Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140002648 | SECURITY SYSTEM INCLUDING MODULAR RING HOUSING | 01-02-2014 |
20130342982 | SECURITY SYSTEM INCLUDING MODULAR RING HOUSING - A modular building system arrangement includes a plurality of electrical building systems. Each electrical building system has a housing with a mechanical connector that is connectable with a like connector of each other building system housing. Members of any subset of the building system housings are connectable with each other to form a building system assembly. The building systems of the building system assembly conjointly define an electrically conductive pathway interconnecting each of the building systems of the building system assembly. The pathway carries power and/or data. | 12-26-2013 |
20130185390 | USING DNS FOR SECURITY SYSTEM EVENT REPORTING - A method of transmitting a message from a security system to a central station receiver includes receiving at the security system an IP address associated with the central station receiver. An attempt is made to transmit the message from the security system to the central station receiver by use of the IP address. In response to a failure to receive at the security system an acknowledgement from the central station receiver that the message was received, the security system is used to query a Domain Name Server for a current IP address associated with the central station receiver. The query is dependent upon a domain name of the central station receiver. The current IP address associated with the central station receiver is received and used to re-attempt the transmitting of the message from the security system to the central station receiver. | 07-18-2013 |
20130173913 | SECURE MECHANISMS TO ENABLE MOBILE DEVICE COMMUNICATION WITH A SECURITY PANEL - A method of arming or disarming a building security system includes transferring an electronic security credential file from an authorizing environment to a mobile computing device. The electronic security credential file is read by the mobile computing device to extract authentication data. The authentication data is transmitted from the mobile computing device and received at the building security system. Within the building security system, the authentication data is used to verify that a user of the mobile computing device is authorized to communicate with the building security system. The mobile computing device is enabled to communicate with the building security system only if the electronic security credential file has been used to verify that a user of the mobile computing device is authorized to communicate with the building security system. | 07-04-2013 |
20130141587 | Use of a Two- or Three-Dimensional Barcode as a Diagnostic Device and a Security Device - A building security system includes means for detecting human motion. An imaging device scans for a visible code in response to the detection of human motion by the detecting means. A security device deciphers the scanned code, determines an authorization level associated with the deciphered code, and provides the human with a level of access to the building commensurate with the authorization level. | 06-06-2013 |
20130141239 | Method of Using Spring GPS Data to Supplement Location Data in a Surveillance System - A building security system includes a security sensor for sensing a security breach associated with a building. An electronic location-detecting device senses fixed geographic coordinates of the building. An electronic processor responds to a security breach sensed by the security sensor by transmitting an alarm signal to a central monitoring station. The alarm signal includes the fixed geographic coordinates of the building sensed by the location-detecting device. | 06-06-2013 |
20130076507 | TABLET COMPUTER AS USER INTERFACE OF SECURITY SYSTEM - A building security system including a security sensor configured to sense a security breach associated with a building. An off-the-shelf portable personal electronic computing device is communicatively coupled to the security sensor and to a central monitoring station. The computing device is programmable within the building to transmit an alarm signal to the central monitoring station in response to the security sensor sensing a security breach associated with the building. | 03-28-2013 |
20130057694 | LUGGAGE SECURITY DEVICE - A battery-powered camera is mounted within the interior of a suitcase. The camera has an awake mode in which the camera captures a plurality of images in response to it being detected that the suitcase is in an open position. A controller switches the camera from a sleep mode to the awake mode in response to the user actuating an awake mode switch, a motion detector mounted to the suitcase detecting motion of the suitcase, and/or a touch sensor mounted to the suitcase detecting a human being touching the suitcase. | 03-07-2013 |
