DE202008010173U1 - Mobile autonomous monitoring center for unrestricted indoor and outdoor use with multiple learning sensors and motor skills - Google Patents

Abstract

contraption to monitor an interior or exterior space, characterized in that the device is a steel cylinder with an attached mast, which includes at least one sensor and an insert means, wherein the steel cylinder is a supply unit comprising a mains supply or a battery supply, a control unit with a hardware and a software configuration, a device for online communication and the sensors are selected from the group of an image-receiving device, a motion detector and a stereometric sound pickup device and the insertion means in particular headlights and optical and acoustic devices Include signaling.

Description

The The invention relates to a device for monitoring an indoor or Outer space in particular for the purpose of securing investment and operations as well as of private property.

Of the Securing investment and operations as well as private property against unauthorized manipulation, preferably by third parties, comes increasingly a growing importance too. The technical, especially electronic support the o. g. Securing through personal protection has in recent decades taken a huge boost. As far as the areas, the secured or protected are to be fixed facilities with processes that have a high local, have temporal and factual repetition character, stand in the Prior art several monitoring systems to disposal. The known systems can however disadvantageously to new situations only with considerable retooling and time delay be adapted. A particular disadvantage of the prior art is that the known systems predominantly only over one Sensors and motorics with very few parameters have, especially movement and / or noises and following audible and visual alarm. It insists increased desire on systems that can be moved at any time with little effort locally and are immediately operational again at their new location and no significant changes in the configuration of their control centers. It would be desirable and beneficial if the construction of the sensor / motor system would allow the systems to be able to adapt to newly detected dangerous situations and their complex stimulus-response patterns via their own control center with an adaptive To lead the coordination program. There is a special need in the improvement of the known systems in that they have a longer Period independent supply utilities, largely in domestic and in the outdoor area not from environmental influences disturbed are secured and against unauthorized attacks, theft and attempted malfunctions are. Essentially, there are at least eight basic requirements to a mobile surveillance center put.

task The invention therefore was to provide a system or a device, the o. g. Basic requirements met and the disadvantages of the state the technology does not have. It was completely surprising that the object according to the invention is achieved by a device for monitoring a Indoor or outdoor space, the device comprising a steel cylinder with an attached mast comprising at least one sensor / sensors and a deployment means wherein the steel cylinder has a supply unit with a Mains supply or a battery supply, a control unit with a hardware and software configuration, a device are selected for online communication and said sensors from the group of an image-receiving device, a motion detector and a stereometric sound pickup device and the aforementioned Auxiliary means, in particular headlamps and optical devices and acoustic signaling.

at the solution according to the invention is a combination invention, which is an apprenticeship for technical Acting represents multiple elements in achieving one overall technical success. In the combination according to the invention it comes to the interaction of the individual elements mentioned Contraption. The combined in the device according to the invention Elements work together towards a single goal, d. H. they cooperate. They influence each other and lead thereby the overall success. It is accordingly in the device according to the invention to a functional fusion of the individual elements. Of the brought about by the combination invention uniform technical Success, based on the effects of each combined elements is the indispensable staple of the device according to the invention. Even if individual elements of the device in the prior art are known, in this invention the combination idea is not disclosed. The prior art also gave the average expert no suggestion just the elements of the invention to interact in the combination device.

In a preferred embodiment the invention, the mast has a height of 2 to 3.50 m above the Soil on, preferably 2.10 to 3.10 m. In this preferred embodiment there is the device according to the invention from a steel cylinder, in a compact design, the individual Elements of the device includes, as well as the preferred patch Mast with the situation adapted sensors and resources, provided this for their optimal use a height from 2 to 3.50 m above need the ground. Preferably allows the device according to the invention the telescopic extension of the mast.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the total weight of the device according to the invention is 100 to 150 kg, preferably 120 kg. The individual pass parameters of one of the preferred embodiments are the 1 and 2 removable.

