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`PORTABL,E MOTION DETECTOR AND ALARM SYSTEM AND METHOD
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`This application is based on provisional application number
`60/018, 829 ,, filed 5/30/96 in the name of the same inventor.
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
`Field of the Invention
`The invention relates generally to an improved motion
`detector and alarm system for actuating an alarm device
`.in
`response to movement of an object, and more particularly to a
`portable motion detector and alarm system which is easy to
`install and operate and is capable of detecting motion relative
`to a va.rie~·ty of predetermined positions.
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`Prior Art
`The problem of protecting homes, businesses and other
`premises a~rainst unauthorized intrusions is bec:oming increasingly
`important due to the increase in
`vandalism, theft and eve~n
`·physical attacks upon the inhabitants. Various prior art systems
`have been developed to address the problem and numerous examples
`exist of alarm or warning devices. One commonly used prot.ecti ve
`system involves wiring doors and windows in such a manner that
`a.n unauthorized opening of the door or window activates an
`electric circuit which in turn produces an alarm.
`For example, U.S. patent No. 4,271,405 to Kitterman
`discloses an alarm control system for protecting a premises
`including a four conductor bus line leading from a master control
`station and extending about
`the interior perime~ter of
`the
`premises.
`Sensors positioned near each port of entry to be
`monitored are connected in parallel relationship to the bus line.
`Each sensor carries a biased reel carrying 1 ine secured to a
`window, door, screen or the like. Disturbance of a sensor causes
`a magnetically responsive switch therein to generate a. pulse
`triggering circuitry within the control station to activate the
`desired alarm device.
`While effective, this system requires extensive wiring
`of the prE~mises as a bus line must be routed about the interior
`perimeter of the premises between a master control station a.nd
`thE:= ports of entry at which the motion sensors are to be located.
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`Hence, this system is time consuming and complicated to install,
`and installation may require expertise beyond that of the average
`home or business owner. Once installed, the sensors of: this
`system are not easily relocated. Further, the system may be
`dE:=feated by cutting the wires extending between the sensors and
`the master control station.
`U.S. Patent No. 3,781,836 to Kruper et al. discloses
`an alarm system
`including a magnetic pulse generator
`:Eor
`producing an output pulse in response to a change in magnetic
`flux in response to an intrusion of a designated area. A radio
`transmitt:12r circuit responds to the pulse from the magnet.:ic pulse
`generator by transmitting a signal to a remote receiver circuit
`which in turn generates a pulse for actuating an intrusion alarm
`circuit.
`The system requires a complex linkage assembly to
`translatE! motion of the object to motion of a magnE~t.
`In
`addition a relatively bulky pick up coil assembly is nE~cessary
`to generate the pulse to be applied to the transmitter circuit.
`U.S. Patent No. 3,696,380
`to Murphy discloses a
`portable alarm device with a battery or low voltage operated
`sound si~rnal triggered by a magnetic reed switch which is closed
`to complete the circuit by a magnet attached 1:o a movably mounted
`arm, the poles of the magnet being positioned perpendicular to
`the longitudinal dimension of the contact strips of the reed
`s,witch to cause the reed switch to close when the magnet is in
`either of two positions relative to the switch.
`A need remains for a motion detection and signal
`generating system which is small in size, easily transportable,
`easy to install and which can sense motion relative 1:o any
`desired initial position of an object.
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`Sl~lRY OF THE INVENTION
`Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention
`to provide a system for detecting the movement of an object
`comprising: an object whose movement is to be detected, movable
`magne!t means coupled to the object such that movement of the
`object r~esul ts in movement of said movable~ magnE:=t means, and
`means for detecting· movement of the movable magnet mE~ans and
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`.. ~Lug A..ln communication with the movable magne~t means.
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`includes
`radiating means
`wirelessl]r transmitting a predetermined signal in response to the
`indication of movement, the radiating means being coupled to the
`means for detecting. The object whose movement is to be detected
`may be coupled to the movable magnet means by a wire means which
`can also serve as the radiating means.
