246results about "Burglar alarm by pressure" patented technology

The invention provides a pressure sensor, and further provides electronic skin, touch screen equipment and safety alarm equipment correspondingly, wherein the electronic skin, the touch screen equipment and the safety alarm equipment are based on the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor comprises a substrate. The substrate is provided with a plurality of sensing units arranged in an array mode; a static nano generator with two friction layers is adopted in the sensing units, when external force is applied to the sensor, the distance between two friction layers of each sensing unit feeling the external force is changed, and electrical signals output outwards by two corresponding electrode layers are also changed; electrode layers of all sensing units are led out of the sensor through wires, so that functions like pressure (stress) positioning and pressure field mapping can be achieved. The electronic skin, the touch screen equipment and the safety alarm equipment do not need to be powered by power supplies and can conduct pressure induction in a self-driven mode.

A pressure sensor portion includes a plurality of pressure sensors arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns inside a pressure-sensor-equipped carpet. The pressure sensor portion senses a pressure applied to the surface thereof and outputs a pressure value to a control portion. In an initial learning mode, a storage portion stores, as an initial value, the pressure value output from the pressure sensor portion. In a sensing operation mode, the control portion outputs to a modem portion a data signal indicating that an abnormal event is sensed, when the pressure value output from the pressure sensor portion is larger than the initial value stored in the storage portion by at least a prescribed threshold value. The modem portion superimposes the data signal received from the control portion on a power carrier wave (with a frequency of 50-60 Hz) and outputs the data signal to a power supply plug.

“Smartmat” (Smartmat Area Activity Monitor and Personnel Identification System) monitors and identifies people, animals and other objects that pass through a control volume. Among other attributes, the exemplary system implementation can count, classify and identify objects, such as pedestrians, animals, bicycles, wheelchairs, vehicles, rollerbladers and other objects, either singly or in groups. Exemplary Smartmat implementations differentiate objects based on weight, footprint and floor / wall pressure patterns such as footfall patterns of pedestrians and other patterns. The system may be applied to security monitoring, physical activity monitoring, market traffic surveys and other traffic surveys, security checkpoint / gate monitoring, traffic light activation and other device activation such as security cameras, and other monitoring applications. Smartmat may be portable or permanently installed.

The present invention is directed to systems and methods in which monitors track their respective parameters. Based on the learned activity, the monitors control operational aspects of the premises. The monitors thus learn and remember how the premises is used. When a possible trouble condition is detected, the system compares a detected parameter against parameters expected at that day and time in order to determine the action to be taken. In one embodiment the system learns and remembers the cyclical repetition and frequency of parameters, for example, of someone with a cane or limp, or a small person with a short gait as compared to a tall person with a longer stride.

A flooring system comprising a plurality of electrode pairs in contact with a metaplastic composite material. The metaplastic material is such that it locally conducts electrical current in an area where any load is applied to the metaplastic. An electric potential is applied to one or more interdigitated electrodes located at a face of the metaplastic material in line with applied loads. Larger area coverage can be obtained either by pre-installing a subsurface layer comprising of an array of interdigitated electrodes and their trace line outputs and then covering this layer with a tiling of metaplastic material sheets that is in direct contact with the array of interdigitated electrodes, or, by directly attaching one or more interdigitated electrodes and their output trace lines to an individual sections of metaplastic material and electrically interconnecting their outputs. By applying a sufficient number of interdigitated electrodes and sheets of the metaplastic material and monitoring the electrical current flowing in each interdigitated electrode so placed, it can be determined whether and where loads are being applied to the PCC flooring material and the approximate size and shape of the load.

The invention discloses a system including floor tiles for monitoring the movements of individuals across a floor surface. The system is comprised of a plurality of floor tiles electrically and mechanically interconnected. The floor tiles are monitored to determine where, when and how weight is applied to the floor tiles. The system may also comprise an identification system comprising individual transmitters and a receiver. The receiver is tied into the tile monitoring system to allow the identification of an individual on the floor surface.

