FR3096501A1 - "Alarm position signaling device, alarm system and corresponding process" - Google Patents

Abstract

“Alarm position signaling device, alarm system and corresponding method” The invention proposes an alarm signaling device (DSPA), comprising at least at least one position signal transmitter (ESP) including a transmitter smoke and/or directional light connected to an electronic circuit designed to receive an activation signal (sa) from an alarm system (CSA), and to trigger an emission of smoke, typically during the day and/or directional light, typically at night, (SP1) as a consequence of receiving this activation signal. The light emitter (SP2-SP5) is for example triggered alone in the event of a night alarm, in particular a laser, permanent (SP2) or intermittent (SP3), and fixed or mobile (SP4), and/or positioned to illuminate the smoke emitted. Optionally, the device comprises a timer (BCm) programmed to activate the position signal transmitter only after a determined period following receipt of the activation signal. The invention also proposes an alarm system (SYA, SYA') integrating such an alarm position signaling, in multi-component or integrated form (SYA") in a single box, as well as a method implementing the device or system Figure for abstract: Fig.1

Description

Description Title of the invention: “Alarm position signaling device, alarm system and corresponding method”

The invention relates to a method, apparatus and system for easy, fast and precise location of a break-in, threat, attack, person, private or public property, over long or short distance.

The invention provides an alarm signaling device, comprising at least at least one position signal transmitter including a smoke and/or directional light transmitter connected to an electronic circuit designed to receive an activation signal from the part of an alarm system, and to trigger an emission of smoke, typically during the day or directional light, typically at night, as a consequence of receiving this activation signal.

[0003] The light emitter is for example triggered alone in the event of a night alarm, in particular a laser, permanent or intermittent, and fixed or mobile, and/or positioned to illuminate the smoke emitted. Optionally, the device comprises a timer programmed to only activate the position signal transmitter after a fixed period of time following receipt of the activation signal.

The invention also proposes an alarm system integrating such alarm position signaling, in multi-component form or integrated into a single box, as well as a method implementing the device or the system.

STATE OF THE ART 100051 Currently, existing alarm systems signal a break-in or a threat that is occurring, by means of alarm transmitters such as a howler or an electro-flash, a device which can be seen if we are close to the facts.

They can also include a remote call function to clear up doubts and/or trigger on-site intervention.

100061 During a break-in, or a threat, and the crossing of zones protected by a device, whether on the periphery, perimeter, or volumetry, according to the wishes of the owner, or the manager of the premises, on a sensitive site , institutional, industrial, public, or private, equipped with an alarm center connected to audible, mute, or teletransmitted warning devices, is triggered.

100071 However, the exact localization of the facts is too often approximate and the intervening parties, law enforcement or private intervention service, waste a considerable amount of time for this reason and this is detrimental to the effectiveness of their intervention or even to their own safety.

100081 An object of the invention is to overcome the defects of the prior art.

In particular, the invention also aims to allow, on a monitored site, to locate precisely, quickly, at short or long distance, the location of current or recent events reported by an alarm system of any type. , and/or the location on which they must intervene. 11 may be, for example, burglary, threats, attacks on persons or property, private or public, institutional, industrial, commercial, Presentation of the invention

The invention provides an alarm signaling device, comprising at least at least one position signal transmitter including a smoke transmitter or a directional light or both.

This position signal transmitter is arranged to emit a directional light beam and/or smoke, which are visible overhead and from the outside.

This position signal transmitter is connected to an electronic control circuit provided and arranged to be connected to an alarm system including one or more triggers of the detector type or of the remote control call for help type, which triggers are separated from said position signal transmitter, located at a distance from it and installed independently of it.

That is to say that they are not integrated together, neither in the same box nor on the same electronic card or plate, but they are connected by an external connection, by wired or wireless connection - in a way so that the position signal transmitter can signal a position (and potentially a place of intervention) which can be different from the place of the break-in or detection, or at least chosen independently of this place.

[0011] This alarm signaling device is arranged to receive an activation signal from said alarm system, and to trigger said emission of light and/or smoke as a consequence of the reception of such a signal. activation issued by said alarm system in case of detection of burglary or threat or damage to property or persons, that is to say by one or more malicious people.

