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WO2002007121A1
WO2002007121A1 PCT/US2001/022161 US0122161W WO0207121A1 WO 2002007121 A1 WO2002007121 A1 WO 2002007121A1 US 0122161 W US0122161 W US 0122161W WO 0207121 A1 WO0207121 A1 WO 0207121A1
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stimulus
security system
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Anthony Dohrmann
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Optical Power Systems Inc.
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G08SIGNALLING
    • G08BSIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B25/00Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
    • G08B25/01Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
    • G08B25/10Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
    • GPHYSICS
    • G08SIGNALLING
    • G08BSIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/18Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
    • G08B13/189Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
    • G08B13/19Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems
    • GPHYSICS
    • G08SIGNALLING
    • G08BSIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B25/00Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
    • G08B25/008Alarm setting and unsetting, i.e. arming or disarming of the security system

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  • This invention relates to methods and apparatus for providing security in homes, apartments, hotel rooms and other dwelling spaces and business establishments.
  • 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 and/or monitoring personnel over
  • the apparatus includes a detector for detecting danger whether
  • system may further include one or more satellite units coupled in signal communication with
  • Each satellite unit include similar structure to that of the main unit, and in
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a security system
  • Fig. 2 is another perspective view of the security system of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 is a front elevational view of the security system of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 4 is a rear elevational view of the security system of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the security system of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of the security system of Fig. 1 and a satellite
  • Fig. 7 is a schematic representation of the security system of Fig. 1 and a plurality of
  • Fig. 8 is a general representation of a satellite unit of the invention.
  • Fig. 9 is a view showing the satellite unit of Fig. 8 as it would appear situated in a
  • the invention is easy to use,
  • the network is programmable and user friendly, and the nodes incorporate data structures
  • the invention contemplates the integration of pagers, wireless telephones, hand-held and portable computing devices and other devices capable sending and receiving data over one or more communication pathways. Given the flexibility of portable communication devices and wireless communication technology, the invention contemplates the integration of pagers, wireless telephones, hand-held and portable computing devices and other devices capable sending and receiving data over one or more communication pathways. Given the flexibility of portable communication devices and wireless communication technology, the invention contemplates the integration of pagers, wireless telephones, hand-held and portable computing devices and other devices capable sending and receiving data over one or more communication pathways. Given the flexibility
  • inventions may also be incorporated with a networked computer environment, such as a local
  • LAN local area network
  • Internet the Internet
  • Fig. 1 and 2 illustrate perspective views of a security system
  • system 10 for detecting danger and for emitting an alerting stimulus in response to the presence of danger.
  • system 10 is capable of
  • System 10 is discrete, self-contained and is portable and well suited
  • System 10 is comprised of a main, mother or central unit 10A having apparatus 20
  • Apparatus 20 is contained substantially by a housing 11.
  • housing 11 is
  • Housing 11 is constructed of any substantially rigid material or
  • Unit 10A normally rests with base 12 against surface and common point 14 projects upwardly. Should an intruder attempt to destroy unit 10 A, his first
  • FIG. 6 shown is a schematic representation of system 10 including
  • Apparatus 20 is comprised of a variety of components including a controller 21, a detector 22, a segmented display 23, a switch 24 for turning apparatus 20 "ON" and
  • Display 25 is functional for displaying the operational data and parameters of
  • system 10 and one or more menus and for displaying images.
  • input device 102 By using input device 102, a user can interact with the menus for entering program commands, for setting operational
  • Input apparatus 102 may comprise a keypad, a pointer, a display that is
  • Lamp 29 is located at and defines the common point 14 of housing 11 and it may be positioned at other locations.
  • Controller 21 is programmable and contains a micro-controller or processing apparatus 21 A
  • Processing apparatus 21 A controls the operation of apparatus 20, the
  • apparatus 20 interaction between the various components of apparatus 20, and a processing infrastructure that is adapted, configured, and arranged for facilitating communications capabilities, with a data propagating structure for causing a data transfer with associated satellite units and with
  • the data propagating structure includes satellite units and the
  • Electrical power may be provided to controller 21 from the fixed power source 32 via power cord 31 , and from discrete power source 30.
  • Discrete power source 30 is a rechargeable nickel-
  • Controller 21 is coupled electrically to discrete power source 30, power cord 31 and to components 22-29 in a conventional manner.
  • Power cord 31 is also coupled
  • detector 22 is supported by housing 11 and is substantially exposed through one of faces 13, which allows it to sense danger such as in the form of motion from an intruder, heat from fire, noise from broken glass and other sounds, and/or gas, carbon monoxide, radon, moisture, water, etc.
  • detector 22 may comprise a motion detector such as a passive infrared motion detector, a heat detector, a noise detector, a radon detector, a moisture or water detector, a gas or carbon monoxide detector and any combination thereof among potential others.
  • Unit 10A may be equipped with a universal detector or sensor port 15 (Fig.
  • the discrete detector may be configured as a multi-tasking unit for detecting a plurality of dangers, whether at the same time or at different times.
  • segmented display 23 is comprised of a plurality of lights 33 arranged in substantially linear series. Lights 33 are supported by housing 11 and are exposed through a groove or opening 34 (Fig. 5) formed in three faces 13 of housing 11 and they may be exposed through less or more.
  • Display 25 and switch 24 are also supported by housing 11 and are each exposed (Figs. 3 and 4, respectively). Switch 24 is conveniently located and may be engaged and actuated for moving apparatus 20 into an "ARMED” condition or mode, an inactive or “DISARMED” cond tion or mode, a"BYPASS” condition or mode, an "AWAKE" condition
  • the "BYPASS” mode is convenient, because it allows an individual to be in the same room as unit 10A without it emitting an alerting stimulus. When the user leaves the room or wishes to place apparatus 20 into the
  • panic switch 26 which will automatically cause
  • apparatus 20 to emit the programmed alerting stimulus.
