WO2001029795A1 - Systeme de securite integree a sonnette permettant une imagerie d'empreintes digitales - Google Patents

Systeme de securite integree a sonnette permettant une imagerie d'empreintes digitales Download PDF

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WO2001029795A1
WO2001029795A1 PCT/US2000/029066 US0029066W WO0129795A1 WO 2001029795 A1 WO2001029795 A1 WO 2001029795A1 US 0029066 W US0029066 W US 0029066W WO 0129795 A1 WO0129795 A1 WO 0129795A1
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    • 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
    • G08B25/08—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 using communication transmission lines
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    • G08B3/00—Audible signalling systems; Audible personal calling systems
    • G08B3/10—Audible signalling systems; Audible personal calling systems using electric transmission; using electromagnetic transmission

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  • This invention relates to security systems, and particularly systems for announcing the presence of a person at the entrance of a structure or certain other localities to an occupant of the structure, and for enabling communicating between the occupant and visitor. More particularly, the invention relates to a signaling, voice communication, and video camera apparatus interconnected to a finge ⁇ rint imaging doorbell switch.
  • U.S. Patent 5,428,388 discloses a communication apparatus for monitoring sounds and images at a remote location, such as the entranceway of a dwelling or other building.
  • the von Bauer apparatus includes a sensor station located at the entranceway, and a monitor station located within the building.
  • a microphone and television camera in the sensor station modulate signals, preferably of radio frequency, emitted by a wireless transmitter in the sensor station.
  • the monitor station includes a transmitter and demodulator for reproducing sounds and visual images received by the sensor station.
  • the monitor station contains a microphone and transmitter for transmitting voice signals from the monitor station to the sensor station, in which case, the sensor station contains a receiver and loudspeaker for reproducing the voice signals.
  • the preferred embodiment of the sensor station includes an internal battery rechargeable by being connected across the terminals of an existing doorbell button, the charging current being limited to a value which insures that a doorbell connected to the button will not be activated unless the button is depressed.
  • Logic circuitry within the sensor station activates the sensor transmitter, and sends an annunciator signal to the monitor station when the doorbell button is pressed.
  • activation of the sensor station and transmission of an annunciator signal may be initiated by the presence of a human being in the location of a sensor, such as an infrared sensor, in the sensor station.
  • a sensor such as an infrared sensor
  • U.S. Patent 3,480,727 discloses a closed circuit television system for use in monitoring a door or other entranceway, to permit recognition of a visitor before the door is opened.
  • the system includes wiring between a camera and loudspeaker located near the door, to a television monitor in which the filament of the picture tube is constantly energized by heating current, thereby allowing instant display of a scene viewed by the camera, when a switch is actuated.
  • the direction of one-way voice communication between the camera loudspeaker/microphone and the monitor loudspeaker/microphone is selectable by a switch.
  • the system automatically turns off. If the television receiver is on when the doorbell is actuated, the system automatically provides video camera and intercom information at the television, reverting to the received television signal mode of operation upon user selection.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,523,193 discloses a remote-controlled doorbell adapted for connection across the existing doorbell in a building having a wired doorbell system.
  • a transmitter for generating an over-the-air radio signal is coupled across the wired doorbell so that the transmitter will be actuated in response to current flowing through the wired doorbell.
  • a remote receiver coupled to sound producing means receives the over-the-air radio signal and actuates the sound producing means when the existing doorbell is energized.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,524,384 discloses a video and audio system for monitoring an area, particularly an area adjacent a door.
  • the system includes a video and audio assembly adapted to be mounted to a door and a video and audio console spaced from the door. Opening of the door is controlled by an electric door strike operated from the console.
  • Both the console and the assembly include audio elements which permit simultaneous two-way communication.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,764,953 (Chern, et al.), Method and Apparatus for Remote Doorbell Answering, discloses an apparatus for providing remote answering of a doorbell that includes a circuit for receiving a doorbell signal indicative that a doorbell switch has been actuated.
  • An autodialing circuit is coupled to and responsive to the receiving circuit and a telephone line for dialing a telephone number responsive to the doorbell signal.
  • An alerting circuit generates an alert signal to be transmitted over the telephone line to the telephone number dialed by the autodialing circuit, so that the alert signal may alert a party answering the remote telephone to the fact that the party is responding to a doorbell rather than a normal telephone call.
  • An audio speaker is physically situated near the doorbell switch, for reproducing audio signals from the telephone line which are generated at the remote telephone.
  • An audio microphone is also physically situated near the doorbell switch, for generating electrical signals responsive to sounds made near the doorbell switch and transmitting the signals to the telephone line to the remote telephone.
  • the apparatus further includes a switching network for coupling the door speaker and microphone to a local telephone set and a remote telephone set selectively in any combination.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,843,461 (Tatsumi, et al), Over-Door Inte ⁇ hone System Provided With a Night-Vision Monitoring Device, discloses an over-door inte ⁇ hone system for telephone communication between a master station unit, inside of a house, and a remote station unit, outside of an entrance door of the house, that is provided with a night-vision monitoring device.
