefined access plan which includes temporarily disabling of the alarm system's ability to recognize an alarm event with respect to activities occurring with respect to a predefined sub-area of the premises during the temporary access, and to implement the predefined access plan at a time relative to receipt of an actual request for the temporary access.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: TYCO SAFETY PRODUCTS CANADA LTD.Inventor: Martin Sol
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Patent number: 8912903Abstract: The door knob security alarm is a door alarm that is uniquely adapted to rest upon a top half of a door knob, and upon movement of the door knob the security alarm shell fall off of the door knob, and emit an alarm upon impacting the ground. An alarm housing includes a concave portion along a bottom portion of said alarm housing, which is uniquely adapted for placement atop of a portion of a door handle or door knob. A motion sensor detects impact of the alarm housing with a ground surface, and shall generate an alarm that is audible. The security alarm includes the use of at least one speaker that emits an audible alarm. The alarm housing includes at least one switch on a top surface, which enables operation of the security alarm.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Inventor: Dimitros Dounis
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Patent number: 8688330Abstract: A first operator control function is activated if it is detected by means of a first sensor that a first physical variable is higher than a predetermined first threshold value. In a similar way, a second operator control function is activated if it is detected by means of a second sensor that a second physical variable is higher than a predetermined second threshold value. A third operator control function is activated if it is detected by means of the first sensor that the first physical variable is higher than a predetermined third threshold value and if at the same time it is detected by means of the second sensor that the second physical variable is higher than a predetermined fourth threshold value, the third threshold value being higher than the first threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignees: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Hella KGAA Hueck & Co.Inventors: Stefan Werner, Lothar Scharwald, Dietmar Grave, Andreas Thiele
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Patent number: 8653972Abstract: A compact wireless security sensor having a magnetically operated plunger switch. The compact nature of the sensor of the present invention makes it ideal for being substantially concealing into a door frame or window as part of a wireless security system. The sensor unit includes a housing having an inner end, an outer end, and a magnet positioned within a moveable plunger, and an antenna, preferably a flexible wire antenna. The housing further contains a sensor switch, a microprocessor with a PCB, a wireless transmitter, such as an RF transmitter, and a power source, such as a small coin cell battery, for emitting signals to a master station or controller when the plunger switch is depressed and activates the internal sensor switch.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Ion Digital LLPInventors: Dean David Schebel, Julian P. Carlson, Russell E. Vandevanter
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Patent number: 8610570Abstract: A system to detect a presence in a space is provided and includes a sensor to issue a signal at an instance when a door to the space closes, a detector to periodically issue packets that identify when a presence was last detected in the space, and a processing unit, coupled to the sensor and the detector, which is configured to receive the signal and the packets and which has executable instructions stored thereon that, when executed, cause the processing unit to identify when the door closes based on the signal and to judge the space to be unoccupied after a wait time if the packets indicate the presence was last detected prior to the closing.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Inncom International, Inc.Inventor: Philipp Roosli
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Patent number: 8581737Abstract: A security system comprises a system control panel for arming and disarming the security system. A door sensing unit comprises a first radio frequency (RF) transceiver interconnected with the system control panel over a network. The first RF transceiver is mounted proximate to a door that defines at least a portion of a perimeter around an area to be monitored by the security system. The first RF transceiver has an RF detection field proximate to the door. A disarm device comprises a second RF transceiver that automatically transmits a disarm device packet. The first RF transceiver receives the disarm device packet when the second RF transceiver is within the RF detection field. The first RF transceiver sends a disarm message to the system control panel over the network to disarm the security system based on at least the disarm device packet.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd.Inventors: Raman Kumar Sharma, Roger Parenteau, Juan Francisco Bogarin Munoz
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Patent number: 8525686Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices that efficiently stop and latch a door are presented. A first bracket component is attached to a door frame and has an overhang portion, comprising a holder component, that extends into the doorway to act as a door stop. A second bracket component, comprising an extended portion, is desirably adjusted in position in relation to the holder component and attached to the door such that the extended portion has a desired amount of overlap on the holder component, wherein the amount of overlap corresponds to an amount of latching force in accordance with the force profile associated with the extended portion based at least in part on shape of the extended portion. An operation device is attached to the first bracket component and/or second bracket component and the door latching holds the door in the desired position to facilitate operations of the operation component.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Michael N. Burdenko