  • apparatus 20 is adapted and arranged to emit the programmed alerting stimulus in each
  • the "SLEEP” condition is the low power mode, which provides a very low amount of power to the electrical components of unit 10A.
  • the "SLEEP” mode is used primarily for shipping. From the "AWAKE” mode, which is a mode that places unit 10A into a standby state, unit 10A may be moved into any other operational mode.
  • Display 25 is an illuminated display such as a display having a substantial flat form
  • liquid crystal display an LED display or other suitable illuminated display
  • controller 21 is always energized and actuates display 25 for showing the "A” or the "D"
  • a light such as LED 16 Fig. 1, maybe provide to illuminate in different directions.
  • Unit 10A has a relatively small, compact countenance and may be situated anywhere
  • horn 27 will chirp a given number of times, such as seven or more or less
  • segmented display 23 will flash and display 25 will show the "D”. This defines
  • apparatus 20 will move out of the "Exit Delay” mode and into the "ARMED” mode, at which time horn 27 chirps a given number of times, such as two or
  • display 25 displays the "A" and segmented display 23 ceases its flashing.
  • apparatus 20 is sensitive to danger, whether one or many,
  • Controller 21 initiates the alerting stimulus in response to the detection of danger by detector 22.
  • the alerting stimulus may
  • the communication pathway can comprise any of a potentially
  • LAN local area network
  • Internet Internet
  • radio frequency communication pathway a radio frequency communication pathway
  • cable television communication pathway any combination thereof among potentially many others.
  • communication may be any combination thereof among potentially many others.
  • a portal i.e., a publicly accessible web site, using encrypted or non-
  • Controller 21 may be programmed for emitting any one or more or each of the alerting stimulus.
  • Communications apparatus 35 is considered part of apparatus 20, and comprises a programmable communication device 35A that upon
  • the monitoring personnel can then either dispatch fire, police and/or
  • Camera 100 (Fig. 1) is an important feature of the invention, as it may be actuated from a remote location via one or more signal or communication pathways facilitated by
  • Camera 100 may be a digital or analog video camera or a still photograph camera, and is
  • a wide-angle lens for facilitating a wide field of view
  • Camera 100 is shown supported by and extending
  • housing 11 through housing 11 , and it may be a separate, discrete, and/or remote component if desired.
  • unit 10A may also be equipped or provided with a camera and all of the other structural components of unit 10A as may be desired. To allow a user to view images taken by the
  • each or any of the satellite units, including main unit 10A maybe equipped with a monitor or display and
  • Monitor 101 like all
  • monitors of this disclosure comprises an illuminated display such as a display having a
  • Port 37 is carried by housing
  • Port 37 is interfaced with camera 100, apparatus 20 and the associated display and/or monitor, and each or one or more of the other satellite units
  • port 37 is further
  • a wireless coupling to one or more communication pathways and/or to provide a direct physical coupling to a communication cable or line, such as a
  • controller 21 maybe programmed to activate segmented display 23 into one of a plurality of different illuminated conditions
  • each illuminated condition for indicating one of the "ARMED", “DISARMED” and “BYPASS” conditions.
  • the illuminated conditions may comprise a strobing condition, a
  • apparatus 20 may also be moved into a "TROUBLED” condition.
  • system 10 should always be coupled to a fixed power source.
  • controller 21 may be programmed to actuate horn 27 for emitting a loud audible siren or stimulus and/or segmented display 23
  • switch 24 is also for turning lamp 29 "ON” and “OFF” and this may be done with another switch if desired. When turned “ON”, lamp 29 illuminates. In this
  • unit 10A may be held and used as a flashlight. Additionally, in the event power cord 31 becomes disengaged from fixed power source 32, either accidentally or by an intruder, discrete power source 30 will continue to provide power to apparatus 20. However, in response to the disengagement of power cord 31 from the fixed power source 32 such that
  • controller 21 may be
  • controller 21 is normally programmed to deactivate lamp 29.
  • Lamp 29 is contained in a transparent housing which defines that portion of housing 11 leading to common point 14, and is preferably comprised of a halogen light bulb or other
  • receiver/transmitter 28 facilitates communication links with the
  • system 10 further includes a satellite unit 41 and more can be provided as previously intimated, but only one is shown now for the purpose of illustration.
  • Satellite unit 41 is for placement at a location away or remote from unit 10A, such as in another room of a dwelling structure, and includes substantially the same structural
  • Unit 41 includes a receiver/transmitter 42 for facilitating a
  • Receiver/transmitter 42 is adapted and arranged to be coupled to receiver/transmitter 28 in
  • satellite unit 41 detects danger, its controller sends a signal from receiver/transmitter 42 to receiver/transmitter 28 of unit 10 A. In response to receiving this signal, controller 21 initiates the alerting stimulus.
  • One or more satellites units, including unit 41, may be coupled to unit 10A in data and signal
  • FIG. 7 illustrates system 10 including unit 10A, two satellite units 41 and more maybe provided, and satellite units incorporated as or into or with a pager 200, a wireless telephone 201, a watch 202, and a
  • Collar 203 may be fitted onto a child or
  • pet may be equipped with a proximity detector that is designed to cause unit 10A to emit
  • strap 202A is carried by a strap 202A, and strap 202A and collar 203 have engagement structure or
  • couplings like clip or buckle structure, engagable in a wrapped or coupled condition for
  • Collar 203 and strap 202A are
  • system 10 will include unit 10A and one or more satellite units such as units 41, one or more pagers 200, one or more phones 201, etc.
  • satellite units such as units 41, one or more pagers 200, one or more phones 201, etc.
  • the various elements of system 10 are coded with a signature data structure so that the various elements are essentially aware of the existence of the other components, or that at least unit 10A is essentially aware of the other satellite units, hi this
  • unit 10A when unit 10A is "ON", the searching and locating data structure of processing
  • apparatus 21 A initializes and initiates a signature search for any active satellites.
