JP2015210826A - Smoke multi-gas detector alarm and transmitter device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a smoke multi-gas detector alarm and transmitter device.SOLUTION: A smoke multi-gas detector alarm and transmitter device 110 includes: a fire-proof black box 112 mountable to a ceiling in a room; a carbon monoxide sensor 114; a smoke sensor 116; and a combustible gas sensor 117, each of the sensors being provided in the fire-proof black box 112. An audible alarm module 118 is provided in the fire-proof black box and activated by one of the sensors. A processor/memory unit 120 is provided in the anti-resistant black box and activated by one of the sensors. A transmitter 122 is provided in the fire-proof black box and activated by the processor/memory unit to send an alert signal (SMS or voice message) to a person at a remote computer 124 or a person at a cell phone 126. GPRS/SMS, WIFI and Satellite Transmitter can be used.

Description

  The present invention relates to a home safety system, and more particularly to a smoke multi-gas detection alarm transmission device.

  Conventional smoke warning devices and carbon dioxide detection devices are useful only when an individual is at home and can hear a warning sound. If there are no residents at the time of the fire, the land may get caught in the smoke before the neighbor notices the smoke. If the structure is not in close proximity to other land, an emergency may not be reported. Anyone who encounters a fire loses all his possessions and, worse, can die if he does not hear an audible alarm. A safer alternative is needed.

  Smoke multi-gas detection alarm GPRS (General Packet Radio System) / SMS (Short Message Service) transmitter that detects carbon monoxide, dangerous explosive gas, and smoke and informs residents and emergency services as needed Designed. The device not only activates at least one of audio and visual alarms, but also informs the contact by SMS text message or voice message. If the situation gets worse or if the alarm is not recognized, the emergency service is automatically notified and the address and other important information is provided. According to the present invention, safety is provided by effectively informing the occupants of an emergency. If the owner is not at home, the device remotely notifies the owner and the appropriate institution. The purchaser will enjoy the safety and effectiveness provided by the device.

  In the prior art, many alarm system innovations have been introduced, as described below. While these innovations are appropriate for the particular individual's purpose to be addressed, the purpose is different from the present invention.

  As a first example, in Patent Document 1 published by Tupler et al. On July 14, 2005, a method of using an emergency service to notify an emergency service and to notify at least one of an additional individual or group, Teaches systems and apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, a usage method is provided for notifying emergency services and notifying one or more additional contacts. In these methods, an emergency service request from a remote wireless device is received wirelessly, an emergency contact list is read according to the type of emergency, and at least one emergency contact other than the emergency service is determined according to the contact list To do. The identified contact is notified of a request for emergency services. In a preferred embodiment, the communication mode with the emergency contact is further determined, and the contact is notified according to the communication mode. In such a method, one or more types of emergency services to be reported are determined and the types of emergency services are notified.

  As a second example, Patent Document 2 by Suzuki et al. Released on April 1, 2010 has a master station and a plurality of battery power fire detection cc terminals linked so as to wirelessly communicate with each other. Teaching a power-saving wireless fire alarm system. When one of the fire detection terminals detects a fire, the fire detection terminal sends a fire detection message to the master station, and the master station sends a wake-up message to the other fire detection terminals and then sends a fire information message. As a result, multiple synchronous communication is started between the master station and the fire detection terminal. Each fire detection terminal has a power control device, selects the intermittent reception mode until each wake-up message or information indicating the occurrence of a fire is received, operates each receiver intermittently, and then performs certain operations Selecting the mode ensures that multiple synchronous communications are initiated that are initiated by a fire information message from the master station.

  As a third example, Patent Document 3 by Wilson et al. Published on June 10, 2010 discloses oxygen, methane, carbon monoxide, and target gases in a gas sample from the environment around the detection device. A gas detector is taught that senses the concentration level of hydrogen sulfide. The gas detection device includes a laser source configured to transmit radiation to a gas sample at four target wavelengths substantially corresponding to the light absorption wavelengths of each target gas, and radiation transmitted through the gas sample at each target wavelength. A light detector configured to sense the intensity of the light. The control system generates display concentration level information of the target gas based on the absorption level of the transmitted radiation.

