Self-contained security system

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1999-11-02

2001-09-11

Hofsass, Jeffery (Department: 2736)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S541000, C340S565000, C340S691100, C340S693200

Reexamination Certificate

active

06288642

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to security systems and, more particularly, to portable, self-contained security systems.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Security systems normally warn of danger by means of audible and/or visual stimulus. Given the dangers or threats against safety or security posed by fire, gas leaks, unsafe carbon monoxide levels and other catastrophic events and unwanted intruders such as thieves, burglars and vandals, the art is replete with dedicated alarm or security systems for use in homes and businesses. These security systems are normally difficult to install and considerably expensive. To meet consumer needs, skilled artisans have devoted considerable effort toward portable self-contained security systems, which give consumers a less expensive and convenient alternative to the more expensive dedicated security systems. However, known self-contained security systems are difficult to construct, and suffer from structural and organizational shortcomings that impede efficient operation and installation throughout a structure having many separate rooms. In view of these and other deficiencies in the art, the need for certain new and useful improvements is evident.
Accordingly, it would be highly desirable to provide a new and improved self-contained security system.
It is a purpose of the invention to provide a new and improved self-contained security system that is easy to construct.
It is another purpose of the invention to provide a new and improved self-contained security system that is inexpensive.
It is still another purpose of the invention to provide a new and improved self-contained security system that is easy to install.
It is a further provision of the invention to provide a new and improved self-contained security system for use in apartments, homes, small business, boats, trailers, motor homes and other structures lacking a dedicated security system.
It is still a further provision of the invention to provide a new and improved self-contained security system suitable for use by the blind and the hearing impaired.
It is yet still a further purpose of the invention to provide a new and improved self-contained security system having a network of detectors each for detecting one or more security threats.
It is yet a further purpose of the invention to decrease the cost of homeowner and business insurance for those homes or business lacking dedicated security systems.
It is another provision of the invention to provide less fortunate individuals with an inexpensive means of protecting their families against dangers posed by security threats.
It is yet another provision of the invention to provide a new and improved self-contained security system that is difficult for an intruder to deactivate or destroy.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The above problems and others are at least partially solved and the above purposes and others realized in a new and improved security system comprising a main unit including a housing containing programmable apparatus movable between an active or “ARMED” state for emitting an alerting stimulus in response to the presence of a security threat, an inactive or “DISARMED” state and a “TROUBLED STATE” indicating irregular operation. An indicator indicates whether the apparatus is in the “ARMED,” “DISARMED” and “TROUBLED” states. The housing preferably defines the shape of a pyramid, and the alerting stimulus comprises one or more of a visual stimulus provided from a lamp and/or a segmented display, an audible stimulus provided from a horn or speaker, and the activation of a signal apparatus for alerting emergency personnel over a communication pathway. The apparatus includes a detector for detecting the security threat whether posed from an intruder, fire, gas or carbon monoxide buildup, or other form of security threat. The system may further include one or more satellite units coupled in signal communication with the main unit. Each satellite unit include similar structure to that of the main unit, and in response to sensing a security threat, sends a signal to the main unit which causes the main unit to emit one or more of the alerting stimuli.


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