  • the system includes a television camera having a solid state camera sensitive to infrared light, and an infrared illuminator source comprising an array of infrared light emitting diodes.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,959,713 (Morotomi, et al), Home Automation System, discloses a home automation system in which a coaxial cable or other data bus is placed inside a home to connect an intercom unit and monitor camera for communication with visitors, to a conventional home television connected to the bus, thereby making it possible to output audio and video signals from the intercom unit and monitor camera on a conventional broadcast reception television.
  • U.S. Patent 6,104,428 (Chung-Chien Lu et al.), which discloses an addressable video camera for a security monitoring system.
  • U.S. Patent 6,104,428 Choung-Chien Lu et al.
  • Doorbells are found in virtually every home and in many office and public buildings.
  • Conventional doorbells employ a simple electrical circuit that inco ⁇ orates a doorbell switch means interconnected to a bell, chime, or other noise producing means.
  • the doorbell circuit includes a doorbell housing electrically coupled to a bell or chime means.
  • the doorbell circuit is electrically coupled to a current source.
  • the current source is typically either conventional household AC current or a battery.
  • a transformer is typically inte ⁇ osed in the circuit between the current source and the bell/chime means in order to regulate the voltage to the bell/chime.
  • the doorbell switch means is actuated by a button. The switch means and button are disposed in the doorbell switch housing.
  • the doorbell switch housing is typically mounted into the exterior surface of a wall of a house or other building adjacent to a door or entranceway.
  • the button and switch are normally biased in an open position, such that electric current does not flow through the doorbell circuit.
  • the button interfaces with an exterior surface of the doorbell switch housing.
  • the pressure applied to the button closes the doorbell switch, thereby allowing electric current to flow through the doorbell circuit.
  • the current causes a bell or chime to ring, such as by tripping a solenoid to strike a nearby bell.
  • U.S. Patent 4,864,275 See U.S. Patent 4,864,275.
  • finge ⁇ rints that can be used to identify that particular individual.
  • Numerous finge ⁇ rint scanning or imaging means have been developed in order to make and record images of finge ⁇ rints.
  • Various uses have been made of such finge ⁇ rint imaging means.
  • Most applications of finge ⁇ rint imaging means employ the devices for biometric pu ⁇ oses, i.e. reading the physical characteristics of a person's finge ⁇ rint to determine if the person should be allowed access to a building, access to a computer, or use of a credit card. In such systems, the finge ⁇ rint of the person to whom access is allowed must have their finge ⁇ rint previously stored into a memory system.
  • U.S. Patent 6,002,787 discloses a finge ⁇ rint analyzing and encoding system that can be used by financial institutions to verify the identity of account users, freeze accounts, and provide law enforcement capabilities.
  • finge ⁇ rint imaging means In recent years, the size and cost of finge ⁇ rint imaging means have dropped dramatically. A number of small and inexpensive finge ⁇ rint imaging means can now be purchased and inco ⁇ orated into various systems. Many finge ⁇ rint imaging means are designed to be inco ⁇ orated into custom designed systems. Such devices are often sold with development software, so that the devices can be readily inco ⁇ orated into custom designed systems. Most finge ⁇ rint imaging means can be inco ⁇ orated into standard computer systems, such as P.C. systems, and can be operated using standard operating systems and software programs. Additionally, the cost of video systems and audio intercom systems have been steadily decreasing.
  • the apparatus and system of the present invention can be constructed using currently available components, such as video monitors, audio intercom systems, and finge ⁇ rint imaging means.
  • the present invention differs from typical biometric applications of finge ⁇ rint imaging means in that it uses finge ⁇ rint imaging means for recording a finge ⁇ rint of a visitor, rather than for reading a finge ⁇ rint in order to determine, for example, whether an individual should be allowed access to a building.
  • the present invention does not require pre-recording of finge ⁇ rints of individuals.
  • no attempts have been made to inco ⁇ orate a finge ⁇ rint imaging means into an audio-video security system. There is thus a need for an invention that achieves the following objectives and advantages over the prior art.
  • an integrated security system for allowing an occupant of a house, office, or other building to monitor and record the approach of a visitor or visitors to the building, including reading and recording the finge ⁇ rints of the visitors
  • the system comprising generally an exterior wall mountable panel interconnected to an interior panel.
  • the exterior panel includes a speaker, a microphone, and a finge ⁇ rint imaging doorbell actuator.
  • the exterior panel further preferably includes a video transmission means, the video transmission means operatively connected to a motion detector to thereby activate the video transmission means upon approach of the visitor to the exterior panel.
  • the finge ⁇ rint imaging doorbell actuator comprises a switch housing having a front side, the front side having a finger aperture therethrough, a pair of electrodes for electrically coupling the apparatus to a doorbell circuit, and a doorbell switch means disposed in the switch housing.
  • the doorbell switch means is operatively connected between the electrodes.
  • the switch means is normally biased in an open position.
  • a finge ⁇ rint imaging means is disposed in the housing such that a finge ⁇ rint reading portion of the finge ⁇ rint imaging means interfaces with the finger aperture.
  • the finge ⁇ rint imaging means is interconnected to the doorbell switch means such that when the visitor manually depresses the finge ⁇ rint imaging means through the finger aperture, the finge ⁇ rint imaging means reads the image of the finge ⁇ rint of the visitor while also closing the doorbell switch means to thereby join the electrodes together.