“Smartmat” (Smartmat Area Activity Monitor and Personnel Identification System) monitors and identifies people, animals and other objects that pass through a control volume. Among other attributes, the exemplary system implementation can count, classify and identify objects, such as pedestrians, animals, bicycles, wheelchairs, vehicles, rollerbladers and other objects, either singly or in groups. Exemplary Smartmat implementations differentiate objects based on weight, footprint and floor / wall pressure patterns such as footfall patterns of pedestrians and other patterns. The system may be applied to security monitoring, physical activity monitoring, market traffic surveys and other traffic surveys, security checkpoint / gate monitoring, traffic light activation and other device activation such as security cameras, and other monitoring applications. Smartmat may be portable or permanently installed.

An alarm, safety device and device for expelling attackers for vehicles, to protect the vehicle and its occupants when stopped, parked or moving, containing a sound alarm, a lighting alarm, a surveillance camera inside the vehicle for face recognition of a non-authorized driver, a remote system for sending information to the police authority, having a smoke release system, surveillance cameras and sensors installed within boxes at external locations of the vehicle. The surveillance cameras monitor the external activity of the vehicle, the images as received by the cameras being analyzed in real time by an internal processing center, provided with an artificial intelligence processor, processing those images by a public domain algorithm, trained for recognizing violence-related objects, wherein the images are processed and transformed into data matrices which are submitted to a neural open code network, for recognizing the presence of violence-related objects in the hands of a person in or near the vehicle.

Systems and apparatuses for providing a pet pressure mat and proximity indicator to provide a notification to a pet owner when a pet is near a door are disclosed. The proximity indicator, in response to a signal from the mat, provides an indication of the pet being positioned on the mat. The mat may include a power source, a bottom exterior layer, and a top exterior layer attached to the bottom layer to substantially enclose the mat. A single layer of dielectric spacer having one or more openings may be positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer. Two conductive foil sheets may be separated when no external compressive force exists and may contact each other within an opening of the spacer when a sufficient external compressive force is applied to the mat. A signal is generated when the two conductive foil sheets contact each other.

An approach is provided that that uses an electronic multi-touch floor covering that has numerous sensors to identify shapes. The electronic multi-touch floor covering identifies a shape of an object that is in contact with the surface of the electronic multi-touch floor covering. An entity record is then retrieved from a data store, such as a database, with the retrieved entity record corresponding to the identified shape. Actions are then retrieved from a second data store with the actions corresponding to the retrieved entity record. The retrieved actions are then executed by the computer system.

An approach is provided that that uses an electronic multi-touch floor covering that has numerous sensors to identify shapes. The electronic multi-touch floor covering identifies a shape of an object that is in contact with the surface of the electronic multi-touch floor covering. An entity record is then retrieved from a data store, such as a database, with the retrieved entity record corresponding to the identified shape. Actions are then retrieved from a second data store with the actions corresponding to the retrieved entity record. The retrieved actions are then executed by the computer system.

The present invention is directed to systems and methods which monitor weights applied within a protected premises and, based on detected weight pressure patterns, serve to control operational aspects of the premises. In one embodiment, the pressure monitoring system is used in conjunction with a security system to resolve ambiguities in detected breach conditions. In one embodiment the pressure monitoring system learns and remembers how the premises is used. When a possible trouble condition is detected the system compares a detected pressure against known normal, known abnormal, and unexpected pressures to determine the action to be taken at that time.

The invention discloses a window pressure alarming plate, which mainly comprises a bearing plate, an electronic switch, a spring and a fixed plate, and is characterized in that: a spring is arranged under the bearing plate; the other end of the spring is arranged on the fixed plate; the fixed plate is provided with the electronic switch connected with a sound and light alarm; the bearing plate lowers a certain distance under pressure and presses a switch button, the alarm starts to give an alarm; and when the pressure is withdrawn, the spring and the switch button rebound and the alarming is stopped. The window pressure alarming plate is applicable to building balconies and windows for preventing illegal entrance. Thus, the window pressure alarming plate can prevent thefts and facilitate escape and rescue.

