Enhanced visual signaling for an adverse condition detector
US7030748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B5/38
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adverse condition detector that allows the user to visually determine the type of adverse condition being detected. The adverse condition detector includes a sensor and a control unit coupled to the sensor. When the sensor detects an adverse condition above a selected level, the control unit generates an audible alarm signal and a visual alarm signal. The visual alarm signal simulates the type of adverse condition being detected. In one embodiment of the invention, the visual alarm signal includes a plurality of visual indicators operated in a random fashion to simulate the appearance of a flame.
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