Fiber optic vault security system

摘要

An enclosed security system includes a metal cage with security panel affixed thereto, forming a vault in which an item of value is enclosed. The security panels include a series of fiber optic security cables, preferably arranged in a sinusoidal pattern with nested fiber loops for added security. The cage preferably includes the security panels on the sides, front, top and door to form the vault enclosure. Fiber optical sensor cables are routed through the tubular frame members to a control box. An optical security tether may optionally be connected between the control box and a protected asset. The tether preferably comprises a jacketed fiber optic cable with internal strength member, surrounded by a metallic armored flex sheath. Any breakage or disconnection of the fiber optic cables within the panels or tether from the control box is detected by the monitor, causing an alert signal.

主权项

1. A fiber optic security vault comprising:
a frame comprising a series of connected, hollow support members, said frame forming a three-dimensional enclosure, and said frame including a door on a front side thereof; a series of panels attached to said frame on an outer portion thereof, and at least one panel attached to an outer face of said door, wherein each said panel includes at least one fiber optic cable embedded therein; a splicing tray positioned within said vault, said splicing tray adapted to receive a plurality of fiber optic cables, and wherein said fiber optic cables are spliced together to form at least one circuit; said fiber optic cables being operatively connected to a light processor for transmitting and receiving light signals; and said light processor being capable of detecting disturbances in said light signal, and said light processor being operatively connected to an alarm system, so that if said light processor detects a disturbance in said light signal, said light processor sends a signal to trigger said alarm system.