US4912331A
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Security sensors
Assignee: KGS Fire & Security UK Ltd
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Filing: 1989-03-06
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Granted: 1990-03-27
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Expires: 2009-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A system for locating zones defined by Fresnel lens segments or mirror facets of an optical arrangement in a passive infra-red security sensor uses a prism sheet which deflects light emitted by an LED mounted to the circuit board adjacent the infra-red sensitive detector so that it follows the path of infra-red radiation that would be focused onto the element of the detector without the prism sheet present.
Inventors
- 👤 Ian A. Owers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:35
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/18; G08B13/189; G08B13/19; G08B13/193; G02; G02B; G02B3/00; G02B3/02; G02B3/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S250/00; Y10S250/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A security sensor system comprising a passive infra-red radiation sensor defining one or more zones of protection, the sensor comprising an infra-red radiation detector and optical arrangement including one or more optical segments by which infra-red radiation from the zone or zones of protection is directed onto the detector, and the system further comprising location means for locating one or more of the zones, the location means comprising a light source disposed adjacent to the detector whereby light from the light source is directed by an optical segment or optical segments of the optical arrangement and removable prism means for aligning the optical path of light from the light source with at least one zone of protection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A security sensor system comprising a passive infra-red radiation sensor defining one or more zones of protection, the sensor comprising an infra-red radiation detector and optical arrangement including one or more optical segments by which infra-red radiation from the zone or zones of protection is directed onto the detector, and the system further comprising location means for locating one or more of the zones, the location means comprising a light source disposed adjacent to the detector whereby light from the light source is directed by an optical segment or optical segments of the optical arrangement and removable prism means for aligning the optical path of light from the light source with at least one zone of protection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A security sensor as claimed in claim 1, wherein said optical arrangement has more than one optical segment and the prism means aligns the optical path of light from the light source with each respective zone of protection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A security sensor system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the or each optical segment of the optical arrangement is a Fresnel lens segment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A security sensor system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the passive infra-red sensor has a window and the or each Fresnel lens segment is formed in or overlaid on the window.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A security sensor system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the or each segment of the optical arrangement comprises a mirror segment of a reflecting optical arrangement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A security sensor system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the prism means comprises a sheet formed with an array of prisms, each prism corresponding to a respective optical segment of the optical arrangement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A security sensor system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the prism means comprises a sheet formed with a single prism.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A security sensor system as claimed in claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the prism or prisms are formed as a moulding of plastics sheet material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A security sensor system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the prism means is made of, or includes coloured material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A security sensor system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the prism means is made of an infra-red radiation opaque material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A security sensor system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the passive infra-red sensor has a removable cover, and the prism means, when positioned to align the optical path of light from the light source, prevents installation of the cover.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
123 words
A security sensor system comprising, a passive infra-red radiation sensor defining one or more zones of protection, the sensor comprising an infra-red radiation detector and an optical arrangement including one or more optical segments by which infra-red radiation from the zone or zones of protection is directed onto the detector, and location means including a light source disposed adjacent the detector whereby light from the light source is directed by an optical segment or segments of the optical arrangement, and removable prism means for aligning the optical path of light from the light source with at least one zone of protection, the removable prism means being disposed in the optical path on the opposite side of the optical arrangement from the light source.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
123 words
A security sensor system comprising, a passive infra-red radiation sensor defining one or more zones of protection, the sensor comprising an infra-red radiation detector and an optical arrangement including one or more optical segments by which infra-red radiation from the zone or zones of protection is directed onto the detector, and location means including a light source disposed adjacent the detector whereby light from the light source is directed by an optical segment or segments of the optical arrangement, and removable prism means for aligning the optical path of light from the light source with at least one zone of protection, the removable prism means being disposed in the optical path on the opposite side of the optical arrangement from the light source.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of locating at least one zone of protection defined by a passive infra-red radiation sensor comprising an infra-red radiation detector and an optical arrangement having one or more optical segments by which infra-red radiation from the respective zone or zones is directed onto the detector, the method comprising the steps of activating a light source disposed adjacent the detector, positioning prism means in relation to the optical arrangement so that light from the light source is aligned with at least one of the zones of protection and viewing the light aligned with the zone or zones.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of locating at least one zone of protection defined by a passive infra-red radiation sensor comprising an infra-red radiation detector and an optical arrangement having one or more optical segments by which infra-red radiation from the respective zone or zones is directed onto the detector, the method comprising the steps of activating a light source disposed adjacent the detector, positioning prism means in relation to the optical arrangement so that light from the light source is aligned with at least one of the zones of protection and viewing the light aligned with the zone or zones.
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