Safety systems and methods for production environments
US9513606B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40203
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Safety systems and methods for production environments are disclosed. Safety systems include at least one sensing device configured to detect presence of an unauthorized human and/or an authorized human at least partially within a defined safety zone, and a controller configured to automatically alter at least one aspect of the production environment responsive to the presence of the unauthorized human and/or the authorized human. Safety methods include detecting presence of an unauthorized human and/or an authorized human at least partially within a defined safety zone, and automatically altering at least one aspect of the production environment responsive to the detecting.
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