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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8149118 | Device and method for registering the opening of closures of spaces to be secured In a device and a method for registering the opening of closures of spaces to be secured, a sealing module, which includes a sensor, a microprocessor, a memory, and a wireless communication device, can be attached to the closure in such a way that the sensor detects... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7847689 | Intruder alarm device An intruder alarm device that is designed to be mounted on an inside door frame of the front door of a home and sound an alarm, if activated, when the door is opened. The device includes an outer casing that is mounted adjacent to a door and includes a trigger that ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7463148 | Wireless motion activated light fixture base plate and kit A light fixture wireless motion detector conversion kit that includes an electrical box cover plate that houses a wireless receiver unit capable of receiving a signal from a wireless motion detector. Formed on the front surface of the plate is a center cavity upon w... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7443294 | Electronic lock-out tag-out safety device An electronic lock-out tag-out system comprising a transmitter lock and a portable receiver. One or more switches of the transmitter lock is connected to a utility box or the like and are actuated when the transmitter lock is moved or removed. When the switch is act... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7436298 | Container security and monitoring A device has a support that can resiliently and removably grip an edge portion of a member with first and second portions thereof disposed on opposite sides of the member. A further portion on the first portion can operatively couple sensing structure to an electric... | 10/14/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7400247 | Asset seal device and method A device and method of sealing a container comprises a mechanical bolt (201′) with a circuit disposed thereon. The circuit includes RFID function. When a captivating device (203) is joined with one end of the bolt (201′) the RFID circuit cha... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7362223 | Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapon detection system with environmental acuity A chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapon detection system is disclosed that heightens its acuity and alertness when it senses that a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapon attack is more likely. For example, it is well understood that ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7336160 | Device for reading out from sensors in the engine compartment of a motor-vehicle In a device for reading out from sensors in a motor vehicle, the sensors can be read out particularly easily if each sensor has a transponder, the motor-vehicle has a coil provided for the energy transmission and the motor-vehicle has at least one reading antenna fo... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7327254 | Bulb with sensing function A bulb adapted with an infrared sensor includes a LED and a power switch, the switch being turned on to light the LED in the bulb when the sensor detects the heat emitted from a human body and turned off to kill the light when failing to detect the heat for practica... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318658 | High power LED color bulb with infrared remote function A high power LED color bulb with infrared remote function has a reflector having front and rear openings and a light guide hole, a light guide bar received inside light guide hole, an LED module with LED chips and a bulb cover with a controlling circuit board. The L... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 acoustic waves (130), an analog to digita... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7317389 | Audio apparatus and monitoring method using the same An audio apparatus includes a converter having a sound-output mode in which the converter functions as a sound-output device for converting a sound signal into an audio output and a sound-pickup mode in which the converter functions as a sound-pickup device for conv... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7292144 | Apparatus and method for contact-less switching An apparatus and method for use with a railroad dragging equipment detecting (DED) system that detects objects hanging from and dragged beneath a train as the train travels along rails of a railroad track. A generator supplies a first signal and is coupled to a magn... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7292145 | Tamper switch arrangement A tamper switch arrangement detects tampering with a device, and includes a tamper switch assembly having a tamper switch with a first part and a second part. The first and second parts are movable relative to each other between an open switch position and a closed ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7187280 | Alarm system with thin profile An alarm system includes a housing that substantially encloses a plurality of sensors and an alarm-signal generator. The housing has a thin profile and may be mountable in various locations, such as on a window surface. The thin profile of the housing allows the ala... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7183912 | PIR motion sensor utilizing sum and difference sensor signals A passive infrared sensor has two detector elements, each of which has a positive part and a negative part, with each detector element generating respective first and second signals. The signals are added together to render a “sum” signal and are also subtracted... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7180416 | Time keyed information transmission A method and apparatus is described for enabling a single sensor to indicate a greater quantity of information about a sensed event, or the occurrence of many different types of events. A sensor system employs a number of individual sensors with single-use indicatio... | 02/20/2007 |
| 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 means for transmitting the alarm signal. The system further includes a... | 02/06/2007 |
