A remote alarm monitoring system (10) for recording and processing alarm event data. The alarm system (10) comprises one or more alarm devices (12) in connection with an interface (14), wherein the interface (14) is configured to receive alarm event data; a server (18) in communication with the interface (14), wherein the server (18) is configured to receive and process alarm event data from the interface (14); and one or more networked client devices (22) in communication with the server (18), wherein the server (18) is configured to transmit a message to the networked client device (22), said message based upon the processed alarm event data.
G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 25/14 - Central alarm receiver or annunciator arrangements
G08B 31/00 - Predictive alarm systems characterised by extrapolation or other computation using updated historic data
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
G08B 25/08 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using communication transmission lines
G08B 29/02 - Monitoring continuously signalling or alarm systems
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Checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus
and instruments; testing and monitoring apparatus;
diagnostic apparatus not for medical purposes; cameras;
optical apparatus; movement detection apparatus; apparatus
and instruments for regulating or controlling alarms and
alarm systems; fire-extinguishing apparatus; fire
extinguishers; fire blankets; gas as testing instruments;
alarm testing apparatus; alarms and alarm systems including
security, flood, smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, gas and heat
alarms and alarm systems; alarms and alarm systems which are
capable of communicating with other alarms and devices;
remote monitoring and control of alarms and alarm systems;
electronic data communication apparatus; apparatus for
sending messages; electric cables; diagnostic cables;
software; software for control and monitoring; detectors;
sensors; temperature sensors; electrical and electronic
apparatus and instruments for detecting fire, heat or smoke
or toxic or noxious substances; wireless communication
installations, apparatus and devices; surveillance
equipment; data processing systems; electronic data
acquisition systems; apparatus for recording, transmitting,
storing and reproducing data, sound, images and video;
electronic communications apparatus; electronic control
systems; electronic apparatus for testing; electronic
apparatus for monitoring; electronic data storage apparatus;
electronic publications; electronic training apparatus;
electronic manuals and user guides; electronic email,
marketing and advertisement templates; databases; parts and
fittings for the aforesaid goods.
A heat sensing module for a heat alarm apparatus comprises a base section having a concave surface, a cage, a heat sensor, and a control circuit configured to detect a temperature rise at the heat sensor and output an alarm signal in response thereto. A sensing part of the heat sensor is located in a space formed between the concave surface of the base section and the cage. The concave surface assists with reflecting, radiating and absorbing heat to increase the speed at which the heat sensor registers a change in temperature.
An electrochemical cell for detecting a gas from the surrounding environment. The cell comprises an electrolyte and a sensing electrode which is in fluid communication with the electrolyte and the gas to be detected, when present. The cell further comprises a counter electrode in fluid communication with said electrolyte, and also a source of reactant gas provided in a cavity adjacent to the counter electrode, wherein reaction of the gas to be detected at the sensing electrode results in reaction of the reactant gas at the counter electrode and wherein the cavity is formed of or comprises a membrane. The cell may also have a wick extending between the sensing electrode and the counter electrode in an axial direction and a reservoir surrounding the wick.
A heat alarm apparatus includes a housing defining a body, a sensor mounting panel located on the body and a heat sensor extending from the sensor mounting panel. A control circuit is configured to detect a temperature rise at the heat sensor and output an alarm signal in response thereto. At least the surface of the sensor mounting panel from which the heat sensor extends is a dark color.
G01J 5/20 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using electric radiation detectors using resistors, thermistors or semiconductors sensitive to radiation, e.g. photoconductive devices
A remote alarm monitoring system (10) for recording and processing alarm event data. The alarm system (10) comprises one or more alarm devices (12) in connection with an interface (14), wherein the interface (14) is configured to receive alarm event data; a server (18) in communication with the interface (14), wherein the server (18) is configured to receive and process alarm event data from the interface (14); and one or more networked client devices (22) in communication with the server (18), wherein the server (18) is configured to transmit a message to the networked client device (22), said message based upon the processed alarm event data.
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(1) Checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely sensors, software, computer hardware and data transceivers for checking and monitoring alarm and alarm systems and for remote monitoring of information on environmental changes concerning detection and monitoring of heat, smoke, fire, gas and carbon monoxide; electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting fire, heat or smoke or toxic or noxious substances namely, carbon monoxide detectors, fire and smoke detectors, particle detectors, humidity detectors, radiant heat dishes, pressure detectors, flame detectors, gas detectors and movement detectors; apparatus and instruments for regulating or controlling alarms and alarm systems namely microchips, remote controllers, thermistors, alarm panels, electric controllers and electric controls, display monitors and display screens for alarm systems; fire-extinguishing apparatus namely fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, fire blankets, fire sensors, fire detectors, fire break glass units; fire, heat, smoke, gas, optical, ionisation and carbon monoxide alarms and alarm systems; fire, heat, smoke, gas, optical, ionisation and carbon monoxide alarms and alarm systems which are capable of communicating with other alarms and devices; wireless controllers and computer software for remote monitoring and control of fire, heat, smoke, gas, optical, ionisation and carbon monoxide alarms and alarm systems; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. (1) Installation of alarms and alarm systems namely security, flood, smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, gas and heat alarms and alarm systems; installation of fire, heat, smoke, gas, optical, ionisation and carbon monoxide alarms and alarm systems which are capable of communicating with other alarms and devices;
(2) Design of alarms and alarm systems namely security, flood, smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, gas and heat alarms and alarm systems; design of networking and remote monitoring systems for fire, heat, smoke, gas, optical, ionisation and carbon monoxide alarms and alarm systems.
