WO2020087147A1 - Electronic seal and installation for a system for detecting a break between parts interconnected by a fibre optic filament - Google Patents

Electronic seal and installation for a system for detecting a break between parts interconnected by a fibre optic filament Download PDF

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WO2020087147A1
WO2020087147A1 PCT/BR2019/050470 BR2019050470W WO2020087147A1 WO 2020087147 A1 WO2020087147 A1 WO 2020087147A1 BR 2019050470 W BR2019050470 W BR 2019050470W WO 2020087147 A1 WO2020087147 A1 WO 2020087147A1
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  • This descriptive report refers to the application for an invention patent for a sealing device that can be applied in various sectors such as industries, businesses, as well as in security systems among other numerous applications where the use of seals such as SKU products, boxes, pallets, cargo trucks, containers, in short, where it is necessary to indicate a violation by highlighting one of the parts that make up this infinity of consumer items.
  • the seal is an electronic device installed / embedded in a part of an object that can receive a seal, that is, an object with two parts, at least one of which can be separated, removed or moved.
  • the device from its optical emitter, extends a fiber optic filament that reaches the second part of the object and returns, connecting to the optical receiver. In this way a seal circuit with the filament is obtained.
  • the object When the object is violated, that is, it has one of its parts separated, removed or displaced from the other, the filament, until then carrying the optical signal, is broken, and this violation is perceived by a microprocessor, which can signal this disruption via an RF transmitter, a dry contact connected to a tracker, an audible warning or a visual warning, in real time, allowing the responsible person to take appropriate action.
  • Seals are known devices, with numerous ways of functioning and arrangements, depending on their application.
  • the seals can be made of paper, metal, plastic, wax and others, and may contain wires, electrical components, pins, etc. Its application is unique and exclusively to inhibit or accuse access to something that is closed, that should not be opened or broken, offering a certain security or inhibition to the violation. If the seal is broken, proof of violation of the object that receives it is established.
  • the electronic circuit is programmed so that, on the expiration date of the extinguisher, a visual and audible signal is also emitted, warning of expiration and the need for inspection; - BR 20 2012 031675 2 of title “CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN SAFETY LACRE”, which deals with a physical seal containing two types of seal points in the same device. At first it uses a pin with a locking recess in a corresponding hole in a bushing, with the locking occurring between the recess of that pin and the interior of this bushing. As a second lock, a “tail” or small toothed band is inserted into a hole on the side of the bushing, being locked by the teeth inside the hole, being able to receive a means of data transmission through electronic chip, to detect the violation.
  • the seal uses a fiber optic filament to interconnect two parts of an object that should not be separated unless authorized by the responsible.
  • the filament carries a signal emitted and received by the device so that it accuses when it breaks and interrupts the optical signal when the parts of the object are separated, transmitting an alert radio frequency signal to the person in charge, warning a tracker through dry contact or by issuing a visual and / or audible alert.
  • FIG. 1 diagram of the electronic module of the seal, which is equipped with a circuit board with a microprocessor connected to an optical emitter, an optical receiver and an RF transmitter, powered by battery;
  • FIG. 2 Figure 2 - schematic view of the application of the seal, where the electronic module was installed in one of the parts of an object, with its optical emitter connected to a fiber optic filament that extends through the second part of the object, receiving points of fixation along its length and returning to the optical receiver, to which its free end is connected, leading to the latter the signal coming from the emitter.
  • the microprocessor is monitoring both signals (sent and received) to verify normality in the seal system;
  • FIG. 3 Figure 3 - view according to the previous figure showing that the second part of the object was broken, displaced or removed, breaking the optical fiber filament.
  • the sent optical signal is interrupted and is therefore not received by the receiver.
  • the microprocessor recognizes this difference in optical signal and sends an alert signal to an RF transmitter that transmits this information, by radio frequency signal, in real time, to a control center;
  • FIG. 4 schematic view of a second application example, where the object receives the installation of the optical fiber filament in a differentiated arrangement, passing close to its ends.
  • the filament is in an intact state, characterizing normal functioning of the seal;
  • the electronic module (1) is initially embedded or installed in one of the parts (9) of the desired object (O), to be monitored.
