Alarmcard
First Claim
1. A security device for use with equipment having a microprocessor comprising:
- a warning means responsive to a change in the equipment from a predetermined condition of the equipment;
a driving means for driving said warning means;
a sensing means for sensing said change from said predetermined condition, said sensing means capable of sending a signal to said driving means in response to said change from said predetermined condition;
an interface means for connecting the equipment to said security device, said interface means capable of inputting information from the microprocessor of the equipment through said security device; and
,program means for controlling the warning means, driving means, and sensing means, said program means capable of transmitting information to the microprocessor of the equipment.
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Abstract
A security device for use with equipment having a microprocessor that produces a warning from a warning device such as an alarm if the equipment is changed from a predetermined condition. The change from the predetermined condition can be caused by loss of power to the equipment, physical movement of the equipment, or both. The security device includes an interface means to allow information such as passwords, battery checks, alarm tests, and alarm arming sequences to be passed between the equipment (via its microprocessor) and the security device. The warning device includes a latching mechanism for continuously producing the warning signal until some reset action is undertaken. A password can be used to arm the warning device. If the equipment is powered by a standard AC power outlet common in walls, the security device can include a reset that involves reconnecting the AC power supply. If the equipment is portable and is powered by a DC power supply as is common in most batteries, the security device can include a reset that involves entrance of a password.
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21 Claims
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1. A security device for use with equipment having a microprocessor comprising:
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a warning means responsive to a change in the equipment from a predetermined condition of the equipment; a driving means for driving said warning means; a sensing means for sensing said change from said predetermined condition, said sensing means capable of sending a signal to said driving means in response to said change from said predetermined condition; an interface means for connecting the equipment to said security device, said interface means capable of inputting information from the microprocessor of the equipment through said security device; and
,program means for controlling the warning means, driving means, and sensing means, said program means capable of transmitting information to the microprocessor of the equipment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A kit for providing a security device to microprocessor controlled equipment, comprising:
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a warning means responsive to a change in the equipment from a predetermined condition of the equipment; a driving means for driving said warning means; a sensing means for sensing said change from said predetermined condition, said sensing means capable of sending a signal to said driving means in response to said change from said predetermined condition; interface means for interpreting input information received from the microprocessor of the equipment; a mounting bracket for attachment to the interior of the equipment, said mounting bracket providing a base for mounting said warning means, said driving means, said sensing means and said interface means; means to connect said interface means to the microprocessor of the equipment; and means to control said security device, said control means located separately from said mounting bracket. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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