Wireless computer monitoring device with automatic arming and disarming
First Claim
1. A security apparatus for protecting a valuable, the security apparatus comprising:
- a portable remote unit comprising;
a first transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving data signals, a notification device coupled to said first transceiver, the notification device being capable of activation in response to an alert signal received by said first transceiver, and, a deactivation element coupled to said first transceiver, the deactivation element configured to cause said first transceiver to transmit a DISARM signal representative of a command to deactivate an alarm; and
, a base unit configured for coupling to the valuable, the base unit comprising;
a second transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving data signals, a proximity determining mechanism coupled to said second transceiver, the proximity determining mechanism configured to detect a proximity of the remote unit to the base unit, and, a data connection to the valuable, said base unit configured to send a signal to the valuable by way of the data connection, the signal indicating that the valuable should be disabled when the proximity determining mechanism determines that the remote unit is not within a predetermined proximity of the base unit.
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Abstract
A monitoring system for a valuable item, such as a digital device, has a base unit affixed to the valuable and a remote unit carried by a person responsible for the valuable. Signals are exchanged between the base and remote units. The base continuously monitors for signals from the remote unit and can arm or disarm automatically in response to such signals. When armed, the base communicates with a program running on the valuable to lock peripherals. The base alerts the owner upon movement of the valuable, allowing the owner to screen for false alarms or be notified of an occurring theft attempt. A digital connection between the base and the valuable may be used to encrypt any data stored on the valuable and charge the internal batteries of the security device. A soft switch enables the base to be powered off by the corresponding remote unit.
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33 Claims
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1. A security apparatus for protecting a valuable, the security apparatus comprising:
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a portable remote unit comprising;
a first transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving data signals, a notification device coupled to said first transceiver, the notification device being capable of activation in response to an alert signal received by said first transceiver, and, a deactivation element coupled to said first transceiver, the deactivation element configured to cause said first transceiver to transmit a DISARM signal representative of a command to deactivate an alarm; and
,a base unit configured for coupling to the valuable, the base unit comprising;
a second transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving data signals, a proximity determining mechanism coupled to said second transceiver, the proximity determining mechanism configured to detect a proximity of the remote unit to the base unit, and, a data connection to the valuable, said base unit configured to send a signal to the valuable by way of the data connection, the signal indicating that the valuable should be disabled when the proximity determining mechanism determines that the remote unit is not within a predetermined proximity of the base unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A base unit for use in securing a valuable article, the base unit comprising:
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a wireless transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving data signals, a proximity determining mechanism configured to detect a proximity of a remote unit to the base unit, and, a data connection to the valuable article, the base unit configured to send a signal to the valuable by way of the data connection, the signal indicating that the valuable should be disabled when the proximity determining mechanism determines that the remote unit is not within a predetermined proximity of the base unit.
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25. A method for securing a valuable, the method comprising
coupling a base unit to the valuable; -
detecting whether a remote unit is within a predetermined range of the base unit;
if the remote unit is not within the predetermined range of the base unit, executing a locking process comprising;
sending a lock signal to lock the valuable; and
,if the remote unit is within the predetermined range of the base unit, executing an unlocking process comprising;
sending an unlock signal to unlock the valuable. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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