Patent Publication Number: US-11645898-B2

Title: Multi sensor detection, stall to stop, and lock disabling system

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a continuation application and claims the filing date and benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/350,683 titled “Multi Sensor Detection, Stall to Stop, and Lock Disabling System” filed on Dec. 19, 2018, the entire contents and complete subject matter of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety for all purposes. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/350,683 is a continuation application and claims the filing date and benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/530,839 filed on Mar. 6, 2017, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 10,163,287, and incorporates the entire contents and complete subject matter therein by reference in their entirety for all purposes. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/530,839 is a continuation application and claims the filing date and benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/806,988 filed on Jul. 23, 2015, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,589,439, and incorporates the entire contents and complete subject matter therein by reference in their entirety for all purposes. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/806,988 is a continuation application and claims the filing date and benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/021,693 filed on Sep. 9, 2013, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,096,189, and incorporates the entire contents and complete subject matter therein by reference in their entirety for all purposes. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/021,693 is a continuation application and claims the filing date and benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/288,065 filed on Nov. 3, 2011, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,531,280, and incorporates the entire contents and complete subject matter therein by reference in their entirety for all purposes. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/288,065 is a divisional application and claims the filing date and benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/802,001 filed on May 27, 2010, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,334,761, and incorporates the entire contents and complete subject matter therein by reference in their entirety for all purposes. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/802,001 is a continuation application and claims the filing date and benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/657,357 filed on Jan. 20, 2010, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,106,752, and incorporates the entire contents and complete subject matter therein by reference in their entirety for all purposes. The present application also claims the filing dates and benefits of and incorporates the entire contents of U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 15/530,839; 14/806,988; 14/021,693; 13/288,065; 12/802,001; 12/657,356, 12/155,573, and 11/397,118 herein by reference for all purposes. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention pertains to anti-terrorist detection and prevention systems, and more particularly pertains to a disabling lock mechanism combined with a chemical/biological/radiological detection system for use with products grouped together by similar characteristics in order to prevent unauthorized entry, contamination and terrorist activity. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Terrorist activity is a continuous, daily, worldwide threat to the stability, prosperity, security and peace within nations and between and among nations. Its danger lies in its arbitrary destructiveness as much as in its unpredictability, and the constant threat of terrorist activity compels measures and actions that cause strain and contention in free, democratic societies as security concerns and civil liberty concerns must be balanced so that both public safety and civil liberties are maintained. Safety and security concerns can be addressed through numerous proactive steps and measures, many of which cause only minimal interference with and disruption of the daily routines of work, travel, commerce and entertainment. However, because modern industrial societies afford almost limitless places, locations, and opportunities for terrorist activities, no safety measure or security protocol will be foolproof, but many security measures, systems and protocols can be implemented that greatly minimize specific threats through fingerprint identification procedures, chemical, biological, and radiological hazard detections, bomb and explosive detection, and controlling the access to everything from shipping containers to school lockers. Thus, the prior art discloses a wide range of security measures and systems. 
     For example, the Fishbine et al. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 4,792,226) discloses an optical fingerprinting system that includes an optics/processor unit, a video monitor, a data terminal, and a printer for collecting and storing data characteristics of all ten individual fingerprints for printing demographic information and fingerprint images as desired on a standard booking or applicant card. 
     The Schiller patent (U.S. Pat. No. 4,544,267) discloses a finger identification unit that includes a fingerprint scanning apparatus using a collimated beam of light to interrogate the fingerprint of a finger placed against a platen so that successive scan positions produce signals containing fingerprint information. 
     The Fishbine et al. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 5,222,152) discloses a portable fingerprint scanning apparatus for optically scanning and recording fingerprint images and wirelessly transmitting such images to a mobile processing unit for verification and background checking. 
     The Lougheed et al. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 5,233,404) discloses an optical scanning apparatus that uses a linear charge coupled device (CCD) for recording the image of a fingerprint on the viewing surface. 
     The Groger et al. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 5,766,956) discloses a diode laser-based sensor for undertaking optical, chemical, immunological or nucleic acid-based assay or other chemical analysis. 
     The Feldman patent (U.S. Pat. No. 5,938,706) discloses a multi element security system for preventing the unauthorized use of an automotive vehicle, and which includes numerous locking and control features interconnected to an onboard cpu. 
     The Bowker et al. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 5,963,657) discloses a safety access control for doors, handles, locks, etc., wherein the surface relief of a finger is read and verified to either allow or prevent access by the individual to the door, handle, lock, etc. 
     The Bonder et al. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,078,265) discloses a fingerprint identification security system wherein a key lock operated security system utilizes the fingerprint of the individual to control user access to the security system, such as the ignition system of an automotive vehicle. 
     The Anzai et al. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,271,745 B1) discloses a keyless authorization system for use of a motor vehicle that includes fingerprint reading units located on the exterior or interior of the motor vehicle and which are coupled to a control unit for scanning, comparing and matching fingerprints to allow or disallow access to the motor vehicle. 
     The Hwang patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,374,652 B1) discloses a fingerprint-activated doorknob in which a detecting sensor for a fingerprint is placed on the doorknob for measuring and searching the fingerprint against previously stored fingerprint inputs to control access to the door. 
