Distributed architecture
US6154686A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D27/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for controlling the operation of a laboratory with a fume hood having a sash. The system includes an intelligent occupancy monitor mechanism. The system includes an intelligent sash closure mechanism. The producing mechanism and the controlling mechanism form a fully distributed intelligent non-hierarchical architecture. The system includes a network to which the producing mechanism and the controlling mechanism are connected to communicate with each other. A method for controlling air flow in a fume hood.
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