  As a fourth example, Patent Document 4 by Hart et al. Released on May 26, 2011 receives an alarm mobile phone having a first fireproof black box and a preselected signal from a remote transmitter. And a detection circuit having means for generating a first detection signal in response thereto, a first detection means for detecting a change in a preselected parameter of the mobile phone, a warning means for generating a warning signal, and an alarm An alarm system is taught that includes alarm means for generating a signal and control means for activating the alarm means in response to receiving a detection signal. The control means activates the warning means in response to receiving the control signal at least once and sensing a change in a predetermined parameter of the mobile phone.

  As a fifth example, in Patent Document 5 by Russo et al. Released on August 4, 2011, a 3V-9 volt battery mounted in a casing and supplying power to a smoke detector, and monoxide A home safety 911 system is taught that includes a carbon sensor and a gas leak detector. The audio alarm module, visual alarm module, and evacuation route module are all mounted in the housing and operated by one sensor. A “fire 911” visual alarm display is attached to at least one window in the house and is remotely activated by a visual alarm module.

  It can be seen that many innovations have been made to alarm systems that fit various purposes. Also, while these innovations are appropriate for the specific purpose to be addressed, they are not appropriate for the purpose of the invention as described above.

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  It is an object of the present invention to provide a smoke multi-gas detection alarm GPRS / SMS transmitter that avoids the disadvantages of the prior art.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a smoke multi-gas detection alarm GPRS / SMS transmitter which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a smoke multi-gas detection alarm GPRS / SMS transmitter which is easy to use.

  Briefly stated, yet another object of the present invention is to provide a smoke multi-gas detection alarm GPRS / SMS transmitter including a fire-resistant black box that can be mounted on a ceiling in a room. The carbon monoxide sensor is mounted in a fireproof black box and detects airborne carbon monoxide material in the room. The smoke sensor is placed in a fireproof black box to detect airborne smoke in the room. The combustible gas sensor is mounted in a fireproof black box and detects airborne combustible gas substances in the room. The voice alarm module is mounted in a fire-resistant black box and is activated by a single sensor. The processor / memory unit is mounted in a refractory black box and actuated by a single sensor. The GPRS / SMS transmitter is mounted in a fireproof black box and activated by a processor / memory unit to send warning signals to those at the remote computer and at the mobile phone.

  The novel features believed characteristic of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. However, the invention itself is best understood both in its configuration and in operating method, together with other objects and advantages of the invention, by reading the following description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. .

  The figures in the drawings are briefly described as follows.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating various components of the present invention. The perspective view of this invention itself. The perspective view which shows the person who inputs the information from a personal computer into this invention. The perspective view which shows this invention which is sounding the alarm to the person in a room. The perspective view which shows the person in work who receives the information from this invention with a mobile telephone when an alarm is actuated. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a person at the emergency service location being notified by the present invention when an alarm is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention is a smoke multi-gas detection alarm transmission device 110 including a fireproof black box 112. The carbon monoxide sensor 114 is mounted in the refractory black box 112 to detect carbon monoxide substance in the air. The smoke sensor 116 is placed in the fireproof black box 112 and detects smoke substances in the air. The combustible gas sensor 117 is placed in the fireproof black box 112 and detects a combustible gas substance in the air. The audio alarm module 118 is mounted in a fire resistant black box 112 and is activated by one of the sensors 114, 116, 117. The processor / memory unit 120 is mounted in a refractory black box 112 and activated by one of the sensors 114, 116, 117. The refractory black box 112 is circular and has a diameter of 10 to 13 centimeters (4 to 5 inches) and a height of 2.5 to 3.8 centimeters (1.0 to 1.5 inches). The transmitter 122 is mounted in a fireproof black box 112 and is activated by the processor / memory unit 120 to send a warning signal (SMS text message or voice message) to the remote computer 124 and a mobile phone 126 which is a portable receiving unit. Or send to keychain equipment. As a simpler alternative to the mobile phone 126, there is a key chain device that sounds or emits an audible sound / sound of the type of alarm to be detected.

  The transmitter 122 can use the following.