The Device can shifted in a further preferred embodiment over greater distances on a terrain are at risk of theft, for example on construction sites Solar fields or industrial plants. In this case, the device according to the invention combined with a carriage, by means of which the device on a Loading area horizontal stored transported to their place of work and unloaded there and at Need can be reloaded. The device can be in the with the carriage combined embodiment held by a ground anchor or fastened with dowels. advantageously, can the device of the invention in a preferred embodiment a wind pressure up to strength 10 be suspended.

In a further preferred embodiment includes the device according to the invention no self-propelled gun, making the device particularly cost-effective can be provided with a low logistical effort.

The device according to the invention contains in its compact design all components necessary for the performance of the task, preferably those as described in US Pat 2 are reproduced. It is a particular advantage of the device according to the invention that, in comparison with the systems of the prior art, no significant changes in the configuration of the control center are necessary. At the higher level, a human supervisor is necessary even in the inventive device in the control center, even if z. B. Alerts and calls for help can be forwarded in parallel directly to alarming human or processing systems. The human supervisor fills in existing, non-automatable discretionary and judgmental latitudes. The visual-acoustic report portrait of an irregularity in the control center is configured in a preferred embodiment by adapting existing programs so that the alarm display searches from a present in the DV central office funds via a fixed coding display configuration, which corresponds to the reported irregularity.

In a particularly preferred embodiment can in the device according to the invention an additional Module for Gas detection can be present, which is activated and so the digital transmission the corresponding current parameter graphically via the identification code in the control center in type and spread of the gas in addition to Picture and the background noise a damaged one Can display gas tanks. All sensory and motor actuators the device according to the invention can be telematically influenced by the control center and thus replace or supplement the self-control. Because the control centers of the prior art for all possible sensory / motor configurations are required in the Control center no elaborate adaptation when the device according to the invention is used. It is particularly preferred if the device according to the invention GPS-located.

In a further preferred embodiment, the device according to the invention is equipped with sensors which can record and relay information as visual sensors in the wave range from infrared to UV. Source regions outside the visible light advantageously receive their own image presentation. Stills are produced, moving pictures and motion differentials for tracking the sensor system to moving disturbing factors. These can advantageously be archived respectively on their own hard disk or transmitted online. The acoustic sensors are designed accordingly. Preference is given to further areas of perception such as gaseous media or electromagnetic radiation. Due to the modular design of the device, almost any channels are activatable provided they are adapted to the interface of the digital converter that is part of the controller and is part of the fixed hardware and software of the preferred embodiment. For the purposes of the invention, the term motor function means those components of the device which are triggered in response to an observed irregularity. For example, in the event of a tank failure, not only the "retransmission" action could take place, but also the triggering of strong visual and audible signals, the tracking of the sensors due to the movement difference measurement, the routine illumination and observation of the 360-degree field and possibly stereometric measurements An example of such a preferred embodiment will be explained in more detail in the specific example part 3 In terms of program logic, it consists of a set of if-then statements that are drawn from a corresponding fund, depending on the digital identification of the incoming signals. In a preferred embodiment, this identifier carries out a converter which all signals pass through and which digitizes these signals according to a uniform format and addresses them according to their type and origin. However, the advantage of the control unit lies not only in the intra-related troubleshooting, diagnosis and the corresponding call of removal and reporting routines, but in particular also in the analysis of external failures, if z. B. the tracking of motion differentials no good usable results possible because the moving object is too far away or the view is poor. In this case, the device according to the invention would automatically an infrared detection additional activate. In addition to the mobility and compactness of the system, its rapid deployment capability and the fact that no changes in the configuration of the control center are necessary, as well as the intelligent control unit, the supply autonomy is a further particular advantage of the device according to the invention.

In a particularly preferred embodiment it will be monitored internal power supply with 230 V AC over a wet room protected Protective contact fed. The power supply unit supplies the low voltage components with energy as well as the accumulators with charge current. The power supply is the same integrated into the power supply that in case of power failure the power Supply is removed by means of diode circuit from the supply circuit and the accumulators operate without interruption for hours or days continue to ensure can. It is done to process the unprogrammed change to the internal Power source a message to the control center indicating the remaining supply time at repeated intervals on the chosen one Radio channel.

advantageously, is the device according to the invention environmentally independent, because it is waterproof and made of corrosion-resistant materials. she contains for not operating optimum cryogenic temperatures in a preferred embodiment also a board heater. Furthermore, advantageously the externally mounted sensory and motor components also designed to that they are water protected are.