     The Vor Keller et al. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,588,635 B2) discloses a safety holster for a firearm that includes a pivotally mounted retaining member and a fingerprint sensor for scanning fingerprint information so that only authorized users can withdraw the firearm from the holster. 
     The Cordery et al. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,613,571 B2) discloses a method and system for detecting biological and chemical hazards in the mail that includes sensors placed within the mail box for sampling and testing ambient air and so that mail can be safely transported through the mail system. 
     The Nagata patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,628,213 B2) discloses a coding method for digital signal coding and decoding that includes a CMI (code-marked inversion) method of signal coding. 
     Nonetheless, despite the ingenuity of the above devices, methods, and systems, there remains a need for a multi-detector and disabling lock system for use with various types of products collected together by common characteristics into product groupings for detecting chemical, biological and radiological agents and compounds and for selectively disabling and activating the product locks thereby preventing unauthorized entry and further contamination and preventing and thwarting terrorist activities. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present invention comprehends a chemical/biological/radiological detector unit with a disabling locking system for protecting products that can be grouped into several product groupings, from terrorist activity, and also for preventing unauthorized access to and tampering with the storage and transport of ordnance and weapons. The products grouped into what may be referred to as Product grouping 1 include, but are not limited to, cargo containers, shipping containers, tractor trailers, mail carriers, mail boxes and lockers; while the products grouped into what may be referred to as Product grouping 2 include, but are not limited to, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear detectors, motion sensors and door sensors. The multi sensor detection system includes the capability to disable an existing lock or activate a lock located inside any of the products named in the product grouping categories upon activation of a sensor or detector included in the system. This is a significant feature for the multi sensor detection system as it prevents unauthorized, unequipped and untrained entry and access to the product thus preventing further contamination of the site and to individuals in the area. 
     The multi sensor detection and lock disabling system includes a detector case sized to fit in, upon or adjacent any of the aforedescribed products for detecting harmful and dangerous chemical, biological, and radiological agents, compounds and elements. In addition, the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system is capable of transmitting a signal to lock or disable a lock on the product, and is also capable of transmitting signals to a monitoring computer terminal or PC so that appropriate defensive and safeguarding actions can be undertaken and an authorized individual can disarm and reset the locking system and the multi sensor detection system. The detector case includes a power source (battery or electrical), interior compartments, Internet and GPS connections and a cpu interconnected with the Internet and GPS connections, and also interconnected with one or more off site monitoring computer terminals or PCs. The detector case includes one or more light alarm indicators that are externally visible and that light up when the chemical, biological, or radiological agent or compound is detected, and the light alarm indicators (which can be indicator lights or panels on the front of the detector case) can be color coded for denoting the specific agent or compound detected, i.e., separate and distinct colors for indicating detection of the chemical, biological, or radiological agent or compound. 
     The detector case is designed to hold within the interior compartments one or more interchangeable detectors, and each detector is adapted and set up to sample a specific compound or agent. Each detector includes a sound alarm, a sensor, a light alarm, and a readings panel, and is electrically interconnected (either by wire or wirelessly) to the cpu of the detector case so that information regarding the detection of the particular agent or compound can be conveyed from the detectors to the detector case cpu. Each detector can also be used as a manual, stand-alone hand-held scanner. 
     The multi sensor detection and lock disabling system can be interconnected to a surveillance watchtower, as well as monitoring computer terminals or PCs, with the watchtower scanning shipping and cargo crates and containers being prepared for shipment or sitting for extended periods of time on a dock or at a port, at a railway site, or at an industrial storage facility. The watchtower will scan the cargo and shipping crates and containers for the light alarm indicators on detector cases that are mounted in or upon the crates and containers, and thus continuous security surveillance of the crates and containers can be maintained. 
     An enhanced version of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system can be employed to prevent car and vehicle bombings. Coupling the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system with satellite service will enable the detection system to detect explosives and transmit an alert signal by satellite to monitoring equipment at a monitoring site. Upon receiving the alert signal at the monitoring site the monitoring equipment activates a stall-to-stop process for disabling the air, fuel, electrical and/or computer system of the vehicle. Moreover, upon receiving the alert signal at the monitoring site the car or vehicle will be locked by transmission of a satellite signal that disables the vehicle&#39;s electrical and ignition system thereby preventing escape of the terrorist. 
     It is an objective of the present invention to provide a multi sensor detection and disabling lock system for securing news racks and vending machines in order to prevent theft, unauthorized use and terrorist activity. 
     It is another objective of the present invention to provide a multi sensor detection and disabling lock system for preventing terrorist activity by using products grouped together by common features in several product groupings such as design similarity, similarity in the presentation of security problems and similarity with regard to the presentation of solutions to preventing terrorist solutions. 
     It is still yet another objective of the present invention to provide a multi sensor detection and disabling lock system that is capable of disabling an existing lock or activating a lock inside any of the products of the product grouping lists when a detector or sensor of the system is activated. 
     It is still yet a further objective of the present invention to provide a multi sensor detection and disabling lock system wherein the disabling lock system prevents the unauthorized entry, access and further contamination of the products included in the several product groupings. 
     A still further objective of the present invention is to provide a multi sensor detection and lock disabling system that utilizes a multi-task device for preventing terrorist activity to vulnerable products that are collected or arranged by product grouping categories. 