20130038724 | CAMERA TILT FLEX LOOP FOR HIGH FREQUENCY SIGNALS - A surveillance camera arrangement includes a camera assembly that is tiltable about a tilt axis and that has a first electrical connector. A flat cable includes first and second opposite ends connected to the first electrical connector and to a second electrical connector, respectively. The cable has a thickness, and a width at least twice as great as the thickness. The cable is bent into a J-shape wherein the width direction of the cable is substantially parallel to the tilt axis of the camera assembly. | 02-14-2013 |
20130021433 | OVERVIEW CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL METHOD FOR PTZ CAMERAS - A method of operating a surveillance camera arrangement includes panning a PTZ camera about a pan axis. First images are captured with the camera throughout the panning. A composite panoramic or circular second image is created by stitching together the first images captured during the panning. The user is enabled to select and modify presets, recordings, and/or video analytics profiles within the composite panoramic or circular second image. | 01-24-2013 |
20120266411 | Hinge Pin Mounted Door Switch - A door position detecting apparatus comprises a switch including a body having two electrical contacts and a through-channel. The through-channel of the switch receives a hinge pin inserted therethrough and further inserted into a door hinge. Two lever arms extend from the body. Each of the arms is attached to a respective one of the electrical contacts. The arms have a first position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically connected to each other, and a second position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically disconnected from each other. Biasing means biases the arms against a fixed door jamb and a rotatable door, respectively, such that one of the arms follows movement of the rotatable door from an open position of the door to a closed position of the door. Monitoring means monitors whether the contacts are electrically connected to each other. | 10-25-2012 |
20120207339 | MULTIPLE MAGNETIC AIR GAP MOTOR - A low frequency transducer arrangement includes a substantially cylindrical structure surrounding a pole piece. The pole piece and the substantially cylindrical structure define a substantially cylindrical air gap therebetween. Two opposite ends of the air gap are both open and separated from each other in an axial direction. A first magnet is disposed in either the pole piece or the substantially cylindrical structure. A second magnet is separated in the axial direction from the first magnet by a middle magnetic gap. The second magnet is disposed in either the pole piece or the substantially cylindrical structure. The first and second magnets provide flux in a same direction in the middle magnetic gap. A top magnetic gap is disposed axially adjacent the first magnet and opposite the middle magnetic gap. A bottom magnetic gap is disposed axially adjacent the second magnet and opposite the middle magnetic gap. A voice coil is at least partially disposed in the air gap and operates in the middle magnetic gap. | 08-16-2012 |
20120207338 | VORTEX COOLING OF VOICE COILS - A low frequency transducer arrangement includes at least one substantially annular magnet. A voice coil is disposed within and concentric with the magnet. A pole is disposed within and concentric with the voice coil. An air gap is defined between the magnet and the pole. The pole includes a bottom half having a downwardly facing axial recess. A plurality of first air passages extend laterally from the axial recess and fluidly interconnect the recess and the air gap. A top half has an upwardly facing axial recess. A plurality of second air passages extend laterally from the upwardly facing axial recess and fluidly interconnect the upwardly facing recess and the air gap. The first air passages and/or the second air passages are non-radially oriented. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206604 | SURVEILLANCE CAMERA WITH INTEGRAL LARGE-DOMAIN SENSOR - A surveillance camera arrangement includes a first camera that performs panning movements about a pan axis, and that performs tilting movements within a plane of tilting motion. The plane of tilting motion is offset from, and substantially parallel to, the pan axis. A second camera is substantially aligned with the pan axis. The second camera has a wider field of view than the first camera. | 08-16-2012 |
20120106753 | DIGITAL DUAL MICROPHONE MODULE WITH INTELLIGENT CROSS FADING - A method of operating a microphone system includes providing first and second microphones associated with a same human speaker. An analog ambient noise signal is received from the first microphone. An analog speech signal is received from the second microphone. The analog ambient noise signal is converted into a digital ambient noise signal. The analog speech signal is converted into a digital speech signal. Digital noise cancellation is performed on the digital speech signal dependent upon the digital ambient noise signal. The digital noise cancellation is performed by digital circuitry. The noise canceled digital speech signal is inputted into an intercom system. A low power condition of the microphone system and/or a failure of the digital circuitry is sensed. In response to the sensing step, an analog-based intercom signal is inputted into the intercom system. The analog-based intercom signal is dependent on the analog speech signal and substantially independent of the analog ambient noise signal. The analog-based intercom signal is inputted into the intercom system without noise cancellation having been performed on the analog-based intercom signal. | 05-03-2012 |