`The system further includes means for receiving the
`predetermined signal, the means for receiving being separate from
`and located at a distance from the radiating means. The system
`preferably includes means for generating an alarm si9nal when the
`predetermined signal is received by the means .:Ear receivin::r.
`'J~he
`alarm signal thus generated may be audible, visual or electronic
`and may include speakers, warning horns, lamps and the like.
`It is a further object of the invention to provide a
`method of detecting movement of one or more objects comprising
`the steps of: a) coupling each object whose movement is to be
`detected to a corresponding movable magnet such that. moveme!nt of
`any object results in movement of the corresponding magnet; b)
`detecting the motion of the corresponding magnet; c) transmitting
`a predete:rmined signal in response to
`the detected motion, and,
`d) receiving the predetermined signal at a distance from the
`object, or objects, whose motion is to be detected.
`The method may include the further step of providing
`-an alarm s:ignal when the predetermined signal is received by t.he
`receiver rnea.ns. The alarm signal may be audible, visible, or may
`be an electronic alarm signal which is transmitted to a remote
`alarm cent.er via a telecommunications means such as a telE~phone
`line.
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`It is a further object of the invention to provide a
`movement detection and alarm system which may be affixed to a
`wide variety of objects including inside doors, outside gates,
`garage doors, children's barriers such as "baby gates", valuable
`wall hangings and paintings, and countless other objects.
`It is a further object of the invention to providE:! a.
`movement dE:=tection and alarm system which is portable and is
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`easily packed in a suitcase and transported with a traveler to
`be later installed on motel or hotel room doors and windows
`whenever additional protection is desired by the traveler.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`The foregoing and other objects and features of the
`present invention will become more fully apparent from the
`following description and appended claims, taken in conjunction
`with
`the accompanying drawings.
`Understanding
`that
`these
`drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and
`are, therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, the
`invent:ion will be described with additional specificity a.nd
`detail through use of the accompanying drawings in which:
`FIG.
`is a pictorial diagram showing the components
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`of the system according to the present invention as they a.ppE~ar
`in use.
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`FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the motion sensing and
`transmitting means of the present invention.
`FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of the motion sensing
`and t:r:ansmitting means of the present invention taken along lines
`3-3 of FIG. 2.
`FIG.
`4 is a perspective view of the interior of the
`motion sensing
`and transmitting means of the present invention.
`FIG.
`5 is a close up view of the sensing means.
`FIG.
`6 is a close up view of the movable magnet means.
`FIG.
`7 is an exploded top perspective view of the
`motion sensing
`and transmitting means of the present invention.
`FIG.
`8 is an exploded bottom perspectiVE! view of the
`motion sensing
`and transmitting means of the present invention.
`FIG.
`9 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment o:E a
`transmitting means according to the present invention.
`FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of a
`receiver means according to the present invention.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
`rrhe following detailed description of the embodiments
`of the·present invention, as represented in FIGS. 1- 10, is not
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`merely repre~sentative of the presently preferred embodiments of
`the
`invention.
`The presently preferred embodiments o:E
`the
`invention will be best understood by reference to the dral!.rings,
`wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout.
`Fig. 1 shows,
`in pictorial block diagram form,
`the
`major components of the movement detecting device and alarm
`system 10 of the present invention. The system is comprised of
`at least one movement detecting and signal transmitting means 20,
`including a retractable wire means 22, a receiver means 30 and
`a remote control means 40.
`signal
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`transmitting means 20 may be utilized in implementing the system
`of th~~ present invention. One movement detectin~J and signal
`transmit t:Lng means 2 0 may be placed on each ob:j ect whose movement
`it is desired to detect. For example, in a room with 4 \Y"indows"-~
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`two doors 24,
`six movement detecting and signal
`transmitting means 20 may be utilized, one on each window a.nd one
`on each door. However, only one receiver means 30 is necessary
`re9ardless of
`the number of movement detecting and signal
`transmitting· means 20 used. There is no limit to the number of
`movement detecting and signal transmitting means 20 which may be
`used with one receiver.
