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Self-contained detection method and device

US8970371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2011
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B29/14
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The detection device comprises a sensor, a power supply, an alarm and an acousto-electric transducer. The activated acousto-electric transducer receives an acoustic signal and emits an electrical signal representative of the acoustic signal. The detection device further comprises a means of recognizing a predefined acoustic signal according to the electrical signal emitted by the transducer and triggering an emission of a message by the alarm when the predefined acoustic signal is recognized. The acoustic-electric transducer is only activated at regular intervals. Preferably, the transducer also serves an alarm to emit the message when the predefined acoustic signal is recognized.

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