Security/monitoring electronic assembly for computers and assets
First Claim
1. An asset protection system, comprising:
- a moveable asset;
an asset protection circuit coupled to the moveable asset, the asset protection circuit configured to periodically generate a first signal when the moveable asset is secure and to communicatively couple the first signal into a communications network, the asset protection circuit further configured to generate an alarm signal when an unauthorized activity is carried out upon the moveable asset and to communicatively couple the alarm signal into the communications network; and
a central monitoring unit operable to provide a protection service of the moveable asset by receiving at least one of the first signal and the alarm signal from the communications network.
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Abstract
Securing and monitoring of a computer or asset against theft and vandalism can be achieved using an electronic assembly. Using sensors to monitor motion, vibration and light intrusion into the computer cavity, a decision is made to alert a remote surveillance station and trigger an audible alarm and/or disable the asset either permanently or temporarily through electronic means. The electronic assembly is a self-contained unit with battery backup capable of communicating to a central surveillance station over a LAN/WAN/Internet. A remote monitoring station linked to the Internet communicates to the asset(s) being monitored and provides an updated status to security personnel over any communications link deemed appropriate.
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20 Claims
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1. An asset protection system, comprising:
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a moveable asset; an asset protection circuit coupled to the moveable asset, the asset protection circuit configured to periodically generate a first signal when the moveable asset is secure and to communicatively couple the first signal into a communications network, the asset protection circuit further configured to generate an alarm signal when an unauthorized activity is carried out upon the moveable asset and to communicatively couple the alarm signal into the communications network; and a central monitoring unit operable to provide a protection service of the moveable asset by receiving at least one of the first signal and the alarm signal from the communications network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An asset protection system, comprising:
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a computer; an asset protection circuit located in the computer, the asset protection circuit configured to periodically generate a first signal when the computer is secure and to communicatively couple the first signal into a communications network, the asset protection circuit further configured to generate an alarm signal when an unauthorized activity is carried out upon the computer and to communicatively couple the alarm signal into the communications network; and a central monitoring unit operable to provide a protection service of the computer by receiving at least one of the first signal and the alarm signal from the communications network. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of protecting a moveable asset, the method comprising:
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providing an asset protection circuit in the moveable asset; configuring the asset protection circuit to generate a first signal that is indicative of the moveable asset being secure; coupling the first signal into a communications network; detecting an unauthorized activity carried out upon the moveable asset and generating in response thereof, an alarm signal; coupling the alarm signal into the communications network; providing a central monitoring unit; configuring the central monitoring unit to receive one of the first signal and the alarm signal from the communications network; and configuring the central monitoring unit to use one of the first signal and the alarm signal to provide protection of the moveable asset. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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