EP0882278B1 - Systeme d'alarme - Google Patents

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EP0882278B1
EP0882278B1 EP96944170A EP96944170A EP0882278B1 EP 0882278 B1 EP0882278 B1 EP 0882278B1 EP 96944170 A EP96944170 A EP 96944170A EP 96944170 A EP96944170 A EP 96944170A EP 0882278 B1 EP0882278 B1 EP 0882278B1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
    • G08B25/01—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
    • G08B25/016—Personal emergency signalling and security systems
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    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
    • G08B25/002—Generating a prealarm to the central station
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    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B29/00—Checking or monitoring of signalling or alarm systems; Prevention or correction of operating errors, e.g. preventing unauthorised operation
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  • the present invention relates to an alarm system of the kind defined in the preamble of Claim 1.
  • one object of the invention is to provide an alarm system that includes a plurality of actuators which function to trigger an alarm through the medium of a time delay circuit, such that an employee is able to initiate triggering of an alarm through the medium of a time delay circuit at a point in time when the employee is merely suspects that a robbery may be imminent.
  • a system In order for such a system to function effectively, we have found that it must be extremely simple to operate and, in spite of this, be able to manage a number of normally occurring situations with respect to supervision and preparedness, and also to keep as many as possible of the personnel present, or all of the personnel, informed of the ominous or threatening pictures that one of the personnel has observed and responded to by corresponding actuation of an actuating unit.
  • the inventive alarm system will preferably have indicators/displays that indicate the threatening picture noted by one of the personnel, preferably an optical coded indication, so that other personnel are able to sharpen their awareness in the presence of the imminence of danger.
  • the inventive alarm system has the general construction defined in the following Claim 1.
  • the inventive alarm system is based on a signal that is triggered manually or by means of a sensor when the risk of an emergency situation arises, such as the risk of a robbery or like offence.
  • This signal activates an alarm after a given time-lapse
  • an operator is able to prevent the triggering of an alarm prior to expiration of this time delay, by actively actuating the system (apply a further signal).
  • Signal triggering of time periods can therefore be referred to as a "primary alarm” state which will automatically result in the triggering of an alarm when left passive. Consequently, an employee who has triggered a "primary alarm" in an early stage need not place himself/herself at risk with a confronting robber or like person.
  • Each actuator unit will preferably include at least one indicator that is adapted to show several different signal images which correspond to the respective different threatening pictures or levels of preparedness that have been established by the collective effect of the plurality of signals that are delivered to the logic and in dependence on when the individual signals have been delivered to said logic.
  • An activating unit may, of course, include a plurality of indicators/displays that are connected to show the same signal picture simultaneously, wherein these indicators/displays may be mounted in the various working places of the premises concerned.
  • an indicator/display together with an activating unit in each of the chosen workplaces, so that any one of the personnel will be able to activate said unit easily and without needing to move away from his/her position to any great extent.
  • the activating unit may have the form of a box provided with one single activating button or switch which, when activated, triggers a signal to a logic unit.
  • an external sensor can be adapted to send a signal direct to the logic unit when activated.
  • the logic is connected to a time delay circuit.
  • the logic may be constructed such that a first signal delivered by the activating unit or by a responder activates time circuits in a manner to trigger an alarm after the expiration of a given time period. A second signal delivered to the unit within this time period influences the signal picture and the logic. An alarm is initiated when the full time period has lapsed.
  • a third signal delivered to the logic unit within said time period changes the signal picture and causes the logic to be reset to a normal mode or state at the end of said time period.
  • the normal logic state is the state of the logic prior to the first signal. However, if a fourth signal is delivered to the logic unit before the logic has returned to its normal state subsequent to delivery of the third signal, the logic will trigger an alarm, preferably directly.
  • the indicator/display may be adapted to show a first signal picture in the normal state, a second normal picture after delivery of the first signal, a third signal picture after delivery of the second signal, a fourth signal picture after delivery of the third signal, and a fifth signal picture when the fourth signal is delivered before the logic has returned to its normal state.
  • the fifth signal picture may conveniently correspond to a state in which the displays are extinguished.
