Tamper Detection Transport Bag with Smoke Dispenser
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile valuables transport systems face challenges in effectively detecting tampering and theft, often requiring manual activation of alarms, which can lead to false activations and lack of secure closure monitoring, and are complex and costly due to large size and elaborate systems.
Innovation Solution
A wireless, electronically monitored transport bag system with a smoke and siren deployment mechanism, using a two-piece security module with internal tamper detection and external smoke and sound emission, paired with a guard's fob for secure proximity monitoring and automatic countermeasure activation, and a zipper lock detection system to ensure secure closure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual activation of alarms is used, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to false activations and lack of secure closure monitoring
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects tampering and triggers alarms without requiring manual activation. The tamper detection system monitors secure closure status and automatically activates countermeasures when tampering is detected, eliminating the need for manual intervention and reducing false activations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the status of secure closures and provides feedback to the control system. When the monitored status indicates tampering (e.g., closure opened), the system automatically responds by activating alarms, creating a closed-loop feedback system that improves reliability.
2Reliability
If elaborate dispensing systems are used, then reliability is improved, but device complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential tamper detection function from complex elaborate systems and implements it through simpler electronic monitoring of secure closure status. Instead of using complex dispensing systems, the invention focuses on detecting the state of closures and triggering alarms when tampering occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces complex mechanical dispensing systems with electronic monitoring and control. Electronic sensors monitor closure status and trigger electronic alarms, substituting mechanical complexity with simpler electronic detection and response mechanisms.
3Reliability
If large physical size systems are used, then reliability is improved, but weight worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses flexible electronic monitoring components integrated into the transport bag structure. Thin film sensors and lightweight electronic components monitor secure closure status without adding significant weight, replacing heavy mechanical monitoring systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces heavy mechanical monitoring systems with lightweight electronic sensors and control circuits. Electronic monitoring of closure status provides reliable security detection with minimal weight addition compared to mechanical systems.
Data Source
AI summary
Valuables transport bag tampering detection and controlled triggering of smoke dispenser in response to said detection. Additionally, techniques are addressed to pair a valuables transport bag with a user fob or user fobs in response to a pairing control signal from a supervisory fob. With a valuables transport bag having a zipper closure, techniques to issue proper zipper closure and detection of such closure are also addressed.