WO1995008165A1 - Appareil photographique de surveillance - Google Patents

Appareil photographique de surveillance Download PDF

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WO1995008165A1
WO1995008165A1 PCT/GB1994/002038 GB9402038W WO9508165A1 WO 1995008165 A1 WO1995008165 A1 WO 1995008165A1 GB 9402038 W GB9402038 W GB 9402038W WO 9508165 A1 WO9508165 A1 WO 9508165A1
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camera
solenoid
security camera
intruder
security
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PCT/GB1994/002038
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Thomas Peter Richards
Ronald Greenwood
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Thomas Peter Richards
Ronald Greenwood
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Priority to AU76227/94A priority Critical patent/AU7622794A/en
Publication of WO1995008165A1 publication Critical patent/WO1995008165A1/fr

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
    • G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
    • G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
    • G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
    • G08B13/19695—Arrangements wherein non-video detectors start video recording or forwarding but do not generate an alarm themselves

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  • This invention relates to a security camera system and in particular to a camera system for deterring and/or helping apprehend burglars or other imtruders in domestic or business premises.
  • Premises may be protected from burglary by conventional burglar alarms which normally are triggered ither by door/window switches, floor pressure pads and/or infra-red motion detectors to sound an audible or visible alarm.
  • the sounding of the alarm in general scares off the intruder who is long gone by the time the police arrive.
  • More sophisticated protection is offered by video camera systems which are for constant surveillance of premises when they are unoccupied and can either be monitored on screen at a central point or recorded onto tape for later run through. However the latter are considerably more expensive both to instal and to operate than simple burglar alarm systems.
  • the invention seeks to provide a security camera system which is considerably cheaper and simpler than the video camera systems currently available but which augments the protection offered by conventional burglar alarms.
  • a security camera system which comprises a photographic camera adapted to take one or more photographs in response to triggering means so as to take a photograph of the person actuating the triggering means.
  • the camera is set up so as to take a series of photographs, for example up to ten, in quick succession. This may be done by a camera having a motor drive or by means of an externally located solenoid. The latter is probably preferable for costs reasons.
  • the camera be equipped with means to attract the attention of the intruder, either audible or visual.
  • a sharp noise or buzzer may be employed or, preferably, a flash may be used.
  • the flash may also conveniently be the same flash as would be used by the camera in dark conditions.
  • the surprise element of the audible or visual warning would normally cause the intruder to turn and face the source of the warning and thus be captured on the camera in a front or facial view to aid recognition nad subsequent apprehension and conviction.
  • the camera and associated circuitry is mounted within a strong box so that a burglar cannot remove it after it has been triggered.
  • the camera may be mounted in an inaccessible position.
  • a primary advantage of the camera system of the invention is that it can be made relatively cheaply in comparison with video camera security systems yet nevertheless provides a photograph of an intruder which would greatly aid his apprehension by the police force. Moreover, it is only triggered when an intruder is present and does need to be constantly monitored.
  • a camera 12 actuated by means of shutter release button 14.
  • the latter is in turn actuated by a solenoid 16 controlled by circuitry 18 powered by a battery or transformer (not shown).
  • a remote trigger means which could be an infra-red sensor, a door or window switch, or a pressure pad underneath the floor covering as is well known in the field of security alarms.
  • the camera is focused on the area where the trigger means is located.
  • a signal is sent to the solenoid 16 which operates the shutter release button 14 a predetermined number of times so as to take multiple photographs of the intruder.
  • the camera is provided with a flash mechanism 22 so that photographs may still be taken under dark conditions.
  • the first flash of the series will normally cause the intruder involuntarily to look towards the source of the light and thus be captured in the second or subsequent photographs in a full facial pose to enhance the chances of latter identification.
  • the apparatus of the invention is simple and inexpensive, especially as the camera need not be of the highest quality. It is able to produce an excellent deterrent effect since it will take readily identifiable photographs of any intruder making subsequent detection and conviction more certain.
  • FIG. 1 Shows the Security Camera with casing, solenoid and PC? board, Batteries and or power supply are not shown but will be stored in the base of the unit.

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  • Burglar Alarm Systems (AREA)
  • Closed-Circuit Television Systems (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne une unité photographique de surveillance composée d'un corps (10) contenant un appareil photographique (12), un solénoïde (16) ainsi qu'une planchette en PCB (18). Des piles et/ou une alimentation en courant sont mises sous tension par l'arrivée d'intrus. Cette unité peut aussi faire partie d'un système plus important et peut être utilisée en parallèle, auquel cas elle peut être armée ou désarmée par le système plus important ou par un dispositif de commande à distance.
PCT/GB1994/002038 1993-09-17 1994-09-19 Appareil photographique de surveillance WO1995008165A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (1)

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AU76227/94A AU7622794A (en) 1993-09-17 1994-09-19 Security camera

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GB9319259.9 1993-09-17
GB9319259A GB2281975A (en) 1993-09-17 1993-09-17 Security camera

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WO1995008165A1 true WO1995008165A1 (fr) 1995-03-23

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GB2323731A (en) * 1997-03-06 1998-09-30 Royston David Warren Video surveillance system
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GB2202954A (en) * 1987-03-21 1988-10-05 Andrew Kenneth Halvorsen Security device
GB2208557A (en) * 1987-08-10 1989-04-05 Francis Sebastian Watters Photo security system

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2323731A (en) * 1997-03-06 1998-09-30 Royston David Warren Video surveillance system
CN105303733A (zh) * 2015-11-17 2016-02-03 河北泽润信息科技有限公司 智能防盗水文水资源遥测终端机

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