  • each of the satellites are configured and arranged to emit a signature signal, which
  • processing apparatus 21 A of unit 10A is capable of searching for and locating or detecting
  • unit 10A has located the satellite units, it then knows that they are there and part of system
  • unit 10 A between unit 10 A and its associated satellites are consistent. All programming and data entry normally takes place at unit 10A, which programming and data propagates throughout the satellite units by way of the data propagating structure of processing apparatus 21 A of unit
  • the data propagating structure of processing apparatus includes memory.
  • 21 A of unit 10A may be programmed for periodically or continuously updating the
  • each satellite unit is equipped with an input device and associated display and a processing infrastructure that is adapted, configured, and arranged for facilitating communications capabilities, a data propagating structure for causing a data transfer with associated satellite units and a searching and locating data structure.
  • a user may select any one of the other satellite units to function as the main unit.
  • a user may call into the access controller 21 via communications apparatus
  • controller 21 of unit 10A commands into controller 21 of unit 10A.
  • the user may dial in over a conventional
  • system 10 may be equipped
  • satellite units can be equipped with a monitor and with the ability to actuate camera 100 for
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of phone 201 (ISU) of Fig. 7.
  • phone 201 is shown equipped with a camera 201 A,
  • a detector 20 IB a detector 20 IB, a display/monitor 201 C and an associated input device 201D, which in this
  • a keypad a panic switch 201E a light 201F having a high intensity light bulb and which is useful as a flashlight as previously disclosed, and a universal detector or sensor port 201G.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates phone 201 of Fig. 7 as it would appear situated into a docking station 210 formed into and through housing 11 of unit 10A.
  • Docking station 210 is equipped with couplings for providing recharging electrical energy-
  • Docking station 210 includes a locking mechanism for locking phone 201 in place, such that
  • phone 201 (Fig. 7) may be
  • 20 ID may be configured as a "LOCATOR” button or key that when pressed brings up a
  • menu on display 20 IC By using input device 20 ID, a user may interact with a menu for
  • phone 201 In response to actuating the "LOCATOR" button, phone 201 maybe configured to request the user to input a security code prior to allowing the user
  • the security code may comprise a
  • any of the satellite units of the invention including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention. Also, any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be any of the satellite units of the invention.
  • a signal strength indicator including an associated display for showing the
  • the display may comprise an
  • the user may move the given satellite unit selectively unit the display
  • the parent or charge of the child can use another satellite unit and even the main unit and then move it in various directions until the signal strength is strongest, which would indicate the general direction of the child's satellite unit. This, of course, would give the parent or charge of the child a sense of where the child is located so that he or she may be easily found.

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Abstract

A security system (10) comprising discrete detector units (22) engaged together in data communication and each for detecting danger and for causing an emitting of an alerting stimulus in response thereto.

Description

SECURITY SYSTEM
Cross-reference to Related Application
This application is a continuation-in-part of copending application serial number
09/432,669, entitled "Self-Contained Security System", filed 02 November 1999.
Field of the Invention
This invention relates to methods and apparatus for providing security in homes, apartments, hotel rooms and other dwelling spaces and business establishments.
Background of the Invention
Most security systems use audible and/or visual stimulus as the means for warning
of danger. 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 operations and installation
throughout a structure having many separate rooms. Thus, there is a need for a new and improved security system that is portable, easy to
use, personalized, inexpensive and suitable for use in apartments, homes, businesses, boats,
trailers, motor homes, hotels and other structures lacking a dedicated security system. 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 having
programmable apparatus movable between an active or "ARMED" mode for emitting an
alerting stimulus in response to the presence of danger, an inactive or "DISARMED" mode, a "BYPASS" mode and a "TROUBLED" mode indicating irregular operation. An indicator
indicates whether the apparatus is in the "ARMED", "DISARMED" and "TROUBLED"
mode. 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 and/or monitoring personnel over
a communication pathway. The apparatus includes a detector for detecting danger whether
posed from an intruder, fire, gas or carbon monoxide buildup, or other form of danger. 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 danger, sends a signal to the main unit which causes the main unit to emit
one or more of the alerting stimuli.
Brief Description of the Drawings
The foregoing and further and more specific objects and advantages of the invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed
description taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a security system;
Fig. 2 is another perspective view of the security system of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a front elevational view of the security system of Fig. 1;
Fig. 4 is a rear elevational view of the security system of Fig. 1; Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the security system of Fig. 1;
Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of the security system of Fig. 1 and a satellite
element;
Fig. 7 is a schematic representation of the security system of Fig. 1 and a plurality of
satellite elements;
Fig. 8 is a general representation of a satellite unit of the invention; and
Fig. 9 is a view showing the satellite unit of Fig. 8 as it would appear situated in a
docking station of the security system of Fig.1.
Detailed Description of a Preferred Embodiment The present invention is comprised of a personalized security system and of
associated methods for providing personalized security. The invention is easy to use,
portable and can be adapted as a network of nodes or stations that operate together in
harmony for facilitating security service in and out of the home and even at the same time.
The network is programmable and user friendly, and the nodes incorporate data structures
or systems for facilitating communication therebetween and with one or more central or
remote monitoring stations. With the proliferation of portable communication devices and wireless communication technology, the invention contemplates the integration of pagers, wireless telephones, hand-held and portable computing devices and other devices capable sending and receiving data over one or more communication pathways. Given the flexibility
and adaptability of the invention as will be thoroughly explained in this specification, the
invention may also be incorporated with a networked computer environment, such as a local
area network (LAN) or the Internet.
Turning to the drawings, Fig. 1 and 2 illustrate perspective views of a security system
10 for detecting danger and for emitting an alerting stimulus in response to the presence of danger. In the presence of danger, it is to be understood that system 10 is capable of
detecting the danger. System 10 is discrete, self-contained and is portable and well suited
for use in structures such as houses, apartments, businesses, boats, trailers, motor- and
mobile- homes and other structures lacking dedicated security systems, and by frequent
travelers. The term "danger" as used in this disclosure is intended to comprise any event
and/or individual(s) that pose a threat to property and/or personal safety such as a criminal,
a burglar, a thief or an unwanted intruder, fire, unsafe or unwanted levels of gas or carbon monoxide, water, etc.
