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A wireless motion sensor typically uses passive infrared technology to detect changes in heat signatures in its surrounding environment. When it detects movement, it sends a signal wirelessly to a connected device or system, such as a security camera or alarm system. This allows for remote monitoring and alerts based on detected motion.

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How do motion sensor soap dispensers work?

Motion sensor soap dispensers work by using a sensor to detect movement or proximity and trigger the release of soap. When a hand is placed near the sensor, it sends a signal to the dispenser to dispense the soap. This technology helps prevent the spread of germs by eliminating the need to touch the dispenser with dirty hands.


Does a PIR sensor work at night?

Yes, a PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor can work at night. It detects heat emitted by living beings and objects, so it can detect motion even in darkness as long as there are temperature differences between the surroundings and the moving object.


What is an ultrasonic motion sensor?

An ultrasonic motion sensor is a device that uses high-frequency sound waves to detect movement within its range. When an object moves in the vicinity of the sensor, it reflects the sound waves back to the sensor, which triggers a response or alerts the system to the motion. Ultrasonic motion sensors are commonly used in security systems, automatic doors, and occupancy detection systems.


Why when it rains your motion lights stay on?

Rain can interfere with the motion sensor's ability to detect motion accurately. Droplets of water can trigger false positives by reflecting light or by setting off the sensor when they break the sensor's infrared beam. This can cause the motion lights to stay on during rainy conditions.


Who invented motion sensor?

The motion sensor was invented by Samuel Bagno in the late 1960s. He developed this technology to detect movement and trigger alarms in security systems.

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Where can someone purchase a wireless motion sensor?

Wireless motion sensors are most widely available from electronics shops such as Maplins. They are great for protecting your home against criminals and are a relatively cheap security solution.


How do wireless electronics work?

Wireless electronics work using small components and batteries. If the wireless Xbox accessories are what are being asked about they work with a infrared sensor to send coded data to the system.


can motion sensor be placed along with recording of online stuff?

wireless spy cameras have motion sensor recordings. this is actually used by so many establishments and companies to monitor the environment and mainly for protection.


How does a Wii work?

it uses motion sensor technology


How does the wii remote transfer motion to sensor bar?

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Definition of wireless sensor network in wikipedia?

Difference between wireless network and wireless sensor network?


Can you have 2 motion sensors on one electrical circuit For example a lamp post and wall lantern are controlled by one light switch will a motion sensor work?

Each fixture will have to have it's own motion sensor, then yes it will work.


If you have two exterior lights on a switch and need one of them to be a motion censer?

There are two ways to do it. The easiest is just to put a built-in motion sensor on the one light. The switch would have to be on for the motion sensor to work. If you just want the motion sensor to work without a switch, you need to run unswitched power directly to the light.


How does a driveway alert alarm work?

They differ depending on who makes them. But typically it involves use of a sensor, either sonic or motion, which can then send a variety of different alerts to you. They're most often wireless, and can be easily positioned by anyone.


Do you need the wii sensor bar to use a wireless sensor?

Depending on what type of wireless sensor you have you might need the original sensor bar to pick up the signal


Does the Wii sensor come with the Wii?

Yes, the sensor bar comes with the Wii. If you lose it or it gets damaged, you can buy a wireless one in stores, but it is recommended to be a wired one, they work better, because the wireless ones still have some problems


Are sensor networks and wireless sensor networks the same thing?

The difference is a sensor network may be connected using wires or wirelessly, a wireless sensor network is always connected wirelessly.