  • the interior panel includes an audio intercom means interconnectable with the speaker and the microphone of the exterior panel, the audio intercom means including a speaker and a microphone, an audio control means for selective activation of the interior microphone to thereby permit the occupant to transmit verbal communications to the exterior speaker via the microphone, and a plurality of recording control means for selectively operating data recordation functions of the integrated security system.
  • the recording control means include play, delete, stop, forward advance, and reverse advance functions.
  • the interior panel further preferably includes a video monitoring unit interconnectable to the video transmission means to thereby permit the occupant to view images transmitted from the video transmission means.
  • the system is also provided with an audio recording means for recording verbal communications transmitted over the audio intercom means, a finge ⁇ rint image recording means operatively connected to the finge ⁇ rint imaging means for recording finge ⁇ rint images, and a video recording means for recording video images transmitted from the video transmission means.
  • the finge ⁇ rint images and video images are preferably recorded by the same means.
  • the finge ⁇ rint image recording means is preferably a digital chip or a P.C. board.
  • the recorded finge ⁇ rint image is automatically displayed on the video monitoring unit to thereby notify the occupant that the finge ⁇ rint image has been recorded.
  • the audio, video, and finge ⁇ rint image recordings remain recorded until intentionally deleted via delete control means.
  • the interior panel further preferably includes a door control means for selectively opening a door of the building.
  • the interior panel further preferably includes a telephone control means for automatically initiating a telephone call to a predetermined number, the telephone control means thereby allowing the occupant to selectively dial the number in emergency situations.
  • the interior panel further preferably includes a toggle control means for selectively alternating between control and playback of recorded audio, record video, or both recorded audio and video, such that the plurality of recording control means can be used for both audio, video or both.
  • the interior panel further preferably includes a still video control means whereby the occupant may select a still video display of the visitor.
  • a finger guide is preferably disposed on the front side of the doorbell switch housing.
  • the finger guide is configured to position the finger of the visitor in a generally vertical orientation to thereby facilitate accurate reading of the finge ⁇ rint by the finge ⁇ rint imaging means.
  • the finger guide housing comprises a roof portion extending from the front of the housing adjacent a top side of the finger aperture, a pair of side walls depending downward from the roof portion along either side of the finger aperture, and a front wall depending downward from the roof portion between the side walls, the front wall being contiguous with the roof portion and the side walls.
  • the side walls, the front wall, and the front of the switch housing together form a finger receiving opening below the switch housing aperture to thereby receive the finger of the visitor.
  • Figure 1 is a preferred embodiment of an interior panel 100 component of the integrated security system of the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a preferred embodiment of an exterior panel 200 component of the integrated security system of the invention.
  • Figure 3 is a schematic view showing activation of the video components of the integrated security system of the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a schematic view showing use of the integrated security system of the invention to record and display an image of a finge ⁇ rint.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic view showing an interchange of audio communications between a visitor using audio components of the external panel 200 and an occupant using audio components of the internal panel 100, the communications being recorded on a recording means 27.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic view showing use of a button or like means 3 on the interior panel
  • Figure 7 is a schematic view showing use of a toggle switch 5 for selecting between video, audio, or both during operation of the integrated security system of the invention.
  • Figure 8 is a schematic view showing use of a button or like means 13 on the interior panel 100 for automatically dialing a predetermined telephone number in an emergency situation.
  • Figure 9 is a schematic view showing use of buttons or like control means to view images and sounds recorded by the integrated security system of the invention.
  • Figure 10 is a cross-section side view of one preferred embodiment of the finge ⁇ rint imaging doorbell of the invention, showing the invention in an off position.
  • Figure 11 is a cross-section side view of one preferred embodiment of the finge ⁇ nt imaging doorbell of the invention, showing the invention in an on position
  • Figure 12 is a front view of one preferred embodiment of the invention, showing details of a preferred configuration for a finger guide PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
  • the integrated secu ⁇ ty system of the invention comp ⁇ ses two panels, an exte ⁇ or panel 200 and an inte ⁇ or panel 100, constructed to work in correlation with each other
  • the exte ⁇ or panel 200 shown in Figure 2 is designed to be placed at a door or entranceway or other point of entry of a house, building, business, or other confined area (hereinafter referred to as the "location") where it is desirable to protect the location from unauthorized entrance
  • the exte ⁇ or panel 200 includes as components an integrated doorbell 15.
  • the integrated doorbell 15 includes a finge ⁇ nt scanner 15 A
  • the doorbell 15 and finge ⁇ nt scanner 15 A are preferably encased in or su ⁇ ounded by a finger guide 80
  • Figure 2 shows a representational view of one embodiment of the integrated doorbell 15 component of the exte ⁇ or panel 200 of the invention, showing the invention interconnected to a doorbell 20
  • a finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 is disposed inside a doorbell switch housing 15A (See Figures 10-1 1)
  • the inte ⁇ or panel 100 shown in Figure 1 is designed to be placed at a pre-determined area on the inte ⁇ or of the location
  • the inte ⁇ or panel 100 includes as components a video monito ⁇ ng unit 1, and an audio intercom system 6, 10 that corresponds with the audio intercom system 17, 18 on the exte ⁇ or panel 200
  • the intercom system has a speaker 10 and a microphone 6
  • the inte ⁇ or panel 100 also includes control means such as buttons, switches or the like for controlling the functions of the secu ⁇ ty unit These control means preferably include play 7, delete 8, stop 9, forward advance 12, reverse advance 11, activation of the microphone portion of the intercom system 2, unlocking or opening the door or entranceway 3, and for initiating a telephone call to a predetermined number 13 selected by the occupant (a "help" button).