System 10 is comprised of a main, mother or central unit 10A having apparatus 20
(Fig. 1) for detecting danger and for emitting an alerting stimulus in response thereto.
Apparatus 20 is contained substantially by a housing 11. In this embodiment, housing 11 is
the shape of a substantial pyramid, having a polygonal base 12 and triangular faces 13 that
meet at a common point 14. Housing 11 is constructed of any substantially rigid material or
materials such as, for instance, fiberglass, strong plastic, a metal or metallic composite
material, etc. The pyramid shape makes housing 11 very strong and substantially unbreakable by intruders. Unit 10A normally rests with base 12 against surface and common point 14 projects upwardly. Should an intruder attempt to destroy unit 10 A, his first
approach will likely be to stomp or hit housing 11 with an impacting force, such as with one of his feet or hands. Because common point 14 is pointy, it is envisioned that any damage
an intruder attempts to inflict upon unit 10A will result in considerable pain to the hands
and or feet of the intruder. Without a relatively easy way to deliver damaging force to unit
10A, it is envisioned that the intruder will become frustrated and leave the premises.
Turning to Fig. 6, shown is a schematic representation of system 10 including
apparatus 20. Apparatus 20 is comprised of a variety of components including a controller 21, a detector 22, a segmented display 23, a switch 24 for turning apparatus 20 "ON" and
"OFF" and for doing other things as will be explained, a display 25 and a monitor 101 and
an associated input device or apparatus or controls 102, a panic switch 26, a horn or speaker
27, a receiver/transmitter 28, a lamp 29, a camera 100 (shown only in Fig. 1), a discrete
power source 30 and a power cord 31 engagable to a fixed power source 32 such as a wall transformer. Display 25 is functional for displaying the operational data and parameters of
system 10 and one or more menus and for displaying images. By using input device 102, a user can interact with the menus for entering program commands, for setting operational
parameters, etc. Input apparatus 102 may comprise a keypad, a pointer, a display that is
responsive to direct physical stimulus, a voice response system, etc. Lamp 29 is located at and defines the common point 14 of housing 11 and it may be positioned at other locations.
Controller 21 is programmable and contains a micro-controller or processing apparatus 21 A
that is run by software. Processing apparatus 21 A controls the operation of apparatus 20, the
interaction between the various components of apparatus 20, and a processing infrastructure that is adapted, configured, and arranged for facilitating communications capabilities, with a data propagating structure for causing a data transfer with associated satellite units and with
a searching and locating data structure. The data propagating structure, satellite units and the
searching and locating data structure will be discussed later in this specification. Electrical power may be provided to controller 21 from the fixed power source 32 via power cord 31 , and from discrete power source 30. Discrete power source 30 is a rechargeable nickel-
cadmium battery or other form of discrete, rechargeable power source or non-rechargeable
power source. Controller 21 is coupled electrically to discrete power source 30, power cord 31 and to components 22-29 in a conventional manner. Power cord 31 is also coupled
electrically to discrete power source 30, and provides discrete power source 30 with charging electrical energy when plugged into fixed power source 32. Electrical power is channeled to the various components of apparatus 20 through controller 21 and this is not essential.
Turning back to Fig. 1, detector 22 is supported by housing 11 and is substantially exposed through one of faces 13, which allows it to sense danger such as in the form of motion from an intruder, heat from fire, noise from broken glass and other sounds, and/or gas, carbon monoxide, radon, moisture, water, etc. Consistent with the spirit of the invention, detector 22 may comprise a motion detector such as a passive infrared motion detector, a heat detector, a noise detector, a radon detector, a moisture or water detector, a gas or carbon monoxide detector and any combination thereof among potential others. Unit 10A may be equipped with a universal detector or sensor port 15 (Fig. 1) that is adapted and arranged for accepting each of a plurality of modular or discrete detectors, which allows a user to select and employ any desired one of the discrete detectors depending on specific needs or desires. When fitted into the universal detector port, which is equipped with a universal electrical coupling for facilitating an electrical and signal interconnection with each of the modular or discrete detectors, the chosen detector works in accordance with the teachings of the invention. The discrete detector may be configured as a multi-tasking unit for detecting a plurality of dangers, whether at the same time or at different times. Regarding Fig.3, segmented display 23 is comprised of a plurality of lights 33 arranged in substantially linear series. Lights 33 are supported by housing 11 and are exposed through a groove or opening 34 (Fig. 5) formed in three faces 13 of housing 11 and they may be exposed through less or more.
Display 25 and switch 24 are also supported by housing 11 and are each exposed (Figs. 3 and 4, respectively). Switch 24 is conveniently located and may be engaged and actuated for moving apparatus 20 into an "ARMED" condition or mode, an inactive or "DISARMED" cond tion or mode, a"BYPASS" condition or mode, an "AWAKE" condition
or mode and a "SLEEP" condition or mode, i the "ARMED" condition, apparatus 20 is
active for sensing danger and for emitting an alerting stimulus in response thereto. In the
"DISARMED" condition, apparatus 20 is inactive. In the "BYPASS" mode, the "ARMED"
condition of apparatus 20 is disabled, but it does not render apparatus 20 inactive, but only
prevents apparatus 20 from emitting an alerting stimulus in response to sensing or detecting
danger, which it still does in the "BYPASS" mode. The "BYPASS" mode is convenient, because it allows an individual to be in the same room as unit 10A without it emitting an alerting stimulus. When the user leaves the room or wishes to place apparatus 20 into the
"ARMED" condition, the user need only actuate switch 24 to move apparatus 20 from the
"BYPASS" mode to the "ARMED" mode. In the event a user feels threatened from danger,
the user may simply engage and actuate panic switch 26, which will automatically cause
apparatus 20 to emit the programmed alerting stimulus. In respect to actuating panic switch 26, apparatus 20 is adapted and arranged to emit the programmed alerting stimulus in each
of the "ARMED", "DISARMED" and "BYPASS" modes.