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Patent number: 8493193Abstract: An anti theft locking system for the cargo carrying portion of a truck, trailer, shipping container, and/or railcar having at least one access door. The anti theft locking mechanism and associated signal processing means for locking the access door are all located entirely within the cargo carrying portion and cannot be accessed from outside. The locking mechanism can be locked in response to a coded locking signal generated from the exterior of the cargo carrying portion. The locking mechanism can be unlocked in response to a coded unlocking signal generated from a remote location.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventors: Jean Ramy Louis, Milton L. Hultberg, William J. Seeber
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Patent number: 8446278Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring the security of closures of the type used on large trucks, and shipping or other containers wherein one or more doors are provided on an end and/or the sides of the container and are secured by vertical rods having cam-like latches at their ends that are rotatable from a first disposition in which they engage keepers to lock the doors in a closed position, and a second disposition in which they disengage the keepers to unlock the doors and allow them to swing into an open position. More specifically, the present invention relates to a monitoring assembly that attaches between the locking rod handles of the containers, senses any movement of the locking handles or the opening of the doors, and provides visual signals and/or transmitted signals as an indication of tampering.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Innovative Labs LLCInventors: Victor S. Ivashin, John W. Webley
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Patent number: 8400301Abstract: A window safety and security device detects unauthorized movement of a double-hung window, sliding window, or door upon which the safety and security device is installed and communicates an alarm in response to the detecting. The device includes a housing, a suction cup affixed to or integral with the housing configured to be removably attached to an inside glass pane of a first sash of a double-hung window, sliding window or door. An electrical switch is disposed in, on or affixed to the housing for contacting a portion of a second sash when the second sash is slid to a fixed position to actuate the switch. A light or a buzzer or both communicates a detected window or door movement sufficient to cause a change of state in the switch.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventors: Mitchell I. Kersch, Aaron R. Kersch
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Patent number: 8305212Abstract: A door security alarm includes an alarm housing, an alarm horn provided in the alarm housing and having a horn activation button, a housing attachment bracket carried by the alarm housing and a chain slot provided in the housing attachment bracket in general proximity to the horn activation button of the alarm horn.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventor: William A. Brumfield
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Patent number: 8269627Abstract: A status monitoring device for a fenestration unit is provided. The device is positioned in or on the fenestration unit and includes a panel position sensor and a lock status sensor. The device is capable of transmitting panel position data and lock status data to a remote device, trigger an audible alarm on the device or the remote device, trigger a visual alarm on the device or the remote device, or a combination of these.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Andersen CorporationInventors: Sachin Gore, David Plummer, Daniel Timmerman
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Patent number: 8242924Abstract: A laptop computer with hardware security protection includes a lid near the image capture module. The lid can move to shield the image capture module to avoid the image captured by the image capture module transmitting to another computer. Therefore, the hardware security protection is achieved by the real lid to prevent the hacker attacking and increase the security protection.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Asustek Computer Inc.Inventors: Chih-Min Huang, Yi-Ting Chen, Li-Yen Wang
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Patent number: 8212670Abstract: A compact wireless security sensor having a magnetically operated plunger switch. The compact nature of the sensor of the present invention makes it ideal for being substantially concealing into a door frame or window as part of a wireless security system. The sensor unit includes a housing having an inner end, an outer end, and a magnet positioned within a moveable plunger, and an antenna, preferably a flexible wire antenna. The housing further contains a sensor switch, a microprocessor with a PCB, a wireless transmitter, such as an RF transmitter, and a power source, such as a small coin cell battery, for emitting signals to a master station or controller when the plunger switch is depressed and activates the internal sensor switch.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: ION Digital LLPInventors: Dean David Schebel, Julian P. Carlson, Russell E. Vandevanter
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Patent number: 8179248Abstract: An acoustic door latch detector is provided in which a sound recognition sensor is integrated into a door or door lock mechanism. The programmable sound recognition sensor can be trained to recognize the acoustic signature of the door and door lock mechanism being properly engaged and secured. The acoustic sensor will signal a first indicator indicating that proper closure was detected or sound an alarm condition if the proper acoustic signature is not detected within a predetermined time interval.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLCInventor: Robert F. Eakle, Jr.