`Each movement detecting and signal transmittin9 means
`20 is coupled to one object, such as a door 24, or window 25,
`whose movement is to be detected.
`In a preferred embodiment, the
`coupling means is a retractable wire 22 which extends from
`movement detecting and signal transmitting means 20
`to the
`object, 25 or 24, whose movement is to be detected. One end of
`:retractable wire 22 is affixed to the object and the other is
`coupled to movable magnets (best illustrated in FIGS. 4, 5 and
`6)
`located inside casing 31 of movement detecting and signal
`transmitting means 20. Typical means of affixing· the end of
`retractable wire 22 to an object include Velcrom tabs, glue,
`removable tape, and the like.
`Receiver means
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`whose movement
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`is displaced
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`predetermined position. The object whose movement is to be
`detected need not be in any particular position when the end of
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`retractable wire 22 is affixed thereto.
`window, such as depicted at 25, the window may be closed, or i.t
`may be partially or fully open, when retractablE! wire 22 is
`affixed. Any displacement from its position when retractable
`wire 22 is affixed will be detected and alarmed.
`Accordingly, a window may be
`left in a partially open
`position as for example, to provide fresh air to a. room, while
`the occupant attends
`to other matters, or sleeps.
`Any
`displacement from the partially open position will cause the
`alarm signal to be generated. Even in a situation wherein an
`intruder :reached into the window and removed movement detE!Cting
`and
`signal
`transmitting means
`20
`from
`the window,
`the
`predeterrnined signal would be transmitted and the alarm signal
`generated, thus warning the occupant of an intrusion.
`Receiver 30 can be any receiver known in thE::! art
`capable of receiving the signal transmitted through retractable
`wire 22.
`In response to the transmitted signal, receiver 30
`:initiates a
`local alarm which can be audible or visual..
`In
`addition, receiver 30 may initiate contact with police, medical,
`rescue or other emergency facilities or agencies. Receiver 30
`can bE: AC powered and may be equipped with an on/off S'lllitch.
`Receiver 30 need not be co-located with movement detection and
`si9nal transmitting means 20 and can be positioned anywhere
`within reception distance of the transmitted signal. Receiver
`means 30 may be positioned anywhere about the room or the area
`to be protected and may be placed up to a distance of 150 ft to
`200 ft or ~3"reater from movement detecting and signal transmitting
`means 20.
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`In a preferred embodiment receiver means 30 is powered
`by alternating current {AC) . Therefore, it must be locate~d such
`that a power cord, or_ an extension thereof, can be extended to
`the nearest AC outlet. Alternate embodiments of receiver means
`3 0 may bE! powered by battery, or may include batt:ery back up
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`means to supply power to receiver 30 in the event of a power
`failure.
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`In a preferred embodiment recei v~er means 3 0
`conunercially available Black Widow TM receiver unit, or similar
`from various
`units 1 which may be purchased off-the-shelf
`electronics supply companies such as Whitney Electronics or
`Holsfelt Electronics. An AC adapter such as that depicted at 26
`in FIG. 1. may be used to provide the correct operating voltage
`for receiver means 30.
`In a preferred embodiment of the present
`invetion an Black Widow RF receiver model # 2.CL manufactured by
`LCD Co. of California was used as a receiver. FIG. 10 shows a
`schematic diagram, of a type well understood by thosE= of ordinary
`skill in the electronics arts, of a receiver unit suitable for
`use in thE! present invention.
`the present
`the system of
`Returning
`to FIG. 1,
`invention may also include a remote control unit 40 which may be
`purchased from the same source as receiver means 30.
