Mobile perimeter access security system

• US 9,123,224 B2
• Filed: 06/01/2011
• Issued: 09/01/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: JS2 Logistic Solutions LLC
• Original Assignee: Job Site Resources LLC
• Inventors: Hall, Kevin, Green, Michael
• Primary Examiner(s): Bugg, George
• Assistant Examiner(s): Afrifa-Kyei, Anthony D
• Application Number:
  US13/150,741
• Publication Number:
  US 20120306651A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,553 Days
• Field of Search: 340/572.1, 70/571
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19673 Addition of time stamp, i.e. time metadata, to video stream
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19695 Arrangements wherein non-video detectors start video recording or forwarding but do not generate an alarm themselves
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19697 Arrangements wherein non-video detectors generate an alarm themselves
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/2454 Checking of authorisation of a person accessing tagged items in an EAS system
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/248 EAS system combined with another detection technology, e.g. dual EAS and video or other presence detection system

Abstract

A mobile security system is provided having a container configured to be moved to a plurality of locations. A walkway extends transversely through the container and provides access to an exit gate when the mobile security system is positioned adjacent an exit gate. The mobile security system includes a RFID detection system for detecting and identifying RFID tags that move through the walkway. If a RFID tag associated with a jobsite item is identified, an alarm system and/or camera devices within the container are actuated. The electronic components of the mobile security system are stored in a primary cabinet in the container so as to be inaccessible from the walkway. The container is configured to prevent damage to the electronic components caused by movement, vibration, or harsh environmental conditions.

Claims

1. A mobile security system for a jobsite having a plurality of jobsite items, comprising:

a container configured to be moved to a plurality of locations, the container including a housing having first and second end walls and first and second side walls extending between the first and second end walls, an interior within the housing, and a walkway configured to define a path through the container and extending transversely through the housing, the walkway connecting a first door disposed at the first side wall and a second door disposed at the second wall;

a radio frequency identification (RFID) detection system associated with the container, the RFID detection system including at least one RFID antenna configured to detect a plurality of first RFID tags passing through the walkway of the container, each of the plurality of first RFID tags being associated with one of a plurality of jobsite items located at the jobsite, and a RFID reader configured to identify one of the plurality of first RFID tags that are detected by the at least one RFID antenna;

an alarm system associated with the container and producing a visible and/or audible signal when one of the plurality of first RFID tags is identified by the RFID reader;

an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) associated with the container and operable to provide power to the RFID detection system and the alarm system;

a central processing unit (CPU) operatively coupled to the alarm system and the RFID detection system, the CPU configured to actuate the alarm system when an unauthorized removal of a jobsite item carrying the detected RFID tag is identified by the RFID detection system, wherein the CPU includes a memory and a processor, the memory including a database of first RFID indicators stored therein, the first database of indicators associated with the plurality of first RFID tags; and

a database of second RFID indicators stored in the memory, the database of second RFID indicators associated with one or more second RFID tags, wherein the second RFID tags are configured to not actuate the alarm system during detection of one of the plurality of first RFID tags by RFID detection system;

wherein the container further includes a primary cabinet positioned along a first side of the walkway in the interior of the container, the primary cabinet containing at least one RFID antenna, the RFID reader, and the UPS, the primary cabinet being sealed from intrusion from the walkway;

wherein the first end wall is openable to provide access into the primary cabinet, wherein the primary cabinet includes a primary cabinet door at least partially blocked from opening by the first end wall when closed; and

wherein the primary cabinet also contains a display monitor operatively connected to the RFID detection system and configured to display information about RFID tags identified by the RFID reader.

2. The mobile security system of claim 1, further comprising:

a network interface operatively coupled to the RFID detection system and configured to send notification electronically to designated personnel when a RFID tag associated with a jobsite item is identified by the RFID reader.

3. The mobile security system of claim 2, wherein the alarm system further includes a siren positioned in the interior or exterior of the container, a strobe light positioned in the interior or exterior of the container, and a siren relay operatively coupled to the siren, the strobe light, and the CPU.

4. The mobile security system of claim 1, wherein the container further includes a secondary cabinet positioned along a second side of the walkway in the interior of the container, the secondary cabinet containing at least one RFID antenna, the secondary cabinet being sealed from intrusion from the walkway.

5. The mobile security system of claim 1, wherein the second end wall is openable to provide access into the secondary cabinet, wherein the secondary cabinet includes a secondary cabinet door at least partially blocked from opening by the second end wall when closed.