An electrochemical cell for detecting a gas from the surrounding environment. The cell comprises an electrolyte and a sensing electrode which is in fluid communication with the electrolyte and the gas to be detected, when present. The cell further comprises a counter electrode in fluid communication with said electrolyte, and also a source of reactant gas provided in a cavity adjacent to the counter electrode, wherein reaction of the gas to be detected at the sensing electrode results in reaction of the reactant gas at the counter electrode and wherein the cavity is formed of or comprises a membrane. The cell may also have a wick extending between the sensing electrode and the counter electrode in an axial direction and a reservoir surrounding the wick.
An electrochemical cell for detecting a gas from the surrounding environment. The cell comprises an electrolyte and a sensing electrode which is in fluid communication with the electrolyte and the gas to be detected, when present. The cell further comprises a counter electrode in fluid communication with said electrolyte, and also a source of reactant gas provided in a cavity adjacent to the counter electrode, wherein reaction of the gas to be detected at the sensing electrode results in reaction of the reactant gas at the counter electrode and wherein the cavity is formed of or comprises a membrane. The cell may also have a wick extending between the sensing electrode and the counter electrode in an axial direction and a reservoir surrounding the wick.
An alarm apparatus, for detecting radiation and/or pollutants including smoke and carbon monoxide, comprises an alarm circuit including a detector for radiation and/or pollutants and an audible alarm emitting device. A power supply circuit, connectable to an external AC power supply, supplies power to the alarm circuit. A controller operates the power supply circuit in a first mode of operation in which it supplies current to the alarm circuit at a first power level less than that required to energize the audible alarm emitting device and, in response to the detection of radiation and/or pollutants, operates the power supply in a second mode of operation in which it supplies current to the alarm circuit at a second power level sufficient to energize the audible alarm emitting device.
This invention provides a heat alarm apparatus comprising a housing (16) defining a body, a sensor mounting panel (22) located on said body and a heat sensor (12) extending from said sensor mounting panel (22). A control circuit (32) is configured to detect a temperature rise at the heat sensor (12) and output an alarm signal in response thereto. At least the surface (22A) of the sensor mounting panel (22) from which the heat sensor (12) extends is a dark colour.
This invention provides a heat alarm apparatus comprising a housing (16) defining a body, a sensor mounting panel (22) located on said body and a heat sensor (12) extending from said sensor mounting panel (22). A control circuit (32) is configured to detect a temperature rise at the heat sensor (12) and output an alarm signal in response thereto. At least the surface (22A) of the sensor mounting panel (22) from which the heat sensor (12) extends is a dark colour.
A heat alarm apparatus (10) is provided which has a housing defining a body (16). A heat sensor (12) extends from the body; and a cage (24), which defines an enclosure in which the sensor (12) is located. The cage (24) has openings therein to allow for gas to flow freely therethrough. The cage (24) is movable relative to the housing and movement of the cage (24) activates a test/reset switch (46) of the apparatus (10).