     Yet a further objective of the present invention is to provide a multi sensor detection and disabling lock system to secure cargos and containers, especially cargo and shipping containers, against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear terrorist activity. 
     Still another objective of the present invention is to provide a multi sensor detection and disabling lock system capable of detecting chemical, biological and radiological agents and compounds. 
     Still yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a multi sensor detection and disabling lock system that includes interchangeable detectors that operate in conjunction to detect chemical, biological and radiological agents and compounds. 
     Still yet a further objective of the present invention is to provide a multi sensor detection and disabling lock system that can be implemented by business or government at a minimum cost by organizing the products to be protected into product grouping categories. 
     Another objective of the present invention is to provide a multi sensor detection and disabling lock system that accurately and reliably detects harmful agents, compounds and elements, and prevents the placement and storage of weapons and bombs in the range of storage containers and facilities currently available. 
     Still another objective of the present invention is to provide a multi sensor detection and disabling lock system wherein the interchangeable detectors that comprise part of the system can be used as stand-alone scanners. 
     These and other objects, features, and advantages will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon a perusal of the following detailed description read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figures and appended claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1    is a perspective view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the primary features of the system which include a detector case, several interchangeable detectors, an automatic/mechanical lock disabler and a fingerprint biometric lock with disabler; 
         FIG.  2    is a front elevational view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating one of the interchangeable detectors first shown in  FIG.  1   ; 
         FIG.  3   a    is a top plan view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the mounting of one lock disabler to the lock of a product, such as a container, and disengaged from the lock of the container; 
         FIG.  3   b    is a top plan view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the engagement of the lock disabler to the lock of the product for locking or disabling the lock of the product so that unauthorized access is prevented; 
         FIG.  4    is a side elevational view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the detector case mounted to the product, such as the container, with the light alarm indicators externally visible; 
         FIG.  5    is a schematic view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the interconnection of detector cases with a surveillance watchtower and a monitoring PC terminal; 
         FIG.  6    is a schematic view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the placement of detector cases upon containers different from the containers of  FIG.  5   , and wherein the detectors case are interconnected to a surveillance watchtower and a monitoring PC terminal; 
         FIG.  7    is a perspective view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the mounting of one automatic/mechanical lock disabler to the lock of a standalone news rack; 
         FIG.  8    is a perspective view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating one interchangeable detector placed within the standalone news rack; 
         FIG.  9    is a perspective view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the detector case having color coded front panels for specifically indicating the agents, compounds or elements that have been detected; 
         FIG.  10    is a rear elevational view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the GPS, Internet and power source connections; 
         FIG.  11    is a representative schematic view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the interconnection of the detector with the detector case and the steps undertaken by the system when an agent or compound is detected; 
         FIG.  12    is a representative schematic view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the sequence of steps undertaken by one detector when functioning as a stand-alone scanner for detecting an agent or compound; 
         FIG.  13    is a representative schematic view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the interconnection of the detector case with the automatic/mechanical lock disabler for activating the lock disabler upon detection by the system of an agent or compound; 
         FIG.  14    is a representative schematic view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating interconnection of the detector case with the fingerprint biometric lock with disabler for engaging and disengaging the fingerprint biometric lock as part of the process of detection and safeguarding the public upon detection of the agent or compound; 
         FIG.  15    is a representative schematic view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the incorporation of the system with a surveillance watchtower and a monitoring PC or computer terminal for monitoring containers, such as shipping or cargo containers, that may sit for extended time periods on docks, at rail yards, and at industrial storage facilities; 
         FIG.  16    is a representative schematic view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the integration of the detection system with a satellite and monitoring equipment at a monitoring site for detecting explosives placed in a vehicle and then transmitting signals to the satellite and then to the monitoring site for disabling and locking the vehicle; 
         FIG.  17    is a perspective view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the incorporation of the features and elements of the detector case to a cell phone and cell phone case; 
         FIG.  18    is a perspective view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the incorporation of a GPS satellite, a monitoring site and a cell phone tower for communicating to and with an electronic device such as a laptop computer or a cell phone for transmitting signals to a vehicle for activating an onboard stall-to-stop device for bringing the vehicle to a halt; and 
         FIG.  19    is a perspective view of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system of the present invention illustrating the use of a GPS satellite in conjunction with the monitoring site and monitoring equipment to relay commands and signals to the cpu or transceiver of the vehicle for stopping or locking the vehicle in response to a signal that a certain type of event (detection of a bomb, engine failure or malfunction or unauthorized use) has occurred or is in process. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF REPRESENTATIVE EMBODIMENTS 
     Illustrated in  FIGS.  1 - 19    is a multi-sensor detection and lock disabling system  10  for preventing terrorist activity by monitoring, detecting, and securing those critical areas; sites, and facilities vulnerable to terrorist activity. The first step is the identification of critical areas, sites, locations and facilities that are vulnerable to terrorist activity as convenient places to store and plant explosives and bombs and spread biological, chemical or radiological agents and compounds, followed by the disposition of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system  10  for monitoring, detecting, and securing the particular location or site. Vulnerable sites, locations, facilities and areas are nearly limitless in their variety; in order to categorize the protection the present invention provides an anti-terrorist product grouping strategy has been developed wherein products made from the same or similar material, products having the same or similar design, and products presenting the same or similar security problems are grouped together with the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system  10  for preventing terrorist activity. For example, two preferred product groupings can be Product Grouping I: cargo containers, shipping containers, cargo planes, freight train cars, tractor trailers, mail carriers (UPS, FedEx), airport lockers, news racks (coin and non-coin operated), mail drop boxes, cluster mail boxes, keyed mail boxes, min-storage houses and buildings, bicycle lockers, stadium lockers, school lockers, cars, trucks, campers, buses, vans and utility vehicles. Product Grouping II: chemical detectors, biological detectors, radiological detectors, nuclear detectors, motion sensors, glass break sensors, plastic film on glass, high security locks, tampering labels, door sensors, disabling locking systems, vehicle detectors and satellite disabling locking systems. In addition to grouping products together by features, designs and materials, the multi sensor detection system  10  includes a lock disabling capability for disabling an existing lock or activating a lock on or inside any of the aforementioned products when a detector or sensor of the system is activated. The lock disabling feature is a crucial component of the invention in so far as it prevents unauthorized, unequipped or untrained individuals from gaining access and entry to the site and causing further contamination of the site. 