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Patent number: 8144010Abstract: An intrusion detector for a security system that detects the breaking of a glass in a window or a door and motion within a protected area is provided. The intrusion detector includes a single sensing section, a first filter, a second filter, a microprocessor, and an alarm generating. The microprocessor includes a motion detection section, an activation section for activating the motion detection section for a preset period of time only when a detected acoustic signal is consistent with that required to break glass, and a timing section for timing the preset period. The sensing section is capable of sensing motion induced signals during both activation and non-activation of the motion detection section, but the motion detection section ignores motion-induced signals during non-activation of the motion detection section.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Smith, Tom R. Petek
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Patent number: 8120505Abstract: A base computer that, under normal conditions receives and stores individual ingress/egress data transmitted from at least one card reader and that maintains a current occupancy census of a facility. Under emergency conditions, individual exit from the facility is registered at a plurality of card readers located at evacuation assembly areas and such egress data are transmitted by wireless means to a portable computer that is in communication with the base computer thereby allowing a real time, current occupancy census to be generated and displayed. Egress can also be registered by telephone to a preestablished phone number.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Inventor: Don L. Bouressa
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Patent number: 8111139Abstract: An arrangement for monitoring the switching state of a switch has a monitoring circuit that monitors a circuit containing a first switch. The monitoring circuit has RFID electronics and a second switch. An outlet of the RFID electronics is connected in series with an RFID antenna, and the second switch is connected to an input of the RFID electronics, such that the second switch opens or closes the monitoring circuit dependent on the switching state thereof. The first and second switches are coupled to each other so that the switching state of the second switch is controlled as a function of the switching state of the first switch, so the switching state of the second switch represents the switching state of the first switch. An RFID reading device is within range of the RFID antenna, and feeds a query signal via the RFID antenna into the monitoring circuit to determine the representative switching state of the first switch via the switching state of the second switch.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Helmut Kess
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Patent number: 8026809Abstract: A monitoring method and a monitoring device for a motor-driven door, wherein a stationary unit and a monitoring device mounted on the movable door communicate bidirectionally with one another, wherein data and/or signals of at least one door safety sensor are relayed to the stationary unit, and wherein a waking device is automatically wakened cyclically or is wakened by a vibration sensor and wakes the control device, which in turn wakes the transmitter/receiver and actively queries the stationary unit assigned individually to it as to whether the monitoring device must remain active or be switched back to a power-saving idle state.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Feig Electronic GmbHInventors: Dirk Schäfer, Frieder Heinze
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Patent number: 7999691Abstract: Revealed herein is a system and method for monitoring continuity between adjacent barrier members. Each barrier member has a first edge defining a first connector and an opposed second edge defining a second connector. The second connector is adapted to cooperatingly engage a corresponding first connector of an adjacent barrier member. The system comprises detectable bodies along the first connector of the barrier member and a detector locatable along the second connector of the adjacent barrier member. The detector detects the proximity of the detectable bodies. The method comprises inserting a first barrier member into a soil formation, engaging the second connector of a second barrier member with the first connector and inserting the second barrier member into the soil formation adjacent to the first barrier member while utilizing the detector to verify engagement of the first and second connectors.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventors: Wayne Alan Wolf, Roger David Scott Goldammer
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Patent number: 7990280Abstract: An exit alarm system housed in an escutcheon for activating upon movement of an interior latch operator. The system is mounted to the interior side of a door with a latch assembly including an interior latch operator. The system may include an alarm, a trigger, and an electronic module. The trigger is responsive to movement of the interior latch operator. The electronic module may be electrically connected to a power source for providing an input signal to the alarm. Upon motion of the interior latch operator, the trigger may cause the electronic module to send an activating input signal to the alarm. The alarm may be a sound transducer. A switch may be provide to arm the system. A tamper switch may be provided to cause the electronic module to activate the alarm upon removal of the escutcheon. The system may be applied to retrofit an existing door.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Yale Security Inc.Inventor: John Steven Gray