`Remote
`control mE~ans 40 controls the operating state of receiver means
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`-·includes! a panic button which, when depressed or otherwise
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`function of receiver means 30. The means for activating can be
`a switch 27 which may be operated by hand to cause remote control
`unit 4:0 to activate the alarm signal, or to discontinue the alarm
`signal aft:er it has been activated by either the predetermined
`signal or the remote control unit 40 itseiiJ
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`ThJ..s feature serves as a "pan:1.c"- but~ ton, i.e. , a means
`of triggering the alarm within receiver 30 to attract attention
`or call 1:or aid in the presence of other .emergencies. When i.t
`is desired to discontinue the alarm signal, Sl..~Titch 27 may be set
`to a posit.ion which causes the previously activated alarm signal
`to stop. Such remote control units and receivers are well known
`in the electronic arts and are commonly used in other electronics
`applications. Accordingly,
`remote control unit 40
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`The transmitter circuit of ~~mo)te control unit 40 may
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`be used as a model for transmitter 4A_of the movement detector and
`signal transmitting means 20 of the present invention such that
`both transmit the proper signal for receiver means 30.
`This feature may also serve as a means of testing the
`system 10 to determine its operational status, i.. e. ready to
`operate (or armed), or malfunctioning.
`If switch 27 is manually
`set by the operator to a position designed to activate the alarm
`signal within receiver 30, and no alarm signal is produced, a
`malfunction condition is present.
`If the alarm signal within
`receiver 30 is produced, the system 10 may be considered "armed"
`or ready to operate.
`Once system 10 is configured as desired, i.e., each
`movement detecting and signal transmitting means 20 is positioned
`on a corresponding object whose motion-is to be detected, and
`re~ceiver 30 is armed, any movement of window 25 or door 24 will
`cause a predetermined signal
`to be radiated from movement
`detecting and signal
`transmitting means 20 and wirelessly
`transmitted
`to receiver 30. Receiver 30 will
`receive
`the
`transmitted predetermined signal and provide an alarm signal in
`re~sponse. In the embodiment shown the alarm signal is an audio
`signal provided through one or more speakers located within
`rE:!cei ver 3 0.
`Turning now to FIG. 2 there is shown a perspective view
`of movement detecting and signal transmitting means 20, including
`casing 31, switch 33, retractable wire affixing means 28 ~d
`retractablE! wire 22. Casing 31 may include JJl. opening ~for
`a1lowing visible light, as from a lamp or an LE~, to be seen by
`the naked eye.
`The illumination of such a
`lamp, or light
`emitting means, gives an operator a visible indication of the,
`operational status of movement detecting and signal transmit t.ing
`means 20.
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`Casing 31 further includes a slotted opening 41 through
`which retractable wire 22 and retractable wire affixing means 28
`may be disposed.
`This allows flexibility
`in positioning
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`movement detecting and signal transmitting means 20.
`FIG. 3 shows a cross sectional view of the movement
`detecting and signal transmitting means depicted in FIG. 2, taken
`along lines 3-3 of FIG. 2. Casing 31 surrounds the internal
`component:s. The major internal components of movement detecting
`and signal transmitting means 20 are: an electronic circuit board
`52, a rotatable frame 62 for supporting magnet means 54, a
`supporting base means 34 and a rear panel 66. Rotatable frame
`62 includes a channel means 64, wherein retractable wire means
`22 may be! disp<?sed, and wrapped around rotatable frame 62. A.lso
`shown is spring means 58
`(best illustrated in FIG. 8)
`for
`maintaining constant tension on wire means 22 as "tJITire means 22
`is pulled closer, or further from casing 31.
`The foregoing
`components are coupled together by pin means 60 (best illustrated
`in FIGS. 7 and 8).
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`is in
`Rotatable
`communication at one end with rotatable frame 62.
`frame 62 includes one or more movable magnets 54:, preferably
`opposite pole magnets which are spaced from each other and
`disposed within rotatable frame 62.