     As shown in  FIGS.  1 - 10   , the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system  10  includes at least one—and preferably many—detector case  12  that can be placed in, on, upon or adjacent the product, such as the shipping containers  14  of  FIGS.  4  and  5    resting upon a platform  16  or the cargo container  18  of  FIG.  6    sitting upon a seaport dock or pier  20 . The detector case  12  includes a top  22 , a bottom  24 , a pair of opposed sides  26  and a front side or panel  28  and an opposite rear or back side  30 . The rear side  30  has connections or contacts that can include an Internet connection  32 , a GPS connection  34  and a power connection  36  for a power source. The power source for the detector system  10  can be any conventional battery or electrical source. The detector case  12  includes an interior chamber divided into a number of compartments  38  for holding therein agent or compound detection means hereinafter further described. A cpu  40  is mounted within the detector case  12  and electrically interconnects, routes, and transmits signals among items hereinafter further described and also communicates with a monitoring site and monitoring equipment. The front side  28  of the detector case  12  includes indicator means for visually indicating that a specific agent, compound or element has been detected. The indicator means can include color coded indicator lights  42  in panel form, as shown in  FIG.  9   , with each indicator light panel  42  lighting up with a specific color corresponding to the detection of a specific agent or compound; or color coded indicator lights  44 , as shown  FIG.  1   , that correspond to and individually light up on the detection of a specific agent or compound (chemical, biological, or radiological). 
     As shown in  FIGS.  1 ,  2  and  9 - 13   , the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system  10  includes a plurality of detectors  46  with each detector  46  adapted for and set up to sample for a specific agent or compound (biological, chemical, or radiological); and the detectors  46  are interchangeable for adapting to the needs and demands of future technology. The detectors  46  can also be used as stand-alone scanners. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, at least three detectors  46  are placed within the detector case  12  with one detector  46  for specifically sampling biological agents or compounds, one detector  46  for sampling chemical agents or compounds, and one detector  46  for sampling radiological agents or compounds. The detectors  46  are interconnected to the cpu  40  of the detection system  10  by conventional connections that can be wire or wireless for transmitting the appropriate signals to the cpu  40  upon detection of the particular agent or compound. As shown in  FIG.  2   , each detector  46  includes on its front plate or facing surface a sound alarm indicator  48 , a readings panel  50  comprising a plastic shield and LED lights for displaying the various read-out messages, a sensor  52  for detecting the specific agent, element or compound, and a light alarm indicator  54  that can be color coded for each specific agent and which is externally visible when the detector  46  is used as a stand-alone scanner. Each detector  46  includes a conventional microprocessor for controlling the various functions and generating the appropriate signals for transmission to the cpu  40  of the detector case  12 . 
     As shown in  FIGS.  1 ,  3     a ,  3   b ,  9 , and  13 - 15 , used in conjunction with the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system  10  is at least one automatic/mechanical lock disabler  56 —and depending upon the number of products being monitored there can be one lock disabler  56  for each product. The automatic/mechanical lock disabler  56  is physically connected to the detector case  12  by a wire or cable  58  for receiving signals therefrom for disabling an existing lock or activating a lock inside a product to prevent access to the product. By way of example,  FIG.  3   a    shows the automatic/mechanical lock disabler  56  mounted—by any conventional means—to the lock  60  of the shipping container  14  shown in  FIGS.  4  and  5    and connected by wire  58  to the cpu  40  of the detector case  12 . The lock disabler  56  is in the non-activated or disengaged state in  FIG.  3   a   .  FIG.  3   b    shows the automatic/mechanical lock disabler  56  mounted to the lock  60  of the shipping container  14  and in the activated or engaged state after detection of an agent or compound by the system  10  thereby for locking or disabling the lock  60  of the shipping container  14  and preventing unauthorized entry and access by unauthorized, untrained and unequipped individuals. In  FIGS.  3   a  and  3   b    the lock  60  secures doors of the shipping container  14  that can be slidably or pivotably opened and closed. 