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Patent number: 7973659Abstract: A security system comprises a system control panel for arming and disarming the security system. A door sensing unit comprises a first radio frequency (RF) transceiver interconnected with the system control panel over a network. The first RF transceiver is mounted proximate to a door that defines at least a portion of a perimeter around an area to be monitored by the security system. The first RF transceiver has an RF detection field proximate to the door. A disarm device comprises a second RF transceiver that automatically transmits a disarm device packet. The first RF transceiver receives the disarm device packet when the second RF transceiver is within the RF detection field. The first RF transceiver sends a disarm message to the system control panel over the network to disarm the security system based on at least the disarm device packet.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd.Inventors: Raman Kumar Sharma, Roger Parenteau, Juan Francisco Bogarin Munoz
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Patent number: 7944334Abstract: Tamper-resistant alarm switch assemblies (22, 100, 124, 148) are provided which include a first movement-sensing switch (24) and a second tamper-sensing switch assembly (25) including a switchable component (26) and an actuating component (74, 136, 166), mounted on a member (30) and each being switchable between respective first and second movement-sensing and tamper-sensing switch states in response to relative movement between first and second members (30, 32), and relative shifting between the switch (26) and actuating component (74, 136, 166).Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Magnasphere Corp.Inventor: Randall Woods
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Patent number: 7859404Abstract: A security system comprises a control panel configured to control devices in a security system, a keypad and an arm/disarm device. The keypad is in communication with the control panel and comprises a transceiver configured to communicate with the control panel and a magnet having a magnetic field extending within a predetermined proximity of the keypad. The arm/disarm device comprises a transmitter and a switch configured to activate the transmitter when the switch is in the magnetic field. The transmitter is further configured to transmit a low power signal when activated. The transceiver is further configured to receive the low power signal and transmit a message to the control panel. The control panel is further configured to change an Armed/Disarmed Mode of the system based on the message.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd.Inventors: Steven Seung Chul Lee, Jake Choy
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Patent number: 7855641Abstract: A window fan security system comprises a window fan housing, fan assembly, motion detector, audible alarm, light, and control panel, whereby the system is placed in a window, and when motion is detected proximate to the exterior of the window an alarm and/or light is triggered, whereby a would-be intruder is detected and deterred.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventor: Nelson Chinedu Okafo
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Patent number: 7800497Abstract: A system is disclosed including a transponder and a shield. The transponder may be a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder and sends a signal to a reader. The shield selectively prevents the transponder from sending the signal. The transponder and the shield are selectively movable relative to each other to permit transmission of the signal from the transponder. A movement of the transponder and the shield relative to each other is indicated by the presence of the signal. Thus, when a signal is present, due to a change or increase of the movement of the shield relative to the transponder, the reader receives an indication of a disturbance or an intrusion.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Comfortex CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Marusak, John A. Corey
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Patent number: 7737849Abstract: A switch detection device using RFID tags is disclosed. The switch detection device includes a RFID tag, a conducting circuit loop and a switch connected to the conducting circuit loop to form a control circuit. The switch is controlled to turn on or off, leading to the closing or opening of the control circuit. The RFID tag detects the state of the conducting circuit loop and transmits a signal representing the opened/closed state to a RFID reader. The switch detection device is incorporated to a turning operation mechanism which includes a lever lock assembly, a deadbolt lock assembly, a window sash lock assembly, an odometer wheel, a hinge provided with a first hinge member and a second hinge member interconnected by a central axle, a door closer, a water faucet, a rotatable switch, or a rotatable lock.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Chung Hua UniversityInventors: Chi-Kuang Hwang, Chih-Hu Wang, Ching-Cheng Tien, In-Hang Chung, Bore-Kuen Lee, Tung-Chou Chen, Chia-Wen Wu, Chien-Jung Chiu, Ming-Ching Yen, Jwu-E Chen