One Another advantage of the device according to the invention is the fuse against unauthorized access and interventions. The central body (steel cylinder) the device according to the invention consists of a frame and an outer chassis, which are specially designed for shooting the components were designed and manufactured. The head that the Headlamps, cameras, antennas, signalers, microphones and photocells is removable and is in a preferred embodiment Protected against unauthorized removal or opening by means of a bolt contact. The Pipe holding the head of the device and the motion detector picks up is of such stability that for example, even a tractor with a heavy hammer no adverse changes cause can. In this pipe, the pipes become the components of Head guided. The tube is fixed with struts on the lower frame and forms so another own unit. The third unit does this upper sliding chassis, which is screwed to the pipe, that it can not open independently. The scope of the device according to the invention has in a further preferred embodiment also over an internal fitting with a solid base, allowing this fixation is in the secured area. The inspection openings of the chassis are in this preferred embodiment with reed contacts and locks secured. Any attacks on the device - be it mechanical or through damage Sensors / Motorics - become instant reported to the central office.

In a further preferred embodiment is the device according to the invention characterized in that the steel cylinder and / or the patch Mast at least one flashing light, at least one antenna, at least a headlight, at least one twilight switch, at least a camera, at least one motion detector, at least one control element with programmable electronics, at least one video signal interface and at least one low voltage supply component.

In a further preferred embodiment the device comprises the sensors cameras, motion detectors, microphones, Reed contacts, microswitches, tilt switches, current monitors, twilight switch and / or watches on.

In a further preferred embodiment The invention features the motorized speakers, emergency call buttons as well Optical and acoustic signaling devices.

In a further preferred embodiment the control unit includes a computer that is programmed to that it evaluates the parallel input signals of the sensors and processed.

In a further preferred embodiment Are the antennas W-LAN antennas, antennas for analog signals and / or GSM / UMTS antennas.

In a further preferred embodiment the cameras are 4 to 16 day-and-night cameras.

In a further preferred embodiment the motion detector is a dual IR passive motion detector with a detection angle of preferably 360 degrees.

In a further preferred embodiment the reed contacts are positioned so that they open the doors, a displacement of the chassis, a loosening of a modular head and / or an opening of the Detect and signal motion detectors.

In a further preferred embodiment the tilt switches are set to tilt the equipment Detect and signal in any direction.

In a further preferred embodiment the headlamps send visible and invisible light, preferably in the infrared range.

In a further preferred embodiment The invention provides that the device has the features according to claims 1 to 4 and in particular the features according to claims 1 to 9.

In a further preferred embodiment it is provided that the device has the features according to claims 1 to 15, or at least the features according to claims 6 to 10 or at least the features of the claims 6 to 15. It was completely surprising that with the preferred devices, the object of the invention can be solved particularly efficiently and safely.

It is self-evident, that explained here and embodiments illustrated on the drawings Illustrate example of the principles of the present invention and that modifications of these embodiments become apparent to those skilled in the art without thereby departing from the spirit and purpose of the present invention. Such modifications are also within the scope of the present invention Invention, so that the dependent claims also extend to this.

