System and method for sensing a gate tampering
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1. A method of detecting a breach or tampering of an automatic moveable barrier comprising a controller and at least one vibration sensor including the steps of:
- reading the output of the at least one vibration sensor;
analyzing the magnitude and duration of the sensor output;
determining if the sensor output indicates a breach or tampering of the moveable barrier by whether it exceeds present thresholds; and
sending a signal indicating a breach or tampering of the moveable barrier if it does exceed such preset thresholds.
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Abstract
A system and method for detecting a tampering of a moveable gate barrier. A singular or a plurality of vibration sensors are strategically positioned on the gate and a gate operator to detect tampering while the gate is closed. If the sensor outputs exceed preset thresholds of duration and/or magnitude, an alarm is activated to alert personnel to an attempted breach of the gate barrier.
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1. A method of detecting a breach or tampering of an automatic moveable barrier comprising a controller and at least one vibration sensor including the steps of:
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reading the output of the at least one vibration sensor; analyzing the magnitude and duration of the sensor output; determining if the sensor output indicates a breach or tampering of the moveable barrier by whether it exceeds present thresholds; and sending a signal indicating a breach or tampering of the moveable barrier if it does exceed such preset thresholds. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system for detecting a breach or tampering of the moveable barrier comprising a controller, at least one vibration sensor, and an alarm for signaling the occurrence of a breach or tampering of the moveable barrier;
- said vibration sensor being mechanically coupled to said moveable barrier for responding to a mechanical force applied to said barrier in an attempt to overcome said barrier.
- View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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