[0012] According to one family of embodiments, the position signal transmitter comprises at least one smoke generator, and for example only one or more smoke generators.

According to one family of embodiments, the position signal transmitter comprises at least one directional light transmitter, for example a laser, which may be permanent or intermittent, and which may be fixed or mobile, and for example only one or directional light emitters.

[0014] In combination, the position signal transmitter comprises both one or more directional light transmitters and one or more smoke transmitters.

[0015] Optionally, the position signal transmitter comprises at least one light transmitter, in particular directional, which is triggered and positioned to illuminate the smoke emitted, in particular a laser, which may be permanent or intermittent, and which may be fixed or mobile.

[0016] According to one feature, the alarm signaling device only triggers a smoke emission if it is activated during a day period, and only a light emission if it is activated during a night period.

[0017] Alternatively or in combination, the alarm signaling device triggers an emission of smoke and an emission of light, together or offset, for example so as to illuminate the smoke.

[0018] Typically, the device comprises an electronic control circuit which is intended to be connected to an alarm system including one or more triggers so as to receive the activation signal from it, for example under the effect of detection or manual control or manual remote control.

According to one embodiment, the electronic control circuit is made in the form of an electronic device or electronic box which is separate from the position signal transmitter, and transmits a transmission signal to it by a connection electrical or computer.

[0020] This electronic device may for example be a separate box, or an electronic device that can be inserted into a box of the alarm system, for example in the form of an electronic card.

[0021]According to one embodiment, the electronic control circuit is made in the form of at least one electronic card provided to be optionally inserted into an alarm system central unit.

[0022]According to one embodiment, the electronic control circuit is then integrally integrated into a box including at least one position signal transmitter, which may provide a removable or replaceable consumable part.

For example, one or more detectors of any type, and/or manual controls or manual remote controls can be integrated therein.

[0023] More particularly, the electronic control circuit comprises a long-distance digital communication circuit, in particular of the cellular or satellite type with a SIM card reader.

According to a family of embodiments, which can be combined or hybridized with the previous one within a larger system, the electronic control circuit is then provided to receive the activation signal:

[0025] by connection to an alarm signal transmitter controlled by the alarm system, or by connection to an output port of the alarm system which is provided for controlling an alarm signal transmitter.

According to one feature, the electronic control circuit can also be provided to receive the activation signal by autonomous detection of an alarm signal emitted by an alarm signal transmitter, that is to say a physical signal such as sound or light, which is controlled by the alarm system.

According to another aspect, the invention proposes an alarm system, in particular fixed and applicable to a building or an infrastructure, comprising at least one central unit arranged to receive a trigger signal from one or more triggers and to emit one or more alarm signals.

[0028] According to this aspect of the invention, this alarm system comprises and one or more alarm position signaling devices as described here, installed in one or more locations independent of said triggers, that is that is to say not mechanically connected to each other, thus making it possible to signal a different position from the place of the break-in, for example to indicate the desired place for an internment

[0029] This alarm system in that it is arranged to control said alarm position signaling device(s) in itself or by sending them an activation signal in response to a reception of a triggering signal corresponding to a detection of burglary, or threat or damage to property or persons, or triggering of a remote control call for help, that is to say due to one or several by malicious people, in addition to or instead of the alarm signal(s).

[0030] According to this aspect, the invention also proposes an alarm system comprising at least one alarm position signaling device as set out here, in particular one-piece, and a manual trigger box arranged to activate it directly by remote control typically provided to call for help, for example by a fixed button or a wireless remote control.

[0031] Optionally, the device comprises a timer programmed to activate the position signal transmitter only after a determined period following receipt of the activation signal.

[0032] Optionally, the device is connected with a remote system or with a remote operator, who can control or prevent the activation of the position signal transmitter, for example of a remote monitoring operator.

[0033] It may for example be a question of delaying or inhibiting the activation during or after a doubt removal check, for example by microphone or camera.

It can also be an activation which becomes effective only on remote control, for example after removal of doubt or at the request of the participants.