20120098927 | OMNI-DIRECTIONAL INTELLIGENT AUTOTOUR AND SITUATIONAL AWARE DOME SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of operating a video surveillance system includes providing a PTZ camera within a housing. A fisheye lens camera is attached to the housing such that the fisheye lens camera has a panoramic field of view that is unobstructed by the housing. The panoramic field of view is centered on a panning axis of the PTZ camera. The fisheye lens camera is rotated about the panning axis. A first image within the panoramic field of view is captured by using the fisheye lens camera. A location of an object of interest within the captured first image is identified. PTZ commands are transmitted to the PTZ camera such that the PTZ camera is oriented to capture a second image of the object of interest at the identified location. The PTZ commands are compensated for a rotation of the field of view of the fisheye lens camera during the rotation of the fisheye lens camera. | 04-26-2012 |
20120087644 | SURVEILLANCE CAMERA POSITION CALIBRATION DEVICE - A method of placing a surveillance camera in a known reference orientation as a result of panning and tilting movements includes coupling the camera to a fixed structure such that the camera may perform the panning movements about a first axis and may perform the tilting movements about a plurality of second axes. Each of the second axes is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. An optical emitter is fixedly attached either to the fixed structure or to the camera. An optical receiver is fixedly attached to the other one of the fixed structure and the camera. The tilting and panning movements are performed with the camera until the emitter and receiver are in a predetermined position relative to each other as determined from a signal that is output by the receiver in response to receiving optical energy from the emitter. | 04-12-2012 |
20120081552 | VIDEO TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A video tracking system and method are provided for tracking a target object with a video camera. | 04-05-2012 |
20120045197 | DOME CAMERA ENCLOSURE WITH VIRTUAL TILT PIVOT MECHANISM - A surveillance camera arrangement includes a substantially spherical enclosure having a substantially round optical region. The optical region has better optical qualities than a remainder of the enclosure. A camera is disposed within the enclosure. The camera has a lens with an optical axis extending approximately through a midpoint of the optical region. An actuatable mechanism is coupled to the enclosure and to the camera. The mechanism pivots both the enclosure and the camera in both pan and tilt directions such that the optical axis of the camera remains substantially aligned with the midpoint of the optical region. | 02-23-2012 |
20120033842 | EQUAL EXPANSION RATE SYMMETRIC ACOUSTIC TRANSFORMER - An acoustic transformer includes at least one outer boundary wall. A plurality of inner walls are disposed within the outer boundary wall. The outer boundary wall and the inner walls define a substantially annular input opening divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of circumferentially-spaced input sections. Each of the input sections has an inner circumferential side and an outer circumferential side. A substantially rectangular output opening is divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of output sections. Each of a plurality of acoustic paths interconnects a respective one of the input sections with a respective one of the output sections. Each of the paths has a substantially equal path length and a substantially equal expansion rate. | 02-09-2012 |
20120033841 | ANNULAR RING ACOUSTIC TRANSFORMER - An acoustic transformer includes at least one outer boundary wall. A plurality of inner walls are disposed within the outer boundary wall. The outer boundary wall and the inner walls define an input opening divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of input sections. A substantially annular output opening is divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of circumferentially-spaced output sections. Each of the output sections has an inner circumferential side and an outer circumferential side. Each of a plurality of acoustic paths interconnects a respective one of the input sections with a respective one of the output sections. Each of the paths has a substantially equal path length and a substantially equal expansion rate. | 02-09-2012 |