`The preferrE!d embodiment
`includes 8 such magnet means 54 spaced equidistantly from each
`other around rotatable frame 62. Magnet means 54 may bE! of a
`type commonly available commercially from sources such as Rad.io
`Shack™. One such magnet means suitable for use in a preferred
`embodiment of the present invention is a common 1./8" diameter
`earth magnet available from Radio Shack, par1t number 64 -1B95.
`Rotatable frame 62 is preferably a circular supporting
`frame which is provided with a central opening 70 about which
`rotatable frame 62 rotates. Rotatable frame 62 is adapted to
`include a channel 64 for receiving retractable wire 22. Channel
`64 extends about the circumference of rotat:.able frame 62 and
`allows retractable wire 22 to be wrapped about rotatable frame
`62 in a m~nner similar to that of a string wrapped around a yo
`yo.
`The end of retractable wire 22 which is in contact with
`rotatable frame 62 may be affixed to rotatable frame~ 62 by
`traditional means such by knotting the end of retractable wire
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`22 and inserting it into a notch within channel 64, or by
`wrapping and tying one end of retractable wire 22 securely around
`channel 64. Retractable wire 22 must be secured such that
`slippage of retractable wire 22 within channel 64 is avoided.
`Other means of securing one end of retractable wire 22 within
`channe~l 64: will be readily apparent to those skilled in the~ art.
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`Magnet means 54 may be inserted into openin~:rs {not
`shown) in rotatable frame 62 and held in placE~ by mE~ans of glue,
`or other suitable affixing means. The openings into which magnet
`means 54 are inserted should provide a snug fit for magnet means
`54 such that movable magnet means 54 will remain securely in
`place throughout the life of system 10.
`FIGS. 7 and 8 show exploded views from the top and
`bottom respectively of movement detecting and signal transmitting
`means 20. As shown in the figures, case 31 and rear panel 66
`enclose
`the components of movement dete~cting and signal
`transmitting means 20. On/Off Switch 33 provides a means for
`connectin::r and disconnecting power from battery 44 from the
`components residing on electronic circuit board 52.. Battery 4:4
`ma.y be a common 9V battery of a size suitable for disposition
`within case 31.
`Other battery means,
`such a.s miniature
`batteries, may be utilized to construct smaller embodiments of
`the presem.t invention. Such means will be readily apparE:nt to
`those skilled in the art.
`includes means 56 for
`Electronic circuit board 52
`detecting movement of movable magnet means 54.
`'Means 56 for
`detecting movement of movable magnet means 54 may be a ma~:rnetic
`a KMZlOB available
`field
`sensor
`such as
`from Phillips
`Semiconductors. A schematic diagram of a type readily understood
`by those skilled in the electronics arts illustrating a preferred
`circuit C!onnection for means 56 for detecting movement,
`is
`provided in FIG. 9.
`The circuit depicted in FIG. 9 operates generally as
`follows. vfh.en the object whose movement is to be detected moves
`in any direction, retractable wire 22 either extends or retracts
`(as best depicted in FIG.1) . When the object moves
`toward
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`movement detecting and signal transmitting means 20, retractable
`wire 22 rE~coils toward movement detecting and signal transmitting
`means 20, and vice versa.
`As retractable wire 22 moves, movable magnets
`.54
`~Then movable magnet means 54 are displaced from their
`roltate.
`resting position, a change in the magnetic field surrounding
`movable m.a.gnet means 54, with respect to magnetic field sensor
`56 occurs.
`FIG. 6 shows two rotatable magnet means 54 in one
`possible resting position with respect to magnetic field sensor
`56.
`FIG. 5 shows movable magnet means 54 as they move
`in
`direction 45, as shown by the arrow, past magnetic field sensor
`56. It is the change of the position of movable magnets rE=lative
`to magnetic field sensor 56 which is detected by magnetic field
`sensor 56.