The "SLEEP" condition is the low power mode, which provides a very low amount of power to the electrical components of unit 10A. The "SLEEP" mode is used primarily for shipping. From the "AWAKE" mode, which is a mode that places unit 10A into a standby state, unit 10A may be moved into any other operational mode.
Display 25 is an illuminated display such as a display having a substantial flat form
factor, a liquid crystal display, an LED display or other suitable illuminated display, and
displays information such as whether apparatus 20 is in the "ARMED" condition by
displaying "A", the "DISARMED" condition by displaying "D", the "BYPASS" condition by displaying "B", the "SLEEP" mode by displaying an "S", and the "AWAKE" mode by displaying "AK". As long as discrete power source 30 can provide power and unit 10A is
ON, controller 21 is always energized and actuates display 25 for showing the "A" or the "D"
or the "S" regardless of whether power cord 31 is plugged into a fixed power source. Display
25 is optional, and a light, such as LED 16 Fig. 1, maybe provide to illuminate in different
colors or in different illuminated state for indicating the various modes of operation ad
described herein in lieu of display 25.
Unit 10A has a relatively small, compact countenance and may be situated anywhere
in a room a user desires. After plugging power cord 31 into a fixed power source, such as
fixed power source 32, the user may move or actuate switch 24 to turn unit 10A "ON" and
place apparatus 20 into the "ARMED" condition. Normally, system 10 is activated when the owner or occupant is leaving the given premises or, perhaps, going to bed. Upon arming apparatus 20, horn 27 will chirp a given number of times, such as seven or more or less
times, and segmented display 23 will flash and display 25 will show the "D". This defines
an "Exit Delay" mode of apparatus 20, during which time a user is given time to leave the
premises prior to system 10 arming itself. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, such as ten to fifteen seconds, apparatus 20 will move out of the "Exit Delay" mode and into the "ARMED" mode, at which time horn 27 chirps a given number of times, such as two or
more or less times, display 25 displays the "A" and segmented display 23 ceases its flashing.
In the "ARMED" mode, apparatus 20 is sensitive to danger, whether one or many,
and emits an alerting stimulus when it detects danger. Controller 21 initiates the alerting stimulus in response to the detection of danger by detector 22. The alerting stimulus may
comprise an illumination of lamp 29, an activation of horn 27 to emit a loud audible stimulus
or alarm, an illumination of segmented display 23 and/or an activation of a communications
apparatus 35 for alerting emergency or monitoring personnel over a communication pathway and/or for activating another component or components of system 10 as will be discussed later in this specification. The communication pathway can comprise any of a potentially
vast array of wired and or wireless telephony or communication pathways including modem,
a cable communication pathway, a communication pathway facilitated over a local or central
computer network, such as a local area network (LAN) or the Internet, a radio frequency communication pathway, a cable television communication pathway and any combination thereof among potentially many others. In terms of the Internet, communication may be
facilitated through a portal, i.e., a publicly accessible web site, using encrypted or non-
encrypted communication protocol. Controller 21 may be programmed for emitting any one or more or each of the alerting stimulus. Communications apparatus 35 is considered part of apparatus 20, and comprises a programmable communication device 35A that upon
activation, establishes a communications link with a central monitoring station over one or
more communication pathways. When the central monitoring station receives the call, it
alerts personnel stationed at the central monitoring station to a potential emergency situation
and the location from which the call is being placed. In response to being alerted to the emergency situation, the monitoring personnel can then either dispatch fire, police and/or
paramedic emergency personnel to the emergency situation.
Camera 100 (Fig. 1) is an important feature of the invention, as it may be actuated from a remote location via one or more signal or communication pathways facilitated by
communications apparatus 35. When emergency personnel are alerted to a potential
emergency situation by system 10, they may control, actuate and use camera 100 for seeing
into the dwelling structure for visually identifying the state of the alert. Clearly, the central
monitoring station is equipped with a monitor is display devices for allowing the emergency or monitoring personnel to view images taken by camera 100. With this capability, the emergency personnel are given the ability to dispatch or alert the appropriate response team. Camera 100 may be a digital or analog video camera or a still photograph camera, and is
preferably equipped with a wide-angle lens for facilitating a wide field of view, and a
plurality of cameras may be employed. Camera 100 is shown supported by and extending
through housing 11 , and it may be a separate, discrete, and/or remote component if desired.
One or more of the other satellite components of the invention, as will be later in this
specification, may also be equipped or provided with a camera and all of the other structural components of unit 10A as may be desired. To allow a user to view images taken by the
camera or cameras of any of the satellite units and the main unit of system 10, each or any of the satellite units, including main unit 10A, maybe equipped with a monitor or display and
associated controls, like monitor 101 and controls 102 of unit 10A. Monitor 102, like all
monitors of this disclosure, comprises an illuminated display such as a display having a
substantial flat form factor, a liquid crystal display, an LED display or other suitable illuminated display.
Regarding Fig. 4, shown is a communications port 37. Port 37 is carried by housing
11 , and is adapted and arranged as a gateway for establishing or facilitating communications links, sending and receiving communication signals, and for sending and receiving communication signals over any one or more of the communication pathways disclosed and previously defined in this specification. Port 37 is interfaced with camera 100, apparatus 20 and the associated display and/or monitor, and each or one or more of the other satellite units
of system 10 may also be provided with a similar port. In this spirit, port 37 is further
adapted and arranged to provide a wireless coupling to one or more communication pathways and/or to provide a direct physical coupling to a communication cable or line, such as a
phone or modem line 38 as substantially shown in Fig. 6. To further indicate the "ARMED", "DISARMED" and "BYPASS" conditions,
especially to people having difficulty hearing or seeing, controller 21 maybe programmed to activate segmented display 23 into one of a plurality of different illuminated conditions,
each illuminated condition for indicating one of the "ARMED", "DISARMED" and "BYPASS" conditions. The illuminated conditions may comprise a strobing condition, a
rolling condition, a steady condition, etc. In addition to the "ARMED", "DISARMED" and
"BYPASS" conditions, apparatus 20 may also be moved into a "TROUBLED" condition.
