FIBER OPTIC SECURITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

A fiber optic security system is provided. The fiber optic security system includes at least one length of fiber optic cable affixed to at least one item to be monitored using the fiber optic security system. The fiber optic security system also includes at least one local control node, the at least...

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Main Authors GOLDNER ERIC LEE, BAKER GERALD ROBERT, CHERBETTCHIAN AGOP HYGASOV, ANDERSEN JAMES KENGO
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.10.2015
Subjects
ALARM SYSTEMS
ORDER TELEGRAPHS
PHYSICS
SIGNALLING
SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS
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Summary:A fiber optic security system is provided. The fiber optic security system includes at least one length of fiber optic cable affixed to at least one item to be monitored using the fiber optic security system. The fiber optic security system also includes at least one local control node, the at least one local control node including at least one light source for generating and transmitting light through the at least one length of fiber optic cable, and the at least one local control node monitoring a status of the light. The fiber optic security system also includes a remote control unit for receiving information from the at least one local control node regarding the status of the light.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201514741977