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Patent number: 7733226Abstract: The invention relates to an infrared intrusion detection device. It comprises a housing 1, a window 2, which is arranged at a front side of the housing and which is transparent for at least infrared radiation emitted by an intruder, an infrared sensor arranged inside the housing for detecting the infrared radiation emitted by the intruder. Further it comprises a light guide 7, which is arranged inside the housing, which has at least one light entrance facet and which has a plurality of light exit facets 3 being arranged at the front side of the housing. A light emitter 6 is arranged inside the housing for injecting light into the at least one light entrance facet of the light guide. A light detector is provided for detecting light reflected back into the housing by an obstacle in the vicinity of the window. A signal processing unit is arranged for triggering an alarm, when an absolute difference of the intensity of back-reflected light to a predetermined value exceeds a threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Matthieu Richard
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Patent number: 7714739Abstract: A self-contained handle assembly for a door provides a light emitting diode which indicates whether the door is locked or unlocked. The LED blinks when the door is locked and thus provides an active reminder of the position of the deadbolt.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventor: Dan Schensky
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Patent number: 7696873Abstract: A security system comprises a system control panel for arming and disarming the security system. A door sensing unit comprises a first radio frequency (RF) transceiver interconnected with the system control panel over a network. The first RF transceiver is mounted proximate to a door that defines at least a portion of a perimeter around an area to be monitored by the security system. The first RF transceiver has an RF detection field proximate to the door. A disarm device comprises a second RF transceiver that automatically transmits a disarm device packet. The first RF transceiver receives the disarm device packet when the second RF transceiver is within the RF detection field. The first RF transceiver sends a disarm message to the system control panel over the network to disarm the security system based on at least the disarm device packet.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd.Inventors: Raman Kumar Sharma, Roger Parenteau, Juan Francisco Bogarin Muñoz
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Patent number: 7525428Abstract: An alarm apparatus includes an electric conductor disposed at a window pane, a voltage supply device that supplies a voltage to the electric conductor, a voltage detection device that detects the voltage of the electric conductor, a disconnection determination device that makes a determination regarding a disconnected state of the electric conductor based on the detected voltage of the electric conductor, an alarm determination device that determines whether or not to perform alarming based on a result of determination of the disconnection determination device; and an alarm device that performs the alarming based on the determination by the alarm determination device. The alarm determination device has an alert mode of performing if the electric conductor is in the disconnected state, and a pre-alert mode of refraining from performing the alarming if the electric conductor is in the disconnected state.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2006Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masahiro Tanaka, Masachika Kamiya, Takeo Endo
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Patent number: 7466237Abstract: A door alarm system is provided which activates an alarm when a door (such as the door to the patient's room, a bathroom door within the patient room, etc.) is closed with something (such as a sheet, cord or the like) over the top of door.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Inventor: Francis E. Cook
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Publication number: 20080100465Abstract: An alarm and security system is incorporated with a screen unit that may be a part of a window or a part of a patio door or the like. The screen unit is formed of robust expanded metal mesh to discourage intrusion therethrough. A plurality of locks about the frame of the screen unit lock the screen unit with a supporting frame. A control unit is coupled with sensors for sensing motion of the screen unit or tampering with the screen unit to activate audible, inaudible and/or visible alarms at a local or remote location. A camera, activated by the sensors provides an image upon tampering or intrusion of the screen unit. If the screen unit is a screen door, a pet door in the screen door is locked in place to prevent intrusion but a signal generating element on a pet will release the lock when the pet is in close proximity. A remote receiver may be used to receive an alarm signal from the control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventor: MARYBETH W. MONTAGUE
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Publication number: 20080068162Abstract: A security system comprises a system control panel for arming and disarming the security system. A door sensing unit comprises a first radio frequency (RF) transceiver interconnected with the system control panel over a network. The first RF transceiver is mounted proximate to a door that defines at least a portion of a perimeter around an area to be monitored by the security system. The first RF transceiver has an RF detection field proximate to the door. A disarm device comprises a second RF transceiver that automatically transmits a disarm device packet. The first RF transceiver receives the disarm device packet when the second RF transceiver is within the RF detection field. The first RF transceiver sends a disarm message to the system control panel over the network to disarm the security system based on at least the disarm device packet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Raman Kumar Sharma, Roger Parenteau, Juan Francisco Bogarin Munoz
