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Intrusion detection system
Assignee: Senstar Corp
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Filing: 1987-11-04
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Granted: 1989-11-07
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Expires: 2007-11-04
Abstract
Abstract An intrusion detection system using waves guided by the conductive outer sheath of a coaxial cable. An r.f. signal from a transmitter is supplied between the inner conductor and outer conductor or shield in conventional fashion. Coupled wave devices are spaced along the cable; each coupled wave device transferring r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode propagated along the exterior of the conductive outer shield. In one embodiment a second coaxial cable similarly provided with coupled wave devices is spaced from the transmitter cable and has one end connected to a receiver. The change in r.f. coupling between the cables caused by an intruder produces variations in the r.f. energy coupled to the second cable which is detected at the receiver. Alternative embodiments include the use of a single cable with coupled wave devices adapted for both transmission and reception. Further alternative configurations include the use of a leaky coaxial cable, preferably buried, operating in combination with a cable provided with coupled wave devices. In some circumstances a single elongated conductor can support the guided mode. The guided mode can be established in the outer shield or single conductor by an external source and need not always be coupled from the cable interior.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin C. Maki
- 👤 Walter J. Feller
Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-01 09:50
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S13/00; G01S13/02; G01S13/04; G01S7/00; G01S7/02; G01S7/03; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/22; G08B13/24; G08B13/2491; G08B13/2497
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transceiver including a source of r.f. energy, a receiver and signal processing means for extracting information from any received r.f. signal; at least one coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to conduct r.f. energy from the source and transfer r.f. energy to the receiver; and at least one coupled wave device positioned on the cable and adapted to locally transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transceiver including a source of r.f. energy, a receiver and signal processing means for extracting information from any received r.f. signal; at least one coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to conduct r.f. energy from the source and transfer r.f. energy to the receiver; and at least one coupled wave device positioned on the cable and adapted to locally transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 1 wherein said coupled wave devices are arranged in pairs at each location, the devices of each pair being spaced by one quarter wavelength to provide said guided mode in only one direction along the cable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 1 wherein an open circuited stub is located adjacent at least one of said coupled wave devices to reinforce the guided mode in one direction along the cable and to cancel the guided mode in the opposite direction along the cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of coupled wave devices are employed and the sensitivity of each of the coupled wave devices is selected to vary with its distance from said transceiver.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 1, further including at least one longitudinally extending conductor positioned spaced from and parallel to the coaxial cable whereby the detection zone of the system is altered.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 1, wherein the coupled wave devices are arranged in pairs and the spacing of the coupled wave devices is adjusted to minimize the magnitude of the signal return in the absence of a target.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transceiver including a source of r.f. energy, a receiver and signal processing means for extracting information from any received r.f. signal; a single coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to conduct r.f. energy from the source and transfer r.f. energy to the receiver; and at least one coupled wave device positioned on the cable and adapted to locally transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
84 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transceiver including a source of r.f. energy, a receiver and signal processing means for extracting information from any received r.f. signal; a single coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to conduct r.f. energy from the source and transfer r.f. energy to the receiver; and at least one coupled wave device positioned on the cable and adapted to locally transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
92 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transceiver including a source of r.f. energy, a receiver and signal processing means for extracting information from any received r.f. signal; a first coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to be energized thereby; a second coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to transfer any received r.f. signal thereto; and at least one coupled wave device positioned on each cable, each coupled wave device adapted to locally transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
92 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transceiver including a source of r.f. energy, a receiver and signal processing means for extracting information from any received r.f. signal; a first coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to be energized thereby; a second coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to transfer any received r.f. signal thereto; and at least one coupled wave device positioned on each cable, each coupled wave device adapted to locally transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 8 wherein said coupled wave devices are arranged in pairs at each location, the devices of each pair being spaced by one quarter wavelength to provide said guided mode in only one direction along the cable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 8 wherein an open circuited stub is located adjacent at least one of said coupled wave devices to reinforce the guided mode in one direction along the cable and to cancel the guided mode in the opposite direction along the cable.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 8, wherein said first and second cables are arranged substantially in a vertical plane.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 8, wherein said first and second cables are arranged substantially in a horizontal plane.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 8, further including at least one longitudinally extending conductor positioned spaced from and parallel to the coaxial cable whereby the detection zone of the system is altered.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
41 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 8, wherein the coupled wave devices are arranged in pairs and the spacing of the coupled wave devices is adjusted to minimize the magnitude of the signal return in the absence of a target.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
88 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transmitter providing a source of r.f. energy connected to one end of a first coaxial cable; a second coaxial cable located adjacent the first cable and spaced therefrom; a receiver connected to an end of the second cable remote from the end adjacent to the transmitter; and at least one coupled wave device positioned on each cable, each being adapted to locally transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