20110317877 | METHOD OF MOTION DETECTION AND AUTONOMOUS MOTION TRACKING USING DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY MASKS IN A PAN-TILT CAMERA - A method of identifying motion within a field of view includes capturing at least two sequential images within the field of view. Each of the images includes a respective array of pixel values. An array of difference values between corresponding ones of the pixel values in the sequential images is calculated. A sensitivity region map corresponding to the field of view is provided. The sensitivity region map includes a plurality of regions having different threshold values. A presence of motion is determined by comparing the difference values to corresponding ones of the threshold values. | 12-29-2011 |
20110317853 | HEYSER SPIRAL LOW FREQUENCY CORRECTION OF FIR FILTERS - A method of operating a loudspeaker includes providing a digital audio signal and identifying a target transfer function to be applied to the signal. At least one coefficient of an FIR filter is generated. The generating includes performing Heyser spiral curve fitting, and fitting a three-dimensional curve based on a magnitude and phase of a target transfer function. The digital audio signal is filtered through the FIR filter. The filtered signal is inputted into the loudspeaker. | 12-29-2011 |
20110154773 | RECESSED MOUNT WITH STOWED CLAMPS - A method of attaching a mounting bracket to a substrate having a throughhole includes providing the bracket with two clamp halves. One of the clamp halves is translated in a radially inward direction relative to a body of the bracket to thereby place the one clamp half in a stowed position. The bracket is partially inserted through the throughhole such that the one clamp half in the stowed position passes through the throughhole and the other clamp half does not pass through the throughhole. After the partially inserting step, the one clamp half is translated in a radially outward direction relative to the body of the bracket to thereby place the one clamp half in an operable position. A threaded member that is threadedly engaged to the one clamp half is rotated to thereby move the one clamp half toward the other clamp half until the substrate is clamped between the two clamp halves. | 06-30-2011 |
20110037532 | MULTILAYER MICROSTRIPLINE TRANSMISSION LINE TRANSITION - A microstripline transmission line arrangement carries a signal having a fundamental frequency. The arrangement includes a first microstripline transmission line, a second microstripline transmission line, and a coaxial electrically conductive conduit interconnecting the first transmission line and the second transmission line. The conduit includes a signal conductor and an electrically grounded shield substantially surrounding the signal conductor. The conductor and the shield are positioned relative to each other to thereby comprise a means for lowpass filtering the signal. A cutoff frequency of the lowpass filtering is less than a third harmonic of the fundamental frequency. | 02-17-2011 |
20100247106 | AUTOMATICALLY ALIGNING PHOTOBEAM ARRANGEMENT - A method of aligning an optical beam includes transmitting a first beam from a first optical transceiver to a second optical transceiver. A position of the second optical transceiver is adjusted based upon the received first beam. A second beam is transmitted from the second optical transceiver to the first optical transceiver. A command signal is transmitted from the second optical transceiver to the first optical transceiver. In response to the command signal, a position of the first optical transceiver is adjusted based upon the received second beam. | 09-30-2010 |
20100245088 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE TIMING OF AN ALARM SIGNAL IN A SECURITY SYSTEM - A security system includes a perimeter sensor configured to cause an alarm signal to be issued after a first period of time upon sensing a security breach. An interior sensor is configured to cause an alarm signal to be issued after a second period of time upon sensing a security breach. The second period of time is shorter than the first period of time. A controller is communicatively coupled to each of the perimeter sensor and the interior sensor. The controller is adapted, in response to the perimeter sensor entering into a fault condition, to reconfigure the interior sensor to cause an alarm signal to be issued after a third period of time upon sensing a security breach. The third period of time is longer than the second period of time. | 09-30-2010 |
20100194564 | SECURITY SYSTEM INCLUDING PHOTOBEAM CARRYING STATUS INFORMATION - A security method includes transmitting an optical beam from a battery-powered transmitter. The beam carries a tamper signal and/or a battery status signal. The beam is received at a receiver. A radio frequency signal is transmitted from the receiver to a controller. The radio frequency signal includes an alarm signal if there is an interruption of reception of the beam at the receiver. The radio frequency signal is dependent upon the tamper signal and/or battery status signal. | 08-05-2010 |
