Security system for mass transit and mass transportation

摘要

A security system and method for mass transit and mass transportation whereby high capacity mobile vehicles such as ships, buses, planes, trains and subways transporting large numbers of passengers or cargo, are continuously monitored and secured. Sensors are utilized to detect and alert the presence of radioactive or explosive materials on board as well as within close proximity of the vehicle. Sensors are also used to identify and track cargo and people, such as drivers, operators, employees, crew, and passengers, and provide continuous location and tracking thereof from the point of initial entry to the final point of exit. Additionally, a global positioning system (GPS) provides location data, and wireless data and telecommunications link provides two-way data and voice communication with any designated remote location by using one of several modes of wireless telecommunication. Cameras provide visual observation within designated viewable areas, and may be activated by any detection of motion, and are infrared or night vision capable allowing viewing even in extremely poor light conditions. DVR recording allow a huge amount of video content from the cameras to be digitally recorded, then played back later for further analysis. Finally, the Security System may optionally have an Internet Protocol (IP) address thereby allowing authorized persons to access the system from secured Internet connection.

主权项

1. A security system for mass transit and mass transportation, wherein a substantial number of passengers and/or cargo items are typically transported, as in commercial vehicles or vessels such as aircraft, ships, trains, and subways, and comprising:
a) a processor or computer capable of: i) receiving input signals from a plurality of sensors and/or devices, ii) processing these input signals and collating the data therefrom; iii) outputting and reporting the collected and processed data; iv) outputting and indicating a plurality of on-board vehicle conditions; v) outputting collected and processed data for visual display; b) a plurality of sensors on-board the vehicle or vessel capable of outputting signal to the processor; c) an alarm actuated by the processor responsive to a signal and output via data signal and/or visual display, in order to warn of a predetermined alarm condition; and d) communication means for communicating directly or through another vehicle with other commercial vehicles or vessels free of any ground communication interaction, wherein the processor is programmable to receive signals from the plurality of sensors and collate said signals to differentiate between a threat condition in which the alarm is actuated and a non-threat condition in which an alert is provided, the processor further selecting and actuating communication to at least one appropriate and predetermined location, said appropriate and predetermined location including a location remote from the vehicle or vessel by selective means of communication as best available and appropriate to predetermined first responders, and wherein the communication means allows voice, data, video, and combinations thereof transfer.