  • the button, switch or other control means 3 for unlocking or opening the door or entranceway 14A is connected to a means for unlocking or opening the door 14, such as by wire or cable connection 14B.
  • the interior panel also preferably includes a control means 5 that can be used to alternate the functions of play 7, stop 9, delete 8, forward advance 12, and reverse advance 1 1 between audio, video, or both, so that the same set of buttons can be used for both audio and video.
  • the interior panel 100 is preferably provided with a conventional internally structured telephone wire connection terminal. As shown in Figure 8, the control means for initiating a telephone call to a predetermined number 13 is interconnected to the telephone wire connection terminal, which in turn may be connected to a telephone 300 via a telephone wire.
  • the video transmission unit 16 is activated when the motion detector 19 is engaged through the approach of a person or persons (referred to hereinafter as "visitor") to the door or entranceway of the location where the exterior panel 200 is placed.
  • the motion detector 19 when activated, closes a circuit 21 which in turn activates a timer circuit switch 23.
  • the timer circuit switch 23 provides power to the video transmission unit 16, as shown in Figure 3.
  • the video transmission unit 16 may have either a normal lens aperture, a wide angle lens aperture, or any other type lens desired.
  • An image of the visitor or visitors at the doorway or entranceway is then displayed on the video monitoring unit 1 of the interior panel.
  • the interior panel 100 is located or installed at a pre-determined or selected area on the interior of the location.
  • FIG. 10 shows that the image displayed on the video monitoring unit 1 of the interior panel 100 is automatically recorded onto a video recording means 24, such as a video digital chip 24, a video recording tape player (e.g. VCR), or the like.
  • a video recording means 24 such as a video digital chip 24, a video recording tape player (e.g. VCR), or the like.
  • VCR video recording tape player
  • Figure 3 shows that multiple stand alone video monitors 31 may be interconnected to the system, if desired, such that an occupant may view video images of visitors without having to walk to the interior panel 100.
  • Figures 10, 11, and 12 show details of the finge ⁇ nt imaging doorbell components 15 of the exte ⁇ or panel 200 of the integrated secu ⁇ ty system. As shown in Figures 10 and 11 , the doorbell components 15 are enclosed in a doorbell switch housing 15 A.
  • the finge ⁇ nt imaging doorbell may be used by itself, with the housing 15 A mounted in an exte ⁇ or wall in the manner of a doorbell button, or it can be integrated into the exterior panel 200.
  • the doorbell switch housing 15 A is a generally enclosed body, in the manner of conventional doorbell button switches, but is modified to inco ⁇ orate the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50
  • the housing 15A serves to hold the components of the doorbell in an operative configuration and to protect the components.
  • the switch housing 15 A can preferably be opened as needed to access the components of the doorbell switch 15.
  • a finge ⁇ ntmg reading surface 52 of the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 is shown disposed in a finger aperture 53 formed on the front side 15B of the finge ⁇ nt housing 15 A.
  • An elect ⁇ c wire or power cord 58 is shown for coupling the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 to an elect ⁇ c power source.
  • the power source can be ac (typically ordinary household) or dc current.
  • the power cord 58 of the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 is shown as separated from the doorbell circuit in Figures 10 and 11, lead wires 58 and 108 could be directly interconnected with approp ⁇ ate voltage regulation, such that the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 would be disconnected from the power supply until the doorbell switch is closed.
  • the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 can be coupled to a separate power source.
  • the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 can be plugged into household ac current, while the doorbell circuit operates from a dc battery source.
  • FIG 10 is a cross-section side view of one preferred embodiment of the integrated finge ⁇ nt imaging doorbell 15 of the invention, showing the doorbell in an off position and providing details of the components of the housing 15 A.
  • the doorbell switch housing 15A is contiguous with or msertable in the exte ⁇ or panel 200.
  • the switch housing 15A has a front side 15B.
  • the front side 15B of the switch housing 15A has a finger aperture 53 formed therethrough.
  • the housing 15A is provided with a pair of electrodes 104, 106 for electrically coupling the apparatus to a doorbell circuit 20 in the manner shown in Figure 2. Electrodes 104, 106 will typically be ordinary insulated elect ⁇ cal wires.
  • An elect ⁇ c doorbell switch means 51 is disposed in the switch housing 15 A.
  • the doorbell switch means 51 is operatively connected between leads 104A, 106A of the electrodes 104, 106 As shown in Figure 10, the switch means 51 is normally biased in an open position, such that the switch means 51 must be depressed in order to couple the electrodes 104, 106 and close the circuit (See Figure 1 1).
  • the switch means 51 is depicted as an arcuate metal member which is permanently connected to one of the electrodes, and which normally biases the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 toward the front wall 15B of the housing 15 A.
  • Other forms of switch means 51 could of course be used, such as an unconnected spnng-biased electrode that simultaneously contacts the electrodes 104, 106 upon depression of the finge ⁇ nt imaging means.
  • FIG 10 further shows a finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 disposed in the housing 15A.
