Home security

Historical Background and Innovation:

• Marie Van Brittan Brown patented one of the first home security systems in 1966.
• The patent (U.S. patent 3,482,037) was granted in 1969.
• Marie Van Brittan Brown collaborated with her husband Albert Brown on the invention.
• The system aimed to enhance home security through innovative technology.
• Their invention laid the foundation for modern home security systems.

Security Hardware Components:

• Control panels for easy programming and user interaction.
• Door and window sensors to create a security circuit when doors/windows are closed.
• Door locks like British standard mortise locks and anti-snap cylinders for enhanced security.
• Presence simulation devices to deter intruders.
• Surveillance cameras, including IP and CCTV, for live monitoring.

Market and Industry Insights:

• The home security market is projected to reach $47 billion by 2020.
• The DIY home security market is estimated to be worth $1.5 billion.
• ADT leads the US market with over 6 million households subscribed.
• In 2014, 1.7 million homes were burglarized in the US.
• The average dollar loss per burglary offense in 2014 was $2,251.

Burglary Statistics and Trends:

• 53% of break-ins occur during the day, and 47% occur at night.
• Break-ins are 6% more likely to happen between 6 am and 6 pm.
• Only 17% of homes have home security systems installed.
• 95% of break-ins target homes without security systems.
• Police solve only 13% of break-in crimes due to lack of information.

Types of Security Systems:

• Burglary prevention systems.
• Property crime deterrence measures.
• Self-defense mechanisms.
• Physical security installations.
• Surveillance camera setups.

Home security (Wikipedia)

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Home security includes both the security hardware placed on a property and individuals' personal security practices. Security hardware includes doors, locks, alarm systems, lighting, motion detectors, and security camera systems. Personal security involves practices like ensuring doors are locked, alarms are activated, owning a Dog, windows are closed, and extra keys are not hidden outside.

According to an FBI report, 58.3% of burglaries in the United States involved forcible entry. Per the most recent statistics, the average burglary in the United States takes about 90 seconds to 12 minutes, and on average, a burglar will break into a home within 60 seconds. Most target cash first followed by jewels, drugs, and electronics. Common security methods include never hiding extra keys outside, never turning off all the lights, applying small CCTV stickers on doors, and keeping good tabs with neighbours.

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