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Active emergency exit systems for buildings

US9761096B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2015
Grant dateSep 12, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B25/08
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An active exit system may include one or more active exit signs, each exit sign having at least one sensor, a display, and a transceiver. Each active exit sign monitors building environmental conditions, monitors the locations of users and objects within the building, and assists in location services during normal operation. The exit signs transmit a dynamic exit plan to a user's electronic device based on the user's location. In response to sensing an emergency event, the exit sign transmits an emergency signal to the user's electronic device and updates a user's exit plan as needed based on the location of the emergency event. The exit sign also transmits user location information to emergency responders.

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