  • This alarm system can be readily used in several different, frequently occurring situations, as described in the following examples.
  • One important property of the inventive system is that a sensor or an employee initiates a primary alarm in a situation in which a threatening scenario is vague, so that an alarm will be triggered after a given time period has lapsed, by virtue of the system remaining passive, i.e. none of the persons present has activated the activating unit to deliver another signal.
  • the signal pictures are coded (illuminated or extinguished lamps, steady or flashing lights, different coloured lamps), a "robber" will be totally unaware of the significance of respective signal images or patterns to the personnel present. Naturally, the significance of the signal pictures may be different in different systems.
  • US-A-4 189 719, US-A-3 787 832 and GB-A-2 182 104 disclose alarm systems which may be deactivated.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates the manner of operation of the system when a first person enters a premises through a closed door.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates the events that take place when a situation is felt to be threatening.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates the situation in conjunction with personnel leaving the premises through a rear door.
  • Fig. 4 illustrates the situation when the guarded door of a premises must be kept open whilst the premises are in use, e.g. for loading or like purposes.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates the events that take place in the inventive system when the first signal delivered to the system is generated by a sensor that, e.g., senses activation of a time lock on a strong room, cash dispenser, or some other valuables storage facility.
  • Fig. 6 illustrates schematically premises in which an inventive alarm system is installed.
  • the room 12 may be a room in bank premises, for instance.
  • a plurality of activating units 1 each comprising an apparatus housing 2 having a push-button 3, a display 4 that includes two lamps 5, 6.
  • the units 1 are connected to a timer 7 and to logic 8 that controls an alarm 9.
  • the alarm 9 may be adapted to send an alarm to a police station or to a security firm and/or to produce optically and/or electrically an alarm signal such as to show the same signal pictures or patterns on the displays 4, said signal pictures being represented by the two lamps 5 and 6.
  • the lamp 5 is yellow and the lamp 6 is green and the lamps may be arranged to adopt an extinguished state A, a steady light B and a flashing light C respectively.
  • External sensors 10, 11 are connected to the logic unit 8. These sensors 10, 11 may be adapted to deliver a signal to the logic unit 8 such as to activate the alarm 9 subsequent to the lapse of a time delay set on the timer 7, in the same way as a signal that is established by manual activation of a button 3.
  • the signals established through the sensors 10, 11 and the button 3 may be simple signal pulses, and the logic 8 may therefore also be relatively simple. However, it will be understood that the sensors 10, 11 or the buttons 3 may be caused to deliver addressed signals that trigger time periods of mutually different lengths previously set in the timer, for instance.
  • the system operates in the following manner, starting from a normal state:
  • the display/indicator 4 shows a first picture 21 in the normal state, referenced 30.
  • the logic 8 is adapted to trigger an alarm 9 after a time period set on the timer 7.
  • the primary alarm 9 will be triggered upon the lapse of a predetermined time period from the time of receiving the signal 31 (as indicated by the clock marking 7 closest upstream of the primary alarm 9, wherein the passivity in question is governed by or controlled by the situation being felt as being unsatisfactory (block 41) from a threatening or hazardous aspect.
  • the logic unit 8 will be actuated and a corresponding signal picture 23 shown by or on the indicators 4.
  • a new signal picture 24 will be shown on the indicators 4.
  • the logic 8 is also caused to ensure that the alarm system will revert to its normal state 30 (and the corresponding picture 21 then shown on the indicators 4) at the end of the time period determined by the timer 7, provided that no further signal 34 is delivered within the time period determined by the timer 7.
  • the button 3 When wishing to trigger an alarm quickly after the first signal 31, the button 3 can be pressed three times so as to deliver respective signals 32, 33 and 34, wherein the signal 34 shall be delivered within the time period initiated by the signal 31.
  • the logic unit 8 establishes a signal picture 25 on the indicators 4 and triggers an alarm upon receipt of the signal 34, preferably immediately.
  • Each of the signal pictures 21-25 is different from the other signal pictures and is associated with a specific event stage in the function of the alarm system, so that everyone who is able to visually observe a unit 1 (i.e. the unit indicator 4) can be informed of the prevailing threatening picture or scenario and adapt his/her awareness of what is happening in the surroundings on the basis of this information.