This invention introduces an indoor person identification system that utilizes the capture and analysis of footstep induced structural vibrations. The system senses floor vibration and detects the signal induced by footsteps. Then the system then extracts features from the signal that represent characteristics of each person's unique gait pattern. With these extracted features, the system conducts hierarchical classification at an individual step level and at a collection of consecutive steps level, achieving high degree of accuracy in the identification of individuals.

A system and method for detecting radiation from a source in a container is disclosed. A continuous optical fiber path is disposed in a medium which is part of or associated with a container and which encloses the volumetric space of the container. The optical fiber path provides a volumetric mass of optical fiber which is reactive to radiation from a radiation source in the container to cause an irreversible change in the light carrying capacity or other characteristic of the optical fiber. A light source is coupled to one end of the optical fiber path for introducing light having a predetermined characteristic. A light detector is coupled to the other end of the optical path for receiving light from the optical path. A circuit is coupled to the light detector and is operative to detect a change in the predetermined characteristic of the light and to provide an indication thereof.

Fall detection method and systems with its unique designed sensors are disclosed. The capacitive sensing based systems use the abrupt changes of the capacitance value to detect whether a real fall event happens, while the reed sensor / or reed switch based systems work in power saving passive mode to detect the real fall event by analyzing the binary “on / off” signal available from the reed sensor / or reed switch. Both rely on the orientation change of the host body respects to local gravity direction during the falling process. The system can present either as a standalone system or a built-in component with supporting software installed on other devices.

The system according to the invention interprets sensor observations by tracking objects and by collecting information about the objects by means of the tracking and by using this information for affirming events linked to the objects and in producing information describing the events. The system detects events according the conditions defined for them, on the basis of sensor observations. The conditions can relate to the essence of the objects, e.g. to the strength of the observations linked to the object, to the size and / or shape of the object, to a temporal change of essence and to movement. The event conditions used by the system can comprise conditions applying to the location of the object. The system according to the invention can be used e.g. for detecting the falling, the getting out of bed, the arrival in a space or the exit from it of a person by tracking an object with a dense sensor field, and for producing event information about the treatment or safety of the person for delivering to the person providing care.

The invention discloses a pressure-sensitive type fiber sensing device for perimeter security protection. The device comprises at least a fiber bending sensing element which is arranged under a pavement flat plate and is buried in a soil layer. Each fiber bending sensing element comprises a signal fiber. At least one end of an optical cable is connected with a test unit. The test unit is connected with a processing unit. The processing unit is connected with alarm equipment and a camera. The fiber bending sensing element comprises a guide rod and a housing which is in sliding fit with the guide rod. The guide rod is in contact connection with one end of a curved support. The other end of the curved support is fixed on an inner wall of the housing. When extraneous force generates displacement to the pavement flat plate, displacement of the pavement flat plate further enables bending curvature of the signal fiber to change, an optical signal transmitted in the signal fiber changes with the above change, the change of the optical signal can be monitored through the test unit and is transmitted to the processing unit, and the processing unit starts the alarm equipment and the camera. According to the device, an intrusion behavior of an intruder can be effectively monitored.

A system and method for detecting radiation from a source in a container is disclosed. A continuous optical fiber path is disposed in a medium which is part of or associated with a container and which encloses the volumetric space of the container. The optical fiber path provides a volumetric mass of optical fiber which is reactive to radiation from a radiation source in the container to cause an irreversible change in the light carrying capacity or other characteristic of the optical fiber. A light source is coupled to one end of the optical fiber path for introducing light having a predetermined characteristic. A light detector is coupled to the other end of the optical path for receiving light from the optical path. A circuit is coupled to the light detector and is operative to detect a change in the predetermined characteristic of the light and to provide an indication thereof.