     In addition to the automatic/mechanical lock disabler  56 , the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system  10  can also utilize a fingerprint biometric lock with disabler  62  as shown in  FIGS.  1  and  14   . The fingerprint biometric lock with disabler  62  is interconnected to the cpu  40  of the detector case  12  for receiving transmissions therefrom after detection of an agent or compound has occurred so that the lock on the product can be locked or disabled. Moreover, resetting of the fingerprint biometric lock with disabler  62  occurs when the fingerprint of the individual is placed on the fingerprint-matching pad  64 , and if a match occurs with a known fingerprint stored by the cpu  40 , then the individual can reset the fingerprint biometric lock with disabler  56  by turning the manual lock disabler  66 . The fingerprint biometric lock with disabler  62  is mounted to the lock of the product in a manner similar to the mounting of the automatic/mechanical lock disabler  56  that is shown in  FIGS.  3  and  3     b.    
       FIGS.  4  and  5    show one manner of disposition or placement of the detector case  12  in relation to the product, i.e., the shipping container  14 , with the color coded indicator lights  42  externally viewable;  FIG.  5    shows a number of shipping containers  14  each equipped with a detector case  12  and integrated with elements hereinafter further described for continuously monitoring the shipping containers  14  as they sit for an extended period of time on the truck or rail platform  16 .  FIG.  6    illustrates several cargo containers  18  sitting on the shipping dock or pier  20 , with each cargo container  18  having a detector case  12  mounted thereon and integrated with and monitored by elements shown in  FIG.  5    and hereinafter further described. 
       FIG.  7    illustrates a typical product from product grouping 1 that is monitored by the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system  10  of the present invention; specifically,  FIG.  7    shows a news rack  68  with one automatic/mechanical lock disabler  56  mounted to and interconnected with the locking mechanism of the news rack  68 . As long as there is no detection of any agent or compound, the lock disabler  56  is in the disengaged state, and the individual can deposit the coin amount in the chute and then freely open the glass panel  70  by the handle  72  for removing a paper. However, the lock disabler  56  would be activated upon detection of the harmful agent or compound and receipt of a signal from the cpu  40  for locking or disabling the locking mechanism thereby denying access to the interior of the news rack  68  from all untrained, unauthorized and unequipped individuals. 
       FIG.  8    illustrates one detector  46  disposed within the news rack  68  and which is visible through the panel  70  for detecting one specific agent, compound or element. The detector  46  functions as a stand-alone scanner and can be wirelessly interconnected to offsite monitoring equipment. 
       FIG.  11    illustrates a representative schematic  74  for describing the signal transmission process from the detector  46  to the cpu  40  of the detector case  12 . The external stimulus  76  would be the chemical, biological or radiological agent or compound. If there is no detection of the agent or compound, the detector  46  will stay in the sensing mode  78 . However, detection of the specific agent will trigger the sound alarm  80  and the light alarm  82 , and instant transmittal of a signal to the cpu  40 . The readings  84  can be stored by the cpu  40  for verification and future review and evaluation. After all the appropriate corrective and preventative measures have been undertaken by the trained and authorized personal, and the site has been cleansed of the contamination, authorized and equipped personal can then reset  86  the system  10 . 
       FIG.  12    illustrates a representative schematic  88  for the detector  46  when used as stand-alone scanner. The detector  46  undergoes the same essential steps as illustrated in  FIG.  11   , with the exception of the signal transmission to the cpu  40 . The detector  46  remains in detection mode  78  until an agent is detected, and then the various functions-light alarm  82 , sound alarm  80 , storage of readings  84 , and, after the appropriate security and safety steps have been carried out by authorized personal, detector reset  90  by authorized personal can occur thereby placing the detector  46  back in detection or sensing mode  78 . 
       FIG.  13    is a representative schematic  92  that illustrates the steps undertaken by the system  10  to lock or disable a lock, such as the lock  60  for the shipping container  14  shown in  FIGS.  3   a  and  3   b   . Upon detection of the agent (chemical, biological, radiological) the alarm light indicators  42  or  44  will light up providing external indication that an agent has been detected. In addition, the system  10 —the cpu  40 —will transmit a lock/disable lock signal  94  to the automatic/mechanical lock disabler  56  to lock or disable the lock on the product, such as the lock  60  on the shipping container  14  of  FIGS.  3   a   - 5 . This prevents unauthorized, unequipped, or untrained individuals from entering or gaining access to the product for which a dangerous and perhaps lethal agent has been detected. After the proper authorities and authorized personal have been notified and all the appropriate security, preventative and clean up measures have been undertaken, the authorized individual can perform the disarm and reset function  96  for the system  10  placing the system  10  in back in the detection mode  98 . 
       FIG.  14    is a representative schematic  100  illustrating the use of the fingerprint biometric lock with disabler  62  with the system  10 . Upon detection of the agent or compound by the detector, the various alarms would sound and light up (shown in previous figures), and the cpu  40  would then transmit a signal to the fingerprint biometric lock with disabler  62  to lock or disable the lock on the product, such as the lock  60  on the shipping containers  14  shown in  FIGS.  3   a   - 5 . The shipping containers  60  would remain locked and in an access denied mode  101  should an attempt be made to gain access to the container  60  by opening the lock  60  with an unauthorized fingerprint. However, a fingerprint that matches stored and authorized fingerprints  102  would indicate an authorized individual, and would allow the individual to disable and disarm  104  the lock  60  of the shipping container  14 . The fingerprint biometric lock with disabler  62  would then be reset  106  after the appropriate safety, cleanup, and protection measures are completed, and the system  10  would be reset and placed back in the detection mode  108 . 