  • Object (O) not specified in this report, may belong to a wide range in relation to its field of application, requiring only that it can and needs to receive a seal, that is, that it is composed of two parts (9) and (9a ), at least one of which can be opened, moved or removed, as shown in figure 2
  • the optical fiber filament (8) has one of its ends connected to the optical emitter (4). From this point on, the filament (8) is positioned according to the installer's analysis, leaving the optical emitter (4) up to the limit of this part (9) of the object body (O), passing to the second part (9a) and being the best way, then returning to the part (9) of the object (O) where the electronic module (1) is located, where its free end is connected to the optical receiver (5), forming a kind of closed circuit of optical signal, where the same electronic module (1) will both sending and receiving these signals through the filament (8).
  • the fiber optic filament (8) receives attachment points (10) along its length, in locations determined by the installer that best assist in the stability of the filament (8).
  • attachment points (10) can be made preferably by chemical glue, or by any process that allows the filament stability (8) without damaging it or preventing its data transmission capacity.
  • the electronic module (1) is then switched on, powered by its battery (7), thus being in an operating state.
  • the optical emitter (4) sends optical signals (SO) to the optical fiber filament (8), through the end to which it is connected, with the signal being conducted by the fiber (8) between the two parts (9) and (9a) of the object (O) until reaching the optical receiver (5).
  • the microprocessor (3) constantly monitors and compares the signal (SO) sent by the optical emitter (4) with the signal (SO) received by the optical receiver (5), verifying compliance in the system at this stage of its operation, thus configuring, the seal that joins the two parts (9) and (9a) of the object (O) through the optical fiber filament (8).
  • the referred RF receiver may be installed in a control center, a mobile device or even in the very place where the violated object (O) is found, to be perceived, for example, by an audible signal by the interested person.
  • O violated object
  • the breaking of the seal is charged in real time, allowing the interested person to take immediate action.
  • the alert may also, depending on the seal's constructiveness, be sent to a tracker through a dry contact or be emitted through an audible and / or visual alarm installed on the device.
  • the object (O) thanks to the innovative application of the seal described above, covers a wide range of application fields, for example, to acknowledge whether a connector has been removed from a module, if a license plate has been removed, if a pouch has been opened, if a product box has been opened improperly, if there has been a breach in electronic cabinets, cracks in construction structures, in boxes of valuables, doors and even excess of mechanical effort in machines and equipment, in short, for any practical use where the seal can be installed.

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The invention aims to make possible the installation of the seal on a variety of objects and the detection of the breakage thereof, which is to be transmitted in real time over long distances. Therefore, an electronic module (1) is installed in one of the parts (9) of the desired object (O), connecting a fibre optic filament (8) in the optical emitter (4) thereof, the latter extending via the second part (9a) and then returning to the electronic module (1) where the free end thereof is connected to the optical receiver (5), having securing points (10) along the length thereof. The microprocessor (3) of the module (1) constantly monitors and compares the signal (SO) sent by the optical emitter (4) with the signal (SO) received by the optical receiver (5), conveyed by the fibre optic filament (8). Thus, should one of the parts (9 or 9a) of the object (O) be opened, moved or removed, the fibre optic filament (8) breaks, thereby interrupting the optical signal (SO), whereupon the microprocessor (3) sends an alert signal (SA) to the RF transmitter (6), which, in turn, remotely sends a radiofrequency alert signal.

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“LACRE ELETRÓNICO E INSTALAÇÃO, PARA SISTEMA DE DETECÇÃO DE ROMPIMENTO ENTRE PARTES INTERLIGADAS POR FILAMENTO DE FIBRA ÓTICA” “ELECTRONIC SEAL AND INSTALLATION, FOR BREACH DETECTION SYSTEM BETWEEN PARTS CONNECTED BY FIBER OPTICAL FILAMENT”
[001] Refere-se o presente relatório descritivo, ao pedido de patente de invenção para um dispositivo de lacre que pode ser aplicado em variados setores como indústrias, comércios, bem como em sistemas de segurança dentre outras inúmeras aplicações onde seja necessário o uso de lacres como, por exemplo, produtos SKU, caixas, pallets, caminhões de carga, contêineres, enfim, onde seja necessária a indicação de violação por destaque de uma das partes que compõem essa infinidade de itens de consumo.  [001] This descriptive report refers to the application for an invention patent for a sealing device that can be applied in various sectors such as industries, businesses, as well as in security systems among other numerous applications where the use of seals such as SKU products, boxes, pallets, cargo trucks, containers, in short, where it is necessary to indicate a violation by highlighting one of the parts that make up this infinity of consumer items.
