Security system including genetic sampling device

• US 7,898,412 B2
• Filed: 10/07/2008
• Issued: 03/01/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 10/07/2008
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Bosch Security Systems Incorporated (Robert Bosch GmbH), Robert Bosch GmbH
• Original Assignee: Bosch Security Systems Incorporated (Robert Bosch GmbH), Robert Bosch GmbH
• Inventors: Riley, James W, Markham, Steve
• Primary Examiner(s): Mehmood; Jennifer
• Application Number:
  US12/246,860
• Publication Number:
  US 20100085187A1
• Time in Patent Office: 875 Days
• Field of Search: 340/541, 340/545.2, 340/565, 340/5.3, 340/5.31, 340/5.8, 340/5.81, 340/5.82, 235/382, 235/382.5, 43/59
• US Class Current: 340/541
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/37 using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/2491 Intrusion detection systems, i.e. where the body of an intruder causes the interference with the electromagnetic field

Abstract

A security system includes a sensor for sensing a presence of an intruder within a protected space. A genetic sample-gathering mechanism takes a genetic sample from the intruder in response to a signal from the sensor.

Claims

1. A security system comprising:

a sensor configured to sense a presence of an intruder within a protected space; and

a genetic sample-gathering mechanism configured to take a genetic sample from the intruder in response to a signal from the sensor.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein the protected space has a plurality of points of ingress at which the intruder may enter the protected space, the system including a plurality of genetic sample-gathering mechanisms, each of the mechanisms being associated with a corresponding one of the points of ingress.

3. The system of claim 1 wherein the protected space has a point of ingress at which the intruder may enter the protected space, the genetic sample-gathering mechanism being associated with the point of ingress.

4. The system of claim 1 wherein the genetic sample-gathering mechanism comprises at least one of a vacuum pump, a turnstile and a static charge attraction device.

5. The system of claim 1 wherein the genetic sample-gathering mechanism includes a container, the genetic sample-gathering mechanism being configured to store the sample in the container.

6. The system of claim 1 wherein the genetic sample-gathering mechanism is configured to timestamp the sample.

7. The system of claim 1 wherein the signal comprises an alarm signal, the system being configured to transmit the alarm signal to a central office.

8. The system of claim 1 further comprising a visual distraction device configured to provide a visual distraction substantially simultaneously with the taking of the genetic sample.

9. A method of operating a security system, comprising the steps of:

providing a sensor in the security system;

using the sensor to sense a presence of an intruder within a protected space;

providing a genetic sample-gathering mechanism in the security system;

transmitting a signal from the sensor to the genetic sample-gathering mechanism in response to the sensing of the intruder; and

using the genetic sample-gathering mechanism to take a genetic sample from the intruder in response to the signal from the sensor.

10. The method of claim 9 wherein the protected space has a plurality of points of ingress at which the intruder may enter the protected space, the system including a plurality of genetic sample-gathering mechanisms, each of the mechanisms being associated with a corresponding one of the points of ingress.

11. The method of claim 9 wherein the protected space has a point of ingress at which the intruder may enter the protected space, the genetic sample-gathering mechanism being associated with the point of ingress.

12. The method of claim 9 wherein the genetic sample-gathering mechanism comprises at least one of a vacuum pump, a turnstile and a static charge attraction device.

13. The method of claim 9 wherein the genetic sample-gathering mechanism includes a container, the method comprising the further step of storing sample in the container.

14. The method of claim 9 comprising the further step of using the genetic sample-gathering mechanism to timestamp the sample.

15. The method of claim 9 wherein the signal comprises an alarm signal, the method comprising the further step of transmitting the alarm signal to a central office.

16. A method of operating a security system, comprising the steps of:

providing a sensor in the security system;

using the sensor to sense a presence of an intruder within a protected space;

providing a genetic sample-gathering mechanism in the security system;

transmitting a signal from the sensor to the genetic sample-gathering mechanism in response to the sensing of the intruder;

using the genetic sample-gathering mechanism to take a genetic sample from the intruder in response to the signal from the sensor;

storing the genetic sample in a container; and

recording a date and time of day associated with the taking of the genetic sample.

17. The method of claim 16 wherein the protected space has a plurality of points of ingress at which the intruder may enter the protected space, the system including a plurality of genetic sample-gathering mechanisms, each of the mechanisms being associated with a corresponding one of the points of ingress.

18. The method of claim 16 wherein the protected space has a point of ingress at which the intruder may enter the protected space, the genetic sample-gathering mechanism being associated with the point of ingress.

19. The method of claim 16 wherein the genetic sample-gathering mechanism comprises at least one of a vacuum pump, a turnstile and a static charge attraction device.

20. The method of claim 16 wherein the signal comprises an alarm signal, the method comprising the further step of transmitting the alarm signal to a central office.