Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2002-08-20
2004-11-16
Mullen, Jr., Thomas J (Department: 2632)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S552000, C340S567000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06819239
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to security systems, and more particularly to security systems that economically integrate a new variety of known technologies and security techniques.
2. Description of the Related Art
Security systems presently exist that monitor residential and business properties, and activate deterrent devices, such as lights, alarms, etc., upon detecting disturbances, particularly near entryways to homes or buildings between dusk and dawn. Such security systems employ a variety of sensors such as passive infrared (PIR) motion detectors, mechanical switches, pressure pads, etc. to trigger the deterrent devices. Security systems also exist that employ video cameras to record particular areas. These video cameras are either configured to continuously record the area or to periodically capture a few seconds of time of the area. However, no security systems are presently available that economically integrate a variety of available technologies and security techniques.
The related art is represented by the following references of interest.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,988,570, issued on Oct. 26, 1976 to Arthur J. Murphy et al., describes a system for controlling access to a secure area under surveillance by a single ticket seller. Murphy et al. does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,081,669, issued on Mar. 28, 1978 to Edwin E. Klingman, III, describes a system for controlling access to a secure area under surveillance by a single ticket seller. Klingman, III does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,262,284, issued on Apr. 14, 1981 to Lorin R. Stieff et al., describes a self-monitoring seal having a container, a communication fiber optic loop means extending from the container, and a monitor mounted in the container adjacent the communication loop. Stieff et al. does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,401,976, issued on Aug. 30, 1983 to Hans-Günther Stadelmayr, describes an alarm, safeguarding and monitoring system for a room zone including a plurality of sensors disposed at different positions and responsive to different physical phenomena. Stadelmayr does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,622,538, issued on Nov. 11, 1986 to Charles Whynacht et al., describes a plurality of different types of operating systems in buildings organized in geographical groups, each group having a local service office, that are monitored at both local offices and a central office for the presence of performance conditions and conditions indicative of an alarm condition. Whynacht et al. does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,652,202, issued on Mar. 24, 1987 to Donald J. Kernsten, describes a lift mechanism for use on the input and output sides of machines for processing sheets of particle board, plywood and similar products. Kernsten does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,766,419, issued on Aug. 23, 1988 to Gilbert O. Hayward, describes an apparatus for recording the opening or closing of a closure member. Hayward does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,771,875, issued on Sep. 20, 1988 to James F. Maddox et al., describes an intrusion detector including a first sensor for monitoring a first condition and a second sensor for monitoring a second condition in a space to be protected against intrusion. Maddox et al. does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,812,994, issued on Mar. 14, 1989 to Michael P. Taylor et al., describes a postage metering lock-out security system. Taylor et al. does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,833,455, issued on May 23, 1989 to Roy G. Bishop, describes an anti-tampering device for utility meters. Bishop does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,857,912, issued on Aug. 15, 1989 to Hobart R. Everett, Jr. et al., describes an intelligent security assessment system. Everett, Jr. et al. does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,944,008, issued on Jul. 24, 1990 to Gerald V. Piosenka et al., describes a data locking system. Piosenka et al. does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,155,474, issued on Oct. 13, 1992 to Roy G. Park et al., describes a photographic security system for detecting the presence of an intruder in a forbidden space. Park et al. does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,495,288, issued on Feb. 27, 1996 to George K. Broady et al., describes a surveillance system having a monitor, a camera connected to the monitor by a camera cable, an event recorder connected to the monitor by a recorder cable, and an activation unit connected to the camera by an activation unit cable. Broady et al. does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,563,579, issued on Oct. 8, 1996 to Ronald L. Carter, describes a security key control information system for vehicle dealerships and the like. Carter does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,243, issued on Nov. 18, 1997 to Mark E. Bianco, describes a system and method that provides an electronic indication that unauthorized access has been gained to a system. Bianco does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,819,124, issued on Oct. 6, 1998 to Timothy L. Somner et al., describes a security system including a camera connected to a motion sensor for detecting motion in the vicinity of the camera. Somner et al. does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
France Patent document 2 573 893, published on May 30, 1986, describes a method and devices for triggering an alarm or an automatic unit while avoiding untimely triggering. France '893 does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
Great Britain Patent document 2 281 231 A, published on Mar. 29, 1995, describes a security apparatus including a camera, detector means for detecting the presence of an intruder, and switch means for causing operation of the camera consequent upon the detector means detecting the presence of the intruder. Great Britain '231 does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
Great Britain Patent document 2 293 247 A, published on Mar. 20, 1996, describes a security system including a camera connected to a motion sensor for detecting motion in vicinity of the camera, the system having a stand-by state in which the motion sensor is active wherein triggering of the motion sensor causes the camera to capture an image. Great Britain '247 does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
International Patent document WO 93/07233, published on Apr. 15, 1993, describes a composition for preventing unauthorized removal or damage to articles or goods from vehicles, buildings and/or premises or for preventing damage to premises. International '233 does not suggest a lighting security system according to the claimed invention.
None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singularly or in combination, is seen to describe the instant invention as claimed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a lighting security system. The lighting security system includes a plurality of light packs. Each light pack includes at least two light sources, a plurality of motion sensors, an imaging unit, an electric eye, a lens, a processing element, a timer, and a power source. Each light pack may
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