Method and apparatus for installing infrared sensors in intrusion detection systems
US5026990A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S250/01
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and a method for previewing the field of coverage of an infrared sensor and, accordingly, adjusting its position for use in an intrusion detection alarm system. A mirror can be mounted in place of the infrared sensor and has indicia corresponding to beams of sensitivity of the infrared sensor to provide an indication of the beams of sensitivity superimposed on an image reflected by the mirror to aid in adjusting the position of the infrared sensor. Alternatively, or as verification of the sensor position, a photograph can be prepared by use of a camera located in a proposed infrared sensor position. Directional beams of sensitivity of the infrared sensor are plotted on the photograph by the use of a prepared transparent overlay showing the correspondence between areas of the photograph and respective elements of the lens of the infrared sensor. Portions of the sensor lens are masked to block reception of infrared radiation from known sources along beams of sensitivity of the infrared sensor.
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