Adapter for motion detector
OwnerSteven J. Rocciinventor
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Abstract
An object that can be sensed by a motion detector is equipped with a small, battery powered transponder. A motion detector has (either internally or externally) a transceiver adapted to provide a query signal. If the object is within range of the query signal, the transponder responds with a transponder signal. The transceiver is responsive to receipt of the transponder signal to prevent the detection of motion from causing an alarm.
Claims22
An adapter for adaptable connection to a motion detector and for communication with an alarm panel, wherein the motion detector is for placement in a protected space and provides a breach indication in response to detection of motion in the protected space, the breach indication normally causing an alarm at the alarm panel, the adapter comprising:
- a) a transceiver adapted to provide an indication that a signal has been received from a transponder disposed on an object within the protected space;
- and,
- b) circuitry responsive to the indication provided by the transceiver that prevents the breach indication from reaching the alarm panel and causing an alarm.
An adapter for adaptable connection to a motion detector and for communication with an alarm system, wherein the motion detector is for placement in a protected space and provides a breach indication in response to detection of motion in the protected space, the adapter comprising:
- a) a transceiver adapted to provide an indication that a signal has been received from a transponder disposed on an object within the protected space;
- and,
- b) circuitry responsive to the indication provided by the transceiver that prevents the alarm system from responding to the breach indication.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.