[0034]According to an optional feature, the generator is installed in an interior volume and emits its smoke to the outside through a conduit leading to the outside.

[0035] The alarm system or the location device can thus be arranged to only trigger the position signal transmitter:

[0036] after the expiry of a determined period after receipt of the triggering signal by the alarm center or of the activation signal, and/or after receipt of a remote command.

[0037] In the configuration of a delayed emission, the location device can integrate or be connected to a timer, which it uses to delay the triggering of the emission of smoke.

The system may also integrate or be connected to such a timer, which it uses to delay the activation of the tracking device.

[0038] In the configuration of an emission on command, the tracking device can be connected to a remote operator, from whom it receives a command which triggers the emission of smoke, immediately or after a timer.

The alarm system can also be connected to a remote operator, from whom it receives a command which triggers the activation of the tracking device, immediately or after a timer.

According to yet another aspect, the invention provides a method for monitoring or protecting a place, or one or more buildings, or premises forming a subset of one or more buildings, or a vehicle, or a person.

According to the invention, this method characterized in that it comprises an implementation of an alarm system as described here or of an alarm position signaling device as described here.

According to one feature, the system or the method comprises or implements a plurality of alarm position signaling transmitters, arranged in different locations, and it only triggers the transmitter(s) corresponding to the position of the triggers that have been activated, such as the closest or located on a matching path.

In the case of a portable trigger, for example a wireless remote control, the location device can also receive position information from the remote control, and choose to trigger the transmitter(s) closest to the position of the portable remote control. .

[0041]According to one feature, the alarm system comprises several alarm position signaling devices arranged to signal different positions, and the method comprises:

[0042] a step of detection located by a fixed or mobile trigger, called an activated trigger, a step of locating the position of said activated trigger, a step of selective activation of a subset of at least one (said alarm position signaling devices corresponding to the position of said activated trigger.

[0043] According to another feature, which can be combined, the method comprises the steps of: 6

[0044] - detection by a fixed or mobile trigger, called activated trigger, transmission of a digital alarm signal to a remote terminal called monitoring terminal, automated or implemented by a human operator, allowing for example a verification of removal of doubt or assessment of the threat, after a non-zero delay, reception from said monitoring terminal of an activation signal from one or more position signal transmitters, simultaneous or offset from each other.

[0045] Various embodiments of the invention are provided, integrating according to all of their possible combinations the various optional characteristics set out here.

[0046] In particular and by way of example, the invention allows precise, instantaneous, rapid localization, both over a long and a short distance, of the facts of break-ins, threats, attacks against people, private and public property.

[0047] The innovation of the device thus provides the precise location of a break-in, a threat, an attack in progress, over a long distance or not.

The alarm position signaling device, or location device, makes it possible to avoid or reduce this precious location time, for the benefit, for example, of the sites to be protected, of the victims, and of the responders.

The benefits provided can, for example, make it possible to avoid or limit damage in terms of theft and damage to the site, but also bodily or psychological damage to the victims or even to the workers, and financial damage to the victims and their insurers.

[0050] The invention relates in particular to the very principle of the apparatus which receives information following a break-in, analyzes it, and transmits a signal to the smoke ejector, smoke generator, which launches the smoke.

It is ejected intermittently, or continuously depending on the programming.

The invention also relates to the smoke ejection device, smoke generator, which is an integral part of the principle of the device.

The apparatus of the invention comprises: the alert detection system, which sends a signal to the smoke launcher, smoke generator;

The invention also relates to the process, the entire course of operation, in its various options.

The invention thus relates to any type of building, site, private or public, mobile or not, institutional or industrial equipped with an alarm system.

The invention also relates to a complete alarm system incorporating such a location device.

[0056] It also relates to a location device which acts as such a complete system 7, and is connected and programmed to operate using its own system for detecting break-ins, threats, attacks against people, property private, public, coupled with any type of trigger or detector.

In this case, all the detection devices transmit the information to the device which orders the smoke launcher(s) to be triggered.

[0057] The system can also be designed to trigger only one or more smoke emitters, depending on the location on which the intervention is to take place.