       FIG.  15    is a schematic representation  110  that illustrates the integration of a surveillance watchtower  112  and a monitoring terminal or PC  114  for monitoring products such as the shipping containers  14  or cargo containers  16  that sit for extended periods of time of docks, piers  20 , truck terminals, rail yards, shipping platforms  16  and industrial sites as shown in  FIGS.  5  and  6   . The watchtower  112  would maintain continuous surveillance over a number of shipping containers  60 , for example, with detector cases  12  mounted in or on each container  14  and set in detection mode  116  with one or more detectors  46  disposed in each detector case  12 . The watchtower  112  would continuously scan for light alarm indicators  42  and  44  on the products, such as the containers  14  or  18 , and the watchtower  112  would be interconnected and integrated with the monitoring terminal or PC  114 . Upon detection  118  of an agent or compound in one or more of the shipping containers  14 , the appropriate light alarm indicators  42  or  44  would light providing visible confirmation of the detection of the specific agent or compound. The cpu  40  would transmit a lock/disable signal  120  to the lock  60  on each respective shipping container  14  to lock or disable the lock  60  thus preventing access to that respective shipping container  14 . In addition, signal transmissions would be sent to the monitoring terminal or PC  114  (which could be off site) thereby alerting authorized security personal of the contamination event. With the information received at the monitoring terminal  114 , authorized personal would then be notified and dispatched to the area to undertake the appropriate safety and cleanup measures  122 . Such measures would also include disarming the lock disabling system in order to gain access to the shipping container  14 . After all the cleanup and security measures are completed by the trained and properly equipped authorities, the detection system and the lock disabling feature would reset  124  and the detection system would again be placed in detection mode  116 . 
       FIG.  16    is a schematic representation  126  that illustrates an enhanced version of the multi sensor detection and lock disabling system  10  for preventing car and vehicle attacks and bombings. The lock disabling system  10  would be interconnected to the locking system and mechanism  128  of the vehicle  130 . In addition, a stall to stop disabling link  132  can be made with the fuel, air, and electrical system  134  of the vehicle  130 . The enhanced version incorporates a satellite  136  for signal receipt and transmission from the vehicle  130  in which the detector system  10  is placed to a monitoring site and monitoring equipment  138 . As shown in  FIG.  16   , a detection signal  140  would be sent to the satellite  136  by the detection system  10  upon detection of a bomb or explosive  142  hidden in the vehicle  130 . The satellite  136  would then transmit an alert signal  144  to the monitoring site  138  with the signal  144  containing the relevant data to evaluate the nature of the threat. The monitoring site  138  would then transmit a stall to stop signal  146  to the detection system  10  to lock the vehicle  130  and/or disable the electrical system of the vehicle  130  thereby disabling the vehicle  130 , preventing access to the vehicle  130  by locking the vehicle  130 , and preventing any terrorist in the vehicle  130  from escaping. 
     The detector case  12  can be modified and adapted for inclusion with cell phone cases, satellite cell phone cases, laptop cases, notebook PC cases, PDA cases, carry-on cases, suitcases; and briefcases. In addition, the basic monitoring terminal or PC  114 , as shown in  FIGS.  5  and  15   , can be adapted and incorporated to include desktop PCs, notebook PCs, laptops, cell phones, LCD monitors, and satellite monitoring. 
     The system  10  and the watchtower  112 , along with the satellite  136  and the monitoring site  138  can be adapted or incorporated with cell phone towers and satellites for use with satellite communication and/or a cell tower, wi-fi, wi-max, broadband, GPS, navigation, radio frequency interconnected to a central processing unit (cpu), such as cpu  40 , or a transceiver and monitoring equipment to include but not to be limited to computers, laptops, notebooks, PC&#39;s, and cell phones for the receipt and transmission of signals therebetween. The aforementioned telecommunication and radio communication means can be interactive with any type of motive vehicle that includes but is not limited to cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, trains, subways, boats, ships and airplanes, and which is reported stolen, experiences a loss of brakes, or a bomb, explosives or other types of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear agents are detected within, upon, affixed or mounted to the vehicle and which detection causes an automatic signal transmission or a signal transmission is activated when a call is made to the monitoring station by an authorized person. The authorized individual includes but is not limited to the owner, pilot, conductor, captain, police highway patrol, security guard and military personnel to the monitoring equipment for activating a vehicle slowdown or stall-to-stop disabling system that similar to the disabling system  126  shown in  FIG.  16   , or incorporating features of the system  126  shown in  FIG.  16   , from the monitoring equipment to the vehicle. The activation of the stall-to-stop disabling means or the vehicle slowdown disables or engages the computer, electrical, fuel and air systems of the vehicle or a combination of the computer, electrical, fuel and air systems that include but are not limited to the brakes, foot peddle, lights, speed controls, ignition, steering, transmission, and the horsepower of the motor. 
