Alarm having illumination feature
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1. An intrusion detection system, comprising:
- a detection element configured to detect an intrusion into a location;
a controller in electrical communication with the detection element and configured to transmit an alarm signal upon detection of the intrusion by the detection element; and
an illumination source in electrical communication with the controller, the illumination source configured to illuminate the location upon detecting the alarm signal.
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Abstract
An improved alarm system that has an added illumination feature allowing locations to be both scanned for intruders, and illuminated upon intrusion detection. This illumination feature imparts a number of advantages over current alarm systems. Notably, lighting the area where an intrusion is detected can aid in identifying the intruder and possibly even intimidating him/her into leaving, especially during night time or other conditions of low ambient light. Also, the illumination feature can be configured so as to be activated independent of the alarm itself. In this manner, light can be provided during emergencies or any other time that users require additional light.
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1. An intrusion detection system, comprising:
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a detection element configured to detect an intrusion into a location;
a controller in electrical communication with the detection element and configured to transmit an alarm signal upon detection of the intrusion by the detection element; and
an illumination source in electrical communication with the controller, the illumination source configured to illuminate the location upon detecting the alarm signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An intrusion detection system, comprising:
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an alarm circuit configured to initiate an alarm upon an intrusion into a location; and
a lighting circuit in electrical communication with the alarm circuit, and configured to illuminate the location upon the initiation of the alarm. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method of detecting an intrusion, comprising:
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providing a detection system for detecting an intrusion into a location, and for generating a signal in response to the detecting; and
providing an illumination system coupled to the detection system, so as to illuminate the location upon receiving the signal. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30)
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