A method for safeguarding electrical devices using a continuous analysis of background sound, in which power is supplied (101) to the system for safeguarding the electrical device and the correct operation of the system for safeguarding the electrical device is verified (102). In the event of incorrect operation of the system, this fact is signalled (103), preferably by means of a lighting and/or acoustic signal. In the event of correct operation of the safety system, the power of the safeguarded electrical device (5) is turned on (104), followed by a continuous analysis of the background sound, in which continuous monitoring of the background sounds is performed (105), sounds with a frequency different from the frequency of human voice are filtered out (106), the filtered out background sounds are compared to the sound patterns of human scream caused by pain and/or fear (107), and in the event of detecting conformance of the recorded sound with the pattern of human scream caused by pain and/or fear, the power is cut off (108) from the safeguarded electrical device. A system for safeguarding electrical devices comprising a sound analysing unit (2) and a module (1) connected to the sound analysing unit (2), controlling the power of the electrical device (5), in particular for emergency deactivation of the power of the electrical device (5), and at least one microphone (3) receiving background noises, connected to the sound analysing unit (2). The sound analysing unit (2) of the present system is provided with a microcomputer (2a) adjusted to store the patterns of human scream caused by pain and/or fear, and to receive data from at least one microphone (3), compare them to the patterns of human scream caused by pain and/or fear stored therein, and to convert the result of this comparison into a signal controlling the module (1) controlling the power of the electrical device (5). Moreover, the microcomputer (2a) is adjusted to verify the correct operation of the system and transmit the control signal to the module (1) controlling the power of the electrical device (5), and to automatically switch the system into a continuous analysis mode, in which continuous monitoring of background sounds is performed and sounds with a frequency different from the frequency of human voice are filtered out.

A method for safeguarding electrical devices using a continuous analysis of background sound, in which power is supplied (101) to the system for safeguarding the electrical device and the correct operation of the system for safeguarding the electrical device is verified (102). In the event of incorrect operation of the system, this fact is signalled (103), preferably by means of a lighting and/or acoustic signal. In the event of correct operation of the safety system, the power of the safeguarded electrical device (5) is turned on (104), followed by a continuous analysis of the background sound, in which continuous monitoring of the background sounds is performed (105), sounds with a frequency different from the frequency of human voice are filtered out (106), the filtered out background sounds are compared to the sound patterns of human scream caused by pain and/or fear (107), and in the event of detecting conformance of the recorded sound with the pattern of human scream caused by pain and/or fear, the power is cut off (108) from the safeguarded electrical device. A system for safeguarding electrical devices comprising a sound analysing unit (2) and a module (1) connected to the sound analysing unit (2), controlling the power of the electrical device (5), in particular for emergency deactivation of the power of the electrical device (5), and at least one microphone (3) receiving background noises, connected to the sound analysing unit (2). The sound analysing unit (2) of the present system is provided with a microcomputer (2a) adjusted to store the patterns of human scream caused by pain and/or fear, and to receive data from at least one microphone (3), compare them to the patterns of human scream caused by pain and/or fear stored therein, and to convert the result of this comparison into a signal controlling the module (1) controlling the power of the electrical device (5). Moreover, the microcomputer (2a) is adjusted to verify the correct operation of the system and transmit the control signal to the module (1) controlling the power of the electrical device (5), and to automatically switch the system into a continuous analysis mode, in which continuous monitoring of background sounds is performed and sounds with a frequency different from the frequency of human voice are filtered out.

A power distribution assembly comprising a chassis having at least one wall, a deformable material layer positioned on the at least one wall of the chassis and configured to deform in response to a triggering even. The power distribution assembly further comprising a conductive sense layer positioned on the deformable material layer opposite the at least one wall of the chassis.

A power distribution assembly comprising a chassis having at least one wall, a deformable material layer positioned on the at least one wall of the chassis and configured to deform in response to a triggering even. The power distribution assembly further comprising a conductive sense layer positioned on the deformable material layer opposite the at least one wall of the chassis.