During normal use, system 10 should always be coupled to a fixed power source. In the
event power cord 31 becomes disengaged from fixed power source 32, the wireless or hard
telecommunication pathway of communications apparatus 35 becomes severed, and/or in the event the power remaining in discrete power source falls below a predetermined threshold, which threshold may be programmed into controller 21 , controller 21 may be programmed to actuate horn 27 for emitting a loud audible siren or stimulus and/or segmented display 23
to indicate one or both of these events, each of which comprises a "TROUBLED
CONDITION". Plugging power cord 31 into a fixed power source, replacing discrete power source 30 or recharging discrete power source 30 above the predetermined threshold each
solve the "TROUBLED CONDITION". Once the troubled condition is remedied, controller
21 deactivates horn 27 and/or segmented display 23.
In addition to placing apparatus 20 into the "ARMED", "DISARMED" and "BYPASS" conditions, switch 24 is also for turning lamp 29 "ON" and "OFF" and this may be done with another switch if desired. When turned "ON", lamp 29 illuminates. In this
illuminated state, unit 10A may be held and used as a flashlight. Additionally, in the event power cord 31 becomes disengaged from fixed power source 32, either accidentally or by an intruder, discrete power source 30 will continue to provide power to apparatus 20. However, in response to the disengagement of power cord 31 from the fixed power source 32 such that
the only power provided comes from discrete power source 30, controller 21 may be
programmed to actuate and illuminate lamp 29. Power fail circuitry 40 of controller 21
provides this function. Accordingly, system 10 can be immediately and easily unplugged to
be used as an emergency flashlight to illuminate safe exits. Upon re-engaging power cord
31 to fixed power source 32, controller 21 is normally programmed to deactivate lamp 29. Lamp 29 is contained in a transparent housing which defines that portion of housing 11 leading to common point 14, and is preferably comprised of a halogen light bulb or other
high intensity fixture suitable for providing a bright illumination.
Regarding Fig. 6, receiver/transmitter 28 facilitates communication links with the
other satellite units over any one or more of the communications pathways as defined herein,
including, for instance, broadband or radio frequency signal communications links. To increase operational range, system 10 further includes a satellite unit 41 and more can be provided as previously intimated, but only one is shown now for the purpose of illustration.
Satellite unit 41 is for placement at a location away or remote from unit 10A, such as in another room of a dwelling structure, and includes substantially the same structural
components as unit 10A, details of which will not be again discussed as it would be unnecessarily repetitive. Unit 41 includes a receiver/transmitter 42 for facilitating a
communication and/or data link with unit 10A over any one or more of the communication
pathways previously discussed and defined in this specification and with other satellite units.
Receiver/transmitter 42 is adapted and arranged to be coupled to receiver/transmitter 28 in
signal and data communication. In the event satellite unit 41 detects danger, its controller sends a signal from receiver/transmitter 42 to receiver/transmitter 28 of unit 10 A. In response to receiving this signal, controller 21 initiates the alerting stimulus. One or more satellites units, including unit 41, may be coupled to unit 10A in data and signal
communication over a wireless or wired communication pathway.
A potentially vast number of satellite units may be incorporated into system 10, and
they may take on many forms or incorporated into a potentially vast number of electronic
devices that many people use on a daily basis such as pagers, desk-top or lap-top computers,
cell- or wireless telephones or individual subscriber units (ISUs) of a wireless communication
network, portable or hand-held computers and other devices capable of accessing the Internet, wrist and pocket watches, etc. However, the various structural components of each satellite
unit as discussed herein remains the same. As a matter of example, Fig. 7 illustrates system 10 including unit 10A, two satellite units 41 and more maybe provided, and satellite units incorporated as or into or with a pager 200, a wireless telephone 201, a watch 202, and a
collar 203 among potentially many other devices. Collar 203 may be fitted onto a child or
pet, and may be equipped with a proximity detector that is designed to cause unit 10A to emit
an alerting stimulus when it passes beyond a predetermined or preprogrammed range. Watch
202 is carried by a strap 202A, and strap 202A and collar 203 have engagement structure or
couplings, like clip or buckle structure, engagable in a wrapped or coupled condition for
engagement to a person or animal in an encircling condition. Collar 203 and strap 202A are
preferably equipped with electronic couplings operative for causing a signal to be sent to unit 10 A to cause unit 10A to emit an alerting stimulus when either one of their couplings become disengaged. When the alerting stimulus becomes manifest, it is envisioned that the charges
of the child or pet will become alerted to a possible problem.
In a typical scenario, system 10 will include unit 10A and one or more satellite units such as units 41, one or more pagers 200, one or more phones 201, etc. For system 10 to
operate harmoniously, the various elements of system 10 are coded with a signature data structure so that the various elements are essentially aware of the existence of the other components, or that at least unit 10A is essentially aware of the other satellite units, hi this
regard, when unit 10A is "ON", the searching and locating data structure of processing
apparatus 21 A initializes and initiates a signature search for any active satellites. The term
"active" means only that the unit is "ON" or energized. When turned "ON", the controller
of each of the satellites are configured and arranged to emit a signature signal, which
processing apparatus 21 A of unit 10A is capable of searching for and locating or detecting
over any one of the communication pathways previously defined in this specification. When
unit 10A has located the satellite units, it then knows that they are there and part of system
10. After unit 10A has located each satellite, data-propagating structure of processing apparatus 21 A of unit 10A uploads its operating data platform to the other active satellites, which the satellites store into their memory. This ensures that the operational parameters
between unit 10 A and its associated satellites are consistent. All programming and data entry normally takes place at unit 10A, which programming and data propagates throughout the satellite units by way of the data propagating structure of processing apparatus 21 A of unit
10A. it should be understood that the processing and control apparatus of unit 10A and all
of the satellite units include memory. The data propagating structure of processing apparatus
21 A of unit 10A may be programmed for periodically or continuously updating the
programming and data with the satellites.
