Patent ID: 8314686

Claim:
A security system, comprising: an RFID subsystem including one or more RFID transceiver/detector systems detecting an entry of an RFID tag-token within a monitored area wherein said RFID subsystem is fixed to a first immobile structure within said monitored area and wherein said RFID subsystem wirelessly transmits an activating signal when detecting said entry of said RFID token within the monitored area; an RFID token associated with a person accessing said monitored area; and an indicator system, including an entry indicator coupled to a second immobile structure within said monitored area, said entry indicator having a wireless receiver responsive to said activating signal, providing an indication when said person enters into said monitored area by detecting said associated RFID token; wherein said indicator system includes a safety system coupled to a forklift truck operable within said monitored area, said safety system including an interlock system and a wireless receiver responsive to said activating signal, coupled to said forklift truck, disabling said forklift truck from entering into said monitored area when said person is within said monitored area.