AU2017101414A4

AU2017101414A4 - Barko Security Deterrent

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Publication number: AU2017101414A4
Application number: AU2017101414A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Tye Milson Atkinson; Zenon Sosnowski
Original assignee: Barko Security
Current assignee: Barko Security
Priority date: 2016-10-25
Filing date: 2017-10-23
Publication date: 2017-11-23
Anticipated expiration: 2025-10-23

Abstract

The Barko Security Deterrent is a unique innovation in security deterrence. The system uses the sounds of vicious dogs to deter people from entering a building. 4 Wireless Sensors are located on the outside of any closed building. When any of the sensors are triggered by movement and heat they transmit a wireless signal to a Control Centre inside the building. The Control Centre has a 433Mhz receiving Antenna which enhances its receptivity, ideal for closed tin sheds which tend to shield wireless signals. On receival of the signal the Control Centre activates the sound of a vicious dog. The user has the choice of three different barks. To the person approaching the building from the outside it sounds as though there is a dog inside the premises. By using technology called active panning it appears the 'dog' is moving inside the building then after a sequence of two or five barks (this can be selected) the Control Centre will wirelessly turn on internal lights giving the impression the premises are occupied and the dog caused the occupant to turn on the lights. There is even a selection of a human voice over the bark for more realistic deterrence. The system is easily installed and simply replicates placing a real vicious dog inside a building for security.

Description

DESCRIPTION BARKO SECURITY DETERRENT

The Barko Security Deterrent is a unique innovation in security deterrence. The system uses the sounds of vicious dogs to deter people from entering a building. 4 Wireless Sensors are located on the outside of any closed building. When any of the sensors are triggered by movement and heat they transmit a wireless signal to a Control Centre inside the building. The Control Centre has a 433Mhz receiving Antenna which enhances its receptivity, ideal for closed tin sheds which tend to shield wireless signals.

On receival of the signal the Control Centre activates the sound of a vicious dog. The user has the choice of three different barks. To the person approaching the building from the outside it sounds as though there is a dog inside the premises. By using technology called active panning it appears the 'dog' is moving inside the building then after a sequence of two or five barks (this can be selected) the Control Centre will wirelessly turn on internal lights giving the impression the premises are occupied and the dog caused the occupant to turn on the lights. There is even a selection of a human voice over the bark for more realistic deterrence.

The system is easily installed and simply replicates placing a real vicious dog inside a building for security.

BARKO ELECTRONIC BARKING DOG SECURITY DETERRENT INTRODUCTION -The most effective deterrent to keep people away from private or business premises is a vicious dog. Vicious dogs instil primal fear in all men however keeping large angry dogs due to space, cleanliness and ongoing cost issues is not for everyone.

The Barko Electronic Barking Dog deterrent has been specifically designed to give people the security deterrent benefit of a real dog by replicating electronically the exact sounds and effects of a genuine guard dog. SECTION 1- COMPONENTS The system consists of the following components: 1. Four external wireless Passive Infrared sensors (PIR's) 2. A Control Centre with the following input's and output's: • 240vac to 24v dc power input • Left and Right Speaker output terminals. • Volume Control left and right speaker • 2 x Relay Switch Output terminals • 2 x Control Input terminals. • SD Card Holder. • Bark Select Counter • 12vdc Input and Battery Charger • Battery Backup Input • Light Switch input • 433 Mhz Antenna Input

• Armed LED

• On LED • Printed Circuit Boards with Components 3. 2 x Remote Controls to activate Guard Dog Alert (Armed) Guard Dog Asleep (Disarmed) and Bark activate switch similar to a panic button. 4. 240ac to 24vdc plug pack. 5. 433 Mhz Antenna 6. 2 x 20w 8oHm 3.5" High Fidelity Speakers 7. 2 x Wireless Light Switch 8. Accessories including Mini-LED Screw Driver and 'Beware of the Dog' sign SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION The deterrent is installed and operates the following way. The four external wireless PIR sensors are located approx. 2meters above ground height on the outside of the premises. Under an eave or covering the most logical access points at the front and back of the building is preferred. They will detect up to 12 m and 150 degrees.

