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Bi-directional wireless detection system
Assignee: Koninklijke Philips NV
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Filing: 1999-08-27
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Granted: 2002-03-12
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Expires: 2019-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A system is described for detecting at least one event of interest. The system comprises a detector, a programmable controller, and a network. Upon detection of an event of interest, the detector communicates that information to the programmable controller through the network. The programmable controller allows a user, who may be in diverse geographic locations, to control the detector.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond J. Menard
- 👤 Curtis E. Quady
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:08
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B1/00; G08B1/08; G08B25/00; G08B25/008; G08B25/01; G08B25/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A system comprising: a first portable detection unit including: at least one security detector to detect at least one event; a detection controller coupled to the at least one security detector; and a detection bi-directional communications module coupled to the detection controller; and a first personal control panel adapted for portability and for controlling the first portable detection unit, the first personal control panel including: an input/output device; a panel controller coupled to the input/output device; and a panel bi-directional communications module coupled to the panel controller; wherein the detection bi-directional communications module and the panel bi-directional communications module communicate using a long-range, bi-directional, wireless network, and wherein the first personal control panel independently controls any of a plurality of individual security detectors included in the first portable detection unit.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
130 words
A system comprising: a first portable detection unit including: at least one security detector to detect at least one event; a detection controller coupled to the at least one security detector; and a detection bi-directional communications module coupled to the detection controller; and a first personal control panel adapted for portability and for controlling the first portable detection unit, the first personal control panel including: an input/output device; a panel controller coupled to the input/output device; and a panel bi-directional communications module coupled to the panel controller; wherein the detection bi-directional communications module and the panel bi-directional communications module communicate using a long-range, bi-directional, wireless network, and wherein the first personal control panel independently controls any of a plurality of individual security detectors included in the first portable detection unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein either the detection bi-directional communications module or the panel bi-directional communications module is comprised of a bi-directional short range communications module with a network module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein either the detection bi-directional communications module or the panel bi-directional communications module is a network module.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the detection bi-directional communications module or the panel bi-directional communications module is a bi-directional short range communications module.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the first portable detection unit further comprises an output module controllable by the first portable detection unit, the first personal control panel, or a combination of the first portable detection unit and the first personal control panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second portable detection unit located in a geographic location diverse from the first portable detection unit, wherein the first personal control panel is programmable to control either the first portable detection unit or the second portable detection unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system of claim 6 , further comprising a second personal control panel that is capable of assuming the identity of the first personal control panel so as to gain a predetermined level of access to either the first portable detection unit or the second portable detection unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the first personal control panel is adapted for monitoring the first portable detection unit.
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