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Microprocessor-controlled fire sensor

US4769775A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1981
Grant dateSep 6, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B17/12
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fire sensor can perform a sophisticated analysis of the outputs of radiant energy detectors, while minimizing size, weight, and cost, by employing a microprocessor to analyze the detector outputs. In a preferred embodiment, an Intel 2920 Signal Processor is utilized as the microprocessor.

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