SECURITY MODULE
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Abstract
A security module (2) comprises a motion detector (4), a microcontroller (6) and an antenna (8). The motion detector (4) detects motion of the security module relative to a cellular telephone network. The security module (2) is adapted to be installed into the cash cassette of an ATM (Automatic Telling Machine) or any container in which valuable goods are stored. A tracking module (10) comprises a microcontroller (12) and an antenna (14) for receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals. The tracking module (10) enables a user to home in on the security module (2) via an exchange of radio frequency-signals.
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27 Claims
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1-15. -15. (canceled)
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16. A security module comprising:
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motion detector means adapted to detect motion of the security module relative to a cellular telephone network including a plurality of transceivers; transmitter means for transmitting an alarm signal at a first duty cycle in response to detection by the motion detector means of motion of the security module relative to the cellular telephone network; receiver means for receiving an acknowledgement signal transmitted by a tracking module; and control means adapted to cause the transmitter means to transmit the alarm signal at a second duty cycle, greater than the first duty cycle, in response to receipt of the acknowledgement signal by the receiver means. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A security assembly comprising:
a tracking module for receiving an alarm signal transmitted by a security module and transmitting an acknowledgement signal in response to receipt of the alarm signal. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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23. A method of tracking a security module comprising:
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transmitting an alarm signal at a first duty cycle by a security module in response to detection of motion of the security module relative to a cellular telephone network; receiving an acknowledgement signal transmitted by a tracking module at the security module; and wherein the security module transmits the alarm signal on a second duty cycle, greater than the first duty cycle, in response to receipt of the acknowledgement signal at the security module. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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