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Methods and apparatus for intrusion detection having improved immunity to false alarms
Assignee: C&K Systems Inc
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Filing: 1994-07-01
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Granted: 1996-12-03
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Expires: 2014-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A multisensor intrusion detection system having greatly improved immunity to false alarms is disclosed. This system employs a first sensor for sensing an intrusion in a volume of space by a first physical phenomenon and a second sensor for detecting an intrusion in the volume of space by a second physical phenomenon different from the first physical phenomenon. The first sensor generates a first signal in response to the detection of an intrusion into the volume of space, and the second sensor generates a second signal in response to a detection of an intrusion. A microcontroller generates an alarm signal upon the occurrence of one first signal and one second signal within a first interval, the occurrence of another first signal within a subsequent second interval and the occurrence of another second signal within a third subsequent interval.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul M. Hoseit
- 👤 Gordon S. Whiting
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:04
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B29/00; G08B29/18; G08B29/183; G08B29/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An intrusion detection apparatus comprising: a sensor for detecting an intrusion in a volume of space by a physical phenomenon and for generating a plurality of detection signals in response thereto; means for receiving said plurality of detection signals generated during a time period, and for generating an averaged signal based upon a time average of said plurality of detection signals generated during said time period; and means for comparing said averaged signal to a threshold signal; wherein the result of said comparison is indicative of fault of said apparatus, wherein said comparing means compares said averaged signal to a first threshold signal and wherein said apparatus is deemed to be faulty in the event said averaged signal exceeds said first threshold signal, and wherein said comparing means compares said averaged signal to a second threshold signal and wherein said apparatus is deemed to be faulty in the event said averaged signal is below said second threshold signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
An intrusion detection apparatus comprising: a sensor for detecting an intrusion in a volume of space by a physical phenomenon and for generating a plurality of detection signals in response thereto; means for receiving said plurality of detection signals generated during a time period, and for generating an averaged signal based upon a time average of said plurality of detection signals generated during said time period; and means for comparing said averaged signal to a threshold signal; wherein the result of said comparison is indicative of fault of said apparatus, wherein said comparing means compares said averaged signal to a first threshold signal and wherein said apparatus is deemed to be faulty in the event said averaged signal exceeds said first threshold signal, and wherein said comparing means compares said averaged signal to a second threshold signal and wherein said apparatus is deemed to be faulty in the event said averaged signal is below said second threshold signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said sensor is a microwave detector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said sensor is a passive infrared detector.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
134 words
A method of determining fault status in an intrusion detection system comprising: generating a plurality of detection signals during a time period, each detection signal being a response to a sensor detecting an intrusion in a volume of space by a physical phenomenon; time averaging said plurality of detection signals generated during said time period to generate an averaged signal; and comparing said averaged signal to a threshold signal to determine fault status in said intrusion detection system; wherein said averaged signal is compared to a first threshold signal, and a fault is determined in the event said averaged signal exceeds said first threshold signal, and wherein said averaged signal is compared to a second threshold signal, and a fault is determined in the event said averaged signal is below said second threshold signal.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
134 words
A method of determining fault status in an intrusion detection system comprising: generating a plurality of detection signals during a time period, each detection signal being a response to a sensor detecting an intrusion in a volume of space by a physical phenomenon; time averaging said plurality of detection signals generated during said time period to generate an averaged signal; and comparing said averaged signal to a threshold signal to determine fault status in said intrusion detection system; wherein said averaged signal is compared to a first threshold signal, and a fault is determined in the event said averaged signal exceeds said first threshold signal, and wherein said averaged signal is compared to a second threshold signal, and a fault is determined in the event said averaged signal is below said second threshold signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 4 further comprising the step of: digitizing each of said plurality of detection signals to produce a plurality of digitized detection signals; and wherein said averaging step averages said plurality of digitized detection signals.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
187 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a detector for detecting an intrusion in a volume of space by a physical phenomenon and for generating a plurality of detection signals with each detection signal generated in response to a detection; means for digitizing said plurality of detection signals to produce a plurality of digitized detection signals; means for receiving said plurality of digitized detection signals generated during a period of time and for generating an averaged signal, which is a time average of said plurality of digitized detection signals generated during said time period; and microcontroller means for receiving said averaged signal and for comparing said averaged signal to a threshold signal and for determining fault in said intrusion detection system; wherein said microcontroller means compares said averaged signal to a first threshold signal and wherein said system is determined to be faulty in the event said averaged signal exceeds said first threshold signal, and wherein said microcontroller means compares said averaged signal to a second threshold signal and wherein said system is determined to be faulty in the event said averaged signal is below said second threshold signal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
187 words
An intrusion detection system comprising: a detector for detecting an intrusion in a volume of space by a physical phenomenon and for generating a plurality of detection signals with each detection signal generated in response to a detection; means for digitizing said plurality of detection signals to produce a plurality of digitized detection signals; means for receiving said plurality of digitized detection signals generated during a period of time and for generating an averaged signal, which is a time average of said plurality of digitized detection signals generated during said time period; and microcontroller means for receiving said averaged signal and for comparing said averaged signal to a threshold signal and for determining fault in said intrusion detection system; wherein said microcontroller means compares said averaged signal to a first threshold signal and wherein said system is determined to be faulty in the event said averaged signal exceeds said first threshold signal, and wherein said microcontroller means compares said averaged signal to a second threshold signal and wherein said system is determined to be faulty in the event said averaged signal is below said second threshold signal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said detector is a microwave detector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said detector is a passive infrared detector.
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