System and method of measuring an environmental contaminant, and radon monitor for use with the same
US12158550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T7/00
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of measuring an environmental contaminant includes the steps of dividing a target environment into a plurality of spaces, placing a monitor in each space, uploading device data from each monitor, and processing the device data to determine a level of environmental contamination within each space. Each monitor is configured to measure a level of an environmental contaminant within the space for a sample period. A radon monitor includes a radon sensor configured to detect radon decay events, an environmental sensor configured to measure an ambient condition of air surrounding the radon sensor, a processor configured to record device data including a count of a number of radon decay events and the ambient conditions, and a communication means for transmitting the device data. A system includes a plurality of monitors, a receiving device for receive device data from each monitor, and a cloud computer to process the device data.
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