A system and method for detecting and isolating a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (“HEMP”) along electrical lines electrically connected to a monitored infrastructure so as to protect the monitored infrastructure, the method including a phase unit receiving sensor signals from a plurality of sensors electrically connected to each of the electrical lines, respectively, upstream of and associated with the monitored infrastructure. The method includes determining if the received sensors signals associated with the respective electrical line is indicative of an E1 component of an EMP and, if so, actuating an isolation subsystem in less than 300 nanoseconds to electrically isolate the respective electrical line against propagation against the monitored infrastructure. Determining in real time if received sensor signals is indicative of the E1 component includes a hardware implemented neural network (NN) having algorithms for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) operable to provide instantaneous detection and classification.

A system and method for detecting and isolating a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (“HEMP”) along electrical lines electrically connected to a monitored infrastructure so as to protect the monitored infrastructure, the method including a phase unit receiving sensor signals from a plurality of sensors electrically connected to each of the electrical lines, respectively, upstream of and associated with the monitored infrastructure. The method includes determining if the received sensors signals associated with the respective electrical line is indicative of an E1 component of an EMP and, if so, actuating an isolation subsystem in less than 300 nanoseconds to electrically isolate the respective electrical line against propagation against the monitored infrastructure. Determining in real time if received sensor signals is indicative of the E1 component includes a hardware implemented neural network (NN) having algorithms for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) operable to provide instantaneous detection and classification.

A household appliance contains a DC power supply configured to provide a DC supply voltage between a first DC supply line and a second DC supply line from an external DC supply, which is external to the household appliance. Furthermore, the appliance contains an electrical component which is configured to be operated by the DC supply voltage. The appliance further contains at least one DC switching circuit having a semiconductor-based switching element which is configured to galvanically interrupt the first DC supply line or the second DC supply line in reaction to a control signal.

A system and method for persistent monitoring, detecting, and mitigating detecting and isolating a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (“HEMP”) along electrical lines electrically connected to a monitored infrastructure so as to protect the monitored infrastructure, the method including a phase unit receiving sensor signals from a plurality of analog sensor circuits electrically connected to each of the electrical lines, respectively, upstream of and associated with the monitored infrastructure. The method includes determining, limiting, shunting, and limiting the impinged transient surges and instantaneously indicates locally the status of the monitored parameters using visual and audio sound via a cybersecure optical communication channel supporting a plurality of wavelengths, from which one wavelength is utilized for a one-directional communication and a different wavelength optical signal establishing a controlled temporary two-directional communication for surge protection system maintenance and update.

A system and method for persistent monitoring, detecting, and mitigating detecting and isolating a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (“HEMP”) along electrical lines electrically connected to a monitored infrastructure so as to protect the monitored infrastructure, the method including a phase unit receiving sensor signals from a plurality of analog sensor circuits electrically connected to each of the electrical lines, respectively, upstream of and associated with the monitored infrastructure. The method includes determining, limiting, shunting, and limiting the impinged transient surges and instantaneously indicates locally the status of the monitored parameters using visual and audio sound via a cybersecure optical communication channel supporting a plurality of wavelengths, from which one wavelength is utilized for a one-directional communication and a different wavelength optical signal establishing a controlled temporary two-directional communication for surge protection system maintenance and update.

A system and method for suppressing EMP-induced voltage surges due to detonation of a nuclear weapon at high altitude generating an EMP (HEMP) comprising E1, E2, and E3 component pulses. A plurality of shunting assemblies, each including transient voltage suppressors (TVSs), metal oxide varistors (MOVs), gas discharge tubes (GDTs), other mechanical, electrical and ionization discharge devices (IDDs) and combinations thereof of surge limiting technologies, are positioned intermediate a signal stream and a plurality of electronic device ports associated with a plurality of communication channels for sensing upstream of the communication channels an overvoltage associated with each of the E1, E2, and E3 components of the EMP and shunting the over-voltages to predetermined allowable levels within the predetermined time.