[wildbill]

I believe that a few years ago a court ruled that recorded sounds from inside a home that were obtained from a device that analysed vibrations on a window were legally admissable.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

I'm hearing stories of cops raiding houses that have unusually high electric bills on suspicion of growing pot. If you're a home do-it-yourself welder, watch out.

[beaver fever]

"a device that analyzed vibrations on a window were legally admissible."

I believe the device was invented by Russian acoustic engineer Leon Termen who was kidnapped in New York by the Soviets during WWII.

The Soviets wanted him because of his expertise in broadcast acoustics and it is reputed that the Soviets skill in advanced eavesdropping technology is due to his work. He was released and allowed to move to the West in the early nineties.

He also invented the Theremin, an electronic musical instrument used in the theme for the Outer Limits.