[002] O lacre é um dispositivo eletrónico instalado/embutido em uma parte de um objeto que possa receber um lacre, ou seja, um objeto dotado de duas partes sendo pelo menos uma dessas passível de ser separada, removida ou deslocada. O dispositivo, a partir de seu emissor ótico estende um filamento de fibra ótica que alcança a segunda parte do objeto e retorna, conectando-se ao receptor ótico. Desse modo é obtido um circuito de lacre com o filamento.  [002] The seal is an electronic device installed / embedded in a part of an object that can receive a seal, that is, an object with two parts, at least one of which can be separated, removed or moved. The device, from its optical emitter, extends a fiber optic filament that reaches the second part of the object and returns, connecting to the optical receiver. In this way a seal circuit with the filament is obtained.
[003] Quando o objeto é violado, ou seja, tem uma de suas partes separada, removida ou deslocada da outra, o filamento, até então conduzindo o sinal ótico, é rompido, sendo essa violação percebida por um microprocessador, que pode sinalizar este rompimento através de um transmissor RF, um contato seco interligado a um rastreador, um aviso sonoro ou um aviso visual, em tempo real, permitindo que a pessoa responsável tome a devida providência. [003] When the object is violated, that is, it has one of its parts separated, removed or displaced from the other, the filament, until then carrying the optical signal, is broken, and this violation is perceived by a microprocessor, which can signal this disruption via an RF transmitter, a dry contact connected to a tracker, an audible warning or a visual warning, in real time, allowing the responsible person to take appropriate action.
ESTADO DA TÉCNICA  TECHNICAL STATUS
[004] Os lacres são dispositivos conhecidos, com inúmeras formas de funcionamento e arranjos, dependendo de sua aplicação. Os lacres podem ser de papel, metal, plástico, cera e outros, podendo conter fios, componentes elétricos, pinos, etc. Sua aplicação é única e exclusivamente para inibir ou acusar o acesso a algo que esteja fechado, que não deva ser aberto ou rompido, oferecendo certa segurança ou inibição à violação. Caso o lacre seja rompido, se estabelece uma comprovação de violação do objeto que o recebe. [004] Seals are known devices, with numerous ways of functioning and arrangements, depending on their application. The seals can be made of paper, metal, plastic, wax and others, and may contain wires, electrical components, pins, etc. Its application is unique and exclusively to inhibit or accuse access to something that is closed, that should not be opened or broken, offering a certain security or inhibition to the violation. If the seal is broken, proof of violation of the object that receives it is established.
[005] Podem aplicados em um sistema que envolva ligações, as quais não devem ser alteradas, até para um uso mais comum como uma embalagem, uma caixa cuja tampa tenha que ter identificada sua abertura, assim como um malote cuja fita, ao ser destacada, indica sua abertura. O lacre pode, portanto, ser produzido com uso de mecânicos específicos, elétricos, químicos ou mesmo manualmente. [005] They can be applied in a system that involves connections, which should not be altered, even for more common use as packaging, a box whose lid must have identified its opening, as well as a pouch whose tape, when detached , indicates its opening. The seal can therefore be produced using specific mechanics, electrical, chemical or even manually.
