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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8184004 | System to detect presence in a space 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,... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8169317 | Hands-free door opening system and method Automatically operating a door system is controlled by an affirmative action of a patron. An occupancy status of an inside area is provided to the patron approaching the door from an outside area. The patron is directed to request the door be opened in response to a... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8164447 | Closing system having a force sensor The invention relates to a closing system comprising at least one door provided with at least one displaceable closure element and a closure element receiving member. The at least one closing element of the door lock projects into the closing element receiving membe... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8144011 | Alarm system interaction with a movable barrier operator method and apparatus A secure communication link (24) is provided between a movable bather operator (23) and a peripheral system (20). Information conveyed via this link is used by one, the other, or both such elements to further inform or direct their respective ac... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8026811 | Security system and method for using an LF activated RFID tag A security system includes a system control panel for arming and disarming a security system. A door sensing unit is mounted proximate to a door to be monitored. The door sensing unit includes a door contact, a radio frequency (RF) transceiver, and a low frequency (... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7986232 | Method and apparatus for using an infrared reflectivity sensor in a security system The IR sensor is configured to be mounted proximate to a door to be monitored. The IR sensor has an IR transmitter and an IR receiver. The IR transmitter has an active period and an idle period. The IR transmitter transmits control data packets which are provided by... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7982605 | Public distress beacon and method of use thereof An automatic alerting apparatus and method, is herein disclosed, which audibly signals neighbors when a house or building door has not been opened in the previous twenty-four (24) hours. The system comprises a plurality of contacts aligned in a parallel connection o... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7936266 | Shipping container seal monitoring device, system and method A container seal device is provided that comprises a seal device for a shipping container, comprising a first unit that is affixed to a shipping container. A control system is contained in the first unit containing a control system. A second unit is provided that is... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7916019 | Device for detecting the relative position of two elements via electric circuit section having mechanical function in at least one of the elements The main object of the present invention is a device for detecting a relative position of a first element (12, 14) having a main mechanical function and a second element, including an electric circuit (4) the opening and closing of which respectively c... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7916018 | Wireless door contact sensor with motion sensor disable A system and method for securing a structure, such as a residence or other building, against intrusion, while reducing generation of false alarms when an occupant of the structure inadvertently trips a contact detector by opening an entry point (door, window, etc.) ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7893831 | Entrapment prevention sensor for opening and closing door of vehicle An entrapment prevention sensor detecting an entrapment of an obstacle between an opening and closing door of a vehicle constituting a first member and including a corner portion and a periphery of a body opening portion constituting a second member, includes a prot... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7876218 | Alarm system interaction with a movable barrier operator method and apparatus A secure communication link (24) is provided between a movable barrier operator (23) and a peripheral alarm system (20). Information conveyed via this link is used by one, the other, or both such elements to further inform or direct their respec... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7852212 | Alarm system interaction with a movable barrier operator method and apparatus A secure communication link (24) is provided between a movable barrier operator (23) and a peripheral alarm system (20). Information conveyed via this link is used by one, the other, or both such elements to further inform or direct their respec... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7800497 | Wireless detection system 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 sh... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7733225 | Intelligent security apparatus for container and mechatronic customs seal, bracket The present invention discloses an intelligent security apparatus for container, a mechatronic customs seal and a bracket, a bracket, internally installed with an antenna, a processing circuit and power with electrical connection thereamong and mounted on a door of ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7714716 | Coded security sensor for a door A method of detecting a position of a movable building structure includes mounting a readable code in association with a first surface of the movable building structure or with a second surface of a second structure. A code reader is mounted in association with the ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7714717 | Door alarm system A door alarm system comprises a door having a doorframe, a door body and a door alarm device mounted in the doorframe or door body. The door alarm device comprises a housing, a cover mounted on the housing and having a rear surface, a push button hole and four guide... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7646299 | Anti-tampering security material 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 scene or via a network. Also disclosed are the use of fuses connecte... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7639132 | Secured and alarmed window and entry way A screen unit has opposed first and second sides and includes a robust mesh having a perimeter, and a frame engaging the perimeter of the robust mesh supporting and preventing relative movement between the frame and the mesh. A security device, formed in the frame, ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7612667 | Secured and alarmed window and entry way 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 o... