HUMAN PRESENCE DETECTOR SUITABLE FOR CONCEALMENT AND USING A SHAPED MICROWAVE BEAM
First Claim
1. A presence detector unit (PDU) of the type relying on microwave radiation, and providing a signal indicating movement within a defined space when such movement occurs, comprising:
- a) a housing having an interior space, at least a portion of which is made from material that blocks microwave radiation, and having a first side substantially transparent to microwave radiation;
b) a source of microwave radiation within the housing and forming a beam of microwave radiation directed through the first side;
c) a detector of changes in microwave radiation within the housing; and
d) an adjustable beam occlusion structure (ABOS) supported by the housing and blocking a portion of the microwave radiation emanating from the source and through the first side.
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Abstract
A presence detector unit (PDU) of the type relying on microwave radiation provides a signal indicating movement within a defined space when such movement occurs. A source of microwave radiation within a housing projects a beam of microwave radiation directed through a side of the housing to suffuse at least a portion of the defined space. A detector within the housing senses changes in microwave radiation reflected back toward the detector. An adjustable beam occlusion structure is supported by the housing and blocks a portion of the microwave radiation emanating from the source and through the side of the housing.
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1. A presence detector unit (PDU) of the type relying on microwave radiation, and providing a signal indicating movement within a defined space when such movement occurs, comprising:
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a) a housing having an interior space, at least a portion of which is made from material that blocks microwave radiation, and having a first side substantially transparent to microwave radiation; b) a source of microwave radiation within the housing and forming a beam of microwave radiation directed through the first side; c) a detector of changes in microwave radiation within the housing; and d) an adjustable beam occlusion structure (ABOS) supported by the housing and blocking a portion of the microwave radiation emanating from the source and through the first side. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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