  • the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 is disposed in the housing 15A such that a finge ⁇ nt reading surface 52 of the finge ⁇ rint imaging means 50 interfaces with the finger aperture 53 formed in the front side 15B of the housing 15 A.
  • the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 is interconnected to the doorbell switch means such that when the visitor manually depresses the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 through the finger aperture 53, the finge ⁇ rint imaging means 50 records the image of the finge ⁇ nt of the visitor while also closing the doorbell switch to thereby join the electrodes together.
  • an elect ⁇ cal wire or power cord 58 is shown extending from the back of the housing 15 A.
  • the electrodes leads 54, 56 of the elect ⁇ cal wire 58 can be used to couple the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 to an elect ⁇ c power source, in the same manner as the switch electrodes 104, 106.
  • the electrodes 54, 56 of the finge ⁇ nt imaging means 50 may be connected to an ordinary wall plug, such that the device can be plugged into an AC wall outlet.
  • Figures 10 and 11 also show a data transmission means 60, such as a computer cable, extending from the finge ⁇ rint imaging means 50 and exiting the housing 15 A.
  • the data transmission means 60 allows the finge ⁇ rint imaging means 50 to be attached to a means for recording finge ⁇ rint images.
  • a digital chip could be inco ⁇ orated within the housing, such that the record of finge ⁇ rint images could be accessed as needed in the event of a break in or other breach of security.
  • the finge ⁇ rint image recording means 26 could be programmed to delete finge ⁇ rint image recordings that are older than a selected period of time, e.g. two months.
  • the doorbell switch housing 15 A may be provided with a plain front side 1 B in which the finge ⁇ rint imaging means is exposed and can be viewed directly by a visitor.
  • a finger guide 80 is disposed on the front side 15B of the doorbell switch housing 15 A.
  • the finger guide 80 is configured to position the finger of the visitor in a generally vertical orientation to thereby facilitate accurate reading of the finge ⁇ rint by the finge ⁇ rint imaging means.
  • the finger guide 80 serves to also protect the finge ⁇ rint imaging means 50 from rain, dust, and other outdoor conditions that might serve to shorten the effective life of the finge ⁇ rint imaging means
  • the finger guide 80 may be configured in various configurations, provided that it generally directs the finger 700 to the finge ⁇ rint reading portion 52 of the finge ⁇ rint imaging means 50 in a generally vertical orientation, such that the finge ⁇ rint reading portion 52 makes firm contact with as much of the fingertip as possible.
  • the finger guide 80 could be formed as a semicircular cylindrical body.
  • Figures 10-12 show a preferred configuration having a roof portion
  • the front wall 82 is depicted as being contiguous with the roof portion 84 and the side walls 86. Together, the side walls 86, the front wall 82, and the front of the switch housing 15B form a finger receiving opening 88 below the switch housing aperture to thereby receive the finger 700 of the visitor.
  • the finge ⁇ rint scanner 15A integrated into the doorbell 15 automatically scans and records the finge ⁇ rint 26 of the person at the doorway or entrance of the location. This is the second method of security provided by the unit.
  • the recorded finge ⁇ rint image 26 is then preferably automatically displayed on the video monitoring unit 1 at the interior panel 100, as shown in Figure 4.
  • the means for recording the finge ⁇ rint image 24 may be a digital chip 24, which offers compactness.
  • the finge ⁇ rint image 26 is preferably recorded onto the same digital chip 24 as the image or action movement of the visitor received from the video transmitting unit 16.
  • the finge ⁇ rint images preferably remain recorded until intentionally deleted via delete control means 8.
  • the display of the finge ⁇ rint assures the occupants of the location that a scan of the finge ⁇ rint of the visitor desiring access to the location has been obtained.
  • the depressed or otherwise activated doorbell 15 in turn activates a sound producing means such as a chime, buzzer, bell or the like 20.
  • the sound producing means notifies occupants of the location that a person is at the doorway or entranceway of the location.
  • the occupant of the location When the occupant of the location is notified by the doorbell that there is a visitor at the doorway or entranceway of the location, the occupant may elect to go to the interior panel 100, where an image of the visitor at the doorway or entranceway is displayed on the video monitoring unit 1 of the interior panel 100.
  • the occupant has the option, through activation of a toggle switch, button, or the like 4, to maintain a video display of the external video camera transmission, or to change to a still display of the visitor at the door or entranceway of the location.
  • the occupant may then elect to activate the microphone of the intercom system 2 so that the occupant can inquire as to the identity of the visitor at the door or entranceway of the location.
  • the system may be constructed so as to preclude the transmission of voice, words, or sounds of the occupant without the simultaneous activation of the microphone control means 2 on the interior panel 100.
  • the visitor at the door or entranceway of the location replies to the occupant's inquiry.
  • the conversational interchange between the occupant and the person is automatically recorded by an audio recording means 27, such as an audio digital chip, an audio tape, or other known or yet to be developing audio recording system.
  • the recording means 27 is preferably integrated into the interior panel 100. This is the third method of security provided by the unit.
  • the occupant may provide additional inquiries as to the identity and/or intention of the visitor.
  • the occupant may then depress or otherwise activate the control means for unlocking the door 3, which will then activate the means for unlocking the door 14 to thereby open the door 14A, as demonstrated in Figure 6.