  General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is the most commonly used mobile phone. Users can use GPRS to send and receive e-mails, browse Internet sites, and send tracking data. General packet radio service is a wireless technology for GSM networks that adds packet switching protocols and shortened ISP connection setup time, but also allows billing by the amount of data sent rather than connection time.

  Short message service (SMS), also called texting, sends text messages or text messaging. This service allows short text messages to be sent from one mobile phone to another or from the web to another mobile phone. Text messages traditionally cannot exceed 160 characters including spaces.

  When the device 110 detects smoke or fire, the GPRS / SMS transmitter 122 sends a signal from the tower to the SMSC (not shown) to the nearest mobile phone base station and from there to its destination (user's mobile phone). 126 or key chain device). If the SMG smoke detector 116 detects smoke, the detector uses the GRPS / SMS transmitter 122 to send an SMS text message to the listed fire contact, and then the person notices a warning If the thermometer detects a fire, the device 110 uses the GRPS / SMS transmitter 122 to notify the listed emergency contact (911). .

  The GPRS / SMS transmitter 122 may be configured by Teloc TLC100. The Teloc GPRS / SMS transmitter 122 performs wireless data transmission by GPRS / SMS using a GSM modem. The transmitter 122 may be connected to a thermometer (omitted) and operate as a remote controller or a control panel equipped with a programmable output. The device is configured to transmit data from telemetry systems such as signaling from control panels, vending machines, home automation and industrial automation. An online connection makes it possible to maintain intermittent communication with the monitored system and immediate transmission of all events. In the GPRS mode, the transmitter 122 needs to cooperate with a dedicated application, Teloc Communication Server (not shown). Communication Server is software that enables data transmission to a monitoring station, and the transmitter provides additional functions such as remote programming, configuration, and software updates.

  The transmitter 122 uses other technologies such as WIFI (with a wireless router) or satellite communication technology to send SMS text messages to the user's mobile phone 126 or keychain device via WIFI or satellite signals.

  The device 110 further includes a USB port 128 provided in the fireproof black box 112 and coupled to the processor / memory unit 120. The USB cable 130 extends between the USB port 128 and the personal computer 132 so that important information can be programmed into the processor / memory circuit 120 using the personal computer 132. The visual alarm module 134 is mounted in the fire resistant black box 112 and is activated by one of the sensors 114, 116, 117. The test button 136 is provided in the fireproof black box 112 and confirms the operation of the carbon monoxide sensor 114, the smoke sensor 116, and the combustible gas sensor 117.

  A 3V-12 volt DC battery 138 is mounted in a refractory black box 112 and powers the carbon monoxide sensor 114, smoke sensor 116, flammable gas sensor 117, processor / memory unit 120, transmitter 122, and test button 136. Supply. The switch 140 provided in the fireproof black box 112 is electrically connected to the 3V-12 volt battery 138. A socket 142 provided in the fireproof black box 112 is electrically connected to the switch 140. The plug 144 of the power cord 146 is fitted into the socket 142. When switch 140 is in the first position, 3V-12 volt battery 138 provides power. When switch 140 is in the second position, power cord 146 provides power. The GPRS / SMS transmitter 122 also includes a transceiver that can wirelessly receive important information directly from the personal computer 132 and wirelessly transmit the important information to the processor / memory unit 120. The processor / memory unit 120 may be 0.5-2 terabytes of solid state memory manufactured by Aligned Signal, Honey Well, Paya or similar companies. The apparatus 110 further includes a thermometer 149 that is built into the fireproof black box 112 and detects temperature changes.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the refractory black box 112 is comprised of a circular housing 148 made from a refractory material selected from the group consisting of plastic and metal (eg, steel, aluminum, copper, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the person 147 inputs important information to the personal computer 132 so that the important information is programmed into the processor / memory unit 120 in the fireproof black box 112 of the device 110. The black box 112 stores important information about the fire (eg time stamp records triggered or activated, recorded ambient temperature, other parameters, etc.) so that firefighters can later determine the cause of a fire or explosion. Useful for judgment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the fire-resistant black box 112 can be attached to the ceiling 150 of a room 152 such as a basement of a house. The device 110 sounds an alarm for the person 154 in the room 152.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the important information from the device 110 may be sent to the mobile phone 126 to notify the person 156 at the workplace 158 of the emergency situation.