[006] Como resultado de buscas realizadas sobre o assunto, podem ser citados os seguintes documentos de patente: - BR 10 2013 016392 9 de título“LACRE ELETRÓNICO PARA EXTINTOR DE INCÊNDIO”, o qual trata de um lacre idealizado exclusivamente para ser utilizado em extintores, sendo montado no próprio gatilho acionador do extintor e de forma a ser fixado e lacrado pelo próprio pino de trava desse gatilho. Esse lacre contém circuito eletrónico interno que, quando o pino de trava do gatilho é retirado emite um sinal visual e sonoro de alerta. Como recurso adicional o circuito eletrónico é programado para que na data de vencimento do extintor seja também emitido o sinal visual e sonoro, alertando do vencimento e necessidade de inspeção; - BR 20 2012 031675 2 de título“DISPOSIÇÃO CONSTRUTIVA APLICADA EM LACRE DE SEGURANÇA”, o qual trata de um lacre físico contendo dois tipos de pontos de lacre no mesmo dispositivo. A princípio utiliza um pino com rebaixo de travamento em um orifício correspondente de uma bucha, ocorrendo o travamento entre o rebaixo desse pino e do interior dessa bucha. Como segundo travamento, um“rabicho” ou pequena cinta dentada é introduzida em um orifício do lado da bucha, sendo travado pelos dentes do interior do orifício, podendo receber um meio de transmissão de dados através de chip eletrónico, para detectar a violação. [006] As a result of searches carried out on the subject, the following patent documents can be cited: - BR 10 2013 016392 9 entitled “ELECTRONIC LACRE FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER”, which deals with a seal designed exclusively for use in extinguishers, being mounted on the trigger trigger of the extinguisher and in such a way as to be fixed and sealed by the lock pin of that trigger. This seal contains an internal electronic circuit that, when the trigger lock pin is removed, emits a visual and audible warning signal. As an additional resource, the electronic circuit is programmed so that, on the expiration date of the extinguisher, a visual and audible signal is also emitted, warning of expiration and the need for inspection; - BR 20 2012 031675 2 of title “CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT APPLIED IN SAFETY LACRE”, which deals with a physical seal containing two types of seal points in the same device. At first it uses a pin with a locking recess in a corresponding hole in a bushing, with the locking occurring between the recess of that pin and the interior of this bushing. As a second lock, a “tail” or small toothed band is inserted into a hole on the side of the bushing, being locked by the teeth inside the hole, being able to receive a means of data transmission through electronic chip, to detect the violation.
[007] O maior problema dos lacres encontrados nos dias de hoje é justamente a impossibilidade de sua instalação em objetos onde não haja uma especificação definida do seu campo de aplicação. Um segundo problema é a incapacidade de se transmitir um alerta de rompimento do lacre em tempo real e a uma distância grande, limitando-se a curtas distâncias (por alarmes sonoros) ou a espera de longo período até que seja notada a violação do lacre por um terceiro.  [007] The biggest problem with seals found today is precisely the impossibility of installing them on objects where there is no defined specification of their field of application. A second problem is the inability to transmit a seal break alert in real time and over a long distance, limited to short distances (by audible alarms) or the long wait until the seal is breached by a third.
OBJETIVO DO PEDIDO  PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION
[008] Diante dos variados tipos de lacres disponíveis no mercado analisados pelo inventor e pensando nos problemas expostos, elaborou o detector de violação para uma variedade enorme de objetos, com transmissão do evento em tempo real, mesmo a longas distâncias.  [008] In view of the various types of seals available on the market analyzed by the inventor and thinking about the problems exposed, he designed the tamper detector for a huge variety of objects, with transmission of the event in real time, even over long distances.
[009] O lacre, a ser explicado detalhadamente mais adiante, utiliza- se de um filamento de fibra ótica para interligar duas partes de um objeto que não devem ser separadas a não ser por permissão do responsável. O filamento carrega um sinal emitido e recebido pelo dispositivo para que este acuse quando do seu rompimento e interrupção do sinal ótico quando da separação das partes do objeto, transmitindo um sinal de radio frequência de alerta ao responsável, avisando a um rastreador através de contato seco ou emitindo um alerta visual e/ou sonoro.  [009] The seal, to be explained in detail later, uses a fiber optic filament to interconnect two parts of an object that should not be separated unless authorized by the responsible. The filament carries a signal emitted and received by the device so that it accuses when it breaks and interrupts the optical signal when the parts of the object are separated, transmitting an alert radio frequency signal to the person in charge, warning a tracker through dry contact or by issuing a visual and / or audible alert.