  • the occupant may announce through the intercom system 2 that the occupant will come to the door or entranceway 14A to manually unlock or open the door or entranceway 14A.This facilitates controlled entry into the location.
  • This is the fourth method of security provided by the unit.
  • the occupant if the occupant is concerned for his or her safety (i.e. from something seen on the display of the video monitoring unit 1 or something heard through the intercom system), the occupant may activate the control means for automatically dialing a pre-designated number 13, as demonstrated in Figure 8. This is the fifth method of security provided by the unit.
  • the automatic activation of the integrated components provides inherent protection. If an occupant is not at the location, a video record will nonetheless exist of the visitor. A video record is automatically established at the interior panel 100 due to the fact that the video camera 16 is activated when the motion detector 19 is engaged. Automatic image recording is an important advantage of the invention because in the absence of automatic recording, the occupant would inevitably forget or intentionally fail to manually activate the recording device for the video transmission unit. This is the sixth method of security provided by the unit.
  • a finge ⁇ rint record will nonetheless exist of every visitor who depressed or otherwise activated the doorbell switch 15. This is the seventh method of security provided by the unit. If an incident occurs at the location while an occupant is not at the location, a secure record 26 of images and finge ⁇ rints will automatically be on file at the interior panel 100. The secure record 26 may be viewed by law enforcement officials or other persons to determine the identity of the visitor who may have been involved, as shown in Figure 4. This is the eight method of security provided by the unit.
  • recorded audio 29 and video 30 images may be reviewed, retained, or deleted at the discretion of the occupant of the location.
  • the video images 30 and audio sounds 29 can be reviewed together, as represented in schematic form as item 28 in Figures 7 and
  • Audio sounds are preferably recorded on both the video 30 recording and on a separate audio recording 29. Because the separate audio recording 29 is interconnected directly to the intercom system 6, 10, 17, 18, the audio recording 29 will be of superior quality compared to the sound track of the video recording 30.
  • the audio track of the video recording 30 will be made by the standard microphone integrated into the video transmission means 16 on the exterior panel 200, and thus will tend to pick up exterior noises and a second hand transmission of the occupant's audio via the exterior speaker 18.
  • the video recording does not include a sound track, and the audio intercom system 6, 10, 17, 18 provides the only audio recording
  • the additional external panels 200 may be linked into the interior panel 100, or the additional external panels 200 may be provided with separate interior panels 100.
  • the system can be installed with one external panel, and additional external panels can be added at a later date, as desired by the occupants of the location.
  • other conventional security system components such as motion detectors, sound detectors, window monitors, door monitors, and like may be inco ⁇ orated into the integrated security system of the invention.
  • the integrated security system is designed such that it can be constructed from off the shelf components.
  • An appropriate video camera for the integrated security system is Model EM200-L25 manufactured by Chugai Boyeki (America) Co ⁇ oration, 55 Mall Drive, Commack, New York 11725.
  • the Chugai Boyeki EM200-L25 has a very thin or shallow profile compared to standard video cameras, which allows the external panel 200 to be configured in a shallow, unobtrusive profile for mounting in a wall. Standard video cameras can be used, but their deeper profiles may result in external panels 200 that protrude from the wall (either internally or externally) in some locations.
  • Appropriate video monitors for the internal panel 100 of the integrated security system include Model LCD-410 and Model RTD 12/5RT manufactured by ToteVision, 969 Thomas Street, Seattle, Washington 91 109.
  • the ToteVision LCD-410 is a miniature monitor with a 4 inch screen, which allows it to be inco ⁇ orated into an interior panel 100 of unobtrusive size. Numerous other miniature monitors are presently be manufactured. Such monitors have display qualities comparable to ordinary television sets. Additionally, larger monitors or even ordinary television sets may be used in the integrated security system of the invention, depending on the desires of the occupants of the location.
  • Model SM201K manufactured by Tektone, 1331 S. Killian Drive, Lake Park, Florida 33403.
  • the Tektone SM201K is inexpensive and provides an effective two-way intercom system.
  • SM201K can be readily removed from their plastic housing for inco ⁇ oration into the interior 100 and exterior 200 panels. Numerous other commercially available intercom systems can be inco ⁇ orated into the integrated security system of the invention.
  • An appropriate motion detector is Model SR435 Range-Controlled Radar, which is manufactured and/or sold by Sentrol Co ⁇ oration, 12345 S.W. Leveton Drive, Tualatin, Oregon
  • the Sentrol SR435 features a jumper switch that allows the occupant to quickly and easily select from a range setting of 9 feet, 18 feet, 27 feet or 35 feet.
  • SR435 enhances the placement options for the exterior panel 200 and avoids unnecessary activations of the integrated security system, such as by passers-by.
  • Model ES100 and Model ESI 10 which are distributed by Trimec Securities, 835 Sharon Drive,
  • the Trimec locks have a very low profile, which allows them to be placed on many different door models without difficulty.
  • the Trimec locks are inexpensive and have been approved for the highest level of security. Virtually any commercially available door lock mechanism that can be selectively opened through activation of electrical circuitry can be used in the integrated security system of the invention.
  • finge ⁇ rint imaging means small and inexpensive finge ⁇ rint scanning/imaging means.
  • Many such finge ⁇ rint imaging means are now available at affordable prices and in miniature sizes that can readily be inco ⁇ orated into a wide range of products, including the invention.
