Piezoelectric Cable-Based Monitoring System
First Claim
1. A piezoelectric security system for monitoring a selected area, said piezoelectric security system comprising:
- a plurality of piezoelectric cables positioned along the selected area, said plurality of piezoelectric cables defining a plurality of unique combinations, each of said plurality of unique combinations defining a zone, each of said plurality of piezoelectric cables producing an electrical signal in response to a mechanical force;
a processor in communication with said plurality of piezoelectric cables, said processor responsive to each said electrical signal produced by said plurality of piezoelectric cables, said processor detecting an intrusion event when at least one electrical signal is received, said processor identifying said zone based on receipt of a plurality of electric signals corresponding to one of said plurality of unique combinations of piezoelectric cables, said processor producing an alert signal in response to said intrusion event, said alert signal containing information including at least said zone; and
a communication device for communicating said alert signal.
17 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A system for monitoring and distinguishing occurrences along a perimeter bounded by a plurality of piezoelectric cables. The monitoring system utilizes a plurality of piezoelectric cables that generate electrical signals in response to mechanical stress events. The electrical signals from each piezoelectric cable are analyzed by a base unit to determine event classification and location. The monitoring system alerts users and connects to an existing security system to notify third-parties. The monitoring system includes functionality to communicate with a calibration unit and calibrate itself. The monitoring system also includes functionality to interface with a pet containment system.
-
Citations
33 Claims
-
1. A piezoelectric security system for monitoring a selected area, said piezoelectric security system comprising:
-
a plurality of piezoelectric cables positioned along the selected area, said plurality of piezoelectric cables defining a plurality of unique combinations, each of said plurality of unique combinations defining a zone, each of said plurality of piezoelectric cables producing an electrical signal in response to a mechanical force;
a processor in communication with said plurality of piezoelectric cables, said processor responsive to each said electrical signal produced by said plurality of piezoelectric cables, said processor detecting an intrusion event when at least one electrical signal is received, said processor identifying said zone based on receipt of a plurality of electric signals corresponding to one of said plurality of unique combinations of piezoelectric cables, said processor producing an alert signal in response to said intrusion event, said alert signal containing information including at least said zone; and
a communication device for communicating said alert signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
-
-
12. A piezoelectric security system for monitoring a selected area, said piezoelectric security system comprising:
-
a plurality of piezoelectric cables positioned along the selected area, each of said plurality of piezoelectric cables having a portion overlapping at least a portion of at least one other of said plurality of piezoelectric cables, each of said plurality of piezoelectric cables having at least a portion that does not overlap any portion of any other said plurality of piezoelectric cables, each of said plurality of piezoelectric cables producing an electrical signal in response to a mechanical force;
a processor in communication with said plurality of piezoelectric cables, said processor responsive to at least one of said first electrical signal and said second electrical signal, said processor detecting an intrusion event when at least one of said first electrical signal and said second electrical signal is received, said processor identifying an intrusion zone based on receipt of at least one of said first electrical signal and said second electrical signal, said processor producing an alert signal in response to said intrusion event, said alert signal containing information including at least said intrusion zone; and
a communication device for communicating said alert signal. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
-
-
19. A piezoelectric security system for monitoring a selected area defining a first section and a second section, the first section being distinct from said second section, said piezoelectric security system comprising:
-
a first piezoelectric cable positioned along the first section of the selected area thereby defining a first zone, said first piezoelectric cable producing a first electrical signal in response to mechanical stress transferred to said first cable;
a second piezoelectric cable positioned along the second section of the selected area thereby defining a second zone, said second piezoelectric cable producing a second electrical signal in response to mechanical force transferred to said second cable;
a processor in communication with said first piezoelectric cable and said second piezoelectric cable, said processor responsive to at least one of said first electrical signal and said second electrical signal, said processor detecting an intrusion event when at least one of said first electrical signal and said second electrical signal is received, said processor identifying an intrusion zone based on receipt of at least one of said first electrical signal and said second electrical signal, said processor producing an alert signal in response to said intrusion event, said alert signal containing information including at least said intrusion zone; and
a communication device for communicating said alert signal. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
-
-
28. A piezoelectric security system for monitoring a selected area, said piezoelectric security system comprising:
-
a plurality of piezoelectric cables positioned along the selected area, each of said plurality of piezoelectric cables has a portion not contiguous with at least one other of said plurality of piezoelectric cables thereby defining a plurality of unique combinations, each of said plurality of unique combinations being a zone, each of said plurality of piezoelectric cables producing an electrical signal in response to a mechanical force;
a processor in communication with said plurality of piezoelectric cables, said processor responsive to each said electrical signal produced by said plurality of piezoelectric cables, said processor detecting an intrusion event when at least one electrical signal is received, said processor identifying said zone based on receipt of a plurality of electric signals corresponding to one of said plurality of unique combinations of piezoelectric cables, said processor producing an alert signal in response to said intrusion event, said alert signal containing information including at least said zone;
an indicator for communicating said alert signal, said indicator providing an indication selected from the group consisting of audible indications and visual indications. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
-
Specification