Status monitoring system for a fenestration unit
US8269627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1041
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A status monitoring device for a fenestration unit is provided. The device is positioned in or on the fenestration unit and includes a panel position sensor and a lock status sensor. The device is capable of transmitting panel position data and lock status data to a remote device, trigger an audible alarm on the device or the remote device, trigger a visual alarm on the device or the remote device, or a combination of these.
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