Smart Curtains Trigger an Alarm When they Detect Intruders

Another solution looking for a problem?

So, if my cat performs another flying leep onto the drapes and cuts it slightly, all the bells and whistles will fire off in the house? Will the police try to arrest the cat burglar? I can promise that he wouldn't put up much of a fight..

He won't put up a fight? So, your cat is sort of a ... oh, I just can't say it!

"Smart Curtains Trigger an Alarm When they Detect Intruders" Misstated. This technology will close a contact (trigger an alarm) whenever integrity is compromised for whatever reason. How will it discern an intruder from the already mentioned cat?

What if I prefer vertical blinds to curtains? What if the curtains need cleaning? Why was the door left unlocked; would not the surrepticious compromise of the perimeter security be detected, and be sufficient indication of an incident warranting investigation?