Because each satellite is substantially similar in structure and function to unit 10A, with the exception of the shape of housing 11 in some instances, each satellite unit is equipped with an input device and associated display and a processing infrastructure that is adapted, configured, and arranged for facilitating communications capabilities, a data propagating structure for causing a data transfer with associated satellite units and a searching and locating data structure. By entering programming commands into unit 10A with its input
device 102, a user may select any one of the other satellite units to function as the main unit.
As an alternative, a user may call into the access controller 21 via communications apparatus
35 of unit 10A over a wired and/or wireless telecommunications ink and enter programming
commands into controller 21 of unit 10A. The user may dial in over a conventional
telephone, a wireless telephone or with a computer over the Internet through a publicly accessible web site, and enter commands into unit 10A with the computer or the keypad of the telephone. Appropriate password protections may be used for preventing unauthorized
individuals from accessing unit 10 A. In another embodiment, system 10 may be equipped
with a voice-interactive telephony system for allowing a user to enter programming
commands by voice response. As previously discussed in this specification, any one of the
satellite units can be equipped with a monitor and with the ability to actuate camera 100 for
displaying images taken by camera 100. As a matter of example, Fig. 8 is an enlarged view of phone 201 (ISU) of Fig. 7. In Fig. 8, phone 201 is shown equipped with a camera 201 A,
a detector 20 IB, a display/monitor 201 C and an associated input device 201D, which in this
embodiment is a keypad, a panic switch 201E a light 201F having a high intensity light bulb and which is useful as a flashlight as previously disclosed, and a universal detector or sensor port 201G.
The invention has been described above with reference to one or more preferred
embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that changes and
modifications maybe made in the described embodiments without departing from the nature
and scope of the invention. For instance Fig. 9 illustrates phone 201 of Fig. 7 as it would appear situated into a docking station 210 formed into and through housing 11 of unit 10A.
Docking station 210 is equipped with couplings for providing recharging electrical energy-
is to the battery of phone 201 and for facilitating a data transfer between phone 210 and unit 10A as provided by the data propagating structure discussed previously in this specification.
Docking station 210 includes a locking mechanism for locking phone 201 in place, such that
it can only be removed by a key, combination, etc. Also, phone 201 (Fig. 7) may be
configured with a manual locator feature. In this regard, one of the keys of input device
20 ID may be configured as a "LOCATOR" button or key that when pressed brings up a
menu on display 20 IC. By using input device 20 ID, a user may interact with a menu for
communicating with unit 10 A and letting unit 10 A know where phone 201 is located. By
interacting with the menu, the user can, for instance, enter the state, city and address at which he is located, whether he is at an apartment, a hotel and even a hotel room or apartment number, a house, a boat, a bus, etc. In response to actuating the "LOCATOR" button, phone 201 maybe configured to request the user to input a security code prior to allowing the user
access to the manual locator feature of the invention. The security code may comprise a
numbered and/or lettered code or perhaps a voice response password.
Also, any of the satellite units of the invention, including main unit 10A, may be
configured with a signal strength indicator including an associated display for showing the
signal strength with some sort of sensible indicia or the like. The display may comprise an
LED or liquid crystal display or other suitable display. To find or otherwise provide the maximum or desired signal strength between a given satellite unit an another satellite unit or the main unit 10 A, the user may move the given satellite unit selectively unit the display
shows the maximum or desired signal strength. This can be especially important when one
or more satellite units are worn or otherwise carried by a child. In this vein, should an event cause the satellite unit carried or otherwise worn by the child cause an initiation of a alerting stimulus, the parent or charge of the child can use another satellite unit and even the main unit and then move it in various directions until the signal strength is strongest, which would indicate the general direction of the child's satellite unit. This, of course, would give the parent or charge of the child a sense of where the child is located so that he or she may be easily found. Various changes and modifications to one or more of the embodiments herein chosen for purposes of illustration will readily occur to those skilled in the art. To the extent that such modifications and variations do not depart from the spirit of the invention, they are intended to be included within the scope thereof, which is assessed only by a fair interpretation of the following claims. Having fully described the invention in such clear and concise terms as to enable those skilled in the art to understand and practice the same the invention claimed is:

Claims

In the Claims:
1. Apparatus comprising an individual subscriber unit (ISU) of a wireless
communication network, the subscriber unit having a security device for detecting danger and
emitting an alerting stimulus in response thereto.
2. Apparatus of claim 1, wherein the ISU has an input unit for feeding data and programming into the ISU.
3. Apparatus of claim 2, wherein the input unit comprises a keypad.
4. Apparatus of claim 2, wherein the input unit comprises a display that is responsive to direct physical stimulus.
5. Apparatus of claim 2, wherein the input unit is adapted and arranged to be responsive to voice commands.
6. Apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ISU has a display for displaying operating data and interactive means.
7. Apparatus of claim 1, wherein the alerting stimulus comprises an audible
stimulus.
8. Apparatus of claim 1, wherein the alerting stimulus comprises a visual
stimulus.
9. Apparatus of claim 1, wherein the alerting stimulus comprises an automatic
placement of a call by the ISU to emergency personnel over a communication pathway.
10. A security system comprising: discrete detector units each for detecting danger and for causing an emitting
of an alerting stimulus in response thereto, the detector units engagable together in data communication;
at least one of the detector units comprising an individual subscriber unit (ISU) of a wireless communication network.
