System and method for detecting unauthorized access to electronic equipment or components
First Claim
1. A system for detecting an intrusion into an enclosure for electronic equipment or components, comprising:
- an enclosure for electronic equipment or components;
at least one electronic circuit enclosed within said enclosure for electronic equipment or components; and
at least one optical frequency signal conductor disposed between said enclosure for electronic equipment or components and said at least one electronic circuit, wherein said at least one optical frequency signal conductor is arranged in a pattern such that said at least one optical frequency signal conductor substantially encloses said at least one electronic circuit.
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Abstract
An improved system and method for protecting sensitive electronic equipment or components against unauthorized access, by detecting and also reacting to unauthorized intrusions into the enclosures for the sensitive electronic equipment or components is disclosed. For example, a protective system for protecting sensitive electronic equipment or components against unauthorized access is disclosed that includes a fiber optic cable mesh or network attached to, or embedded in, the walls of the enclosure for the electronic equipment or components. A continuous signal or burst is applied to the fiber optic cable, which is coupled to an optical signal detection device. Thus, any attempt to remove or penetrate the walls of the enclosure interrupts the signal in the fiber optic cable, and the interruption of the signal is detected by the optical signal detection device. In response to the detection of the interruption of the signal in the fiber optic cable, a process can be initiated to erase, destroy or alter sensitive data contained within the electronic equipment or components. Also, a power source for the protective system is disclosed, which can be self-sustaining and contained within the protected enclosure for the sensitive electronic equipment or components.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for detecting an intrusion into an enclosure for electronic equipment or components, comprising:
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an enclosure for electronic equipment or components;
at least one electronic circuit enclosed within said enclosure for electronic equipment or components; and
at least one optical frequency signal conductor disposed between said enclosure for electronic equipment or components and said at least one electronic circuit, wherein said at least one optical frequency signal conductor is arranged in a pattern such that said at least one optical frequency signal conductor substantially encloses said at least one electronic circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A protective enclosure for an electronic circuit, comprising:
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a plurality of light-emitting diodes arranged as an array and forming a first protection layer;
a plurality of light detection devices arranged substantially as said array and forming a second protection layer, said plurality of light detection devices arranged in opposition to said plurality of light-emitting diodes; and
an electronic circuit enclosed by said first layer and said second layer. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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15. A method for detecting an intrusion into an enclosure for electronic equipment or components, comprising the steps of:
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providing an enclosure for electronic equipment or components;
disposing at least one electronic circuit within said enclosure for electronic equipment or components;
disposing at least one optical frequency signal conductor between said enclosure for electronic equipment or components and said at least one electronic circuit;
arranging said at least one optical frequency signal conductor in a predetermined pattern; and
enclosing said at least one electronic circuit with said at least one optical frequency signal conductor arranged in said predetermined pattern. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification