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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2024
Universal Electronics Inc., Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Brandon Gruber, San Marcos, CA (US);
Universal Electronics, Inc, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Abstract
A system, method and apparatus is described, for monitoring entry doors and windows for unauthorized entry. Passive objects are installed onto movable portions of doors and windows in the structure. An optical base station is mounted to a wall or ceiling of the structure in view of at least some of the passive objects. The passive objects are configured to reflect visible and/or infrared light and, in some cases, comprise a unique, geometric shape. The optical base station monitors the passive objects and when a passive object is moved, for example, when a door or a window is open, the optical base station senses the movement and, in response, transmits an alarm signal to a security system central controller, which may then cause a security response to occur.