[010] Explicado superficialmente, passa o lacre e o sistema que o envolve a serem melhor compreendidos através das figuras anexas:  [010] Explained superficially, the seal and the system that surrounds it are better understood through the attached figures:
[01 1] Figura 1 - diagrama do módulo eletrónico do lacre, o qual é dotado de uma placa de circuito com microprocessador conectado a um emissor ótico, um receptor ótico e um transmissor de RF, alimentados por bateria; [01 1] Figure 1 - diagram of the electronic module of the seal, which is equipped with a circuit board with a microprocessor connected to an optical emitter, an optical receiver and an RF transmitter, powered by battery;
[012] Figura 2 - vista esquemática da aplicação do lacre, onde o módulo eletrónico foi instalado em uma das partes de um objeto, tendo seu emissor ótico conectado a um filamento de fibra ótica que se estende através da segunda parte do objeto, recebendo pontos de fixação ao longo de seu comprimento e retornando até o receptor ótico, ao qual é conectada sua extremidade livre conduzindo a este último o sinal provindo do emissor. Nessa condição, o microprocessador está monitorando ambos os sinais (enviado e recebido) para constatar normalidade no sistema do lacre;  [012] Figure 2 - schematic view of the application of the seal, where the electronic module was installed in one of the parts of an object, with its optical emitter connected to a fiber optic filament that extends through the second part of the object, receiving points of fixation along its length and returning to the optical receiver, to which its free end is connected, leading to the latter the signal coming from the emitter. In this condition, the microprocessor is monitoring both signals (sent and received) to verify normality in the seal system;
[013] Figura 3 - vista segundo figura anterior mostrando que a segunda parte do objeto foi rompida, deslocada ou removida, rompendo o filamento de fibra ótica. Deste modo, o sinal ótico enviado é interrompido, não sendo, consequentemente, recebido pelo receptor. O microprocessador reconhece essa diferença de sinal ótico e envia um sinal de alerta a um transmissor RF que transmite essa informação, por sinal de radio frequência, em tempo real, ao uma central de controle;  [013] Figure 3 - view according to the previous figure showing that the second part of the object was broken, displaced or removed, breaking the optical fiber filament. In this way, the sent optical signal is interrupted and is therefore not received by the receiver. The microprocessor recognizes this difference in optical signal and sends an alert signal to an RF transmitter that transmits this information, by radio frequency signal, in real time, to a control center;
[014] Figura 4 - vista esquemática de um segundo exemplo de aplicação, onde o objeto recebe a instalação do filamento de fibra ótica em uma disposição diferenciada, passando próximo às suas extremidades. Nessa figura o filamento está em estado íntegro, caracterizando funcionamento normal do lacre;  [014] Figure 4 - schematic view of a second application example, where the object receives the installation of the optical fiber filament in a differentiated arrangement, passing close to its ends. In this figure, the filament is in an intact state, characterizing normal functioning of the seal;
[015] Figura 5 - vista segundo figura anterior mostrando que a segunda parte do objeto foi rompida, deslocada ou removida em apenas uma de suas extremidades, rompendo neste ponto o filamento graças ao modo como foi instalado no objeto. Seu rompimento é, igualmente acusado, pelo microprocessador. [016] De acordo com as figuras anexas, o“LACRE ELETRÓNICO E INSTALAÇÃO, PARA SISTEMA DE DETECÇÃO DE ROMPIMENTO ENTRE PARTES INTERLIGADAS POR FILAMENTO DE FIBRA ÓTICA”, objeto do presente pedido de patente de invenção, constitui-se de um lacre composto por um módulo eletrónico (1) contendo internamente uma placa de circuito eletrónico (2) integrada com um microprocessador (3) conectado a um emissor ótico (4), um receptor ótico (5) e a um circuito transmissor de radio frequência (6). O módulo eletrónico (1) é alimentado por uma bateria (7) e trabalha com um filamento de fibra ótica (8), como mostra, em especial, a figura 1 [015] Figure 5 - view according to the previous figure showing that the second part of the object was broken, displaced or removed at only one of its ends, breaking the filament at this point thanks to the way it was installed in the object. Its disruption is also accused by the microprocessor. [016] According to the attached figures, the “ELECTRONIC SEAL AND INSTALLATION, FOR BREACH DETECTION SYSTEM BETWEEN PARTS CONNECTED BY FIBER OPTICAL FILAMENT”, object of the present patent application, consists of a seal composed of an electronic module (1) internally containing an electronic circuit board (2) integrated with a microprocessor (3) connected to an optical emitter (4), an optical receiver (5) and a radio frequency transmitting circuit (6). The electronic module (1) is powered by a battery (7) and works with a fiber optic filament (8), as shown, in particular, in Figure 1