20100148975 | DURESS ALARM SYSTEM FOR CLOTHING - An article of clothing includes a sensor attached to a fabric body for detecting forces applied to the fabric body. A processor is attached to the fabric body and is communicatively coupled to the sensor. The processor receives signals from the sensor, analyzes the signals, and discerns therefrom whether a physical attack is occurring on a wearer of the fabric body. The processor emits a distress signal if it is discerned that an attack is occurring. | 06-17-2010 |
20100128446 | SECURITY SYSTEM INCLUDING MODULAR RING HOUSING - A modular building system arrangement includes a plurality of electrical building systems. Each electrical building system has a housing with a mechanical connector that is connectable with a like connector of each other building system housing. Members of any subset of the building system housings are connectable with each other to form a building system assembly. The building systems of the building system assembly conjointly define an electrically conductive pathway interconnecting each of the building systems of the building system assembly. The pathway carries power and/or data. | 05-27-2010 |
20100128123 | SECURITY SYSTEM INCLUDING LESS THAN LETHAL DETERRENT - A security system includes a video system for capturing images of an intruder. A deterrent dispensing device dispenses a deterrent substance in a selected direction. An actuator module is communicatively coupled to the video system and is coupled to the deterrent dispensing device. The actuator module receives a video signal from the video system and, in response thereto, controls the deterrent dispensing device to thereby aim the dispensed deterrent substance in a direction of the intruder. | 05-27-2010 |
20100127865 | SECURITY SYSTEM INCLUDING AUDIO ALARM DETECTION - A building security arrangement includes a sensor for emitting an audible alarm signal. A security system installed in the building detects the audible alarm signal and transmits an electrical alarm signal over a public switched telephone network in response to the detection of the audible alarm signal. A central monitoring station receives the electrical alarm signal over the public switched telephone network and notifies an alarm authority in response to receiving the electrical alarm signal. | 05-27-2010 |
20100115844 | HINGE PIN MOUNTED DOOR SWITCH - A method for detecting a position of a door includes providing a switch having a body with two electrical contacts and a through-channel. Two lever arms extend from the body. Each of the arms is attached to a respective one of the electrical contacts. The arms have a first position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically connected to each other, and a second position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically disconnected from each other. A hinge pin is inserted through the through-channel of the switch and is also inserted into a door hinge. The arms are biased against a doorjamb and the door, respectively. It is monitored whether the contacts are electrically connected to each other. | 05-13-2010 |
20100085187 | SECURITY SYSTEM INCLUDING GENETIC SAMPLING DEVICE - A security system includes a sensor for sensing a presence of an intruder within a protected space. A genetic sample-gathering mechanism takes a genetic sample from the intruder in response to a signal from the sensor. | 04-08-2010 |
20100019859 | Multilayer Microstripline Transmission Line Transition - A microstripline transmission line arrangement carries a signal having a fundamental frequency. The arrangement includes a first microstripline transmission line, a second microstripline transmission line, and a coaxial electrically conductive conduit interconnecting the first transmission line and the second transmission line. The conduit includes a signal conductor and an electrically grounded shield substantially surrounding the signal conductor. The conductor and the shield are positioned relative to each other to thereby comprise a means for lowpass filtering the signal. A cutoff frequency of the lowpass filtering is less than a third harmonic of the fundamental frequency. | 01-28-2010 |
20090114801 | OFFSET OPTICAL SECURITY SENSOR FOR A DOOR - A security sensor apparatus senses movement of an object. The sensor apparatus includes an electronics arrangement having an optical emitter and an optical receiver. The optical receiver has an axis of reception. The optical emitter emits a first beam along an axis of emission in an emission direction. The axis of emission diverges in the emission direction from the axis of reception at an angle of at least two degrees. The electronics arrangement is mounted in association a first surface of the object or a second surface of a structure disposed in opposition to the first surface. A reflector arrangement includes at least one reflective surface and is mounted in association with the other of the first surface and the second surface. The at least one reflective surface receives at least a portion of the first beam and produces a second beam directed at and received by the optical receiver. | 05-07-2009 |