For example by triggering the transmitter(s) which is (are) closest to the detector(s) which signaled the alarm.

The alarm center which receives an alert or a trigger signal, automatic or manual, and/or a detector, transmits the information to the smoke ejector, smoke generator.

This device, possibly according to a predefined time delay, releases the smoke, smoke, for example upwards and pressure with pressure making it visible to all in height, from the outside and from the surroundings up to a great distance.

For premises located in an apartment building, in the middle of an urban area.

The smoke-smoke emitter can be arranged on the facade of a building and emitting outwards, for example oriented horizontally.

The smoke smoke emitter may further comprise a light signal, for example a laser, fixed, pulsed or rotating, to reinforce the perception of the location of the alarm;

[0060] Various embodiments of the invention are provided, integrating according to all of their possible combinations the various optional characteristics disclosed here.

Brief description of the drawings

Other particularities and advantages of the invention will emerge from the detailed description of a non-limiting mode of implementation, and from the appended drawings in which:

[0062] [fig.11: diagram illustrating an example with a location device supplied and installed in the form of several separate components connected together and with an alarm system of a known type.

[0063] [fig.2]: diagram illustrating an example with a location device supplied and installed in the form of a one-piece component, installed at its transmission location and connected with an alarm system of a known type .

[0064] [fig.3]: diagram illustrating an example of a location device operating independently, directly controlled by a remote control with manual triggering and whose housing directly integrates a detector, for example volumetric.

[0065] Detailed Description of Exemplary Embodiments 8

[0066] The device is a device for locating, instantaneous or deferred, a threat against people, private or public property, coupled with any type of alarm system, central alarm system, by the ejection a colored smoke-like substance, preferably a color in the green-yellow-orange-red spectrum, and/or including a fluorescent component.

[0067] During a break-in, or a threat, and the crossing of the zones protected by an alarm system SYSA, SYSA', whether cc is for example on the outskirts, perimeter D6, or volumetry D5, as desired from the owner, or from the manager of the premises, a CSA alarm center receives one or more triggering information from its triggers D1, D9 or detectors D2 to DR.

It may be, for example, premises or a building on a sensitive, institutional, industrial, public or private site, equipped with a CSA alarm center connected to SA I sound warning devices, SA2 light warning devices, and/or equipped with mute alarms, or remote transmissions, is triggered.

Regardless of the type of trigger D1, D9 or detection D2 to DR, an activation signal sa is transmitted to the electronic control unit BC, BCA of the device which, according to a predefined time BCm by programming and according to the requirements of the site and/or the threat, triggers an ESP position signal transmitter, here an SPO smoke propulsion device, smoke generator.

[0069] The smoke SP1 is ejected intermittently or continuously according to the wishes of the owner or manager.

In fine weather, the optimum conditions are met for the smoke to be clearly visible.

[0071] Preferably, especially at night or in bad weather, an SP2, SP3, SP4 laser or an electrotlash or an SP5 directional spotlight, fixed or mobile, is triggered and illuminates the smoke, which makes the smoke more visible. .

[0072] In order not to alter the efficiency of the device, the external parts are designed and protected from runoff, splashes and ambient humidity.

Figure 1 is a diagram which illustrates an example of integration of the device to an alarm system of a known type monitoring a Bat building.

Its operation here includes the following steps:

1 - a break-in or a threat occurs against a person, private or public property - the information is acquired at the level of the detectors D2 to D8 or triggers D1, D9.

[0075] 2 - the detectors, whatever the detection mode, analyze the facts and transmit the data to the CSA alarm center via an SD signal.

[0076] 3 - the alarm center receives the information from the detectors and analyzes it.

It transmits the necessary commands to the alarm signal emission peripherals SA1 and 5A2, in the form of an alarm emission signal seA. 9

[0077] 4 - the alarm transmitters start:

[0078] the howler SA1 is activated by the signal seA received from the CSA alarm center, and starts up the electroflash SA2 is also activated by the signal scA received from the alarm center and starts up

[0079] 6- the device receives the information transmitted by the alarm center and gives the order to the smoke ejector and the laser to start

[0080] 7 - the smoke is ejected and the laser switched on, all according to a predefined time delay.

