Security system
AssigneeFred N. Gratzon
InventorCarl S. Wagener
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Abstract
The present invention is a method for monitoring equipment. A computer having an enclosure defining an enclosure space is initially provided. Disposed within the enclosure space is a central processing unit including a memory and an arithmetic logic unit. The computer is provided with communication means operably connected to the central processing unit for permitting communication between the central processing unit and a peripheral device. An alarm sensor is disposed within the enclosure space of the computer. When the alarm sensor senses an alarm condition, the security system outputs a data signal indicative of the alarm condition for sounding an alarm, for example.
Claims23
A method for monitoring equipment comprising the steps of:
- providing an electronic device comprising:
- an enclosure defining an enclosure space;
- a central processing unit disposed within the enclosure space, the central processing unit including a memory and an arithmetic logic unit;
- communication means operably connected to the central processing unit for permitting communication between the central processing unit and a peripheral device;
- disposing an alarm sensor within the enclosure space of the electronic device;
- sensing an alarm condition by the alarm sensor;
- outputting a data signal indicative of the alarm condition in response to the alarm sensor sensing the alarm condition.
A method for monitoring equipment comprising the steps of:
- providing an electronic device comprising:
- an enclosure defining an enclosure space, a portion of the enclosure being selectively movable between an open condition and a closed condition;
- a central processing unit disposed within the enclosure space, the central processing unit including a memory and an arithmetic logic unit;
- communication means operably connected to the central processing unit for permitting communication between the central processing unit and a peripheral device;
- disposing an alarm sensor within the enclosure space of the electronic device;
- moving the portion of the enclosure to the open position;
- sensing the opening of the enclosure by the alarm sensor;
- outputting a data signal indicative of an alarm condition in response to the alarm sensor sensing the opening of the enclosure.
A method for monitoring equipment comprising the steps of:
- providing an electronic device comprising:
- an enclosure defining an enclosure space;
- a central processing unit disposed within the enclosure space, the central processing unit including a memory and an arithmetic logic unit;
- communication means operably connected to the central processing unit for permitting communication between the central processing unit and a peripheral device;
- disconnecting the peripheral device from the communication means;
- and
- outputting a data signal indicative of an alarm condition.
A method for monitoring equipment comprising the steps of:
- providing an electronic device comprising:
- an enclosure defining an enclosure space;
- a central processing unit disposed within the enclosure space, the central processing unit including a memory and an arithmetic logic unit;
- connecting the electronic device to an immovable object;
- disconnecting the electronic device from the immovable object;
- and
- outputting a data signal indicative of an alarm condition.
A method for monitoring equipment, comprising the steps of:
- providing a transceiver;
- providing an electronic device;
- connecting an alarm sensor to the electronic device, the alarm sensor having a radio frequency modem;
- establishing electronic communication between the radio frequency modem and the transceiver;
- interrupting the electronic communication between the radio frequency modem and the transceiver;
- and
- outputting a signal indicative of an alarm condition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.