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7609160 | Control for embedded and door-mounted antennas A system for controlling door-mounted or door-embedded antennas. An antenna, for example, an EAS or an RF antenna, sends interrogation signals which are received by markers located on merchandise within a range of detection, i.e., an “interrogation zone”. Antenn... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7595727 | Frangible electronic sealing security system A system for inspecting a secure enclosure from a remote location to determine whether a secure enclosure door has been opened includes a seal having a base material and an indicator. The base material is bonded across first and second secure enclosure surfaces that... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7561042 | Portal barrier movement alarm A portal barrier movement alarm includes an apparatus having (a) a first assembly adapted for attachment to the moveable portal barrier; (b) a second assembly adapted for attachment spaced apart from but proximate to the moveable portal barrier; (c) and a vibration ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7554445 | Portable motion detector and alarm system and method A portable security alarm system including a movement detecting and signal transmitting member for mounting on or proximate to the object whose movement is to be detected, a signal receiving and alarm generating member for receiving a signal from the movement detect... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7551080 | Control for embedded and door-mounted antennas A system and method for controlling door-mounted or door-embedded antennas. An antenna, for example, an EAS or an RF antenna, sends interrogation signals which are received by markers located on merchandise within a range of detection, i.e., an “interrogation zone... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7548159 | Method and device for reliably monitoring a closed position of two parts moveable relative to one another A device for reliably monitoring a closed position of two parts which can move relative to one another has an actuator and a sensor. The device is particularly used for monitoring the closed position of a protective door installed for safeguarding a technical instal... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7522042 | Door accessory power system A powered door accessory system generally includes a powered door accessory assembly, a generator, and a power storage device. In an embodiment, the powered door accessory assembly includes an electric drive and a driven member operatively connected to the electric ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7504943 | Object detecting apparatus An object detecting apparatus includes: a piezoelectric sensor including a first electrode, a piezoelectric material surrounding the first electrode, and a second electrode surrounding the piezoelectric material and provided at an outer edge portion at a side of an ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7482923 | Alarm system interaction with a movable barrier operator method and apparatus A secure communication link (24) is provided between a movable barrier operator (23) and a peripheral alarm system (20). Information conveyed via this link is used by one, the other, or both such elements to further inform or direct their respec... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7423530 | Cross-zone supervision for a security system An error condition, fault, defect, obstruction, or defective arrangement of viewing angle is determined in a target security device, such as a motion sensor. A plurality of times a fault is detected in a first security device arranged to sense activity in a first zo... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7417543 | Method and system for monitoring containers to maintain the security thereof A method and system for monitoring the integrity of a container specifically adapted for the system and constructed with at least one door. A sensor is secured in the container for detecting proximity of the at least one door relative to another area of the containe... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7417530 | Sleep safety alarm A blanket with integral vibrating mechanisms for awakening a sleeper during an emergency. A control box receives information and based on an array of user settings, the control box will either actuate the vibrating mechanisms or produce a sound capable of being hear... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7417542 | Aircraft security alarm system An aircraft security alarm system uses proximity sensors mounted in adjacent pairs to any access area into an aircraft, The proximity sensors are connected electrically to a battery-powered control box with a miniature LED remote indicator light to identify that the... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414539 | Simple alarm device A simple crime prevention alarm device for the windows of dwelling houses or the like. The alarm device can be simply and easily attached to and placed on various kinds of objects, such as windows or the like, to prevent crime. The manufacturing cost and the attachm... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7414530 | Monitoring circuit for a door The present application describes a monitoring circuit for an aircraft. The monitoring circuit comprises an inductive system, wherein the inductive system comprises a multitude of air core inductors and capacitors. Depending on the distance between a target and the ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7411174 | Sensor-controlled LED array apparatus and method An apparatus for selectively emitting light is provided. The apparatus has at least one light-emitting diode (LED) for emitting light. and a sensor that responds to the presence of a signal, such as infra-red light. The apparatus has a controller that controls the a... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7402790 | Fiber optic security system for sensing the intrusion of secured locations A sensor for a security system is disclosed to detect intrusions at one or more predetermined locations wherein each location includes a moveable member which must be moved in order to intrude the location. The system includes a fiber network routed in close proximi... | 07/22/2008 |
| 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 detect the state of an access door for the vending machine. This door ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 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 securing. The container security device is adapted to sense at least one cond... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7366681 | System, method, and computer program for managing storage distribution of money tills An automated management system for monitoring and controlling distribution and storage of money tills, and linking tracking of employee productivity to time in receipt of a till. The system comprises a cabinet, a control panel, and a personal computer. The cabinet i... | 04/29/2008 |