88 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transmitter providing a source of r.f. energy connected to one end of a first coaxial cable; a second coaxial cable located adjacent the first cable and spaced therefrom; a receiver connected to an end of the second cable remote from the end adjacent to the transmitter; and at least one coupled wave device positioned on each cable, each being adapted to locally transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
102 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transceiver including a source of r.f. energy, a receiver and signal processing means for extracting information from any received r.f. signal; a first coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to be energized thereby; a parallel leaky coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to transfer any received r.f. signal thereto; and at least one coupled wave device positioned on said first cable and adapted to locally transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable, whereby the first and second cables define an intruder detection zone.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
102 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transceiver including a source of r.f. energy, a receiver and signal processing means for extracting information from any received r.f. signal; a first coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to be energized thereby; a parallel leaky coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to transfer any received r.f. signal thereto; and at least one coupled wave device positioned on said first cable and adapted to locally transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable, whereby the first and second cables define an intruder detection zone.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
86 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transceiver including a source of r.f. energy, a receiver and signal processing means for extracting information from any received r.f. signal; a coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to be energized thereby; at least one coupled wave device positioned on said cable and adapted to transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable; and an antenna coupled to said transceiver, whereby the cable defines an intruder detection perimeter.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
86 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a transceiver including a source of r.f. energy, a receiver and signal processing means for extracting information from any received r.f. signal; a coaxial cable coupled to said transceiver to be energized thereby; at least one coupled wave device positioned on said cable and adapted to transfer r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode along the exterior of the cable; and an antenna coupled to said transceiver, whereby the cable defines an intruder detection perimeter.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
37 words
An intrusion detection system according to claim 17 wherein a plurality of coupled wave devices are employed and the sensitivity of each of the coupled wave devices is selected to vary with its distance from said transceiver.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
89 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a conductor spaced from ground and extending between a pair of coupled wave devices; a transmitter including a source of r.f. energy; a first shielded line connecting said transmitter to one of said coupled wave devices; a receiver including signal processing means; and a second shielded line connecting the other of said coupled wave devices to said receiver; whereby targets in the vicinity of said conductor alter the coupling between said coupled wave devices and the alteration is detected by said signal processing means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
89 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a conductor spaced from ground and extending between a pair of coupled wave devices; a transmitter including a source of r.f. energy; a first shielded line connecting said transmitter to one of said coupled wave devices; a receiver including signal processing means; and a second shielded line connecting the other of said coupled wave devices to said receiver; whereby targets in the vicinity of said conductor alter the coupling between said coupled wave devices and the alteration is detected by said signal processing means.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of intrusion detection using a coaxial cable extending around a perimeter comprising the steps of: positioning coupled wave devices at spaced intervals along said cable; supplying r.f. energy to said cable whereby guided waves travelling along and exterior to the outer conductor of the cable are launched from the coupled wave devices, and energy arriving at a coupled wave device altered by a target is conveyed within the cable for transmission to a signal processing location.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of intrusion detection using a coaxial cable extending around a perimeter comprising the steps of: positioning coupled wave devices at spaced intervals along said cable; supplying r.f. energy to said cable whereby guided waves travelling along and exterior to the outer conductor of the cable are launched from the coupled wave devices, and energy arriving at a coupled wave device altered by a target is conveyed within the cable for transmission to a signal processing location.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of intrusion detection using a pair of coaxial cables extending around a perimeter comprising the steps of: positioning coupled wave devices at spaced intervals along said cables; supplying r.f. energy to one of said cables whereby guided waves travelling along and exterior to the outer conductor of that cable are launched from the coupled wave devices on that cable, and energy arriving at the coupled wave devices on the other cable altered by a target is conveyed within the cable for transmission to a signal processing location.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of intrusion detection using a pair of coaxial cables extending around a perimeter comprising the steps of: positioning coupled wave devices at spaced intervals along said cables; supplying r.f. energy to one of said cables whereby guided waves travelling along and exterior to the outer conductor of that cable are launched from the coupled wave devices on that cable, and energy arriving at the coupled wave devices on the other cable altered by a target is conveyed within the cable for transmission to a signal processing location.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of intrusion detection using a conductor extending around a perimeter comprising the steps of: positioning coupled wave devices at spaced intervals on said conductor; supplying r.f. energy to one of said coupled wave devices whereby guided waves are launched to travel along the exterior of the conductor; and connecting another of said coupled wave devices to a receiver whereby alterations in the energy received from said guided wave indicate the presence of an intruder.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of intrusion detection using a conductor extending around a perimeter comprising the steps of: positioning coupled wave devices at spaced intervals on said conductor; supplying r.f. energy to one of said coupled wave devices whereby guided waves are launched to travel along the exterior of the conductor; and connecting another of said coupled wave devices to a receiver whereby alterations in the energy received from said guided wave indicate the presence of an intruder.
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