Compact and self-contained security system

A system to monitor and detect an intruder within a structure, the system comprising:

• a self-contained security insert configured to be mounted to and substantially contained within an electrical junction box, the security insert being capable of being coupled to a primary power source within the structure and operating as a stand-alone security device, the self-contained security insert including:
• an occupancy sensor configured to detect the intruder;
• a modem block coupled to the occupancy sensor and having a first radio-frequency transmitter operable at a first frequency and a second radio-frequency transmitter operable at a second frequency, the modem block being configured to transmit one or more intrusion codes to other electrical devices within the structure;
• a primary lighting control circuit configured to activate an externally mounted lighting device upon detection of the intruder;
• an annunciator configured to provide an audible signal upon detection of the intruder;
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• a battery backup device contained within the insert and configured to provide power to the insert upon interruption of the primary power source.

A system for monitoring and detecting an intruder within a structure, the system comprising:

• a self-contained security insert configured to be mounted to and substantially contained within a single-gang electrical junction box, the security insert being capable of being coupled to a primary power source within the structure and operating as a stand-alone security device, the self-contained security insert including:
• a sensor means for detecting the intruder;
• a transmission means for transmitting one or more intrusion codes to other electrical devices within the structure;
• a lighting means for activating an externally mounted lighting device upon detection of the intruder;
• an annunciator means for providing an audible signal upon detection of the intruder;
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• a backup means contained within the insert for providing power to the insert upon interruption of the primary power source.