MOBILE PERIMETER ACCESS SECURITY SYSTEM

• US 20120306651A1
• Filed: 06/01/2011
• Published: 12/06/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: JS2 Logistic Solutions LLC
• Original Assignee: Job Site Resources LLC
• Inventors: Hall, Kevin, Green, Michael
• Granted Patent: US 9,123,224 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/572.1
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19673 Addition of time stamp, i.e. time metadata, to video stream
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19695 Arrangements wherein non-video detectors start video recording or forwarding but do not generate an alarm themselves
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19697 Arrangements wherein non-video detectors generate an alarm themselves
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/2454 Checking of authorisation of a person accessing tagged items in an EAS system
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/248 EAS system combined with another detection technology, e.g. dual EAS and video or other presence detection system

Abstract

A mobile security system is provided having a container configured to be moved to a plurality of locations. A walkway extends transversely through the container and provides access to an exit gate when the mobile security system is positioned adjacent an exit gate. The mobile security system includes a RFID detection system for detecting and identifying RFID tags that move through the walkway. If a RFID tag associated with a jobsite item is identified, an alarm system and/or camera devices within the container are actuated. The electronic components of the mobile security system are stored in a primary cabinet in the container so as to be inaccessible from the walkway. The container is configured to prevent damage to the electronic components caused by movement, vibration, or harsh environmental conditions.

Claims

1. A mobile security system for a jobsite, comprising:

a container configured to be moved to a plurality of locations, the container including a housing having first and second end walls and first and second side walls extending between the first and second end walls, an interior within the housing, and a walkway extending transversely through the housing and through the first and second end walls;

a radio frequency identification (RFID) detection system associated with the container, the RFID detection system including at least one RFID antenna configured to detect RFID tags passing through the walkway of the container, and a RFID reader configured to identify an RFID tag associated with a jobsite item that are detected by the at least one RFID antenna;

an alarm system associated with the container and producing a visible and/or audible signal when a RFID tag associated with a jobsite item is identified by the RFID reader; and

an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) associated with the container and operable to provide power to the RFID detection system and the alarm system.

2. The mobile security system of claim 1, further comprising:

a network interface operatively coupled to the RFID detection system and configured to send notification electronically to designated personnel when a RFID tag associated with a jobsite item is identified by the RFID reader.

3. The mobile security system of claim 1, further comprising:

a central processing unit (CPU) operatively coupled to the alarm system and the RFID detection system, the CPU configured to actuate the alarm system when an unauthorized removal of a jobsite item carrying the detected RFID tag is identified by the RFID detection system.

4. The mobile security system of claim 3, wherein the alarm system further includes a siren positioned in the interior of the container, a strobe light positioned in the interior of the container, and a siren relay operatively coupled to the siren, the strobe light, and the CPU.

5. The mobile security system of claim 1, wherein the container further includes a primary cabinet positioned along a first side of the walkway in the interior of the container, the primary cabinet containing at least one RFID antenna, the RFID reader, and the UPS, the primary cabinet being sealed from intrusion from the walkway.

6. The mobile security system of claim 5, wherein the first end wall is openable to provide access into the primary cabinet.

7. The mobile security system of claim 6, wherein the primary cabinet also contains a display monitor operatively connected to the RFID detection system and configured to display information about RFID tags identified by the RFID reader.

8. The mobile security system of claim 5, wherein the container further includes a secondary cabinet positioned along a second side of the walkway in the interior of the container, the secondary cabinet containing at least one RFID antenna, the secondary cabinet being sealed from intrusion from the walkway.

9. The mobile security system of claim 7, wherein the second end wall is openable to provide access into the secondary cabinet.

10. The mobile security system of claim 1, further comprising one or more camera devices operatively coupled to the RFID detection system and configured to capture images of the interior of the container when motion is sensed in the container.

11. The mobile security system of claim 1, wherein the container is a 10-foot shipping container including one walkway extending through the first and second side walls.

12. The mobile security system of claim 1, wherein the container is a shipping container including more than one walkway extending through the first and second side walls.

13. The mobile security system of claim 12, wherein the container is a 20-foot shipping container including two walkways extending through the first and second side walls.

14. The mobile security system of claim 12, wherein the container is a 40-foot shipping container including at least three walkways extending through the first and second side walls.

15. A method of detecting theft or removal of jobsite items having radio frequency identification (RFID) tags from a jobsite having at least one exit gate, the method comprising:

moving a container in front of an exit gate of the jobsite, the container including an interior with a walkway extending through the interior, a RFID detection system associated with the container, and an alarm system associated with the container;

scanning people walking through the walkway of the container towards the exit gate with a RFID detection system to detect and identify an RFID tag associated with a jobsite item moving through the container; and

actuating an audible and/or visible alarm signal when an RFID tag associated with a jobsite item has been identified by the RFID detection system.

16. The method of claim 15, further comprising:

photographing any person in the walkway with a camera device in the container when motion is detected in the container.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising:

storing photographs from the camera device and the RFID tag identified by the RFID detection system for later review.

18. The method of claim 16, further comprising:

sending notification electronically to designated personnel when an RFID tag associated with a jobsite item has been identified by the RFID detection system.