     In addition, the basic stall-to-stop disabling means or the vehicle slowdown means and device can be adapted, modified or designed to include: an open bust or open platform for integrating any new and innovative technology; warning lights indicators; sound alarm indicators; voice alarm indicators; a cell phone to transmit to the vehicle a signal for slowing and halting the vehicle; and a lock disabling system or means to lock a thief or terrorist inside the vehicle after a transmission is received or sent. Open bust or open platform also refers to the compatibility of the detector case  12 , or the incorporation of its features in cell phone cases, satellite cell phone cases, laptop cases, notebook PC cases, PDA cases, carry-on cases, briefcases, and suitcases, etc., with other communication, transmission and surveillance systems whereupon the detector case  12 , and its features, can be seamlessly integrated with other new and emerging systems and technologies. 
     Thus, as shown more specifically in  FIG.  17   , by way of a representative example the features and elements of the detector case  12  are shown as being incorporated into cell phone detector case  150  and associated cell phone monitor  152 . The cell phone monitor  152  includes the standard keypad functions  154  and more specialized system use (ring tone, email, photos, texting) functions  156  as well as a viewing screen  158 . The cell phone detector case  150  includes a recharging cradle or seat  160 , a front side  162 , a top  164 , a bottom  166 , and a pair of opposed sides  168 . At the back of the cell phone detector case  150  are connections, contacts, and ports for at least an Internet connection  170 , a GPS connection  172 , and a contact, plug, or port for a power source  174 . The power source for the cell phone detector case  150  can be any conventional rechargeable battery source or standard electrical power from a standard electrical receptacle or outlet. 
     As shown in  FIG.  17   , the cell phone detector case  150  includes one or more sensor/detector units, cells, or components  176  built into and incorporated into the case  150 . The detector  176  includes generally disposed at the front  162  of the case  150  the following types of indicators: a sound alarm indicator  178 , a readings panel  180 , a sensor  182  for detecting one or more specific types of agents, elements, chemicals, compounds, etc., and a light alarm indicator  184 . The sensor/detector  176  will be interconnected to the power source  174 . In addition, mounted on and externally visible on the sides  168  or front  162  of the case  150  are a plurality of color coded indicator lights  186  with each light  186  corresponding to a specific agent, element, chemical, compound, etc., and lighting up when that agent is detected by the sensor/detector  176 . The color coded indicator lights  186  will be electrically interconnected to the sensor/detectors  176  via any standard microprocessor. The cell phone detector case  150  and cell phone monitor  152  thus comprise a hand-held, easily portable and transportable detection means that is both effective and unobtrusive in its disposition and use. 
       FIGS.  18  and  19    illustrate representative examples of the integration of portable electronic communication or telecommunication devices such as a cell phone  187   a  and/or a laptop computer  187   b  with the monitoring equipment  138  located at a predesignated monitoring site  188 , and operating in conjunction with either a satellite and/or a cell phone tower  190  to transmit and receive signals and commands among each other and to a vehicle  192 , such as a truck, as part of a stall-to-stop disabling system for slowing and stopping the vehicle  192  and locking a thief, terrorist, or unauthorized individual in the vehicle  192  if needed. A wide range of events can trigger and initiate the stall-to-stop system and the locking or lock disabling system and mechanism, and the event doesn&#39;t have to be limited to the detection of a bomb or a chemical, biological, or radiological agent, element, or compound. The events can include, but is not limited to, detection of an engine problem to engine failure to the unauthorized use (stealing) of the vehicle  192 . The vehicle  192  includes an electromotive system  194  that comprises, among other components, an onboard computer(s), electrical, fuel and air systems, as well as brakes, ignition, steering, and transmission. Also integrated with and capable of communicating with the vehicle&#39;s  192  electromotive system  194  is a stall-to-stop system while a lock disabling mechanism  196  is able to engage and disengage or disable the vehicle&#39;s  192  locking mechanism  198  upon receipt of the appropriate commands via a lock disabling communication channel or link  200 . This link  200  can also accommodate the stall-to-stop system commands and signals, and thus is a multi-channel communication link. A CPU or a transceiver  202  is programmed to receive signals from the cell phone tower  190  and/or to a GPS satellite  204  and is interconnected with the stall-to-stop system and the lock disabling system  196  via link  200  for engaging the electromotive system  194  and actuating the lock disabling system  196  to stop the vehicle  192  and lock inside the vehicle  192  anyone such as a thief, terrorist or other unauthorized individual. 
     A representative example for stopping, disabling, and locking the vehicle  192  that utilizes the cell phone tower  190  wherein the activation and/or distress signal  206  originates from the cell phone  187   a  or the laptop  187   b  and such activation signal  206  travels to the cell phone tower  190  that is nearest the current location of the vehicle  192 . A signal  208  is then transmitted to the monitoring site  188  and specific monitoring equipment  138  that can also include but is not limited to cell phones, laptops, desktop PC&#39;s, notebook PC&#39;s and LCD monitors. The monitoring site  138  then communicates by signal  210  to the GPS satellite  204  that an original or activation signal has been received and then the GPS satellite  204  locates and communicates by multiplex signal  212  with the CPU or transceiver  202  on the vehicle  192  and exchanges information on the type of problem, situation, location, and vehicle speed. The monitoring equipment  138  then transmits a signal  214  to the cell phone tower  190  that communicates with the transceiver  202  and/or CPU of the vehicle  192  to initiate or execute any commands that will actuate the stall-to-stop disabling link  200  and lock disabling system  196  for bringing the vehicle  192  to a halt and actuating the vehicle&#39;s  192  locking mechanism  198  for locking the thief, terrorist, or other unauthorized person inside the vehicle  192  if needed. 