  • a unit 1 i.e. the unit indicator 4
  • the inventive alarm system can be used easily by each person associated with the workplace/premises in question and for all normal occurring events.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates the situation in which the premises/room 12 is empty, the door 30 is closed and the alarm system is in its normal state, indicated by the signal picture 21 on the indicator 4 of respective units 1.
  • the first authorised person to enter the room 12 is able to disconnect any burglar alarm that may have been initiated and to unlock and open the door 13.
  • the sensor 11 is therewith actuated to deliver the first signal 31.
  • the primary alarm 9 will now be triggered within the pre-set time period commenced by the sensor in question, unless no other measures are taken.
  • the person concerned utilizes this time period to enter the room 12 and check that everything is in order.
  • the person then presses the button 3 two times in order to deliver the signals 32, 33, whereafter the system returns to its normal state 30.
  • Fig. 1 shows a complete signal picture
  • Figs. 2-6 on the other hand show only the illuminated lamps and a picture 25 showing only an extinguished lamp.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a possible sequence of events which can be experienced as threatening by one or more personnel in the room 2. If the person in question considers that the prevailing situation is not hazardous or ominous (block 70), he/she will press the button 3 so as to cause the delivery of a first signal 31. He/she will then have time in which to evaluate the situation further, this time period corresponding to the time period determined by said timer. If the situation is not felt to be entirely ominous, he/she is able to press said button so as to deliver a further signal 32 which changes the signal picture, so as to give corresponding information to colleagues watching the display. If the situation then quietens down within the time period determined by the timer, he/she may again press the button 3 to deliver the signal 33 that resets the alarm system to its normal state unless no other measures are taken.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates the case when one of the personnel wishes to leave the room 12 through the door 13. Opening of the door 13 will cause a sensor to deliver the first signal, wherewith a corresponding pre-set time period on the timer 7 begins to run, as a result of the door being opened. The person concerned then presses two times on the button 3 within the ongoing time period and leaves through the door 13 and closes the door. Closing of the door does not generate a signal.
  • Rapid activation of the primary alarm can be accomplished by pressing the button 3 three times after the first signal 31.
  • the door 13 when the door 13 must be left open during the daytime for loading or off-loading purposes, i.e. arbitrary time periods, the door 13 is first opened and the first signal 31 delivered to the logic unit. Provided that no threatening or ominous picture is observed, i.e. the situation is felt to be normal or acceptable (block 40), the button 3 is then pressed to deliver the signals 32 and 33 while the door is kept open, therewith setting the system to its normal state 30. The door 13 can now remain open for any chosen length of time. None happens when the door is closed upon completion of a loading/off-loading operation; the normal state prevails.
  • any one of the personnel present is able to trigger a primary alarm by manually pressing the button 3 four times.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates how the first signal 31 can be generated by a sensor 10 which senses that a bank vault (safe) is open, that a cash dispenser is open, that a door/shutter leading to any particular space is open, or that a time lock on the bank vault/cash dispenser or said space is activated.
  • sensors may be adapted to established an individual primary alarm trigger time period different to the time period established by the timer 7 in response to actuation through the medium of the button 3, for instance.
  • the sensor 10 may deliver an addressed first signal 31 that causes the timer 7 to trigger a pre-set time period, such as an alarm triggering delay.
  • addressable sensors may be adapted to initiate time periods of mutually different lengths in the timer.
  • the sensor 10 is shown mounted in the room 12 (Fig. 6), it will be understood that said sensor may also be mounted externally of the room.
  • the sequence of events follows the pattern illustrated in one of the Figs. 1-4.
  • a second signal (delivered in response to activation of a button 3) actuates the logic and triggers a new signal picture.
  • a third signal (triggered by re-actuation of a button 3) triggers a new signal picture and causes the logic to reset the system to its normal state.

