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Wireless location-based system and method for detecting hazardous and non-hazardous conditions

US9978251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2010
Grant dateMay 22, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B25/14
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wireless location-based gas detection system and method includes a gas detector for wirelessly detecting location information associated with a hazardous gas event. The gas detector includes one or more remote gas sensors that monitor for the occurrence of a gas event and wirelessly communicates information with respect to the location of the event in association with time information to a server or location manager. A wireless communication device in association with one or more location anchor points periodically and under event conditions, transmits the location information and the gas concentration level. A location engine calculates an estimated location of the gas detector based on information received from the wireless communication device and provides the location data to the location manager. The location manager records the gas concentration level, the estimated location, and the time information and stores this information within a database. A graphical user interface is provided for visualizing the current and historical information.

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