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• – neue Aufgabenstellung
• – Vorliegen eines seit langem ungelösten dringenden Bedürfnisses für die Lösung des mit der Erfindung gelösten Problems
• – bisheriges vergebliches Bemühen der Fachwelt
• – die Einfachheit der Lösung spricht für erfinderische Tätigkeit, insbesondere da sie kompliziertere Lehren ersetzt
• – Entwicklung der wissenschaftlichen Technik ging in eine andere Richtung
• – entwicklungsstraffende Leistung
• – Fehlvorstellungen der Fachwelt über die Lösung des entsprechenden Problems (Vorurteil)
• – technischer Fortschritt, wie z. B.: Verbesserung, Leistungssteigerung, Verbilligung, Ersparnis an Zeit, Material, Arbeitsstufen, Kosten oder schwer beschaffbaren Rohstoffen, erhöhte Zuverlässigkeit, Beseitigung von Fehlern, Qualitätshebung, Wartungsfreiheit, größere Effektivität, höhere Ausbeute, Vermehrung der technischen Möglichkeiten, Bereitstellung eines weiteren Mittels, Eröffnung eines zweiten Weges, Eröffnung eines neuen Gebietes, erstmalige Lösung einer Aufgabe, Reservemittel, Alternativen, Möglichkeit der Rationalisierung, Automatisierung oder Miniaturisierung
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• – junges Gebiet der Technik
• – Kombinationserfindung, d. h. mehrere bekannte Elemente werden zu einer Kombination zusammengeführt, die einen überraschenden Effekt aufweist
• – Lizenzvergabe
• – Lob der Fachwelt und
• – wirtschaftlicher Erfolg.

The teaching according to the application is characterized by the following features:

• - departure from the technical usual
• - new task
• - There is a long unresolved urgent need for the solution of the problem solved by the invention
• - Past futile efforts of the experts
• The simplicity of the solution speaks to inventive step, especially as it replaces more complicated teachings
• - Development of scientific technology went in a different direction
• - development-firming achievement
• - misconceptions of the experts about the solution of the corresponding problem (prejudice)
• - technical progress, such as B .: improvement, performance increase, cheapening, saving time, material, work stages, costs or difficult-to-procure raw materials, increased reliability, elimination of errors, quality improvement, maintenance-free, greater effectiveness, higher yield, increase in technical possibilities, providing a further means, Opening a second path, opening a new territory, solving a task for the first time, reserve resources, alternatives, possibility of rationalization, automation or miniaturization
• - happy grip, because of a variety of possibilities was chosen a particular, the result of which could not be predicted, so it is a patentable lucky grip)
• - Errors in the literature or very contradictory presentation of the subject invention
• - young field of engineering
• - Combination invention, ie several known elements are combined to form a combination that has a surprising effect
• - Licensing
• - praise the experts and
• - economic success.

Especially the advantageous embodiments of the invention have at least one or more of the mentioned Advantages.

in the The invention is explained in more detail below by means of an example without limited to this example to be.

Description of the Multiscout Prototypes in detail

Functions of the electronic components

The Illustration follows the standing device from top to bottom.

Of the Removable and replaceable head consists of:

1. flashing light

she serves the visual signaling of an alarm, depending on the set programming

2. Antennas

• • GSM / UMTS (900 MHz / 1800 MHz)
• - The GSM / UMTS antenna transmits signals the evaluation and sends status messages, alarm messages, data transmissions, voice messages
• - it can over the Antenna compl. Talks to Device built be (execution with pickup button)
• • antenna for analog Signals: video, audio and switching channels
• - can for all frequency bands be interpreted
• - the currently installed variant works in the 2.4 GHz range
• • WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS antenna
• - For data backup and modification of the recording meparameter
• - To the Networking multiple multiscout devices, who work in a system network and exchange data with each other and Z. B. to the Internet.

The Antenna socket and connecting cables are designed so that they can be exchanged for other antennas at any time.

3. Headlights

she shine the closer and another area to be monitored area where the device is, out. For a quick response are these z. Currently as incandescent lamps designed. The headlights are monitored for control and power consumption and release in case of defect of a light source or a cable fault immediately one Status message or an alarm off. A self-diagnosis can be programmed at intervals become. The headlights are depending on the setting individually or driven in the whole. They are so attached that they are in Pivot and turn each direction. The illumination is 360 °.

The Headlights can replace or convert to any other models. (Z. B. Equipment Protect-Serv 4 with IR headlights)

4. Twilight switch

The Photoelement of the twilight switch is guided out of the device head at the antenna socket. The twilight switch is on each Twilight states adjustable and serves the evaluation unit for determining the brightness the device around.

5. Camera (s)

The Cameras are used for the visual recording and evaluation of changes in the individual camera sections.

In the Protect-Serv 4 version has four cameras installed, it is also possible equip the Protect-Serv with more or less cameras, these variations are already prepared.