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Patent number: 7315246Abstract: A container security system has a container interior monitor portion with a container interior light sensing portion responsive to visible light. A different embodiment involves a monitoring device with a support, a door engaging member movable to and from an operational position, and a detection portion that generates an electrical signal in response to movement of the member away from the operational position. The support may be configured to be supported on an edge portion of a movable door. Alternatively, the monitoring device may include a wireless communication portion, and circuitry responsive to the signal and operatively coupled to the wireless communication portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Savi Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ravindra U. Rajapakse, Steven J. Farrell, Mark S. Weidick, Nicholas D. Cova, John L. Goodell, Edward D. Schultheis, William S. Dawson
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Patent number: 7158043Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for adaptively tracking the position of an entry portal, such as an automatic garage door. In accordance with the present invention a transmitter assembly senses and transmits the sensed position of the door position in a periodic manner at a predetermined transmit interval. A receiver assembly including a receiver module receives the transmitted door position signals and synchronizes the activation of the receiver module with the transmit interval such that the receiver receives the door position signals transmitted at the predetermined transmit interval. A receiver output indicator is then updated in accordance with the entry portal position determined by the received door position signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Inventors: Ronnie L. Kirkland, Benjamin M. Rubin, Percy F. Shadwell, Jr.
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Patent number: 7158029Abstract: An electronic security system that would alert a homeowner that someone is attempting to gain access to their home. The system includes a transmitter positionable within a dead bolt housing within a doorjamb of an existing door assembly. The transmitter is engaged when a dead bolt is positioned within the dead bolt housing in a locked orientation. The transmitter emits a signal once the dead bolt is removed from the dead bolt housing. A receiver is in communication with the transmitter. The receiver has an internal alarm enunciator. The receiver receives the signal from the transmitter thereby activating the internal alarm enunciator upon removal of the dead bolt from within the dead bolt housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Inventor: Elva Lee Martyn
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Patent number: 7151450Abstract: A door system includes an antenna-based proximity sensor with a releasable electrical connector that enables the sensor to function with a breakaway feature of the door. The sensor includes a signal generator and a door-mounted antenna for sensing a body or an obstruction near the door. The signal generator (or oscillator) can be installed at various locations between a power source and the antenna. In some cases, the wiring between the antenna and the power source includes a rotatable feature to accommodate the rotation of a drum that carries a wrap-up, pliable door panel. The rotatable feature may be a rotatable electrical connector, or it may be a wire having sufficient length and flexibility to twist about itself within the hollow interior of the drum.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Rite-Hite Holding CorporationInventors: Ryan P. Beggs, Lucas I. Paruch, James C. Boerger
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Patent number: 7132768Abstract: A human body detecting device for detecting an approach of a human body includes a sensor electrode provided in a housing and having detecting portions for detecting the approach of the human body to the housing. Each of the detecting portions is provided at a respective surface side in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2002Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kiyokazu Ieda, Yuichi Murakami, Eiji Mushiake
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Patent number: 7081816Abstract: A compact size wireless sensor for sensing a change of state that includes a sensor switch, a microprocessor, a wireless transmitter, a timer (e.g., a low power clock circuit), an antenna, and a coin cell battery power source. The coin cell battery, which is positioned in a stacking arrangement with the microprocessor, switch, and transmitter, allows the sensor to be of a significantly reduced size. Moreover, to provide long life despite a small battery, the microprocessor is run in a standby mode in which the microprocessor draws little power unless it actually samples the state of the sensor switch during select intervals. Various electronic components individually, or in combination, assist in the sampling (monitoring mode) in such a way as to reduce current consumption from the power source. The compact size makes the sensor ideally applicable for wireless intrusion systems embedded within hollow frames of windows and doors.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: ION Digital LLPInventors: Dean David Schebel, Julian P. Carlson