[017] Para aplicação do lacre, inicialmente é embutido ou instalado o módulo eletrónico ( 1) em uma das partes (9) do objeto (O) desejado, a ser monitorado. O objeto (O), não especificado neste relatório, pode pertencer a uma ampla gama em relação ao seu campo de aplicação, necessitando apenas que possa e necessite receber um lacre, ou seja, que seja composto por duas partes (9) e (9a), sendo pelo menos uma delas passível de ser aberta, deslocada ou removida, como mostra a figura 2  [017] To apply the seal, the electronic module (1) is initially embedded or installed in one of the parts (9) of the desired object (O), to be monitored. Object (O), not specified in this report, may belong to a wide range in relation to its field of application, requiring only that it can and needs to receive a seal, that is, that it is composed of two parts (9) and (9a ), at least one of which can be opened, moved or removed, as shown in figure 2
[018] Deste modo, como mostra também a figura 2, com o módulo eletrónico ( 1) embutido/instalado em uma das partes (9) do objeto (O), o filamento de fibra ótica (8) tem uma de suas extremidades conectada ao emissor ótico (4). A partir deste ponto o filamento (8) é posicionado de acordo com análise do instalador, saindo do emissor ótico (4) até o limite desta parte (9) do corpo do objeto (O) passando então para segunda parte (9a) e sendo disposto neste da melhor forma, retornando então à parte (9) do objeto (O) onde se encontra o módulo eletrónico (1 ) onde é conectada sua extremidade livre ao receptor ótico (5), formando uma espécie de circuito fechado de sinal ótico, onde o mesmo módulo eletrónico ( 1) irá tanto enviar quanto receber estes sinais através do filamento (8). Durante essa instalação, o filamento de fibra ótica (8) recebe pontos de fixação (10) ao longo de seu comprimento, em locais determinados pelo instalador que melhor auxiliem na estabilidade do filamento (8). Tal fixação (10) pode ser feita preferencialmente por cola química, ou por meio de qualquer processo que permita estabilidade do filamento (8) sem danificá-lo ou impedir sua capacidade transmissão de dados. [018] Thus, as also shown in figure 2, with the electronic module (1) embedded / installed in one of the parts (9) of the object (O), the optical fiber filament (8) has one of its ends connected to the optical emitter (4). From this point on, the filament (8) is positioned according to the installer's analysis, leaving the optical emitter (4) up to the limit of this part (9) of the object body (O), passing to the second part (9a) and being the best way, then returning to the part (9) of the object (O) where the electronic module (1) is located, where its free end is connected to the optical receiver (5), forming a kind of closed circuit of optical signal, where the same electronic module (1) will both sending and receiving these signals through the filament (8). During this installation, the fiber optic filament (8) receives attachment points (10) along its length, in locations determined by the installer that best assist in the stability of the filament (8). Such fixation (10) can be made preferably by chemical glue, or by any process that allows the filament stability (8) without damaging it or preventing its data transmission capacity.
[019] O módulo eletrónico (1 ) é então ligado, alimentado por sua bateria (7), estando assim em estado operante. Nessa condição, como dito anteriormente, o emissor ótico (4) envia sinais óticos (SO) para o filamento de fibra ótica (8), através da extremidade à qual está conectado, sendo o sinal conduzido pela fibra (8) entre as duas partes (9) e (9a) do objeto (O) até alcançar o receptor ótico (5). O microprocessador (3) monitora e compara constantemente o sinal (SO) enviado pelo emissor ótico (4) com o sinal (SO) recebido pelo receptor ótico (5), constatando conformidade no sistema neste estágio de seu funcionamento, configurando assim, então, o lacre que une as duas partes (9) e (9a) do objeto (O) através do filamento de fibra ótica (8).  [019] The electronic module (1) is then switched on, powered by its battery (7), thus being in an operating state. In this condition, as previously stated, the optical emitter (4) sends optical signals (SO) to the optical fiber filament (8), through the end to which it is connected, with the signal being conducted by the fiber (8) between the two parts (9) and (9a) of the object (O) until reaching the optical receiver (5). The microprocessor (3) constantly monitors and compares the signal (SO) sent by the optical emitter (4) with the signal (SO) received by the optical receiver (5), verifying compliance in the system at this stage of its operation, thus configuring, the seal that joins the two parts (9) and (9a) of the object (O) through the optical fiber filament (8).
