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System and interfaces for managing workplace events

US11170616B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2017
Grant dateNov 9, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/023
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and associated interfaces are provided that permit alert of an evacuation event to a workplace environment. In one aspect, an evacuation alert device having at least one speaker and a plurality of LEDs may be mounted at a worksite. For instance, it is appreciated that there may be an evacuation alert device that can alert the worksite of an evacuation event by emitting light from the plurality of LEDs and/or emitting sound from the at least one speaker. For instance, an evacuation alert device may be paired with an external system, and, in response to receiving indication of an evacuation event from the external system, may alert the worksite of the evacuation event.

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