`RE:turning to FIG. 9, magnetic field sensor 56 senses
`the change
`in
`the magnetic field and provides
`a
`signal
`representing the change, to comparator 1, in this case a conunon
`LM 741.
`~rhe output of comparator 1 causes relay 2 to energize
`closing contact 3 and enabling battery power to operate radiating
`means, i.E:.,
`transmitter 4. The circuitry of transmitter 4 can
`be any available transmitter configuration known in the art which
`is capable of transmitting a signal through retractable wire 22
`and which can be configured to fit on transmitter circuit: board
`52.
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`Transmitter 4 generates a predetermined signal which
`is in turn radiated and wirelessly transmitted to receiver 30.
`In a preferred embodiment, the output of transmitter 4 is coupled
`to wire means 22, which serves as a transmit antenna .. Retractable
`wire 22 can be a suitable length of wire, cable, or any other
`electrically conductive material.
`As will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the
`art, electronic circuit board 52, as embodied in the circuit
`diagr<:lm circuit of FIG. 9 has many equivalents.
`It is not
`intended that the invention be limited to the particular circuit
`depicted in FIG. 9.
`RE~turning now to FIGS. 7 and 8 electronic circuit board
`52 may also include a lamp 32 which illuminates when switch 33
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`is turnE~d to the "on" position and power from battery 44 is
`applied to the electronic components residing on circuit board
`52. Electronic circuit board 52 is adapted to include openings
`4 7 throu~rh which fastening means 43, which :may be conventional
`screws, arE= passed as shown.
`Rotatable frame 62, including retractable wire channel
`64 and magnet means 54 is located beneath elec~ronic circuit
`board 52. Rotatable frame 62
`includes a central opening 70
`through 1iN'hich central fastening means 60
`i.s passed. Beneath
`rotatable frame 62 lies supporting base means 34 which is adapted
`to include a central threaded opening 72 for receiving the
`ThrE3aded nuts 42
`threaded end of central fastening means 60.
`rE3Ceive fastening means 43, and act as spacers to hold rotatable
`frame 62 sufficiently distant from supporting base means 34 to
`allow rot:atable frame 62 to rotate. In this manner circuit board
`52, rotatable frame 62, and supporting base means 34 are coupled
`together such that rotatable frame 62 may rotate freely about
`central fastening means 60.
`FIG. 8 shows spring means 58 as it appears coiled
`around the interior of rotatable frame 62. Spring means 58 is
`secured at one end to supporting base means 34 by means of pin
`4B. Sprin9 means 58 is thereby positioned to maintain tension
`on retractable wire means 22, as rotatable frame 62 rotates.
`Thus spring means 58 provides
`the retraction mechanism for
`rE3tractablE~ wire means 22.
`While the invention has been described in conjunction
`various
`embodiments,
`they
`are
`illustrative only.
`with
`Accordin~rly, many alternatives, modifications and variations will
`be apparent to persons skilled in the art in light of the
`foregoing detailed description.
`The foregoing dE3scription is
`intended to embrace all such alternatives and variations falling
`with the spirit and broad scope of the·appended claims.
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`·~~A system for detecting the movement of an object comprising:
`~i 'ect whose movement is to be detected;
`means coupled to said object such that
`· ct results in movement of said movable
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`movement of
`magnet me~ans ;
`said movable magnet means
`means for
`said means for
`and providing an indication of
`movable magnet means;
`detecting· being in communication with
`radiating means for wirelessly transmit ~ a predetermined
`signal in response to said indication, said radi~g means being
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`coupled to said means for detecting;
`means for receiving said predetermined signal, sai~~ns
`for receiving being separate from and located at a distance fr~
`said radiating means.
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`2 . The system of claim 1 wherein said movable ma~rnet means is
`coupled to said object by a wire means.
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`3. The system of claim 2 wherein said wire

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