Sensor interface for computer-based notification system
US5499196A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B26/008
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A notification system for reporting events occurring within a defined area being monitored thereby. The notification system includes a plurality of sensors installed at selected locations within the defined area and a sensor interface coupled to each of the sensors. The sensor interface periodically polls the sensors and stores status information received therefrom. Coupled to the sensor interface is a computer system for receiving and analyzing the stored status data. Upon determining from the status data that an event requiring issuance of a notification has occurred, the computer system issues a series of notifications for which each recipient of a notification receives a selected message regarding the event.
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