  As shown in FIG. 6, important information from the device 110 is also sent to the remote computer 124 to quickly respond to the person 160 at the emergency service location 162 and send an emergency unit to the room 152. The situation is warned.

  The device 110 may have three different alarm sounds, one for the smoke sensor 116, one for the carbon monoxide sensor 114, and one for the combustible gas sensor 117. The visual alarm module 134 may include LED lights of different colors, for example, red for smoke, yellow for carbon monoxide, and green for flammable gases. Device 110 may wirelessly send text messages, voice messages, or emails to different phone numbers or addresses, or send other forms of notifications. A list of contacts (for example, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, etc.) is uploaded to the device 110 via the USB cable 130 or registered. The plurality of devices 110 are connected to each other, and when one device 110 emits sound, another device 110 may be operated. The apparatus 110 detects smoke by an ionization and photoelectric sensor, detects carbon monoxide by an electrochemical sensor / metal oxide semiconductor sensor, or detects a flammable gas such as a hydrocarbon by an I / R infrared sensor. It may be configured. Device 110 may utilize GPRS / SMS, WIFI network, mobile phone base station, or other communication methods. Some commercially available devices 110 include a speaker and a function for giving an instruction to someone in the event of a fire.

  Other devices 110 can also detect the cause of a fire, such as electricity, combustibles (gasoline), explosion, temperature, etc., and inform the emergency service of that information. In the event of a failure, the smoke multi-gas detection alarm transmission device 110 is useful for a stove, a water heater, a gas boiler, or a gas pipe in a building. Another model of the device 110 may be configured to detect, for example, other types of gases and vapors (such as natural gas and methane gas) and to function in a similar manner. The device 110 may be configured to be suitable for a particular industry, such as a hotel, motel, office building, factory, warehouse, subway, cruise line, etc. The sound alarm module 118 may be set to sound or set to silent and first notified to the appropriate agency (fire commander) in the building or (e.g., "Florida Avenue 600's A text message or telephone call (such as smoke detection on the second floor) may be sent to warn, or a warning signal may be sent to the keychain device to produce an audible sound / voice of the type of warning detected.

  The smoke sensor 116 detects smoke using an ionization type or a photoelectric type. The carbon monoxide sensor 114 uses an electrochemical sensor or a metal oxide semiconductor sensor. The device 110 also has a built-in temperature sensor to detect changes in ambient or atmospheric temperature.

  The exact specification may be changed.

  Naturally, each of the above-described elements can find a meaningful use even in other types of configurations different from the above-mentioned types.

  Although the present invention is illustrated and described as one embodiment of a smoke multi-gas detection alarm GPRS / SMS transmitter, it is not limited to the details shown and will be understood by those skilled in the art. Various omissions, modifications, substitutions, and changes may be made to the shape and details of the apparatus illustrated without departing from the spirit of the invention. To improve the smoke multi-gas detection alarm GPRS / SMS transmitter, the structure, shape, dimensions, color, sound, etc. are changed for each model so that features are added or removed as technology advances Also good.

  The foregoing description is based on the application of current knowledge from the point of view of the prior art, without further analysis, without omitting features that properly constitute the characteristics of the general or specific aspects of the invention. It completely represents the gist of the present invention that can be easily applied to various uses by others.

110 Smoke multi-gas detection alarm GPRS / SMS transmitter 112 SMG device 110 fire resistant black box 114 Carbon monoxide sensor 116 in fire resistant black box 112 Smoke sensor 117 in fire resistant black box 112 Fire resistant black box 112 in fire resistant black box 112 Combustible gas sensor 118 Voice alarm module 120 in fire resistant black box 112 Processor / memory unit 122 in fire resistant black box 112 GPRS / SMS transmitter 124 in fire resistant black box 112 Remote computer 126 Mobile phone 128 Fire resistant black box 112 USB port 130 USB cable 132 PC 134 Visual alarm module 136 in fireproof black box 112 Test button 138 of fireproof black box 112 Fireproof black box 112 3V-9V battery 140 Switch 142 in fire-resistant black box 112 Socket 144 in fire-resistant black box 112 Plug 146 in power cord 146 Power cord 147 Person 148 at personal computer 132 Circular enclosure for fire-resistant black box 112 149 Thermometer 150 in fire-resistant black box 112 Ceiling 152 Room 152 Room 154 Person 156 in room 152 Person 158 in work 158 Work 160 160 Person 162 in emergency service location 162 Emergency service location