  • Some of these finge ⁇ rint imaging means have a sensor area of less than one square inch and sell for under $50.
  • Finge ⁇ rint imaging means detect the presence of a fingertip placed on a finge ⁇ rint receiving pad, read the finge ⁇ rint, and convert the finge ⁇ rint into a digital format for imaging pu ⁇ oses (e.g.
  • finge ⁇ rint processing apparatuses are found in, for example, U.S.
  • Patents 5,907,149; 5,230,025; 5,239,590; 5,241,606; and 5,224,174 Although technology that is used to scan and record the finge ⁇ rint can be quite complicated, it will be appreciated that a particularized knowledge of finge ⁇ rint scanning technology is not required in order to practice the present invention. Numerous apparatuses for scanning a finge ⁇ rint and converting the finge ⁇ rint image for processing are available. At present, most commercially successful finge ⁇ rint imaging technologies fall into two main categories: (1) optical; and (2) silicon chip. For many years, optical or optics-based finge ⁇ rint imaging devices were the leading means available for sensing and recording images of finge ⁇ rints.
  • optical finge ⁇ rint sensing means In recent years, both the size and price of optical finge ⁇ rint sensing means have decreased substantially.
  • optic finge ⁇ rint sensing means continue to represent a significant portion of the finge ⁇ rint imaging market. Silicon chip finge ⁇ rint scanning devices first entered the market in about 1997. It is anticipated that optic finge ⁇ rint sensing means will experience significant competition from integrated circuit finge ⁇ rint imaging means in the near future, and that integrated circuit finge ⁇ rint imaging means may ultimately displace optical finge ⁇ rint imaging means in most instances where small and inexpensive finge ⁇ rint imaging devices are required.
  • optical finge ⁇ rint imaging means employ optical image sensors.
  • One of the leading manufacturers and distributors of optical finge ⁇ rint imaging means is Polaroid, 201 Burlington Road, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730.
  • One appropriate optical finge ⁇ rint imaging means is Polaroid Model PFS-100.
  • Polaroid Model PFS-100 is a small model that can be placed into the doorbell housing without difficulty.
  • the Polaroid Model PFS-100 allows the scanned finge ⁇ rint image to be saved via a software feature.
  • the unit employs a glass prism contact surface and precision molded aspheric acrylic lenses.
  • the PFS- 100 has no moving parts and is designed to resist electrostatic discharge, dirt, dust, and solvents.
  • the PFS-100 eliminates complex cabling, offers low-power in a self-contained compact size, and is sold with a software developer's kit.
  • Model FDA01 Another appropriate optical finge ⁇ rint imaging means is Model FDA01 , which is distributed by Secugen Co ⁇ ., 1740 Technology Drive, Suite 530, San Jose, California, 95117. Secugen FDA01 is designed to be durable, such that it is ideal for use on outdoor systems. The FDA01 is wear resistant and features a corrosion free surface. The Secugen FDA01 is believed to be one of the smallest and lowest priced optical finge ⁇ rint imaging means available. The Secugen FDA01 is specifically marketed in an unhoused integrated circuit form, such that purchasers of the product can readily inco ⁇ orate the device into custom designed finge ⁇ rint imaging systems.
  • the Secugen FDA01 can be purchased in the form of a developer's kit that includes all information and materials necessary to inco ⁇ orate the FDA01 into a custom built finge ⁇ rint imaging system, including the FDA01 Module, a keyboard and LCD unit, an AC-DC 5V adaptor, a user's manual, a developer's manual, runtime DLLs for Windows 95/98, NT.4.0 (including Device Control Module. Image Capture Module, Finge ⁇ rint Minutiae Extraction Module, Finge ⁇ rint Minutiae Extraction Module), sample programs (Matching Sample Program, Editor Sample Program, Screen Saver Sample Program), and source code (Finge ⁇ rint Image Capture Program; Matching Test Program).
  • Other established optical finge ⁇ rint imaging means include BAC's SecureTouch® and American
  • BAC's SecureTouch® includes a software developer's kit so that the SecureTouch® can be easily inco ⁇ orated into security products.
  • Integrated circuit finge ⁇ rint imaging means fall into at least three general categories: ( 1 ) dc capacitive sensor; (2) ac capacitive sensor; and (3) temperature sensor.
  • DC-capacitive finge ⁇ rint sensors consist of rectangular arrays of capacitors on a silicon chip. A fingertip serves as one plate of the capacitor. The other plate is a pixel on the surface of the chip. The surface of the chip is typically covered with an insulated coating. Some of these coatings are designed to withstand significant scratching without damaging the chip. When a fingertip is placed against the surface of the chip or chip coating, the ridges of the finge ⁇ rint are close to the pixels and therefore have high capacitance relative to the pixels.
  • the valleys of the finge ⁇ rint are further from the pixels than the ridges, and thus have lower capacitance relative to the pixels.
  • the sensor draws a fixed charge from each pixel. A high voltage appears on pixels contacted by fingertip valleys (low capacitance) and a low voltage appears on pixels contacted by fingertip ridges (areas of high capacitance).