The device is both receiver and transmitter of information received from the alarm center, or detection devices which then transmit the information to one or more smoke ejection devices.

[0082] The shape and dimensions of the device are flexible and can evolve according to needs.

[0083] The power supply is made by cells or battery, or various accumulator and power adaptable to the site to be protected.

The information that passes between the alarm center and the device will be transmitted by wire or radio, or wi-fi according to the wishes of the owner or manager, and according to the place or places concerned.

The information transmitted between the device and the smoke ejection device will be transmitted by wire means, radio, or wi-fi according to the wishes of the owner or the manager, and according to the place or places concerned.

The device is easily adaptable to any home automation system.

[0087] Figure 2 illustrates an example in which the DSPA locating device is supplied in the form of a box integrating the ESP smoke emitter or even the light signal, and which can be directly connected to an existing CSA alarm system. .

It can for example be compatible with or intended to be connected to the input port of a warning device, planned or existing, such as an SA2 electrotlash or an SAI howler, or to the CAs output port of a CSA central designed to control such an alarm SAI or SA2.

[0088] FIG. 3 illustrates an example in which the location device is autonomous and freed from any coupling to a complex and/or multi-component alarm system.

It can for example be made in the form of a box integrating the smoke emitter or even the light signal, and supplied with a manual remote control D1 and/or with an integrated detector D5.

According to another exemplary embodiment, several alarm position signaling devices are installed at different locations in an area, for example on lampposts in a public space.

The alarm system then comprises several alarm position signaling devices (DSPA) arranged to signal different positions, and the method comprises:

[0091] a step of detection located by a fixed (Dl -D8) or mobile (Dl) trigger, called activated trigger, a step of locating the position of said activated trigger a step of selective activation, automated or by choice of an operator, of a subset of at least one of said alarm position signaling devices (DSPA) corresponding to the position of said fixed or mobile trigger.

The detection step can for example be carried out by an automatic detector, or by a manual remote control call for help activated by a person believing that there is a threat, or by remote control from a remote monitoring operator or an image evaluation algorithm.

[0093] It can also be performed from a telephone or portable terminal running an application, which stores the position of the terminal and transmits it with a digital alarm signal characterizing a call for help.

[0094] This localized signal is for example received by a central server which controls the triggering of a transmitter chosen as a function of the location of the terminal, for example the closest.

This localized signal can also be received by one or more alarm position signaling devices (DSPA) on lampposts close to the terminal, which each react or by communicating with each other, to trigger a transmitter close or closest to the transmitting terminal .

They can receive such a signal for example by wifi communication, or by an integrated SIM card.

[0095] 11 is thus possible for the system to quickly or even automatically provide an intervention position, while visibly signaling it to stakeholders, for example for any passerby who would use an application on his mobile phone to call for help.

[0096] The location device can also be designed to be able to be installed on vehicles, for example maritime or terrestrial, such as boats, camper vans, trucks, coaches, etc.

When equipped, the device can reinforce geolocation beacon emissions used for tracking or surveillance, or triggered in an emergency to request help or rescue.

Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described and many adjustments can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention.

11 [Claim 1] [Claim 2] [Claim 3] [Claim 4]

Claims (1)