Of the Protect-Serv can also be used with any other Camera or thermal imaging camera equipped become. The cameras are mounted with articulated feet and can be so in any direction.

The Camera signals are monitored and solve if a signal is lost, a status or alarm message appears.

6. Motion detector

Of the Protect-Serv has 4 motion detectors à 90 ° detection area, allowing a range of 360 ° around monitors the Protect-Serv is. The range of z. Currently installed variant is approx. 11 m.

she are used for signal evaluation and can be used with clock or twilight connection for an alarm triggering become.

Also the twilight switch are against opening, or manipulation, sabotage monitors.

7. Control

The Control of the device consists of a programmable electronics with various inputs and outputs.

• 1. Dämmerung
• 2. Ohreneingänge
• 3. Bewegungsmelder
• 4. Kamerabildauswertung
• 5. GSM Eingänge zum Einstellen der Funktionsmodi
• 6. Sabotageüberwachung sämtlicher Komponenten
• 7. Scheinwerferüberwachung
• 8. Spannungsversorgungsüberwachung

usw.The inputs include signals such as:

• 1st dusk
• 2. Ear inputs
• 3. Motion detector
• 4. Camera image evaluation
• 5. GSM inputs for setting the function modes
• 6. Sabotage monitoring of all components
• 7. Headlamp monitoring
• 8. Power supply monitoring

etc.

• 1. GSM/UMTS Ausgänge für Status- und Systemzustandsübertragung
• 2. Sirene
• 3. Blitzleuchte
• 4. Scheinwerfersteuerung
• 5. Sender für Videobild- oder Datenübertragung Ein/Ausschalten
• 6. Heizung usw.
• 8. Videosignalschnittstellen

The outputs include signals such as:

• 1. GSM / UMTS outputs for status and system status transmission
• 2nd siren
• 3rd flashing light
• 4. Headlight control
• 5. Transmitter for video image or data transmission On / Off
• 6. Heating etc.
• 8. Video signal interfaces

The Video signals can be transmitted in different ways become:

• 1. Coaxial connection with BNC connectors for each camera
• 2. Two-wire transmission with RJ45 socket for each camera
• 3. Network transmission using Cat. 5, Cat. 6 o. Cat. 7 cables to back up the data an FTP server or for transmission using PPPoe protocol to an Internet address.
• 4. Radio transmission by W-Lan

9. Low voltage supply

The Low voltage supply of the electronic components takes over a powerful one Switching power supply that also charges the batteries at the same time.

Without Take over power supply (230 V) the two batteries supply the components. The batteries are enough for about. 60 hours of self-sufficient care.

The Switching power supply is functionally monitored and solve one Message on loss of primary power supply out.

The Components in the chassis are arranged so that they have a water level of about 30 cm unscathed survive.

Emergency function:

Device can after activity the emergency call button will automatically be connected to an emergency call center. Furthermore, even from the central office easily a voice connection to the device being constructed. Understanding over built-in microphones and speakers without further activation of Keys.

Modular sensor technology

At the Device various sensors installed, such as:

Cameras [ 3 ]:

Current come on the device four or more day-and-night cameras (with IR supplementation) for use.

From the number of slots can it can be up to 16.

It can Of course cameras of the extended lightwave spectrum are used, like thermal imaging cameras and those of the UV spectrum. It can get the full color gamut be or z. B. only black and white.

The Cameras are mounted on movable holders and can do so be put in any important direction without turning the device to have or to loosen the floor fixtures again (see modular motor skills, Zif. (6).

Motion detector [ 4 ]:

It come on the device dual IR passive motion detector for better prevention of false alarms for use. They are replaceable by radar-based detectors Interface is available.

Current are on the prototype detector with a coverage angle of 360 Degree mounted.

Microphones [ 18 ]:

The Microphones on the device fulfill a multiple function: they either deliver pure audio recordings, or picture / sound sequences. Furthermore, they serve the communication between People on site and a control center.

Reed contacts:

It come on the device Reed contacts in use, opening the doors, moving the chassis, a release of the modular head, or an opening the motion detector, etc. signalize.

Microswitch:

Please refer Reed contacts.