Setting up the Barko Back-off Badguy Deterrent is very easy making it ideal for premises that do not require permanent fully wired alarms. The installation steps are as follows: 1. Attach PIR Sensors to outside of building as detailed in SECTION 2. 2. Connect the left and right speakers to the Control Box using the Red and Black speaker wire provided. Speakers can also be wireless. 3. Attach the 433 Mhz Antenna 4. Attach the 240ac to 24vdc plug pack to the Deterrent and Turn On. 5. An audible Alert will be heard saying 'Guard Dog Alert' 6. The Armed LED at the front of the enclosure will be on and the Power On LED at the front of the enclosure will be flashing. 7. To test deterrent walk in front of one of the attached PIR's on the outside of the building or use the Remote Control to activate the bark by pressing 'D' for Dog. The dog will bark once the PIR is triggered. 8. By pressing A on the Remote Control you will Arm the Deterrent and you will hear 'Guard Dog Alert' and to Disarm the Deterrent press B and you will Back-down the Dog. You will hear 'Guard Dog Asleep' and the Armed LED will go off but the Power On LED will remain flashing. SECTION 3 -DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Once activated by movement and heat the PIR's send a wireless signal (433mhz) to the control box inside the building. The control centre, if powered and armed, receives the incoming signal and activates the Bark Program. The three bark options are recorded onto an SD Card which can be changed by inserting a different card into the SD Card Holder. The customer has an option to select one of three bark programs as follows: 1. Large dog growl and bark that starts with a protective growl and becomes more aggressive if the sensors continue to sense movement. 2. Medium size 'yappy' agitated dog that will continue to bark rapidly as the sensors are activated. 3. Large dog that starts to bark, one wireless Relay Output terminal is connected to an internal light and after a set time will turn on the light and finally a human voice will be heard.

The Control Centre contains an amplifier and stereo output channels which can drive two speakers. The speakers are located approx. 10 to 5 m apart within the premises and through a process called Active Panning we can make the dog sound as if it is moving within the premises. This can be applied to any of the three programs detailed above. Through the two relay output terminals we can attach the Control Centre to a number of devices.

An internal light can be activated wirelessly by connecting one of two or both Wireless Light Switch plugs to a 240vac outlet. After two or five 'barks', depending on the position of the 'Bark Select Counter' the Control Centre will signal the Wireless Light Switch to turn on any light plugged into the Wireless Light Switch . The Control Centre can be attached to a 'Back to Base' communicator which will send a Contact ID Signal to a control room or SMS to a designated mobile phone if the dog continues to bark for an extended period. Through Volume Control the desired Volume can be set by the occupier of the premises independently on each speaker.

The Barko Deterrent can operate as a Stand Alone unit or be an addition to any existing alarm panel. The two control Input Terminals and two control Output Terminals will allow for functionalities of various external devices to be attached and either activate the Control Centre or the Control Centre send an alarm pulse signal to external devices as listed below: • Wired additional PIR Sensors • Wired external Alarm Panel to arm and disarm system • Wired external Alarm Panel to immediately activate dog bark if required • Wired external timer to arm and disarm Control Panel at set times. • Camera that can be activated by alarm pulse (dog bark) or its own sensors. • Pressure Mat that can activate system if someone comes to the door.

The system also comes with 2 hand held remote which allows an occupant to arm and disarm the Control Box from outside or inside the premises as well as activate a bark response depending on which program has been selected.

Claims

CLAIMS Claims defining the invention are as follows:

1. A device installed inside any closed building that uses the sound of a vicious dog to deter entry. This deterrent device is triggered by 433 Mhz wireless sensors on the outside of the building or activated by hand held remote controls.
2. The deterrent gives the impression the dog is moving and barking within the premises as referred to in Claim 1, by using a technology called active panning.
3. The installed device or deterrent mentioned in Claim 1 will wirelessly turn on internal lights following a set sequence of barks.
4. The signal transmitted from external 433 Mhz wireless sensors referred to in Claim 1 is significantly enhanced by the incorporation of a 433 Mhz receiving Antenna attached to the deterrent Control Centre.
5. The Control Centre in Claim 4 can be coupled to other external devices using Input and Output ports and also uses audible alerts to notify users of the deterrent status.