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11 - Environmental control apparatus
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(1) Life-saving apparatus and instruments namely, electric controllers and electric switches for controlling alarms and alarm systems and electronic test modules for testing alarms and alarm systems as well as sensors, software, computer hardware, and data transceivers for checking, controlling, testing and monitoring alarms and alarm systems and for remote monitoring of information on environmental changes concerning detection and monitoring of heat, smoke, fire and gas, life preservers; electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting fire, heat or smoke or toxic or noxious substances, namely fire, gas, heat and smoke sensors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire detectors, gas detectors, heat detectors, radon detectors, rate of rise detectors, smoke alarms and smoke detectors, particle detectors, humidity detectors, radiant heat dishes, pressure detectors, flame detectors, gas detectors and movement detectors; fire alarms; smoke alarms; carbon monoxide alarms; electronic fire, smoke, heat and gas alarms, electronic carbon monoxide alarms, electronic smoke alarms; fire, gas and heat warning alarms, smoke warning alarms, carbon monoxide warning alarms; fire extinguishing apparatus and systems, namely fire blankets, fire extinguishers, fire sensors and fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishing preparations, fire detectors, fire break glass units; fire extinguishers; fire blankets; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
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37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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(1) Checking, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely sensors, software, computer hardware and data transceivers for checking and monitoring alarms and alarm systems and for remote monitoring of information on environmental changes concerning detection and monitoring of heat, smoke, fire and gas; apparatus and instruments for regulating or controlling alarms and alarm systems, namely microchips, remote controllers, thermistors, alarm panels, electric controllers and electric controls, display monitors, and display screens for alarm systems; fire-extinguishing apparatus namely fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, fire blankets, fire sensors, fire detectors, fire break glass units; alarm sensors and alarm monitoring systems namely security, flood, smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, gas and heat alarms and alarm systems; fire, heat, smoke and gas alarms and alarm systems which are capable of communicating with other alarms and devices; wireless controllers and computer software for remote monitoring and control of fire, heat, smoke and gas alarms and alarm systems; electronic data communication apparatus, namely, electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and software for the transmission of data concerning alarms, alarm systems and environmental changes concerning detection and monitoring of heat, smoke, fire and gas between smoke, heat, fire, and gas alarms and alarm systems; apparatus for sending messages, namely, portable telecommunication instant messaging devices namely, sensors, microchips, handheld computers, mobile telephones, and computer hardware, switches, cables, exchangers, transmitters, computer hardware, heat, smoke, fire and gas alarms and alarm systems; electronic devices namely microchips, sensors, handheld computers, mobile telephones, heat, smoke, fire and gas alarms and alarm systems and computer hardware for transporting and aggregating sound, data and video communication across multiple network infrastructures and communication protocols; computer software for operating, managing, controlling and monitoring of fire, gas, heat and smoke alarms and alarm systems; software which determines the location of an non-functioning alarm unit; computer software for determining the location of heat, smoke, gas, fire alarm units which are activated by changes in environmental conditions; diagnostic software for heat, smoke, fire and gas alarms; alarm sensors; temperature sensors; thermistors; electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting fire, heat or smoke or toxic or noxious substances, namely, carbon monoxide detectors, fire and smoke detectors, particle detectors, humidity detectors, radiant heat dishes, pressure detectors, flame detectors, gas detectors and movement detectors; wireless communication installations, apparatus and devices namely computer hardware and communication software for transmission of data concerning alarms, alarm systems and environmental changes concerning detection and monitoring of heat, smoke, fire and gas between smoke, heat, fire, smoke and gas alarms and alarm systems; wireless transmitters and receivers, communication antennas, hubs, routers and amplifiers and alarm communicators for the transmission of alarm signals via the Internet and cellular networks; structural, component and replacement parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. (1) Installation, maintenance and servicing of alarms and alarm systems namely security, flood, smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, gas and heat alarms and alarm systems; installation, maintenance and servicing of fire, smoke, heat, carbon monoxide and gas alarms and alarm systems which are capable of communicating with other alarms and devices; advice and consultancy in relation to the installation, maintenance and servicing of security, flood, smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, gas and heat alarms and alarm systems; advice and consultancy in relation to all the aforesaid services;
(2) Product design consulting services; product development services; design of optical and micro optical components; industrial design; Design of alarms and alarm systems namely smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, gas and heat alarms and alarm systems; design of networking and remote monitoring systems for alarms and alarm systems; software development, updating and maintenance services; advice and consultancy in relation to all the aforesaid services; product development services, design of optical and micro optical components, industrial design, software development, updating and maintenance services, design of smoke, fire, gas and heat alarms and alarm systems.
This invention is an alarm apparatus (100) for detecting radiation and/or pollutants including smoke and carbon monoxide. The apparatus comprises an alarm circuit including detection means for detecting the radiation and/or pollutants and an audible alarm emitting device(102). A power supply circuit(A, B), connectable to an external AC power supply,supplies power the alarm circuit. A controller (60) operates the power supply circuit (A, B) in a first mode of operation in which it supplies current to the alarm circuit (52) at a first level less than that required to energise the audible alarm emitting device (102) and, in response to the detection of radiation and/or pollutants, operates the power supply (A, B) in a second mode of operation in which it supplies current to the alarm circuit (56) at a second level sufficient to energise the audible alarm emitting device (102).
This invention is an alarm apparatus (100) for detecting radiation and/or pollutants including smoke and carbon monoxide. The apparatus comprises an alarm circuit including detection means for detecting the radiation and/or pollutants and an audible alarm emitting device(102). A power supply circuit(A, B), connectable to an external AC power supply,supplies power the alarm circuit. A controller (60) operates the power supply circuit (A, B) in a first mode of operation in which it supplies current to the alarm circuit (52) at a first level less than that required to energise the audible alarm emitting device (102) and, in response to the detection of radiation and/or pollutants, operates the power supply (A, B) in a second mode of operation in which it supplies current to the alarm circuit (56) at a second level sufficient to energise the audible alarm emitting device (102).
