Remote guard-presence system with adjustable effect and process of using

Apparatus for achieving remote guarding of a plurality of areas each with adjustable effect on unauthorized entrants, comprising:

• a) a plurality of first level operator stations, one for each area and arranged for manning by at least one operator, and a second level operator station, arranged for manning by at least one supervisor operator, in communication with said first level operator stations, said stations including a signal receiver with television display, radiant energy selection control, and energy level controller;
• b) first sensor means placed about each area for detecting the presence and movements of entrants to the area, the visual effects of later radiation directed toward them, and generating signals in response thereto;
• c) sources of radiant energy including at least one transmitter for each area of the energy for broadcasting said energy into each area, upon selection of the type of radiant energy from said selection control, and of a level controlled by said energy level controller, said radiant energy of a nature and intensity capable of varying in strength and duration as to cause different observable effects on intruders present in the area who do not leave the areas upon command;
• d) second sensor means placed about each area for detecting the onset of and intensity of the radiant energy broadcast into that particular area and generating signals in response thereto;
• e) first transfer means for transferring said generated signals from each said first sensor means and separately transferring said generated signals from said second sensor means to said signal receivers in their respective said first level operator stations and to said second level operator station to allow each operator real-time observation of their particular area;
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• f) second transfer means for transferring control signals from said operator stations to said radiant energy sources and transmitters to vary the type and intensity of said radiant energy broadcast into the respective areas to prevent further intrusion into the areas.

The process of achieving remote guarding of an area with adjustable effects on intruders, comprising the steps of:

• a) remotely monitoring the area to be protected, through sensor means, to detect the presence of entrants into the area;
• b) determining if said entrants are authorized to be in the area;
• c) in the case where said entrants are not authorized to be in the area and are thus intruders, remotely activating a first, low level of radiant energy through transmitters into the area informing them that they have passed into a restricted area and directing them to leave the area immediately;
• d) monitoring the area to detect if the intruders remain present in the area or have left the area;
• e) in the case where the intruders have not left the area, remotely activating a second, higher level of radiant energy through transmitters located in the area in an effort to cause physical discomfort to the intruders and to urge them to vacate the area;
• f) measuring and monitoring the area for the intensity of energy radiated therein to insure that excessive energy is not brought to bear on the intruders during their movement to leave the area;
• g) monitoring the area to detect if the intruders are leaving or have left the area and, if they have not left the area, remotely checking to see if they have indicated movement toward any exit from the area;
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• h) if the intruders have not left the area and are otherwise indicating by implication or otherwise their determination to remain in the area, then remotely activating a third, still higher level of radiant energy through transmitters located in the area of an intensity sufficient to disable the intruders and stop them from intruding further into the area.