Verification of a beacon or strobe in a VAD
US11145185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B7/06
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a hazard detection system having: a visual alarm device (VAD) including a VAD controller which is an electronic controller, the VAD controller controlling a plurality of implements within the VAD including a light source, and a luminosity sensor with which the VAD controller is configured to perform a VAD health test to confirm that a plurality of parameters of the light source meet or exceed threshold requirements, the plurality of parameters including luminous intensity and luminous profile, wherein the VAD is configured to perform steps including: monitoring for a trigger event to perform the VAD health test, the trigger event including the occurrence of an alarm a condition; activating the light source upon determining that the trigger event has occurred; monitoring the plurality of parameters to determine whether the light source meets or exceeds threshold requirements, and communicating an outcome of the VAD health test.
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