       FIG.  19    illustrates a representative example wherein the stall-to-stop system and the lock disabling system  196  are utilized in conjunction with the GPS satellite  204 . In  FIG.  19    a signal has traveled to the satellites nearest the vehicle&#39;s  192  current location and then the signal  218  has traveled to the monitoring equipment  138  and monitoring site  188  which can include but is not limited to satellite cell phones, satellite monitors, cell phones, laptops, desktop PC&#39;s, notebook PC&#39;s, and LCD monitors. The GPS satellite  204  then locates and communicates with the CPU and/or transceiver  202  on the vehicle  192  via a multiplex (two-way) signal  220  in order to exchange information on such distress and danger event parameters as the specific problem situation, location, and vehicle speed. The monitoring equipment  138  then transmits a signal  222  back to the GPS satellite  204  that in turn communicates via another signal  224  with the CPU and/or transceiver  202  to execute any commands to the stall-to-stop system for executing the disengagement of the vehicle&#39;s  192  electromotive system  194  for bringing the vehicle  192  to a halt and for actuating the lock disabling system  196  to direct the lock disabling link  200  to actuate the locking mechanism  198  thereby locking the vehicle  192  and anyone inside the vehicle  192 . 
     The present invention comprehends a chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear/explosive/human/contraband detector unit with a disabling locking system for protecting products that can be grouped into several product groupings, from terrorist activity, and also for preventing unauthorized access to and tampering with the storage and transport of ordnance and weapons. The products grouped into what may be referred to as Product grouping 1 (storage &amp; transportation) include, but are not limited to, cargo containers, shipping containers, tractor trailers, mail carriers, mail boxes, airplanes, subways, cargo planes, freight train cars, United Parcel Services™ (UPS™), Federal Express™ (FedEx™), airport lockers, news racks (coin and non-coin operated), mail drop boxes, cluster mail boxes, keyed mail boxes, min-storage houses and buildings, bicycle lockers, stadium lockers, school lockers, cars, trucks, campers, buses, vans, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and utility vehicles; the products grouped into what may be referred to as Product grouping 2 (sensors) include, but are not limited to, chemical, biological, radiological, explosive and nuclear detectors, motion sensors, door sensors, speed sensors, biometric sensors, glass break sensors, plastic film on glass, high security locks, tampering labels, door sensors, disabling locking systems, vehicle detectors and satellite disabling locking systems, detection of humans, detection of contraband, temperature, and shock levels; the products grouped into what may be referred to as Product grouping 3 (detector case; modified and adapted) include, but are not limited to, cell phone cases, satellite cell phone cases, laptop cases, notebook PC cases, PDA cases, carry-on cases, suitcases, eyeglass, briefcases, detector cases of locks, detector cases of tags, detector cases that is mounted to, detector cases that is affixed to, detector cases that is outside of, detector cases that is inside of, and detector cases that is adjacent to; the products grouped into what may be referred to as Product grouping 4 (monitoring &amp; communication devices) include, but are not limited to, mobile communication devices, mobile communication units, portable communication devices, portable communication equipment, wired communication devices, wireless communication devices, monitoring sites, monitoring terminals, web servers, desktop personal computers (PCs), notebook personal computers (PCs), laptops, satellite cell phones, cell phones, Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors, and satellite monitoring, remote control key fobs, two-way communication key fobs, handhelds; the products grouped into what may be referred to as Product grouping 5 (communication methods) include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, Internet, Ethernet, Broadband, Network Bandwidth, Wireless, Wired, Text Messaging, Cellular, Satellite, Telematics, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Radio Frequency (RF), Broadband Wireless Access (BWA), Global Positioning System (GPS), General Packet Radio Services (GPRS), Global System for Mobile (GSM), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Short Message Service (SMS); the products grouped into what may be referred to as Product grouping 6 (biometrics) include, but are not limited to, fingerprint recognition, voice recognition, face recognition, hand geometry, retina scan, iris scan and signature. the products grouped into what may be referred to as Product grouping 7 (authorized person) include, but are not limited to, owner, pilot, conductor, captain, drivers of vehicles identified as high security, airport security, police, highway patrol, security guard, military personnel, hazardous material (HAZMAT) personnel, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Secret Service, port security personnel, border security personnel, first responders, monitoring sites and terminal personnel. The multi sensor detection system includes the capability to disable an existing lock or activate a lock located inside or outside any of the products named in the product grouping categories upon activation of a sensor or detector included in the system. This is a significant feature for the multi sensor detection system as it prevents unauthorized, unequipped and untrained entry and access to the product thus preventing further contamination of the site and to individuals in the area. 
     While the invention has been shown and described in a preferred embodiment, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous alterations, modifications, and variations will possible and practicable without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth by the appended claims.