11. The security system of claim 10, wherein the alerting stimulus comprises at least one of an audible stimulus, a visual stimulus and a call to emergency persomiel over a
communication pathway.
12. The security system of claim 10, wherein one of the detector units includes a switch and a lamp that is movable into an illuminated condition in response to actuation of the switch.
13. The security system of claim 10, wherein each of the detector units includes a switch and a lamp that is movable into an illuminated condition in response to actuation of switch.
14. The security system of claim 10, wherein the ISU has a switch and a lamp movable into an illuminated condition in response to actuation of the switch.
15. Apparatus of claim 10, wherein the ISU has an input unit for feeding data and programming into the ISU.
16. Apparatus of claim 15, wherein the input unit comprises a keypad.
17. Apparatus of claim 15, wherein the input unit comprises a display that is responsive to direct physical stimulus.
18. Apparatus of claim 15, wherein the input unit is adapted and arranged to be responsive to voice commands.
19. Apparatus of claim 10, wherein the ISU has a display for displaying operating data and interactive menus.
20. A security system comprising:
discrete detector units each for detecting danger and for causing an emitting
of an alerting stimulus in response thereto, the detector units engagable together in
data communication; and
data propagating structure for causing data transfer between the detector units
when they are engaged together in data communication.
21. The security system of claim 20, wherein the alerting stimulus comprises one or more of an audible stimulus and visual stimulus.
22. The security system of claim 20, wherein at least one of the detector units
includes a switch and a lamp movable into an illuminated condition in response to actuation of the switch.
23. The security system of claim 20, wherein each of the detector units includes a switch and a lamp movable into an illuminated condition in response to acmation of the switch.
24. The security system of claim 20, further including signal apparatus, the
alerting stimulus comprising an activation of the signal apparatus for alerting emergency
personnel over a communication pathway.
25. A security system comprising: discrete detector units each for detecting danger and for causing an emitting
of an alerting stimulus in response to the detecting of danger, the detector units
engagable together in signal communication; and at least one of the detector units having searching and locating data structure
for searching for and locating the other of the detectors.
26. The security system of claim 25, wherein the alerting stimulus comprises one
or more of an audible stimulus and a visual stimulus.
27. The security system of claim 25, wherein at least one of the detector units
includes a switch and a lamp movable into an illuminated condition in response to actuation of the switch.
28. The security system of claim 25, wherein each of the detector units includes a switch and a lamp movable into an illuminated condition in response to actuation of the
switch.
29. The security system of claim 25, further including signal apparatus, the alerting stimulus comprising an activation of the signal apparatus for alerting emergency personnel over a communication pathway.
30. A security system comprising a discrete detector unit having a panic switch
and movable between an ARMED mode for detecting danger and for emitting an alerting
stimulus in response thereto and a BYPASS mode that prevents the detector unit from
emitting the alerting stimulus, wherein the detector unit is adapted and arranged to emit the
alertmg stimulus in each of the ARMED and BYPASS modes in response to actuation of the panic switch.
31. The security system of claim 30, wherein the alerting stimulus comprises one
or more of an audible stimulus and a visual stimulus.
32. The security system of claim 30, wherein the detector unit includes a switch
and a lamp movable into an illuminated condition in response to actuation of the switch.
33. The security system of claim 30, further including signal apparatus, the alerting stimulus comprising an activation of the signal apparatus for alerting emergency personnel over a communication pathway.
34. A security system comprising discrete detector units each having a panic
switch and engagable together in signal communication, each one of the detector units
movable between an ARMED mode for detecting danger and for causing an emitting of an
alerting stimulus in response thereto and a BYPASS mode that prevents the detector unit thereof from emitting the alerting stimulus, wherein each detector unit is adapted and
Arranged to emit the alerting stimulus in each of the ARMED and BYPASS modes in response to actuation of the panic switch thereof.
35. The security system of claim 34, wherein the alerting stimulus comprises one
or more of an audible stimulus and a visual stimulus.
36. The security system of claim 34, wherein at least one of the detector units
includes a switch and a lamp movable into an illuminated condition in response to actuation
of the switch.
37. The security system of claim 34, wherein each of the detector units includes
a switch and a lamp movable into an illuminated condition in response to actuation of the switch.
38. The security system of claim 34, further including signal apparatus, the
alerting stimulus comprising an activation of the signal apparatus for alerting emergency
persomiel over a communication pathway.
39. A security system comprising: discrete detector units engagable together in signal communication, each one of the detector units for detecting danger and for causing an emitting of an alerting stimulus in response thereto;
wherein a least one of the detector units is movable into a BYPASS mode that
prevents the one of the detector units from emitting the alerting stimulus, the one of the detector units adapted and arranged to emit the alerting stimulus in the BYPASS
mode in response to actuation of a panic switch of the one of the detector units.
40. The security system of claim 39, wherein the alerting stimulus comprises one or more of an audible stimulus and a visual stimulus.
41. The security system of claim 39, wherein at least one of the detector units
includes a switch and a lamp movable into an illuminated condition in response to actuation
of the switch.
42. The security system of claim 39, wherein each of the detector units includes
a switch and a lamp movable into an illuminated condition in response to actuation of the switch.
43. The security system of claim 39, further including signal apparatus, the alerting stimulus comprising an activation of the signal apparatus for alerting emergency
personnel over a communication pathway.
44. A security system comprising:
a first detector unit having first memory and a second detector unit having
second memory;
a data link between the first and second detector units;
programming stored into the first memory, the first detector unit responsive
to the programming for detecting danger and for emitting an alerting stimulus in response to the detecting of danger; data propagating structure for causing data transfer between the first and second detector units over the data link;
the second detector unit responsive to the at least part of the programming for
detecting danger and for sending a signal to the first detector unit in response to the
detecting of danger; the first detector unit for emitting the alerting stimulus in response to
receiving the signal.
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