CLAIMS Alarm signaling device (DSPA), characterized in that it comprises at least at least one position signal transmitter (ESP) including a directional light transmitter (SP2, SP3, SP5) and/or smoke generator (SPO), said position signal transmitter (ESP) being arranged to emit a directional light beam and/or smoke (SPI), which are visible overhead and from the outside, said position signal transmitter (ESP) being connected to a electronic control circuit (BC, BCP) provided and arranged to be connected to an alarm system (SYSA) including one or more triggers of the detector type (D2 to D8) or of the remote control call for help type (D1, D9 ), said triggers being separated and located at a distance from said position signal transmitter (ESP), said alarm signaling device (DSPA) being arranged to receive an activation signal (sa) from said alarm system (CSA), and to trigger said emission of light and/or smoke (SP1) as a consequence of receiving such an activation signal (sa) emitted by said alarm system (SYSA) in the event of detection ( sD) burglary or threat or damage to property or persons. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the position signal emitter (ESP) comprises at least one smoke emitter (SPO) arranged to emit smoke visible in height and from the outside. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the position signal transmitter comprises at least one directional light transmitter (ESP) arranged to emit a light beam (SP2-SP5) directed upwards and visible at night in height and from the outside, in particular a laser, which can be permanent or intermittent, and which can be fixed or mobile. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the circuit. control electronics is made in the form of an electronic device or box (BCA) which is separate from the position signal transmitter (ESP), and transmits a transmission signal (seP) to it by an electrical or computer connection . 12 [Claim 5] [Claim 6] [Claim 7] [Claim 8] Device according to any one of Claims I to 3, characterized in that the electronic control circuit is produced in the form of at least one electronic card (CAs) designed to be optionally inserted into an alarm system central unit (CSA). Device according to any one of Claims I to 3, characterized in that the electronic control circuit is integrally integrated in a casing including at least one position signal transmitter (ESP). Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the electronic control circuit comprises a long-distance digital communication circuit, in particular of the cellular or satellite type with a SIM card reader. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic control circuit (BC, BCA) is designed to receive the activation signal (sa): by connection to an alarm signal transmitter (SA1, SA2) controlled by the alarm system (CSA), or by connection to an output port of the alarm system (CSA) which is intended to control an alarm signal transmitter (SA1, SA2). [Claim 9] [Claim 10] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electronic control circuit (BC, BCA) is provided to receive the activation signal (sa) by autonomous detection of a alarm signal emitted by an alarm signal transmitter (SA1, SA2) which is controlled by the alarm system (CSA). Alarm system (SYSA, SYSA') comprising at least one central unit (CSA) arranged to receive a trigger signal (sD) from one or more triggers (D1 to D9) and to emit one or more signals (SA I, SA2), characterized in that it comprises and one or more alarm position signaling devices (DSPA) according to any one of the preceding claims installed in one or more independent locations (said triggers , and in that it is arranged to control said alarm position signaling devices (DSPA) by sending it or them an activation signal 13 [Claim 11] [Claim 12] [Claim 13] [Claim 14] (sa) in response to receipt of a triggering signal (sD) corresponding to detection (sD) of burglary, or of threat or damage to property or persons, or triggering of a call remote control to help (DI), in addition to or instead of the alarm signal(s) (SA1, SA2). Alarm system (SYSA") comprising at least one alarm position signaling device (DSPA) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, in particular one-piece, and a manual trigger box (D1)) arranged for the activated directly by remote control, in particular wireless System according to any one of Claims 10 to 11 or device according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it is arranged so as not to trigger (seP) the position signal transmitter (ESP) only: after a certain period of time (BCm) has elapsed after receipt of the trigger signal (sD) or the activation signal (sa), and/or after receipt of a remote command Method for monitoring or protecting a place, or one or more buildings, or premises forming a subset of one or more buildings, or a vehicle, or a person, characterized in that that it comprises an implementation of an alarm system (SYSA) according to any one of claims 10 to 12, or of an alarm position signaling device (DSPA) according to any one of claims 1 to 9. Method according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the alarm system comprises several alarm position signaling devices (DSPA) arranged to signal different positions, and in that the method comprises: a step of detection located by a fixed (D1-D8) or mobile (D1) trigger, called activated trigger, a step of locating the position of said activated trigger a step of selective activation of a subset of at least one of said alarm position signaling devices (DSPA) corresponding to the position of said activated trigger. 14 [Claim 151 Method according to any one of claims 13 to 14, characterized in that it comprises the steps of: detection by a fixed (Dl -D8) or mobile (Dl) trigger, called activated trigger, transmission of a digital alarm signal to a remote terminal called a monitoring terminal, automated or implemented by a human operator, allowing for example a verification of doubt removal or threat assessment, after a non-zero delay, reception from said monitoring terminal of an activation signal (sa) of one or more position signal transmitters (ESP), simultaneous or offset from each other.