Sensor equipped portable alarm device which can be used in conjunction with external alarm device

• US 5,877,684 A
• Filed: 04/07/1998
• Issued: 03/02/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 02/07/1998
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: United Microelectronics Corporation
• Original Assignee: United Microelectronics Corporation
• Inventors: Lu, Chung-Chien
• Primary Examiner(s): Hofsass, Jeffery A.
• Assistant Examiner(s): LIEU, JULIE BICHNGOC
• Application Number:
  US09/056,252
• Time in Patent Office: 329 Days
• Field of Search: 340/521, 340/540, 340/541, 340/628, 340/693.5
• US Class Current: 340/521
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19 using infrared-radiation detection systems G08B13/194 takes precedence

Abstract

A sensor equipped portable alarm device that also has an input port for connecting to an external sensor so that either the internal sensor or the external sensor can be selected using a sensor select switch. Furthermore, the alarm device has a timer for setting a delay time so that errors arising from immediate action on start-up can be avoided. In addition, the device has a magnetic base for mounting on a magnetic surface and dismounting when the device is no longer needed. Moreover, a rechargeable internal battery is used as an internal power source for the whole device, but power drawn from an external power source can also be used as well. Therefore, the device is portable and can be used anywhere.

Claims

1. A sensor-equipped portable alarm device capable of detecting a change in external signals and of being connected to an external sensor and an external warning device, comprising:

an internal sensor for detecting the change in external signals and outputting a first signal;

an amplifier for receiving the first signal and then amplifying the first signal so that an amplified second signal is output;

a mode select switch for receiving the second signal and outputting a third signal depending on the selection of activation mode for the internal sensor;

an input port connected to an external sensor for detecting change in external signal and transmitting a fourth signal;

a sensor select switch for selecting either the third signal or the fourth signal and then outputting a fifth signal;

a timer having a time delay selector for delaying action after receiving the fifth signal for a preset period and then outputting a sixth signal;

an alarm generator circuit for receiving the sixth signal and then generating an alarm signal;

a changeover select switch for receiving the alarm signal and then generating either a seventh signal or an eighth signal;

an internal warning device for receiving the seventh signal and then sending out warning signals;

an output port connected to an external warning device for receiving the eighth signal and then sending out warning signals;

a power supply for providing the necessary electrical power to the internal sensor, the amplifier, the timer and the alarm generator circuit; and

a magnet located at the bottom part of the device for mounting convenience.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the internal sensor includes an infrared sensor.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein the mode of activation includes light passing into the infrared sensor.

4. The device of claim 2, wherein the mode of activation includes light cut-off from the infrared sensor.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the external sensor includes an ultra-sound sensor.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the time delay that can be selected by the time delay selector includes a ten minute, a minute and a ten second interval.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the internal warning device includes a buzzer.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the internal warning device includes a light emitting diode.

9. The device of claim 1, wherein the external warning device includes a counter.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein the power supply includes an internal battery and an external power source inlet.

11. The device of claim 10, wherein the power supply further includes a direct current power outlet for an external sensor.

12. The device of claim 11, wherein power for the direct current power outlet is provided by the internal battery.

13. The device of claim 10, wherein the external power source inlet can be connected to an external power source so that power can be supplied to the whole alarm device.