Tilt switch:

It come on the device Tilt switch is used, which is a tilting of the device in each Signal direction.

Current monitoring:

It come electricity monitoring on the device to Use, the function z. B. monitor the headlights and in the event of failure of a light source trigger a signal change on the on-board computer, in turn immediately send an SMS or voice message to a phone or mobile phone, in which the defective headlight is transmitted directly with number becomes. It can be so priorities Establish if an immediate repair is needed when the headlight z. B. pointing in a direction that is classified as unimportant.

Of Furthermore, the voltage supply is monitored on the primary and secondary side and also immediately in case of failure a message in plain text or transmitted by voice.

Twilight switch:

It comes on the device a twilight switch to use the as a reference for alerting, to turn on the Headlights when the alarm is triggered, or simply as a reference for lighting the surrounding area (as a lighting tower) can be used.

Watches:

Please refer twilight switch (external clock, two-channel).

Of Further can Clocks are programmed in the on-board computer and also control program sequences, such as B. Function test of the headlights once a day or every hour, by means of current monitoring etc.

It can on the device Of course also other sensors such as smoke detectors, acoustic detectors, etc. mounted be a later Enlarging the scope of the device to allow a limit is this not set.

Modular motor skills

Headlight [ 5 ]:

At the Device are Scheinwerter installed, which covers the entire radius of 360 ° around the device without Gaps and also illuminate the wider environment.

The Current headlamps are for reasons of faster response designed as a halogen spotlight.

It can Of course also headlights of other wavelengths than the visible light be used, such. B. the infrared range.

Optical signals [ 13 ]:

At the Device is a flashing beacon mounted, which provides an optical signaling means generated red lightning.

It is used for remote localization of the triggered device, if on a terrain more of the equipment are located.

Acoustic signals [ 12 ]:

At the Device is a siren is installed, which uses an acoustic signaling system Heulton generated.

It serves the deterrence and attention generation z. In the Case of sabotage or similar

Speaker [ 17 ]:

At the Device are Speaker installed in the event of an emergency call or sabotage alarm case serve as a voice connection.

Emergency call button [ 6 ]:

At the Device is against accidental operation protected Emergency button, in emergency or in a robbery without effort actuated can be installed.

The Signal of the emergency call button triggers in the on-board computer from a sequence in which a voice connection via a GSM / UMTS modem with a stored telephone number becomes. This may be police, fire or other emergency call center be.

Of Further it is possible the device also equipped with a self-protection, by sabotage alarm triggered becomes.

To belongs to the functions of motor skills also the readjustment of the sensor in case of an event, such as the rotation of headlamps or the activation of additional light sources. Via radio can also triggered telematic functions be, about the closure from gates or ramping up barriers. This is done by the modular structure of the program structure in the control section of the device causes (see paragraph (1)).

control unit

The control unit of the device consists of an on-board computer [ 1 ], which evaluates and processes the parallel data input signals of the individual sensors, switches and composite components.

The Processing is via a changeable one Software that allows unlimited linking of individual sensors, Switches and composite components allows.

Of the for the required program execution can be via a Keyboard on the device, or via cable and a remote panel, or over the air with the GSM / UMTS network pre-set by telephone or mobile phone and also at any time changed become.

At the hardware of the on-board computer can Signals such as 1/0, Hi / Low or analogue signals of various types Voltage ranges are processed, this also results in a almost unlimited range of sensors that can be processed can be used for signaling.

The software of the on-board computer is recorded by means of data transmission and enables a variety of preset program sequences. By means of input signals (eg by mobile phone) at certain inputs of the on-board computer scenarios for z. B. for alerts, Statusmeldun gene and data transfers u. A. selected. If the previous scenarios are not sufficient for specific tasks or sensors, the software program can be adapted to the new or extended task at any time.

At present, preset program sequences z. B .:
Alerting when a motion detector is triggered, or alarming only when a motion detector and a reference time are triggered, which can be set individually.
Or
Alerting when moving in a camera image, this can also be done again with time, or as a detector group dependence with a motion detector only together, etc.
Or
Alerting when sabotaging one of the device components, etc.