The invention relates to an anti-pet tread type alarm and a method thereof for simultaneously measuring areas of a plurality of areas. And the invention includes two parts: an anti-pet tread type alarm and a method thereof for simultaneously measuring areas of a plurality of areas. The method is embodied by a program of distinguishing a foot type by measuring areas of a plurality of areas. And the anti-pet tread type alarm is composed of a rectangle framework, a battery pack, an on-chip microcomputer system, a serial-in-parallel-out circuit, a parallel-in-serial-out circuit and a music circuit; an upper part and a bottom of the rectangle framework are respectively provided with a column electrode group and a row electrode group; and leads of the column electrode group are respectively connected to all parallel input terminals of the parallel-in-serial-out circuit in order as well as leads of the row electrode group are respectively connected to all parallel input terminals of the serial-in-parallel-out circuit in order. Moreover, a two dimensional coordinate system is established according to the leads of the column electrode group and the row electrode group; with utilization of the one-chip microcomputer, treaded areas are scanned and detected; contours of the treaded areas are tracked; areas in all contours are signed by ordinal numbers; calculation on areas by counting cells is carried out on areas in the contours; a foot type is determined; and it is decided whether an alarm sound is emitted or not. The method for measuring an area is completed and is suitable for one-chip microcomputers with all types.

The invention provides an alarm device for a power system. The alarm device comprises a housing (1), a plurality of triggers (2) and an alarm (13), wherein the tops of the triggers (2) are connected with a flat pressure plate (3) which drives the triggers (2) to move inward relative to the housing (1) under outside force, and each trigger (2) comprises a support (4), a spring (8), a push rod (9), a contact (10) and a contact panel (11). The bottoms of the push rods (9) are connected with the contacts (10), the contact panels (11) are arranged right below the contacts (10), and the contact panels (11) are connected with the alarm (13) through cables (12). The alarm device can be installed on sill or wall of a building, and the pressure plate faces outside. Once an abnormal human or animal triggers the pressure plate, automatic alarm information is generated. The alarm device is convenient and practical.

The invention relates to a pet trample-preventing alarming device and a method for classifying foot shapes by measuring a length of an area, which comprises the pet trample-preventing alarming device part and the method part for classifying the foot shapes by measuring the length of the area. The method is reflected on a program for classifying the foot shapes by measuring the length of the area. The alarming device consists of a rectangular framework, a battery pack, a single chip system, a serial-in parallel-out circuit, a parallel-in serial-in circuit and a music circuit, wherein the upper part and the bottom part of the rectangular framework are respectively provided with rows of electrode groups, and conducting wires of the electrode groups are sequentially connected to each parallel input end of the parallel-in serial-in circuit and each parallel output end of the serial-in parallel-out circuit. The program establishes a two-dimensional coordinate system according to array of the conducting wires of the two electrode groups, an area which is pedaled is scanned and detected by a single chip, an outline of the area is traced, a distance between every two outline points is calculated, the maximal distance between two outline points is stored and is adopted as the length of the area, the foot shape is judged, and the alarm is judged whether to issue. The pet trample-preventing alarming device is suitable for the antitheft alarming work.

A border or perimeter is protected from intruders, such as illegal immigrants, terrorists with WMD or smugglers of drugs. The method comprises a detection and communication processing system capable of a high probability of detection and low probability of false positives. The system includes land-based sensor particles and sensitive airborne or land-based camera processing units. The sensors are sown over key border or perimeter landscape areas and are activated by specific pressure levels characteristic of the weight of transiting intruders whereby the sensors emit characteristic optical signals. Specific emitted indicators detect people, vehicles, or particular animals.

