Patent classifications
G08B17/02
Systems and methods for controlling combined initiating device and notification appliance circuits
Aspects of the present disclosure provide non-addressable detection and alarm systems and methods for controlling a combined circuit by a control panel. In an example, a combined circuit may include paired wires, one or more initiating devices, and one or more notification appliances communicatively coupled with the paired wires in parallel. The control panel may monitor the one or more initiating devices in a standby mode while maintaining the one or more notification appliances in an off state. When the control panel detects an anomaly from one or more initiating devices, the control panel may switch the combined circuit to an alarm mode. In the alarm mode, the control panel may activate the one or more notification appliances and maintain the one or more initiating devices in an off state.
Integrated fire and emergency management system
An integrated fire and emergency management system comprised of standard emergency devices wherein each device is equipped with a sensing device configured for detecting and reporting to a server, by way of a transceiver, to a Central Management Software which connects to the Internet and all manner of private networks. The devices include alarm bells, extinguishers, manual alarm stations, battery-backed emergency lights which also comprise infrared, smoke, and motion detectors, sprinklers from a sprinkler system, smoke detectors (6 in 1), a display screen for displaying evacuation instructions, and light strips along the walls to indicate the best exit route. The 6-in-1 smoke detectors send their readings to the server where the Central Management Software has an algorithm that determines the best evacuation route that minimizes exposure to smoke and noxious gases.
Integrated fire and emergency management system
An integrated fire and emergency management system comprised of standard emergency devices wherein each device is equipped with a sensing device configured for detecting and reporting to a server, by way of a transceiver, to a Central Management Software which connects to the Internet and all manner of private networks. The devices include alarm bells, extinguishers, manual alarm stations, battery-backed emergency lights which also comprise infrared, smoke, and motion detectors, sprinklers from a sprinkler system, smoke detectors (6 in 1), a display screen for displaying evacuation instructions, and light strips along the walls to indicate the best exit route. The 6-in-1 smoke detectors send their readings to the server where the Central Management Software has an algorithm that determines the best evacuation route that minimizes exposure to smoke and noxious gases.
INTEGRATED FOGGING SYSTEM PROVIDING ATOMIZED SOLUTION TO AN ENCLOSED TREATMENT AREA AND RELATED METHODS
A system for treating an enclosed area having an access door with an atomized fluid may include a fogging device including a housing and an atomizing generator carried by the housing including an atomizing nozzle in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir, and a compressor coupled to the atomizing nozzle. The fogging device may further include a processor, and the system may further include a controller configured to selectively actuate an electronic door lock actuator to lock and unlock the access door. The processor may be configured to communicate with the controller to initiate an automated treatment cycle during which the compressor dispenses atomized fluid into the enclosed area via the atomizing nozzle while the access door is locked, and to not dispense atomized fluid into the enclosed area while the access door is unlocked.
ALARM ACTIVATION SYSTEM
A fire alarm activation system 1 includes: a sensing device 2 configured to detect removal of a fire extinguisher 4, and a manual call point 3 in communication with the sensing device 2. Detection of a removal of the extinguisher by the sensing device 2 will trigger an alarm condition of the manual call point 3. The alarm condition of the manual call point 3 can also be triggered manually by a user.
ALARM ACTIVATION SYSTEM
A fire alarm activation system 1 includes: a sensing device 2 configured to detect removal of a fire extinguisher 4, and a manual call point 3 in communication with the sensing device 2. Detection of a removal of the extinguisher by the sensing device 2 will trigger an alarm condition of the manual call point 3. The alarm condition of the manual call point 3 can also be triggered manually by a user.
MANUAL CALL POINT
A manual call point for a fire alarm system, the manual call point includes: an operating element 18, wherein a physical movement of the operating element 18 will trigger an alarm condition of the manual call point; at least two switch devices 12, 14, 16. Each switch device 12, 14, 16 is arranged to complete or break a circuit in response to the physical movement of the operating element 18. At least one of the switch devices 12, 14, 16 is a contactless device 12, 14 and the corresponding circuit includes an electromagnetic circuit that is completed or broken without mechanical contact from the operating element 18.
MANUAL CALL POINT
A manual call point for a fire alarm system, the manual call point includes: an operating element 18, wherein a physical movement of the operating element 18 will trigger an alarm condition of the manual call point; at least two switch devices 12, 14, 16. Each switch device 12, 14, 16 is arranged to complete or break a circuit in response to the physical movement of the operating element 18. At least one of the switch devices 12, 14, 16 is a contactless device 12, 14 and the corresponding circuit includes an electromagnetic circuit that is completed or broken without mechanical contact from the operating element 18.
LOCKDOWN APPARATUS FOR INITIATION OF LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES AT A FACILITY DURING AN EMERGENCY
Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility that includes multiple doors and is configured for occupation by facility occupants. A lockdown actuator is disposed at the facility and configured to initiate transmission of a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated, the lockdown actuator being configured to be recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm actuator. A lockdown communicator is configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown initiation communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication. A display is configured to indicate status of each of the multiple doors of the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the status including at least one of open versus closed, and locked versus unlocked.
LOCKDOWN APPARATUS FOR INITIATION OF LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES AT A FACILITY DURING AN EMERGENCY
Some embodiments are directed to a lockdown apparatus for facilitating initiation of lockdown procedures at a facility that includes multiple doors and is configured for occupation by facility occupants. A lockdown actuator is disposed at the facility and configured to initiate transmission of a lockdown initiation signal upon being actuated, the lockdown actuator being configured to be recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm actuator. A lockdown communicator is configured to produce a lockdown initiation communication for communicating initiation of lockdown procedures to the facility occupants and individuals not disposed proximate the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the lockdown initiation communication being recognizably distinguishable from the fire alarm communication. A display is configured to indicate status of each of the multiple doors of the facility upon transmission of the lockdown initiation signal, the status including at least one of open versus closed, and locked versus unlocked.