Patent ID: 7429915
Filing Date: 2008-09-30
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
1. A system for detecting an intrusion into an enclosure for electronic equipment or components, comprising: an enclosure for electronic equipment or components; at least one electronic circuit enclosed within said enclosure for electronic equipment or components; at least one optical frequency signal conductor disposed between said enclosure for electronic equipment or components and said at least one electronic circuit, wherein said at least one optical frequency signal conductor is arranged in a pattern such that said at least one optical frequency signal conductor substantially encloses said at least one electronic circuit; and a first power source arranged internally in said system, said first power source comprising at least one of a coin battery and a super capacitor, said first power source operable to activate a second power source that is further operable to destroy data stored in a memory portion of said at least one electronic circuit in response to an intrusion into the enclosure.