An optical smoke detector (110) is provided that comprises a housing (112) having a base (114) for attaching the detector to a surface and a cover (116) having a side wall (124) and a bottom wall (126) defining the interior of said cover. An optical sensor (131) is provided for generating a signal representative of the detected light and a control circuit (130) is provided for controlling operation of the detector. The control circuit (130) includes a plurality of temperature sensors (D1, D2) for sensing a rise in ambient temperature and generating a signal representative thereof. The temperature sensors (D1, D2) are located above an internal surface of said bottom wall (126) within the housing and are substantially equally spaced. The control circuit (30) is operable to compare said representative signal with a reference signal and generate an alarm signal in dependence thereon.
An optical smoke detector (10) is provided that comprises a light source (154), a light receiver (172), and a control circuit (130) for controlling operation of the detector. The control circuit (130) is configured to apply an unregulated voltage to the light source to cause it to emit light, to monitor the current through said light source (154) so as to monitor the light emitted by said light source (154); and to monitor the current generated by light received by said light receiver (172) so as to monitor the light received by said light receiver (172). The control circuit (130) generates a ratio signal representative of the ratio of the monitored currents; and compares the ratio signal with a reference value and generate a smoke detection signal in dependence thereon.
An alarm for detecting radiation and/or pollutants such as smoke, carbon monoxide or the like, the alarm comprises: an alarm circuit (12) including detection means (14) for detecting the radiation and/or pollutants, and an audible alarm (16); a power supply circuit (24) connectable to an external AC power supply for supplying standby power to the alarm circuit (12); and a battery (20) for supplying power to the audible alarm (16) when the alarm is energized. The power supply circuit (20) is configured to supply current to the alarm circuit (12) at a level less than that required to energize the audible alarm (16).
An optical smoke detector (110) is provided that comprises a housing (112) having a base (114) for attaching the detector to a surface and a cover (116) having a side wall (124) and a bottom wall (126) defining the interior of said cover. An optical sensor (131) is provided for generating a signal representative of the detected light and a control circuit (130) is provided for controlling operation of the detector. The control circuit (130) includes a plurality of temperature sensors (D1, D2) for sensing a rise in ambient temperature and generating a signal representative thereof. The temperature sensors (D1, D2) are located above an internal surface of said bottom wall (126) within the housing and are substantially equally spaced. The control circuit (30) is operable to compare said representative signal with a reference signal and generate an alarm signal in dependence thereon.
An optical smoke detector (10) is provided that comprises a light source (154), a light receiver (172), and a control circuit (130) for controlling operation of the detector. The control circuit (130) is configured to apply an unregulated voltage to the light source to cause it to emit light, to monitor the current through said light source (154) so as to monitor the light emitted by said light source (154); and to monitor the current generated by light received by said light receiver (172) so as to monitor the light received by said light receiver (172). The control circuit (130) generates a ratio signal representative of the ratio of the monitored currents; and compares the ratio signal with a reference value and generate a smoke detection signal in dependence thereon.
An alarm for detecting smoke comprises a housing (1) having vents (9) for allowing ingress of smoke into the housing. A sensor chamber (22,26) is disposed within the housing and has vents (24a,24)b for allowing ingress of smoke into the sensor chamber and comprises two parts. A diode emitter and diode sensor (25) is mounted within the sensor chamber for sensing light reflected off smoke. An alarm circuit (32), including detection means for detecting smoke sensed by the sensor diode (25), is supported on a printed circuit board (PCB) (29). The PCB is sandwiched between two halves (22 and 26) of the sensor chamber such that an edge (30) thereof extends part-way into said sensor chamber. The sensor is mounted on, near or adjacent to the edge.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Life-saving apparatus and instruments; electrical and
electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting fire,
heat or smoke or toxic or noxious substances.
An alarm for detecting radiation and/or air pollutants such as smoke, carbon monoxide or the like has a control circuit (11 ) including a microcontroller (12) configured to monitor preselected alarm parameters, and memory means (30, 36, 40) for storing data representing said parameters. The microcontroller (12) has an input/output means (3) connectible both to a preselected voltage level for switching said control circuit between an operational mode and a shutdown mode and to an external processing means for enabling downloading and display of said data.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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(1) Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting fire, heat, smoke and toxic and noxious substances, namely, carbon monoxide detectors, fire detectors, gas detectors, heat detectors, radon detectors, rate of rise detectors, smoke alarms and smoke detectors. (1) Installation of alarms and alarm systems including smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, gas and heat alarms and alarm systems; installation and networking of alarms and alarm systems; design of alarms and alarm systems including smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, gas and heat alarms and alarm systems; design of networking and remote monitoring systems for alarms and alarm systems.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting fire, heat, smoke and toxic and noxious substances, namely, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms and smoke detectors.