Of the On-board computer is also the motor interface and controls with its outputs z. B. headlights, status transmissions such as alarm or condition of the power supply (eg on the mobile phone by SMS or by voice message), data transmissions via network (RJ45 with Cat. Cable as well as Wireless Lan) on computer or server or the Internet to a predetermined IP address, siren as well Strobe light for external alarm on the device etc.

Online communication with higher level Job

It There are several built-in transmitters in the device that provide real-time and on-line transmission enable.

Video link transmitter [ 10 ]:

Of the Videolinksender can over the on-board computer by remote control command on and off become.

He transfers to the allowed video link frequencies the camera images in real time. Of the Transmitter is crypted and protected against unauthorized viewing. Of the Videolinksender has a separate antenna at the top of the device.

GSM / UMTS transponder [ 11 ]:

Of the GSM / UMTS transponder can be called via telephone and via Key coding the scenarios of the software and thus the evaluation criteria of the on-board computer change.

Of Furthermore, the transponder for the transmission of voice and SMS messages by the control of the on-board computer responsible. D. H. if the on-board computer a specific alarm or status signal must send In the transponder, an SMS text is triggered and sent to a predetermined Phone number sent.

When the emergency call button [ 6 ] on the device, the on-board computer triggers [ 1 ] on the GSM / UMTS transponder [ 11 ] and the voice connection is established via the GSM / UMTS device. At the end of the call, the pulse for triggering can be given again. The call is recorded on the hard disk of the recording device [ 2 ] recorded.

The GSM / UMTS module has a separate antenna at the top of the device.

Wireless LAN Router [ 9 ]:

One Wireless LAN router is also integrated in the device and allows per Radio access to all data and the complete recording control. All Settings of the recording part can be online here and in real time change.

The entire data backup, network access, IP data transmissions etc. can about that Router module done.

in the Combined with the UMTS modem can all Data and settings sent or received on the Internet and network with other multiscout devices and communicate with each other and the Internet.

Of the Wireless Lan Router has a separate antenna at the top of the device.

Network Interface (RJ 45) [ 14 ]:

It also gives the possibility wired network access via the RJ45 switch socket of the Wireless LAN router to use. Again, the complete access possible.

Video interface two-wire technology RJ45 socket [ 17 ]:

A Video interface for Two-wire technology is also installed and transmits the individual camera images Real time.

Video interface in coaxial design [ 16 ]:

A video interface for coaxial cable with BNC connector is also installed and transmits the individual camera images in real time. The video interface is equipped with an amplifier for each channel and can control the input signal from 1V SS to to strengthen on 4V SS.

archive

Image recording [ 2 ]:

The image is recorded by a hard disk in the recording device [ 2 ]. The format of the recording is currently Mpeg4.

The hard disk can be quickly replaced by a removable frame. Furthermore, it is possible to add an additional USB data storage device to the recording section [ 15 ] and download parts of the image recording. Analogously, a backup of the image recordings by means of network [ 14 ] and Cat. Cable (RJ 45 connector) or via wireless LAN [ 9 ] on an external computer and the possibility to send the recording via the Internet and thus in real time to any IP address or to a server (see also point (2)).

All Functions of data backup, insight into the camera images and change of the program scenario for an alarm, can in the presence of a GSM network and the Internet worldwide.

The evaluation of the movement in the camera images z. B. for signaling an alarm, also takes place in the recording unit [ 2 ]. Different criteria can be used for the evaluation. B. pixel movement, complete picture compared to the previous etc.

If a camera loses signal [ 3 ], for example by sabotage, is also a signaling to the on-board computer 1 ], which immediately sends a status message (see current monitoring and others).

It can only taking pictures only when moving, so can Save space on the hard drive.

Audio recording:

The audio recording also takes place on the recorder [ 2 ] by means of hard disk with the same utilization functions as with the picture recording.

at Sabotage on the device and when triggered an emergency call, the audio recording is triggered automatically.

Further Processing scenarios for Sensors and motor skills are over a software adaptation with little effort possible because the archive product always saved as a digital file.

housing Spatial arrangement

The Support system for The invention consists of three parts.

