System and method for detecting, localizing, or classifying a disturbance using a waveguide sensor system

A vibration detection and classification system comprising:

• a waveguide in operative contact with a boundary;
• at least one sensor for sensing vibrations operatively connected to the waveguide;
• the waveguide extending the range of the at least one sensor;
• a control circuit operatively connected to the at least one sensor and adapted for detecting and classifying vibrations;
• at least one thick arc-shaped band of metal for coupling the waveguide to the boundary.

A method of securing an area protected by a boundary, comprising:

• mechanically transmitting a vibration from a portion of the boundary to a waveguide;
• transmitting the vibration along the waveguide to a sensor;
• sensing the vibration at the sensor;
• and
• determining at least one characteristic associated with the vibration, at least one of the at least one characteristic selected from a set comprising an average RMS signal over a time period, a time delay associated with the vibration and a loudness;
• using the at least one characteristic associated with the vibration to determine if the vibration is indicative of an intrusion.

A method of monitoring a fence, comprising:

• attaching a vibration couplet between a tensioned wire and the fence;
• mechanically transmitting a vibration from a portion of the fence to the tensioned wire;
• transmitting the vibration along the tensioned wire to a first sensor located remotely from the vibration coupler;
• sensing the vibration at the first sensor;
• and
• determining if the vibration is indicative of a condition.

A method of securing an area protected by a boundary, comprising:

• mechanically transmitting a vibration from a portion of the boundary to a waveguide;
• transmitting the vibration along the waveguide to a sensor;
• sensing the vibration with a plurality of sensors within an array;
• and
• determining at least one characteristic associated with the vibration selected from the set comprising an average RMS signal over a time period, a time delay associated with the vibration, and a loudness;
• using the at least one characteristic associated with the vibration to determine if the vibration is indicative of an intrusion.