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Patent number: 7034682Abstract: A door system includes an antenna-based proximity sensor with a releasable electrical connector that enables the sensor to function with a breakaway feature of the door. The sensor includes a signal generator and a door-mounted antenna for sensing a body or an obstruction near the door. The signal generator (or oscillator) can be installed at various locations between a power source and the antenna. In some cases, the wiring between the antenna and the power source includes a rotatable feature to accommodate the rotation of a drum that carries a wrap-up, pliable door panel. The rotatable feature may be a rotatable electrical connector, or it may be a wire having sufficient length and flexibility to twist about itself within the hollow interior of the drum.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Rite-Hite Holding CorporationInventors: Ryan P. Beggs, Lucas I. Paruch, James C. Boerger
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Patent number: 7012523Abstract: A surveillance system for the entryway of a residence utilizes an existing peephole in a door to install a camera and utilizes the existing telephones in a residence to communicate from within the residence with an individual standing in the entryway.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Inventor: John C. Stuart
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Patent number: 6859145Abstract: A safety system that is configured to enhance the ability of individuals to identify points of egress in the case of actual fires or emergency situations. The safety system may include a power source, memory, a central processing unit (CPU), sensor(s), audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), a transceiver, a microphone, impact tool(s), and aromatic element(s). The power source may be any suitable AC or DC power source. The memory, CPU, audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), transceiver, microphone, impact tool(s), and aromatic element(s) may be any types well known in the art. The safety system may also include a modem configured to wirelessly or non-wirelessly transfer data to/from the safety system.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Inventors: Scott Wilker, Judith Bergner, Kenneth R. Altberg, Ronald S. Hollister
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Patent number: 6831559Abstract: A security alarm with a wired remote triggering device consists of a triggering switch with two spring blades and a flexible sleeve tube holding both spring blades together. The security alarm with a strap is hung on the doorknob inside a door or placed inside a drawer, and the triggering device is set up from outside of the door or the drawer by pulling off the flexible sleeve tube. The two spring blades will thus be clipped in a gap between the door and its frame to keep the alarm circuitry open. When any unauthorized person opens the door or the drawer, the triggering device will fall off from the gap; thus the two spring blades will automatically open to keep the alarm circuitry in close status so as to activate the alarm, so the theft deterrent purpose is consequently achieve.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Motedo Co., Ltd.Inventor: Han-Liang Chen
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Patent number: 6784784Abstract: A door alarm system and a door lock assembly having an interior rose having a request to exit (REX) switch. The alarm system generates an open door alarm when a door into a secured area is open unless the REX switch generates a REX signal indicating that the door was opened by someone on the inside of the secured area. Mechanical isolation in the door lock assembly prevents a forcing movement on the outside of the door from causing a false generation of the REX signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Inventor: Raymond E. Zehrung
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Patent number: 6778086Abstract: An open window security lock consisting of a staff having a suction cup for attachment of the staff to the window which allows a sliding window sash to open a small amount for ventilation but not opening enough to admit an intruder. The staff upper end has a switch to sound an alarm if the upper end is moved away from touching the fixed upper frame. An alarm switch can be a displacement detector, motion detector or vibration detector. The staff length is adjustable. A length clamping can be a detent button, staff wall set screw, metal collar with a set screw, hose clamp, or an eccentrically pinned lever. The alarm may include wireless transmitter communicating with a wireless receiver.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Inventors: Gerald Angelo Morrone, Louis Samuel Tedesco
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Publication number: 20040066294Abstract: A human body detecting d vice includes a door handle provided on an outer panel, a first sensor electrode provided on the obverse side of the door handle, and a second sensor electrode provided on the reverse side of the door handle. The human body is detected in response to variation of capacitance between the outer panel and two sensor electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kiyokazu Ieda, Yuichi Murakami, Eiji Mushiake
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Patent number: RE42991Abstract: A door alarm system is provided which activates an alarm when a door (such as the door to the patient's room, a bathroom door within the patient room, etc.) is closed with something (such as a sheet, cord or the like) over the top of door.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: The Door SwitchInventor: Francis E. Cook
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Patent number: RE44039Abstract: A door alarm system is provided which activates an alarm when a door (such as the door to the patient's room, a bathroom door within the patient room, etc.) is closed with something (such as a sheet, cord or the like) over the top of door.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: The Door SwitchInventor: Francis E. Cook