  • dc capacitive sensors Two of the leading developers of dc capacitive sensors are SGS-Thomson of Lincoln, Massachusetts and Veridicom, Inc. of Santa Clara, California. SGS-Thomson's dc capacitive finge ⁇ rint imaging means can be easily integrated into standard CMOS technology, the digital microprocessing common to desk top computers. Veridicom, Inc. holds at least three U.S. Patents related to dc capacitive finge ⁇ rint imaging means, namely: U.S. Patent 6,049,620, Capacitive finge ⁇ rint sensor with adjustable gain, (Dickinson et al.); U.S.
  • Other U.S. patents that relate to capacitive finge ⁇ rint imagingmeans include: U.S. Patent 6,108,438, Finge ⁇ rint sensing devices and systems inco ⁇ orating such, (Bird et al.); U.S. Patent 6,091,838, Jul. 18, 2000, Irradiated images described by electrical contact, (Burrows et al.); U.S. Patent 6,088,471, Finge ⁇ rint sensor including an anisotropic dielectric coating and associated methods, (Setlak et al.); U.S. Patent 6,055,324,
  • Another form of integrated circuit finge ⁇ rint imaging means employs an ac capacitive sensor.
  • ac capacitive sensor One of the leading developers of ac capacitive sensors is Harris Semiconductor Co ⁇ oration, which distributes an ac capacitive sensor under the trademark FingerLoc.
  • a third form of integrated circuit finge ⁇ rint imaging means uses thermal sensing.
  • one of the leading developers of thermal sensing integrated circuit finge ⁇ rint imaging means is Thomson-CSF.
  • Thompson-CSF distributes a thermal sensing finge ⁇ rint imaging device under the trademark FingerChip.
  • Thomson-CSF's FingerChip finge ⁇ rint imaging means uses an array of semiconductor temperature sensors to capture finge ⁇ rint images. The fingertip ridges are positioned close to the chip and thus conduct heat away more effectively than do the valleys, which are insulated by a layer of air. BergData, AG, Koblenzer Str.
  • TactileSense An additional company, Who? Vision Systems, distributes yet another type of finge ⁇ rint imaging means under the trademark TactileSense.
  • the TactileSense uses an electro-optical sensor chip that occupies only about 1 percent of the area of a direct-capacitive-sensing chip.
  • the TactileSense inco ⁇ orates an inexpensive, flexible plastic polymer material that focuses the finge ⁇ rint image on the chip.
  • the TactileSense is represented as being more rugged than capacitive finge ⁇ rint imaging means because the chip is far removed from the touching surface, and is protected by the polymer material.
  • finge ⁇ rint imaging means employ a plurality of linear electrodes overlaid by a porous film. Changes in resistance are used to obtain finge ⁇ rint images. Examples of this type of finge ⁇ rint imaging technology can be found in U.S. Patent 5,757,278 (Itsumi et al.); U.S. Patent 5,745,046 (Itsumi et al); U.S. Patent 5,559,504 (Itsumi et al.); 5,864,296 (Upton). Other types of finge ⁇ rint imaging means are available. For example, U.S. Patent 4,358,677,
  • Transducer for Finge ⁇ rints and Apparatus for Analyzing Finge ⁇ rints discloses a finge ⁇ rint transducer containing a sensing member having a sensing surface for receiving a finge ⁇ rint.
  • the sensing member is made of a material that melts when a finger is pressed against the surface.
  • a method is disclosed for optically reading the finge ⁇ rint from the sensing surface. See also e.g. U.S. Patent 5,138,468 (Barbanell); U.S. Patent 4,537,484 (Fowler).
  • finge ⁇ rint scanning doorbell actuator that can be constructed inexpensively from existing doorbell and finge ⁇ rint scanning components
  • the foregoing are only representative components that may be inco ⁇ orated into the invention. Other makes and models of the foregoing components can be used to accomplish the same objectives.
  • the ability to use currently available components allows for ease of manufacture and also for customization of integrated security systems.
  • customers may chose from a wide variety of video cameras, video monitors, intercoms, motion detectors, locks and finge ⁇ rint imaging means, allowing for a wide range of prices and performance characteristics.
  • the components can be interconnected using conventional electrical cables and power cords.
  • standardized systems of the invention, as well as custom designed components may be developed through routine experimentation.

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Cette invention a trait à un bouton de sonnette permettant une imagerie d'empreintes digitales et pouvant être utilisé de par lui-même ou incorporé dans un système de sécurité intégrée. Cet appareil permet à l'occupant d'un immeuble de surveiller et d'enregistrer des visiteurs s'approchant dudit immeuble et, notamment de lire et d'enregistrer les empreintes digitales desdits visiteurs. Le système de sécurité intégrée, qui comporte généralement un panneau (200) pouvant monté sur un mur extérieur connecté à un panneau intérieur (100), comprend également un bouton de sonnette permettant une imagerie d'empreintes digitales (15), un système d'intercommunication audio, de préférence un équipement de transmission vidéo (16) connecté à un détecteur de mouvement (19) ainsi qu'un dispositif permettant d'enregistrer des données audio, vidéo et des images d'empreintes digitales (15A). Un guide pour le doigt (80), qui est placé, de préférence, sur l'avant du logement du commutateur de la sonnette, est configuré pour positionner le doigt du visiteur généralement à la verticale, ce qui facilite une lecture exacte des empreintes digitales par le dispositif d'imagerie d'empreintes digitales (50).
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