[020] Assim, caso acidental mente ou por ação intencional, de má fé, como mostra a figura 3, uma das partes (9) ou (9a) do objeto (O) for aberta, deslocada ou removida, o filamento de fibra ótica (8), por sua espessura extremamente fina e seus pontos de fixação (10) devidamente posicionados, é facilmente rompido. Essa ação interrompe o sinal (SO) conduzido pelo filamento (8) no ponto de rompimento, impossibilitando que o sinal (SO) enviado pelo emissor ótico (4) chegue ao receptor ótico (5) Essa diferença do sinal é percebida pelo microprocessador (3), o qual envia um sinal de alerta (SA) ao transmissor RF (6) que, por sua vez, envia remotamente um sinal de radio frequência de alerta para ser recebido por um receptor RF [020] Thus, if accidentally or by intentional action, in bad faith, as shown in figure 3, one of the parts (9) or (9a) of the object (O) is opened, displaced or removed, the optical fiber filament (8), due to its extremely thin thickness and its fixation points (10) properly positioned, it is easily broken. This action interrupts the signal (SO) carried by the filament (8) at the breaking point, making it impossible for the signal (SO) sent by the optical emitter (4) to reach the optical receiver (5). This difference in the signal is perceived by the microprocessor (3 ), which sends an alert signal (SA) to the RF transmitter (6) which, in turn, remotely sends an radio frequency alert signal to be received by an RF receiver
[021] O referido receptor RF poderá estar instalado em uma central de controle, um dispositivo móvel ou mesmo no próprio local onde se encontra o objeto (O) violado, para ser percebido, por exemplo, através de sinal sonoro pela pessoa interessada. Como se observa, o rompimento do lacre é acusado em tempo real, permitindo que instantaneamente a pessoa interessada possa tomar a providência devida. O alerta poderá ainda, dependendo da construtividade do lacre, ser enviado a um rastreador através de um contato seco ou ser emitido através de um alarme sonoro e/ou visual instalado no dispositivo.  [021] The referred RF receiver may be installed in a control center, a mobile device or even in the very place where the violated object (O) is found, to be perceived, for example, by an audible signal by the interested person. As noted, the breaking of the seal is charged in real time, allowing the interested person to take immediate action. The alert may also, depending on the seal's constructiveness, be sent to a tracker through a dry contact or be emitted through an audible and / or visual alarm installed on the device.
[022] Como pode ser percebido por um técnico no assunto, o objeto (O), graças à inovadora aplicação do lacre descrita acima, abrange uma gama extensa de campos de aplicação como, por exemplo, para acusar se um conector foi removido de um módulo, se uma placa de veículo foi removida, se um malote foi aberto, se uma caixa de produtos foi aberta indevidamente, se houve violação em gabinetes eletrónicos, em trincas em estruturas da construção civil, em caixas de valores, portas e até mesmo excesso de esforço mecânico em máquinas e equipamentos, enfim, para qualquer utilização prática onde o lacre possa ser instalado.  [022] As can be seen by a technician in the subject, the object (O), thanks to the innovative application of the seal described above, covers a wide range of application fields, for example, to acknowledge whether a connector has been removed from a module, if a license plate has been removed, if a pouch has been opened, if a product box has been opened improperly, if there has been a breach in electronic cabinets, cracks in construction structures, in boxes of valuables, doors and even excess of mechanical effort in machines and equipment, in short, for any practical use where the seal can be installed.

