Fiber optic security systems and methods of using the same
US8401354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/85
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
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.
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