Test Data

The proof behind the paper

Over one imaginary quarter, we deployed the Sentinel Roll™ across 1,200 household gaps and rigorously recorded every detection event. The results were, honestly, better than we expected.

1,200
Gaps monitored
90
Days in the field
418
Detection events logged
99.4%
Confirmed accuracy*

Figure 1

Detection accuracy by method

Share of known intrusion events each method correctly flagged. The Sentinel Roll™ (three sheets) led every comparison group in our testing.

Detection accuracy (%)
Sentinel Roll™ (3 sheets)
99.4%
2 sheets (control)
88.1%
1 sheet (control)
61.7%
$400 smart sensor
94.2%
"I think I heard something"
12.5%

n = 418 confirmed intrusion events. Higher is better. The two-sheet and one-sheet controls demonstrate why three is the number.

Figure 2

Cost per gap monitored

Lower is better. Values shown relative to a $400 baseline for a single smart sensor. The Sentinel Roll™ barely registers.

Cost per gap (% of $400 sensor)
$400 smart sensor
$400.00
Ultrasonic gadget
$34.99
Snap trap
$3.00
Sentinel Roll™ (3 sheets)
$0.11

Per-gap paper cost derived from retail price of premium paper towel divided by sheets used. Bars scaled to the $400 sensor.

Figure 3

Homeowner peace-of-mind index over 90 days

Self-reported serenity, measured weekly on a 0–100 scale. Peace of mind climbed steadily as users learned to trust the paper.

Sentinel Roll™ users Non-users (worried)
Day 0
41
Day 30
68
Day 60
84
Day 90
96
Non-users, Day 90
38

Peace-of-mind index is a proprietary vibe metric. Higher is calmer.

Appendix A

Raw field results by gap type

A representative slice of the deployment log. Every gap was inspected daily by a human who cared.

Sentinel Roll™ field deployment — 90-day summary by location
Gap locationRolls deployedDetection eventsDetection rateAvg. time to detect
Kitchen baseboard2129799.7%1.4 nights
Basement corners18812199.9%0.8 nights
Garage door gaps1646398.9%2.1 nights
Pantry / under sink1515899.5%1.1 nights
Attic access1332998.4%3.6 nights
Behind appliances1293499.2%1.9 nights
Utility / pipe entries1231697.8%4.2 nights
Total / avg.1,20041899.4%1.9 nights

*Methodology: "detection accuracy" is defined as the percentage of gaps with independently confirmed rodent activity where the Sentinel Roll™ showed visible disturbance. Confirmation was performed by droppings, sightings, or a strong feeling. This study was conducted by the makers of the Sentinel Roll™ and has not been peer-reviewed by anyone, though several friends said it looked convincing.

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