A mat system includes a mat having a pressure-sensing switch, and a transmission unit operatively connected to the pressure-sensing switch of the mat via a wired connection. The transmission unit includes a first input module configured to accept a first input, and a first playback module. The first playback module is configured to play the audio that represents the first input upon activation of the pressure-sensing switch. The transmission unit includes a wireless transmitter configured to transmit a wireless signal indicating that the pressure-sensing switch has been activated. The mat system includes a reception unit having a wireless receiver configured to receive the wireless signal from the wireless transmitter. The reception unit includes a second input module configured to accept a second input, and a second playback module. The second playback module is configured so play the audio that represents the second input upon activation of the pressure-sensing switch.

A safety contact mat has an upper mat half and a lower mat half with respective mutually facing spaced apart conductive layers, which are to be brought into contact in order to close an electrical contact. At least one of the mat halves is formed by a flat coextrudate of a non-conductive elastomer, a conductive elastomer as the conductive layer, and of a conductive woven material enclosed between the elastomers.

The invention discloses a household intelligent burglary-proof device. The household intelligent burglary-proof device comprises a control module, a power source module, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, a monitoring module, a remote control module, a storage module and a transmission module, wherein the pressure sensor, the infrared sensor, the monitoring module, the remote control module, the storage module and the transmission module are connected with the control module respectively. With dual guarantee of the pressure sensor and the infrared sensor, the transmission module can transmit monitoring recording videos to users' cellphones in time, and the users can know burglary of burglars in their houses in real time so as to call the police in time.

The invention relates to an anti-pet tread type alarm and a method thereof for distinguishing a foot type by measuring an area with a contour method. And the invention includes two parts: an anti-pet tread type alarm and a method thereof for distinguishing a foot type by measuring an area with a contour method. The method is embodied by a program of distinguishing a foot type by measuring an areawith a contour method. And the anti-pet tread type alarm is composed of a rectangle framework, a battery pack, an on-chip microcomputer system, a serial-in-parallel-out circuit, a parallel-in-serial-out circuit and a music circuit; an upper part and a bottom of the rectangle framework are respectively provided with a column electrode group and a row electrode group; and leads of the column electrode group are respectively connected to all parallel input terminals of the parallel-in-serial-out circuit in order as well as leads of the row electrode group are respectively connected to all parallel input terminals of the serial-in-parallel-out circuit in order. Moreover, a two dimensional coordinate system is established according to the leads of the column electrode group and the row electrode group; with utilization of the one-chip microcomputer, treaded areas are scanned and detected; contours of the treaded areas are tracked one by one; calculation on areas by counting cells is carried out on areas in the contours; a foot type is determined; and it is decided whether an alarm sound is emitted or not. According to the invention, the method for measuring an area is aimed at application to a treaded area that has been divided into blocks; and the method is also suitable for anti-theft and alarming work.

The present invention relates to a device, system, kit or apparatus for use with a child or stroller for detecting the removal of the child or baby form the stroller. The present invention may have a fixed plate secured to the frame of the stroller and a flexible plate in close association with a seat of the stroller. The fixed plate and the flexible plate are attachment to the stroller such that they are substantially parallel to each other. A sensor mounted on the fixed plate is engaged directly or indirectly by bending of the flexible plate due to the weight of the child or baby in the seat of the stroller. When the weight of the baby or child is removed from the seat, the flexible plate disengages the sensor due to the flexible plate being biased to maintain its original shape and an alarm is activated.

The present invention is directed to systems and methods which monitor weights applied within a protected premises and, based on detected weight pressure patterns, serve to control operational aspects of the premises. In one embodiment, the pressure monitoring system is used in conjunction with a security system to resolve ambiguities in detected breach conditions. In one embodiment the pressure monitoring system learns and remembers how the premises is used. When a possible trouble condition is detected the system compares a detected pressure against known normal, known abnormal, and unexpected pressures to determine the action to be taken at that time.

Pest control systems and methods are described. The systems comprise a portable electronic device which is configured to identify one or more of multiple PCDs within a range of a portable electric device which have been activated, and to provide an indication to a user corresponding to at least one of the identified activated PCDs.