Latham's Steel Security Doorsets look at some of the greatest security inventions in history; things that revolutionised our lives and protect us every day! For more information about the steel security doors that Latham's can provide, get in touch by calling 01384 220 050.

1. The Best Security
Inventions In History
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2. World’s First Security Camera
The world’s first security camera was created in
London 1933 by a man named Mr Norbury who
was known as an amateur photographer and a
chicken keeper. Whilst his invention was
largely ignored around the time of creation he
has since been hailed as the father of camera
surveillance.
At the time he explained the birth of his
invention- “For some time I noticed that eggs
and chickens were occasionally missing from
my allotment. The eggs seemed to be
disappearing from the large tin tub I put them
in, inside a small hut near the hen run.
Therefore I decided to try to photograph
anyone who opened the hut door.”
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3. World’s First Security Camera
Using an ordinary box camera placed face up in another
hut, Mr Norbury ran cord under ground through an iron
pipe from one hut to another, attached one end to some
sandbags to work the lever of the camera. A second
cord was fixed to the door that would create a noise to
make the intruder look upwards towards the camera.
The plan worked and on July 27th 1933 Frederick
William Barnwell was caught stealing Norbury’s eggs on
film and the photos were used as evidence in his trial
later on in August.
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4. Using Fog As A Security Tactic
One effective and simple solution for security
against theft is the use of fog as a protection.
This particular invention uses alarms which
when triggered releases a thick white fog to fill
the room, stopping the burglar from being able
to see any of your possessions around them.
If this weren’t enough, part of the security
device also releases an off-putting bright
strobe light that flashes through the fog to
confuse the burglar.
One company named FlashFog makes these
particular burglary prevention units with the
aim to make the thief flee the property as well
as protecting your area whilst you wait for the
police to arrive.
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5. The Quantum Sleeper Anti-
Apocalypse Bed
Can security be taken too far? This new American made
bed promises to protect you from bio-chemical terrorist
attack, protection from natural disaster, protection from
kidnappers/stalkers and bulletproof safe-room protection.
It features 1.25” polycarbonate bulletproof plating and
shielding, rebreather, control panel mode selection
(intruder setting, lock down, energy status, basic system
operations etc), bio-chemical filtered ventilation and
cover and door actuators with emergency release.
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6. The Quantum Sleeper Anti-
Apocalypse Bed
If that weren’t enough other safety features
include proximity sensors, O2 sensors,
smoke detectors, motion detectors,
emergency communication systems via
cellular and short-wave radio and a one way
see through head cover with reflective
mirrors on all sides.
But that’s not enough. The entire unit is
airtight and watertight, it has an external
override key pad and remote control, a
backup power system, a toiletry system,
television, microwave, refrigerator, DVD
player and CD player, supposedly so you
can listen to music whilst you survive the
apocalypse.
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7. Home Control Alarm Security
2GIG are known as one of the best companies for alarm
systems with their sophisticated, well-made, intricately
designed products. They lower their costs with the
systems do-it-yourself capabilities as it saves money on
installation fees that you may have to pay with another
company. The clever Go!Control system is loaded with
features such as wireless sensors to avoid you tripping
in emergencies and a brightly lit LCD touchscreen that
can guide your route.
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8. Home Control Alarm Security
The 2GIG home alarm kit is armed
and disarmed by a key fob in a
very similar way to the locking
system on your car. It can send
you sensor notifications directly to
your smartphone and the home
automation control covers the
thermostats, doorknobs and
lighting fixtures. The smoke and
flood alarms have full relay
capability and it also has a built in
two-way voice feature.
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9. Bulletproof Suits
Since bulletproof technology was created it has morphed
into many forms, from bulletproof vests to bulletproof
doors and bulletproof cars, but this new version of the
technology is much, much more subtle. The bulletproof
suit, created by Garrison Bespoke, weaves
nanotechnology into a three piece suit that not only
protects you from the fashion police but protects you
from shrapnel and bullets and could even save your life.
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10. Bulletproof Suits
The tailor, Michael Nguyen, says
that “after receiving requests from
high-profile clients who travel to
dangerous places for work, we
set out to develop a lightweight,
fashion-forward bulletproof suit as
a more discreet and stylish
alternative to wearing a bulky vest
underneath.” More flexible than
Kevlar and twice as light the suit
can stop a bullet up to .45mm.
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11. If you are interested in security and
require information about the steel
security doors that we provide at
Latham’s, get in touch online or call
01384 220 050
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