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From: farrier@Apple.COM (Cary Farrier)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga,comp.sys.amiga.tech,comp.misc
Subject: Re: Automated Home
Keywords: Automate, home, amiga, security
Message-ID: <1207@internal.Apple.COM>
Date: 6 Apr 89 14:36:39 GMT
References: <1733@aucs.UUCP>
Organization: Apple Computer Inc, Cupertino, CA
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In article <1733@aucs.UUCP> 840445m@aucs.UUCP (Mic Mac) writes:
>to implement an electronic home security system.  Thus I would like to 
>know if anyone has any suggestions on parts I can use to detect the
>opening of doors and windows, etc. [...]

	You could use magnetic switches, found in most simple home
	security systems.  They consist of a switch imbedded in the wall,
	and a magnet imbedded in the door/window, both aligned so that
	when the opening is shut, the magnet and the switch make contact,
	and close the switch.  When the door/window is opened, the connection
	is broken and the switch is opened.  These should be available from
	a number of different places, you might want to try calling a store
	that sells home security systems and inquire further.

	BTW: You can also purchase other gadgets for home security, such
	as pressure sensitve pads (place them under carpets), motion
	detectors, etc.  How about building a controller which would
	take multiple video inputs, and let you switch (via software on the
	Amiga), which video you were accessing.  Then you could connect the
	video to a genlock and display the image on the Amiga with
	additional information (such as a small map of the house highlighting
	the room you are looking at, the current time, etc.)

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