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7385504 Vending machine door monitoring system  
A vending machine door monitoring system for an audit system is provided. This door monitoring system may utilize the same door switch utilized by the vending machine controller (VMC) in order to...
7382251 Method and system for arming a container security device without use of electronic reader  
A system monitors the condition of a container. A container security device secures at least one door of the container. The container security device is programmably armed to implement the...
7362224 Thermally sensitive array device for presence detection around automatic doors  
The present invention relates to a thermally sensitive array device for detecting a presence of a target object in a surveillance area. The device comprises a plurality of at least two thermally...
7352284 Security material and fasteners therefor  
Security material such as cloth, either normal strength or armored, or fragile webbing into which electronic micro-devices are woven to detect and react to tampering of the monitored article at the...
7349682 Home gateway system for automation and security  
The home gateway system ( 60 ) for home automation and security has a wireless local loop transceiver ( 62 ). A home automation controller ( 64 ) is capable of sending and receiving a message with...
7339473 Enclosure security device  
A device for securing a gated enclosure includes a latch including a power lock motor and a bolt. The power lock motor is operable to engage the bolt with a catch portion of a pin protruding from...
7333021 Opening/closing apparatus for vehicle door  
An opening/closing apparatus for a vehicle door includes: a door handle secured to an outer surface of the vehicle door, the door handle being manipulated by a user for opening and closing the...
7333015 Method and system for monitoring containers to maintain the security thereof  
A container and contents monitoring system includes a device, a reader, a server, and a software backbone. The device communicates with the reader in order to determine the security of the...
7321301 Wireless children's safety light in a security system  
A safety light is activated by a wireless signal from a control panel in a home security system is response to detection of a fire by the system. The safety light alerts rescuers of rooms in a home...
7319392 Glassbreak alarm recorder for false alarm verification  
A glass breakage detector ( 100 ) having an acoustic transducer ( 102 ) for sensing first acoustic waves ( 130 ) and for providing a first analog signal ( 110 ) representative of the received first...
7315246 Security and monitoring for containers  
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...
7298253 Method and apparatus for deciding whether to issue an alarm signal in a security system  
A method of operating a security system includes providing a plurality of sensors, and detecting at least one event with the sensors. A decision whether to initiate an alarm signal is dependent...
7295110 Locking storage device and method of depositing and removing an object in/from said device  
The invention relates to a locking storage device in which objects are deposited for the later removal thereof. The inventive device consists of: at least one safe-deposit box ( 2 ) which is...
7256690 Anti-theft device  
The present invention relates to an anti-theft device which is a transmission line mounted on an object to be protected against theft, such as a door or a window, wherein a safety system is...
7248174 Automatic sensing of safe-operation sensor apparatus and method  
A movable barrier operator having a microprocessor ( 10 ) or other programmable platform will automatically work in a safe and appropriate manner both with and without safe-operation sensors ( 13...
RE39731 Alarm switch  
A magnetic switch apparatus ( 10 ) detects relative movement between first ( 12 ) and second ( 14 ) members and defeats attempted external magnetic manipulation of the apparatus. A rod-shaped,...
7242297 Alarm sensor  
An alarm system sensor ( 10 ) monitoring movement of an object (D) and placing the system into alarm when the object moves more than a predetermined distance from a predetermined position. First...
7238900 Switching hinge  
A switching hinge having a hinge housing at which a hinge flap is swivellably disposed about an axis. A switching element is coupled to the hinge flap, which switching element triggers a switching...
7225111 Monitoring apparatus  
In a monitoring apparatus, a target-object to be monitored is observed by an observing unit and a countermeasure is applied depending on an observed situation. The knowledge and information on the...
7224275 Movable barrier operators status condition transception apparatus and method  
A movable barrier operator ( 10 ) has a wireless status condition data transmitter ( 15 ) that wirelessly transmits status condition messages to one or more remote peripherals ( 20 ). The latter...
7221288 Method and apparatus for using optical signal time-of-flight information to facilitate obstacle detection  
One or more optical signals (wherein at least some of a plurality of optical signals are at different angles of travel with respect to one another and are directed towards an area comprising a...
7221273 Automated locking system  
An improved storage system includes a plurality of individual storage units enclosed in a secured perimeter with security gates for entry and exit. Each individual storage unit has a door, an alarm...
7183933 Garage carbon monoxide detector with automatic garage door opening command  
A garage monitoring system for use with an automatic garage door opening mechanism that includes a carbon monoxide detector configured to sense the presence of carbon monoxide within the garage and...
7173881 Silent morning alarm  
A alarm system for providing silent notification to a user including an alarm device. The alarm device includes means for generating an alarm signal, and a transmitter connected to the generating...