7. The mobile security system of claim 1, wherein the container is a shipping container including more than one walkway extending through the first and second side walls.

6. A mobile security system for a jobsite having a plurality of jobsite items, comprising:

a container configured to be moved to a plurality of locations, the container including a housing having first and second end walls and first and second side walls extending between the first and second end walls, an interior within the housing, and a walkway configured to define a path through the container and extending transversely through the housing, the walkway connecting a first door disposed at the first side wall and a second door disposed at the second wall;

a radio frequency identification (RFID) detection system associated with the container, the RFID detection system including at least one RFID antenna configured to of first RFID tags passing through the walkway of the container, each of the plurality of first RFID tags being associated with one of a plurality of jobsite items located at the jobsite, and a RFID reader configured to identify one of the plurality of first RFID tags that are detected by the at least one RFID antenna;

an alarm system associated with the container and producing a visible and/or audible signal when one of the plurality of first RFID tags is identified by the RFID reader;

an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) associated with the container operable to provide power to the RFID detection system and the alarm system;

a central processing unit (CPU) operatively coupled to the alarm system and the RFID detection system, the CPU configured to actuate the alarm system when an unauthorized removal of a jobsite item carrying the detected RFID tag is identified by the RFID detection system, wherein the CPU includes a memory and a processor, the memory including a database of first RFID indicators stored therein, the first database of indicators associated with the plurality of first RFID tags; and

a database of second RFID indicators stored in the memory, the database of second RFID indicators associated with one or more second RFID tags, wherein the second RFID tags are configured to not actuate the alarm system during detection of one of the plurality of first RFID tags by RFID detection system; and

further comprising one or more camera devices operatively coupled to the RFID detection system and configured to capture images of the interior of the container when motion is sensed in the container.

8. A mobile security system for a jobsite having a plurality of jobsite items, comprising:

a container configured to be moved to a plurality of locations, the container including a housing having first and second end walls and first and second side walls extending between the first and second end walls, an interior within the housing, and a walkway configured to define a path through the container and extending transversely through the housing, the walkway connecting a first door disposed at the first side wall and a second door disposed at the second wall;

a radio frequency identification (RFID) detection system associated with the container, the RFID detection system including at least one RFID antenna configured to detect a plurality of first RFID tags passing through the walkway of the container, each of the plurality of first RFID tags being associated with one of a plurality of jobsite items located at the jobsite, and a RFID reader configured to identify one of the plurality of first RFID tags that are detected by the at least one RFID antenna;

an alarm system associated with the container and producing a visible and/or audible signal when one of the plurality of first RFID tags is identified by the RFID reader;

an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) associated with the container and operable to provide power to the RFID detection system and the alarm system;

a central processing unit (CPU) operatively coupled to the alarm system and the RFID detection system, the CPU configured to actuate the alarm system when an unauthorized removal of a jobsite item carrying the detected RFID tag is identified by the RFID detection system, wherein the CPU includes a memory and a processor, the memory including a database of first RFID indicators stored therein, the first database of indicators associated with the plurality of first RFID tags; and

a database of second RFID indicators stored in the memory, the database of second RFID indicators associated with one or more second RFID tags, wherein the second RFID tags are configured to not actuate the alarm system during detection of one of the plurality of first RFID tags by RFID detection system; and

a set of instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor to detect one of the first and second RFID tags passing through the container, compare the detected one of the first and second RFID tags to the first database of RFID indicators, compare the detected one of the first and second RFID tags to the second database of RFID indicators, determine if the detected one of the first and second RFID tags corresponds to one of the plurality of jobsite items, determine if the detected one of the first and second RFID tags corresponds to personnel authorized to remove the jobsite item from the container, and trigger the alarm system when the detected one of the first and second RFID tags is associated with one of the plurality of jobsite items and is not associated with an authorized personnel.

9. The mobile security system of claim 8, wherein the set of instructions is executable by the processor to activate the RFID detection system, detect any movement along the walkway, and actuate a camera device to photograph the interior of the housing when movement is detected.

10. The mobile security system of claim 9, wherein the set of instructions is executable by the processor to store the photograph in the memory of the CPU.

11. The mobile security system of claim 8, wherein the plurality the first RFID tags is configured to identify a plurality of multi-piece tools each multi-piece tool having a first component identified by one of the first RFID tags and a second component identified by another of the first RFID tags.