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  1. Un système d'alarme comprenant une pluralité de capteurs (1, 10, 11), dont chacun est prévu pour fournir des signaux et pour amener une logique (8) à activer une alarme (9) soit directement, soit par l'intermédiaire d'un circuit à retard de temps, dans lequel au moins certains des capteurs présentent la forme d'un unité d'activation (1), qui, lorsqu'elle est activée, fournit un signal à la logique (8) et qui comprend un indicateur (4) qui est prévu pour présenter plusieurs images de signaux différents (21-25) ; dans lequel la logique (8) est prévue pour amener une première image de signal (21) à être affichée sur les unités d'activation dans un état normal (30) ; dans lequel chaque capteur est prévu pour fournir à ladite logique, lorsqu'il est actionné, un premier signal d'activation (31), dans lequel ladite logique amènera une seconde image de signal (22) à être affichée sur les indicateurs de toutes les unités d'activation (1) en réponse audit premier signal d'activation, et dans lequel ladite logique est prévue pour déclencher une alarme (9) par l'intermédiaire d'un circuit de temps (7) lors de l'expiration d'une période de temps réglée dans ledit circuit de temps ; dans lequel la logique (8) est adaptée pour amener l'indicateur (4) de chaque unité à présenter une troisième image de signal (23) en réponse à un second signal d'activation (32) fourni à ladite logique à l'intérieur de la période de temps qui commence au moment du premier signal d'activation (31) ; dans lequel la logique (8) est prévue pour être remise à son état normal (30) à la fin de la période de temps après la fourniture d'un troisième signal d'activation (33) à l'intérieur de ladite période de temps, à la condition que ladite logique ne reçoive pas un quatrième signal avant l'expiration de ladite période de temps, chaque unité (1) étant prévue pour montrer la première image de signal sur l'indicateur (4) ; et dans lequel la logique (8) est prévue pour déclencher l'alarme (9) lors de son actionnement par un quatrième signal (34) fourni à l'intérieur de ladite période de temps déclenchée par le circuit de temps (7).
  2. Un système d'alarme selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'indicateur est prévu pour présenter une cinquième image de signal (25) lorsque l'alarme (9) est déclenchée.
  3. Un système d'alarme selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'indicateur de signal (4) de chaque unité comprend un première lampe (5) et une seconde lampe (6), chaque lampe pouvant être éclairée, éteinte ou clignotante
  4. Un système d'alarme selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la première et la seconde lampe (5 et 6) de l'indicateur de signal présente des couleurs mutuellement différentes.
  5. Un système d'alarme selon la revendication 3 ou 4, caractérisé en ce que dans la première image de signal (21) correspondant à l'état normal (30) du système d'alarme, la première lampe (5) est éteinte et la seconde lampe (6) est éclairée ; en ce que, dans la seconde image de signal (22), la première lampe (5) clignote et la seconde lampe (6) est éclairée ; en ce que, dans la troisième image de signal (23), les deux lampes brillent avec une lumière stable ; en ce que, dans la quatrième image de signal (24), la première lampe est éteinte et la seconde lampe clignote ; et ce que la disposition est telle que les deux lampes (5, 6) sont éteintes lorsqu'une alarme est déclenchée.
  6. Un système d'alarme selon une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que chaque unité d'activation (1) comprend une unité de fonctionnement actionnable manuellement (3) au moyen de laquelle un signal (31-34) peut être fourni à la logique (8).
  7. Un système d'alarme selon une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé par un capteur (11) qui fonctionne pour détecter lorsqu'une porte (13) d'une pièce (12) protégée par le système est ouverte et pour fournir à la logique (8) un signal (31) en accord avec cela.
  8. Un système d'alarme selon une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les indicateurs d'images de signaux (4) sur toutes les unités (1) sont prévus pour présenter simultanément des images de signaux analogues (21-25).
  9. Un système d'alarme selon une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé par un capteur (10) prévu pour détecter un événement, tel que l'ouverture d'un ensemble de stockage d'objets de valeur ou l'activation d'une serrure à minuterie d'un ensemble de stockage d'objets de valeur, et de fournir avec cela un signal à la logique un même temps que des informations concernant la durée de la période de temps devant être réglée sur le minuteur, cette période de temps étant choisie pour convenir à l'événement que le capteur concerné est prévu de détecter.
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