Patent ID: 7068162
Filing Date: 2006-06-27
Classification: E05B,G08B

Abstract:
1. A security system for a compartment having a closure member, which security system is arranged to permit sealing of the closure member and to monitor a sealed status thereof, the security system comprising: a detector for sensing opening and closing movement of the closure member and providing a detector output; a first input device providing an electrical first device output, the first input device being in the form of a security switch operable solely by means of an authorized user having the appropriate key and independently of a geographical location system, the first input device having a first function for signifying sealing of the compartment; a second input device providing an electrical second device output, the second input device being operable by any person and having a second function for checking the sealed status of the compartment; an indicator having at least first and second states indicative of whether or not unauthorized access has been made to the compartment once sealed; and an access verification controller arranged to control the indicator depending upon said outputs received from the detector and the input devices.