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REIVINDICAÇÕES
1 -“LACRE ELETRÓNICO E INSTALAÇÃO”, para objetos (O) que possuem uma parte (9) e uma outra parte (9a) e que tais partes (9) e (9a) devem ter detectadas e indicadas a sua separação, sendo um lacre composto por módulo eletrónico (1 ) contendo placa de circuito eletrónico (2) e integrado com um microprocessador (3) conectado a um emissor ótico (4), um receptor ótico (5) e a um circuito transmissor de radio frequência (6), alimentados por bateria (7), trabalhando com um filamento de fibra ótica (8), dito módulo eletrónico (1 ) instalado de forma embutida ou não, em uma das partes (9), caracterizado pelo seu filamento de fibra ótica (8) ter uma das extremidades conectada ao emissor ótico (4), a partir do qual o referido filamento (8) é estendido até o limite da parte (9), passando para a segunda parte (9a) e retornando então à parte (9) do objeto (O), sendo então dirigido novamente ao módulo eletrónico (1) onde sua extremidade livre é conectada ao receptor ótico (5), dito filamento de fibra ótica (8) recebendo pontos de fixação (10) ao longo de sua extensão de modo a manter- se estável sem danos que impeçam sua capacidade de transmissão de dados  1 - “ELECTRONIC SEAL AND INSTALLATION”, for objects (O) that have a part (9) and another part (9a) and that such parts (9) and (9a) must have detected and indicated their separation, being one seal consisting of an electronic module (1) containing an electronic circuit board (2) and integrated with a microprocessor (3) connected to an optical emitter (4), an optical receiver (5) and a radio frequency transmitting circuit (6) , powered by battery (7), working with an optical fiber filament (8), said electronic module (1) installed embedded or not, in one of the parts (9), characterized by its optical fiber filament (8) having one end connected to the optical emitter (4), from which the said filament (8) is extended to the limit of the part (9), passing to the second part (9a) and then returning to the part (9) of the object (O), being then directed again to the electronic module (1) where its free end is connected to the optical receiver o (5), said optical fiber filament (8) receiving fixation points (10) along its length in order to remain stable without damage that impede its data transmission capacity
2 - “SISTEMA DE DETECÇÃO DE ROMPIMENTO ENTRE PARTES INTERLIGADAS POR FILAMENTO DE FIBRA ÓTICA”, de acordo com o lacre e sua instalação definidos pela reivindicação 1, estando o módulo eletrónico (1) ligado e alimentado por sua bateria (7), fazendo o emissor ótico (4) enviar sinais óticos (SO) para o filamento de fibra ótica (8) pelo qual é conduzido entre as duas partes (9) e (9a) do objeto (O) até alcançar o receptor ótico (5), caracterizado pelo microprocessador (3) monitorar e comparar constantemente o sinal (SO) enviado pelo emissor ótico (4) com o sinal (SO) recebido pelo receptor ótico (5), conduzido pelo filamento de fibra ótica (8). 3 - “SISTEMA DE DETECÇÃO DE ROMPIMENTO ENTRE PARTES INTERLIGADAS POR FILAMENTO DE FIBRA ÓTICA”, de acordo com a reivindicação 2, quando acidentalmente ou por ação intencional de má fé uma das partes (9) ou (9a) do objeto (O) ser aberta, deslocada ou removida, caracterizado pelo filamento de fibra ótica (8) romper-se, interrompendo o sinal ótico (SO) nesse ponto de rompimento, impossibilitando que o sinal (SO) enviado pelo emissor ótico (4) chegue ao receptor ótico (5), sendo essa diferença identificada pelo microprocessador (3) para envio de sinal de alerta (SA) ao transmissor RF (6) que, por sua vez, envia remotamente um sinal de radio frequência de alerta ao responsável, para tomada de providências. 2 - “BREACH DETECTION SYSTEM BETWEEN PARTS CONNECTED BY FIBER OPTICAL FILAMENT”, according to the seal and its installation defined by claim 1, with the electronic module (1) connected and powered by its battery (7), making the optical emitter (4) send optical signals (SO) to the optical fiber filament (8) through which it is conducted between the two parts (9) and (9a) of the object (O) until reaching the optical receiver (5), characterized by the microprocessor (3) constantly monitoring and comparing the signal (SO) sent by the optical emitter (4) with the signal (SO) received by the optical receiver (5), conducted by the optical fiber filament (8). 3 - “BREAKDOWN DETECTION SYSTEM BETWEEN PARTS CONNECTED BY FIBER OPTICAL FILAMENT”, according to claim 2, when accidentally or by intentional action in bad faith one of the parts (9) or (9a) of the object (O) is open, displaced or removed, characterized by the optical fiber filament (8) breaking, interrupting the optical signal (SO) at that breaking point, making it impossible for the signal (SO) sent by the optical emitter (4) to reach the optical receiver ( 5), this difference being identified by the microprocessor (3) for sending an alert signal (SA) to the RF transmitter (6), which, in turn, remotely sends an alert radio frequency signal to the person in charge, to take action.
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