Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Patent
1987-11-04
1989-11-07
Swann, III, Glen R.
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
342 27, G08B 1318
Patent
active
048795445
ABSTRACT:
An intrusion detection system using waves guided by the conductive outer sheath of a coaxial cable. An r.f. signal from a transmitter is supplied between the inner conductor and outer conductor or shield in conventional fashion. Coupled wave devices are spaced along the cable; each coupled wave device transferring r.f. energy between a transmission mode within the cable and a guided mode propagated along the exterior of the conductive outer shield. In one embodiment a second coaxial cable similarly provided with coupled wave devices is spaced from the transmitter cable and has one end connected to a receiver. The change in r.f. coupling between the cables caused by an intruder produces variations in the r.f. energy coupled to the second cable which is detected at the receiver. Alternative embodiments include the use of a single cable with coupled wave devices adapted for both transmission and reception. Further alternative configurations include the use of a leaky coaxial cable, preferably buried, operating in combination with a cable provided with coupled wave devices. In some circumstances a single elongated conductor can support the guided mode. The guided mode can be established in the outer shield or single conductor by an external source and need not always be coupled from the cable interior.
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Feller Walter J.
Maki Melvin C.
Control Data Canada Limited
Mullen Jr. Thomas J.
Swann III Glen R.
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