Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM in Berlin have developed an amazing new type of intruder-detecting ‘smart’ curtains that can sense when someone is trying to break in. When the fabric is cut or penetrated, a built-in microcontroller triggers an alarm that gives authorities the precise location of the break-in. In addition to being used in curtains that protect individual homes and offices, the material could be incorporated into construction materials to protect an entire building. READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alarm system , curtains , eco textiles , fabric , optical fibers , polyester , smart curtains , smart fabric , smart technology
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‘Smart’ Curtains Trigger an Alarm When they Detect Intruders