An intrusion detection system for altering the operation of an associated machine
when an appropriate intrusion is detected, the system comprising: a first detector
to detect the presence of a first distinguishing property and to selectively produce
an intrusion signal when the first distinguishing property associated with an object
is detected within a danger zone approximate a pinch point of a machine, wherein
an area approximate the pinch point of the machine does not exhibit the first distinguishing
property; and, a controller, operatively coupled to the intrusion detector and
the machine, for controlling the operation of the machine, wherein the controller
generates a corrective action signal directed toward the machine when intrusion
signals are received from the intrusion detector.