7167093 Method of steering capacitor fields for use in capacitive sensing security systems  
The present invention provides a capacitive sensing apparatus having utility in object detection security applications whereby the object detection field generated by the apparatus is made...
7164357 Magnet seat in a warning system to enhance magnetic field  
A magnet seat for engagement with a magnet in a warning system includes a base and a column extending upward from a side face of the base for extending through the magnet and having a stop formed...
7158029 Electronic security system  
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...
7154394 Hidden security device and container using the same  
A hidden security device for a container of cargo transportation includes a case provided with an electronic processing unit; a tightly-seized device, including a plate, extending from the case, on...
7154390 System, methods and computer program products for monitoring transport containers  
The present invention provides a system for monitoring access to a transport container. The system includes a monitoring unit secured to the transport container and at least one sensor in operable...
7151463 Burglar alarm device  
A burglar alarm device has a body and a mounting bracket. The body has a casing, a rear cover and a detection and alarm assembly. The detection and alarm assembly is mounted on the rear cover...
7151450 Door with a safety antenna  
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...
7142126 Cargo container having an audio system  
Disclosed is a cargo container having an audio system, which is capable of broadcasting music and safety regulations for workers when they load or unload freight in or from the cargo container. An...
7142113 Method and apparatus to detect an external source  
A method and apparatus to detect an external source are described.
7142112 System and method for managing services and facilities in a multi-unit building  
The application discloses various methods and systems that utilize infrared communication to enhance and manage the security and convenience of occupants and the operation and efficiency of the...
7142111 Method of programming security control panels for door entry device compatibility  
A method of operating a control panel in a security system that includes a door entry security device in a housing suitable for mounting within a recess of a doorjamb or door of a premises. The...
7138912 Movable barrier operations method and apparatus  
Movement of a movable barrier ( 10 ) such as, for example, a vertically-dropping fire door, can be controlled in an informed manner and with greater flexibility regarding the manner of movement...
7132954 Self monitoring pool cover system  
System and method for monitoring a working status of a swimming pool cover assembly. The system comprises a pool cover assembly operably connected to an alarm apparatus; both may be operably...
7132941 System for monitoring an environment  
A system for monitoring an environment comprises a plurality of sensors, each sensor generating respective events in response to activity in the environment. A processor is in operative association...
7126474 Vending machine with remote control alarm  
An electronic alarm and a vending machine equipped with the alarm monitors a plurality of zones by suitable circuitry to detect vandalism and theft. Each zone has a mechanically-triggered sensor...
7123144 Monitored transmitter and receiver system and method for safety devices  
An automatic door opening system utilizing wireless links to communicate from hazard or obstruction sensors to a controller to react to such conditions. The present invention allows the use of...
7119681 MEMS based garage door sensor  
A MEMS based overhead garage door intrusion sensor for a security system, such as a residential/home security system, for detecting an intrusion through an overhead garage door. In one embodiment,...
7095322 Magnetically operated door-open indicator  
In accordance with the present invention, the rear roll-up, truck-door indicator is a magnetically operated indicator which is visible to the truck driver by simply looking into the driver's rear...
7091865 System and method for determining periods of interest in home of persons living independently  
A system and method for monitoring the activities of a resident living independently to distinguish normal activity from unusual activity. A variety of sensors distributed around the home collect...
7091857 Electronic control system used in security system for cargo trailers  
A security system is provided for a cargo container having a door. An electronic control unit is provided for monitoring the locked status of the door. The electronic control unit is operably...
7084388 Device for automatically actuating a door, in particular a vertical door  
The invention relates to a device for automatically actuating a door, in particular a vertical door, which aims to replace to a great extent known signal generation devices or control signal...
7081826 Access annunciator  
An electronic device that functions as an area-intrusion informing device for announcing the unauthorized entry into an enclosure or area which has at least one access opening and closing means....
7071822 Monitoring method, monitoring system, monitoring program, and record medium recording the monitoring program  
When an anomaly occurs in a monitor area, careless entry of the user into the monitor area is blocked reliably and simply. In a monitoring system for monitoring a house as a monitor area, sensors...
7067794 Obstruction detector for automobile vehicle windows  
A vehicle door includes an openable window and a detector with a charge-coupled device sensor. The sensor detects the light distribution proximate to a closing line of the window. If an obstruction...
7064665 Pseudo—random state mechanical switch  
A method for detecting entry into a secure area uses a passive entry detector. The secure area has an access door, having a closed position. The passive entry detector comprises a source of energy...
7061377 Alarm system  
A door/window/mailbox alarm system comprising a switch, a transmitter unit, a receiver unit and a warning means. A user is reminded to check and close an opened door/window/mailbox by the warning...
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