1. The base frame:

It consists of a stable framework and the mast receiving the replaceable head.

At the lower part of the framework The electronic components are assembled and connected by cables which are hidden in the mast, connected to the sensors.

This Part is used for fixed connection with the underground, as Attachment point.

The Mounting points of the base frame are from the openable part, which serves as cover for the Electronic components serves, covered.

The Base frame is in sabotage monitoring involved, it can not be solved or tilted.

motion sensors are attached directly to the mast and always belong to the basic equipment of the Device. These are also for a quick change, against sensors with other detection methods, prepared.

2. Cover of the base frame:

The Cover consists of a chassis, which is pushed over the scaffold and the mast.

It covers the electronic components and protects them from unauthorized access and damage the electronics.

It has locked intervention possibilities to allow access to specific electronic components. The cover is armored and extremely resistant. All intervention are involved in sabotage protection.

The Chassis is stuck in different places with the base frame screwed. All Doors and transitions are protected against splash and jet water from all directions.

3. Devices Head:

Of the Head is firmly bolted to the mast at the top and takes the camera components, the headlights, the external signaling, photoresistors and antennas on.

He is designed that a quick exchange for a head with even more cameras, or other cameras, or other headlights, etc. in no time Time possible is.

The Headlamps are fixed so that they illuminate 360 ° all around and also swung in certain directions and thus also on individual areas can be adjusted without turning the device or have to implement. The same goes for the Cameras.

Of the Head of the device is sabotage gun against open or Lose weight. All electrical components come with quick release connectors provided in the head.

As all parts is also the head of the device as well as mast and chassis against bombardment with air weapons or weapons whose energy is smaller or equal to 30 joules protected.

4. Arrangement of components:

The Electronic components are anchored in the skeleton and arranged so that in the event of a flood the device working faultlessly, up to a water level of 30 cm. Even at a water level of 45 cm, the records remain intact. The cable entry for one External supply or data storage via network are arranged so that it is covered by a lockable flap be, so that no direct access to the device from the outside is possible.

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An apparatus for monitoring an interior or exterior space, characterized in that the apparatus comprises a steel cylinder with an attached mast having at least one sensor and a deployment means, wherein the steel cylinder comprises a supply unit with a mains supply or a battery supply, a control unit with a hardware and a software configuration, an on-line communication device, and the sensors are selected from the group consisting of an image pickup device, a motion detector, and a stereometric sound pickup device, and the deployment means include, in particular, headlamps and optical and acoustic signaling devices. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that that the mast is a height from 2.00 to 3.50 m above the soil, preferably 2.10 to 3.10 m. Device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized that visual sensors in the wave range infrared to UV information record and forward. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the steel cylinder and / or the patch Mast at least one flashing light, at least one antenna, at least a headlight, at least one twilight switch, at least a camera, at least one motion detector, at least one control element with programmable electronics, at least one video signal interface and at least one low voltage supply component. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that it comprises the features according to claims 1 to 4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the sensor device comprises devices selected from the group comprising cameras, motion detectors, microphones, reed contacts, Microswitch, tilt switch, current monitors, twilight switch and / or watches. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the device comprises a motor system selected from the group speakers, emergency call buttons and optical devices and acoustic signaling. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control unit comprises a computer which programmed to receive the parallel input signals from the sensors evaluates and processes. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the antennas are W-LAN antennas, antennas for analog Signals and / or GSM / UMTS antennas are. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that it comprises the features according to claims 1 to 9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the cameras have 4 to 16 day-and-night cameras are. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the motion detector is a dual IR passive motion detector with a detection angle of preferably 360 degrees. Device according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the reed contacts are positioned so as to detect and signal an opening of the doors, a displacement of the chassis, a release of a modular head and / or an opening of the motion detector. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the tilt switches are set so that she tipping the device Detect and signal in any direction. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the headlights are visible and not visible Light, preferably in the infrared range send out. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that it comprises the features according to claims 1 to 15. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that they have at least the features according to claims 6 to 10 includes. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that it comprises at least the features of claims 6 to 15 includes.