Claims (21)

A smoke multi-gas detection alarm transmission device,
a) a fire-resistant black box that can be mounted on the ceiling of the room;
b) a carbon monoxide sensor provided in the fireproof black box for detecting an airborne carbon monoxide substance in the room;
c) a smoke sensor provided in the fire resistant black box for detecting airborne smoke in the room;
d) a flammable gas sensor provided in the refractory black box for detecting an air flammable gas substance in the room;
e) a voice alarm module provided in the fire resistant black box and activated by one of the sensors in case of fire;
f) Installed in the fire-resistant black box and activated by one of the sensors, recording the activated time stamp and atmospheric temperature, and the firefighter later determines the cause of the fire A processor / memory unit to help you
g) an apparatus provided in the fireproof black box, activated by the processor / memory unit, and sending a warning signal to a person at a remote computer and a portable receiving unit.   The transmitter uses one of technologies composed of GPRS / SMS, WIFI, or satellite signals and a receiving unit composed of a registered mobile phone or key chain device. The device described in 1.   A USB port provided in the fire-resistant black box and coupled to the processor / memory unit having a storage capacity of 0.5 to 2 terabytes, and a USB cable extends between the USB port and the personal computer; The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a person uses the personal computer to program or update important information and to register a contact (phone number, email) list in the processor / memory unit.   The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a visual alarm module provided in the fire resistant black box and activated by one of the sensors.   The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a test button provided on the refractory black box for confirming the operation of the carbon monoxide sensor, the smoke sensor, and the combustible gas sensor.   And further comprising a 3V-12 volt DC battery provided in the fireproof black box to provide power to the carbon monoxide sensor, smoke sensor, flammable gas sensor, processor / memory unit, transmitter, and test button. The apparatus according to claim 5. a) a switch provided in the fireproof black box and electrically connected to the 3V-12 volt battery;
b) further comprising a socket provided in the fireproof black box and electrically connected to the switch, wherein a plug of a power cord is electrically connected to the socket, whereby the switch is placed in the first position. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the 3V-12 volt battery provides power and the power cord provides power when the switch is in the second position.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the warning signal is an SMS text message.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the warning signal is a voice message.   The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the transmitter includes a transceiver, wirelessly receives important information directly from a personal computer, and sends the important information to a processor / memory unit.   The refractory black box comprises a circular housing having a diameter of 10 to 13 centimeters (4 to 5 inches) and a height of 2.5 to 3.8 centimeters (1.0 to 1.5 inches), plastic, The apparatus of claim 1 made of a material selected from the group consisting of aluminum, steel, copper, and metal.   The smoke sensor includes an ionization sensor and a photoelectric sensor, the carbon monoxide sensor includes an electrochemical sensor / metal oxide semiconductor sensor, and the combustible gas sensor includes an I / R infrared sensor. apparatus.   The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a thermometer incorporated in the refractory black box for detecting a temperature change in a room.   The device of claim 1, wherein if the situation becomes more and more serious, the emergency service is automatically notified and the land address and other important information is provided to the appropriate institution's remote computer.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein if the alarm is not recognized, the emergency service is automatically notified and the land address and other important information is provided to the appropriate institution's remote computer.   The device according to claim 1, wherein when the situation becomes more and more serious, the emergency service is automatically notified, and the land address and other important information are provided to the user's mobile phone.   The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein if an alarm is not recognized, the emergency service is automatically notified and land information and other important information is provided to the user's mobile phone.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus has three different alarm sounds, one corresponding to a smoke sensor, one corresponding to a carbon monoxide sensor, and one corresponding to a combustible gas sensor.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the visual alarm module also includes LED lights of different colors, flashing red for smoke, yellow for carbon monoxide, and green for flammable gases.   The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a speaker for notifying someone in the event of a fire.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the room is one of a hotel, motel, office building, factory, warehouse, subway, and cruise ship room.

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