Security system for mass transit and mass transportation
First Claim
1. A security system for mass transit and mass transportation, wherein a substantial number of passengers and/or cargo items are typically transported, as in commercial vehicles or vessels such as aircraft, ships, trains, and subways, and comprising:
- a) a processor or computer capable of;
i) receiving input signals from a plurality of sensors and/or devices, ii) processing these input signals and collating the data therefrom;
iii) outputting and reporting the collected and processed data;
iv) outputting and indicating a plurality of on-board vehicle conditions;
v) outputting collected and processed data for visual display;
b) a plurality of sensors on-board the vehicle or vessel capable of outputting signal to the processor;
c) an alarm actuated by the processor responsive to a signal and output via data signal and/or visual display, in order to warn of a predetermined alarm condition,wherein the processor is programmable to receive signals from the plurality of sensors and collate said signals to differentiate between a threat condition in which the alarm is actuated and a non-threat condition in which an alert is provided, the processor further selecting and actuating communication to at least one appropriate and predetermined location, said appropriate and predetermined location including a location remote from the vehicle or vessel by selective means of communication as best available and appropriate to predetermined first responders.
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Abstract
A security system and method for mass transit and mass transportation whereby high capacity mobile vehicles such as ships, buses, planes, trains and subways transporting large numbers of passengers or cargo, are continuously monitored and secured. Sensors are utilized to detect and alert the presence of radioactive or explosive materials on board as well as within close proximity of the vehicle. Sensors are also used to identify and track cargo and people, such as drivers, operators, employees, crew, and passengers, and provide continuous location and tracking thereof from the point of initial entry to the final point of exit. Additionally, a global positioning system (GPS) provides location data, and wireless data and telecommunications link provides two-way data and voice communication with any designated remote location by using one of several modes of wireless telecommunication. Cameras provide visual observation within designated viewable areas, and may be activated by any detection of motion, and are infrared or night vision capable allowing viewing even in extremely poor light conditions. DVR recording allow a huge amount of video content from the cameras to be digitally recorded, then played back later for further analysis. Finally, the Security System may optionally have an Internet Protocol (IP) address thereby allowing authorized persons to access the system from secured Internet connection.
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29 Claims
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1. A security system for mass transit and mass transportation, wherein a substantial number of passengers and/or cargo items are typically transported, as in commercial vehicles or vessels such as aircraft, ships, trains, and subways, and comprising:
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a) a processor or computer capable of;
i) receiving input signals from a plurality of sensors and/or devices, ii) processing these input signals and collating the data therefrom;
iii) outputting and reporting the collected and processed data;
iv) outputting and indicating a plurality of on-board vehicle conditions;
v) outputting collected and processed data for visual display;b) a plurality of sensors on-board the vehicle or vessel capable of outputting signal to the processor; c) an alarm actuated by the processor responsive to a signal and output via data signal and/or visual display, in order to warn of a predetermined alarm condition, wherein the processor is programmable to receive signals from the plurality of sensors and collate said signals to differentiate between a threat condition in which the alarm is actuated and a non-threat condition in which an alert is provided, the processor further selecting and actuating communication to at least one appropriate and predetermined location, said appropriate and predetermined location including a location remote from the vehicle or vessel by selective means of communication as best available and appropriate to predetermined first responders. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for providing security for mass transit and mass transportation, wherein a substantial number of passengers and/or cargo items are typically transported, as in commercial vehicles or vessels such as aircraft, ships, buses, trains, and subways, comprising the steps of establishing a) a processor or computer capable of:
- i) receiving input signals from a plurality of on-board sensors and/or devices, ii) processing these input signals and collating the data therefrom;
iii) outputting and reporting the collected and processed data;
iv) outputting and indicating a plurality of on-board vehicle conditions;
v) outputting collected and processed data for visual display; and
b) sensing via a plurality of safety or security related sensors and/or devices on-board the vehicle or vessel capable of sensing their associated data; and
c) outputting a signal to the above described processor,wherein one of the plurality of sensors includes a first sensor sensing and outputting a first signal regarding the identity and presence of identification media passing within detectable proximity of said first sensor and wherein said processor is enabled to compare the identification of cargo or persons within the vehicle or vessel as received from the first sensor to relevant data stored into memory with information such as a passenger or cargo manifest, and to identify expected, permitted, or disallowed passengers or cargo, and responsive to a mismatch, activate an appropriate alarm. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
- i) receiving input signals from a plurality of on-board sensors and/or devices, ii) processing these input signals and collating the data therefrom;
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27. A security system for mass transit and mass transportation, wherein a substantial number of passengers and/or cargo items are typically transported, as in commercial vehicles or vessels such as aircraft, ships, trains, and subways, and comprising:
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a) a processor or computer capable of;
i) receiving input signals from a plurality of sensors and/or devices, ii) processing these input signals and collating the data therefrom;
iii) outputting and reporting the collected and processed data;
iv) outputting and indicating a plurality of on-board vehicle conditions;
v) outputting collected and processed data for visual display;b) a plurality of sensors on-board the vehicle or vessel capable of outputting signal to the above described processor; c) an alarm actuated by the processor responsive to a signal and output via data signal and/or visual display, in order to alert of a predetermined alarm condition; d) means for indicating and displaying the identification and presence and location of each cargo item and/or person in the vehicle or vessel in response to the first signals received and for comparing to a preloaded manifest in memory for generating a first difference signal, wherein the plurality of sensors includes a first sensor associated at each entry point through which people and/or cargo enter and exit and associated at other predetermined points on or within the vehicle or vessel, the first sensor sensing and outputting a first signal regarding the identity and presence of identification media passing within detectable proximity of said first sensor, wherein said processor is enabled to compare the identification of cargo or persons within the vehicle or vessel as received from the first sensor to relevant data stored into memory with information such as a passenger or cargo manifest, and to identify expected, permitted, or disallowed passengers or cargo, and responsive to a mismatch, initiate the predetermined signal to activate the appropriate alarm. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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