Microwave Sensors

For decades, the technology running automatic doors have been microwave sensors. What happens within the few seconds of you walking toward the doors, and the doors actually opening, involves the rules of physics going on hyper speed.

Within those second fractions this is what happens: the sensor sends out a high frequency sound wave, as its receptors wait for a feedback sound wave to return. Once the receptors notice that the “returned” sound wave comes back with a different frequency, the sensor is aware that there is movement within its detection zone. This detection would then trigger the sensor to activate the motors running the doors, thus open or close them.

Of course, microwave sensors are not limited to this purpose only. In the field of home security systems, microwave sensors play a more specialized role; as motion detectors.

Microwave sensors, also known as Radar or Doppler sensors, with their detection capabilities are quite effective in noticing movement within their defined detection range.

The possibility of an intrusion is detected, even before the actual event of an intruder getting inside the vicinity of one’s home occurs, this being the more obvious utilization of motion detectors. Homeowners could then take the necessary action, once alerted of the situation, or in their absence, the home security system could alert the authorities regarding the transpiring events.

Certain types of motion detectors consider the presence of pets, and come in as Pet-immune, thus lessening the “false alarm” scenarios most “low end” motion detectors induce out of a situation. Cats or dogs are considered, their weight and height predefined within the motion sensor’s to exclude list. Pretty handy for pet owners.

Microwave motion detectors also stand as deterrents for would be intruders. Picture a dark home. An approaching burglar’s movements would be detected, and actions like the lights turning on could be preset, making the burglar think the home residents are aware of his presence within the vicinity. Even sound effects could be added into the mix. A dog barking, people talking about “someone outside,” the “drama” could be anything.

Utilizing motion detectors in this fashion (that being as light switches) would also be a benefit for homeowners coming home late in the night. The triggered movement would serve as a light switch, making that climb up the stairs easier.

Motion detectors could also be used as an anchor for a person’s movement inside a house. One can rest easy knowing the baby is still within his/her predefined play area. Or you could now enjoy your party knowing that bothersome guests entering “no entry” areas in your home can be kept tabs on.
Businesses could also benefit much from microwave motion detectors.

Toilets could automatically flush buy integrating these devices into the plumbing system, keeping the facilities clean. Automatic doors (which have utilized microware sensors for some time now, as mentioned above), not only are convenient, but also provide a positive image for the establishment.

An inventory system could also be counter checked with records compiled with motion sensor related activity, especially when the books show certain internal anomalies going on.

The utilization of microwave sensors in a place of business is endless, as the ways of trade and commerce are both evolving with the signs of the times.

Microwave sensors have been utilized for various functions over the years. As motion detectors, they’ve done pretty well filling in a long roster of practical uses. From light switch to baby monitor, they’ve been found to be very useful in everyday situations, aside from just being home security devices.

Almost anything involving convenience in human interaction has been made possible because of the technology.

As long as the need is there, there’ll always be something for microwave sensors.