Power management in hazard detection systems
US9244474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/10
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Hazard detection systems according to embodiments described herein are operative to provide failsafe safety detection features and user interface features using circuit topology and power budgeting methods that minimize power consumption. The safety detection features can monitor environmental conditions (e.g., smoke, heat, humidity, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, radon, and other noxious gasses) in the vicinity of the hazard detection system associated and alarm occupants when an environmental condition exceeds a predetermined threshold.
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