Patent ID: 7183915

Claim:
A security system comprising: a. a primary control unit for placement in an enclosed space, the primary control unit comprising: i. a first logic circuit, ii. a first wireless communication device, and iii. at least one sensor connected to primary control unit, said sensor adapted to sense an event predetermined to indicate a security threat, and b. at least one container for storing valuables, the container for placement within said enclosed space, the container comprising a secondary control unit comprising: i. a second logic circuit; ii. a second wireless communication device for communicating with said first wireless communication device while both are within said enclosed space; and iii. a theft deterrent device; wherein: the first logic circuit is programmed to receive information from said at least one sensor and to issue wireless communication signals through said communication device in response to the received information, including command signals; the second logic circuit is programmed to receive said wireless communication signals from said first logic circuit through said second wireless communication device, enter an active state following receipt of a first command signal and activate said theft deterrent device upon receipt of a second command signal, when both said first logic circuit and said second logic circuit are in said enclosed space.