| 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 a doorjamb of an existing door assembly. The transmitter is engaged w... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7151461 | Magnetic contact tamper switch for security accessories A tamper detection switch is primarily for use in an enclosure of a security system component. The enclosure has a base and a cover that may be repositioned relative to the base. One of the cover and the base holds a conductive magnetic element free to translate wit... | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 signal generator and a door-mounted antenna for sensing a body or an obstr... | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 hazard, fault or obstruction switching devices which themselves utilize i... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7113091 | 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... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7109847 | Closure security seal with time-recording feature A single use security padlock-style lock for sea containers, bonded warehouses, trailers and other storage areas where security is necessary. The lock has an electronic timepiece which displays the time and date in a tamper-resistant case. A shackle is extended thro... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7075426 | Flex motion wake-up circuit for a security pack A wake-up circuit and associated method for use in an alarm system hidden in a currency resembling security pack. The alarm system includes an alarm device and an electronic alarm activation circuit that actuates the alarm device upon receipt of an alarm actuation s... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7075429 | Alarm with remote monitor and delay timer An alarm apparatus for detecting an intrusion or compromise situation upon critical equipment or private areas. The apparatus detects an unauthorized radio transmitter (like a wireless camera), or the covering of a critical piece of equipment. Fiber optics, solar ce... | 07/11/2006 |
| 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 internal or external to the passive entry detector, an activator for ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7057510 | Door condition sensor for safes and secured areas A door condition sensor for a safe having a door. The sensor has a housing mounted on an inside surface of the door, frame engageable means for abutting the door frame, a driver rotatably mounted in the housing, analog signal generator mounted in the housing having ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7034682 | 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 signal generator and a door-mounted antenna for sensing a body or an obstr... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7026932 | Electronic lock-out tag-out safety device An electronic lock-out tag-out system comprising a transmitter lock and a portable receiver. One or more switches of the transmitter lock is connected to a utility box or the like and are actuated when the transmitter lock is moved or removed. When the switch is act... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7024089 | Fiber distribution frame arrangement having a centralized controller which universally controls and monitors access to fiber distribution frames A fiber distribution frame arrangement includes a fiber distribution frame. Fiber optic component panels are housed within the fiber distribution frame at respective positions. Doors are connected to the fiber distribution frame for the doors to open and close relat... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7023341 | RFID reader for a security network An RFID reader for use in a security network based upon RFID techniques. The RFID reader can use wireless communications to communicate with RFID transponders and other devices in the security network. The RFID reader of the security network can be provided with mul... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7002472 | Smart and secure container A smart container configured for transporting cargo on a transportation vehicle and a method for transporting the smart container on the transportation vehicle are disclosed. The smart container includes a container housing that has an opening for loading and unload... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6995669 | System and method to enhance security of shipping containers A system and method for enhancing the security of containers and the goods within them and for tracking a shipping container from its origin to its destination. A shipping container uses a breach containment system comprising a transmitter, a receiver, a processor, ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6989746 | Alarm chip and use of the alarm chip An alarm chip (10) and the use of the alarm chip (10) for giving warning of burglary or undesired entry into buildings, installations or structures, preferably by so-called shell-protection of the building, installation or structure, the alarm chip ( | 01/24/2006 |
| 6975227 | Method for controlling coming and going personnel, and a system thereof A coming and going personnel control system having a high security level by prohibiting a coming person who has dealt with a dangerous substance from entering a facility through a control area is disclosed. Whether a person coming into the control area carries a dan... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6961002 | Sonic detection system and method of using the same A method of sonically detecting a sonic act such as a graffiti-making act or firearm shot includes providing a sonic act detection system to sonically detect a sonic act and a camera to take an image of a perpetrator of the sonic act; locating the sonic act detectio... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6952165 | Concealed wireless sensor with external antenna A wireless security device, such as a door or window motion sensor, that can be mounted almost entirely within a recess of a door, window or frame, with only the antenna mounted on the surface of the door or window jamb. The wireless security device has a housing su... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6940405 | 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... | 09/06/2005 |
