SYSTEM PROVIDING MULTIPLE SERVICES USING SENSORS WITH CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT FOR VESSELS

Abstract

A multiple services system through sensors having a central monitoring unit for vessels, consisting of a central monitoring unit and a set of sensors being connected to each other in a wireless way, and being susceptible to establish communication through the central monitoring unit with a remote user.

Claims

1. A multiple services system through sensors having a central monitoring unit for vessels, characterized by the central monitoring unit and the set of sensors being connected to each other in a wireless way, and being susceptible to establish communication through the central monitoring unit with a remote user.

2. The multiple services system through sensors having a central. monitoring unit for vessels, according to claim 1, characterized by the set of sensors including at least a sensor for water detection in the bilge, a sensor for the level of battery charge, a sensor for the level of current, a sensor for smoke detection, a sensor for gas detection and/or a sensor for presence.

3. The multiple services system through sensors having a central monitoring unit for vessels, according to claim 1, characterized by the transmission of data between the central monitoring unit and a remote user which may be achieved through the communication by radiofrequency or communication via 3G/GPRS.

4. The multiple services system through sensors having a central monitoring unit for vessels, according to claim 1, characterized by the central monitoring unit being susceptible to be linked to the set of sensors through the Low Energy Bluetooth (LEB) connectivity system.

5. The multiple services system through sensors having a central monitoring unit for vessels, according to claim 1, characterized by the central monitoring unit being susceptible to increase the number of sensors being linked thereto up to a total number of 16.

Description

DRAWINGS AND REFERENCES

[0027] For a better understanding of the nature of this invention a merely illustrative, non-limiting industrial embodiment is depicted in the appended drawings.

[0028] FIG. 1 shows a diagram of the communications between the vessel and the remote user (10).

[0029] FIG. 2 shows a diagram of the connectivity between the central monitoring unit and the set of sensors installed in the vessel.

[0030] 1.Multiple services system [0031] 2.Central monitoring unit (CORE) [0032] 3.Set of sensors [0033] 4.Sensor for water detection in the bilge [0034] 5.Sensor for the level of battery charge [0035] 6.Sensor for the state of charge of external current [0036] 7.Sensor for smoke detection [0037] 8.Sensor for gas detection [0038] 9.Sensor for presence [0039] 10.Remote user [0040] 11.Station of warnings

STATEMENT OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0041] Referring to the drawings and references listed hereinbefore, a preferred mode to carry out the object of the invention is illustrated in the appended planes, referred to a multiple services system through sensors having a central monitoring unit for vessels, comprising a central monitoring unit (2) and a set of sensors (3) connected to each other in a wireless way and being susceptible to establish communication through the central monitoring unit (2) with a remote user (10).

[0042] FIG. 1 depicts the communication network between the vessel and the remote user (10) placed in a location different from the vessel. The central monitoring unit (2) collects and manages the information received from the set of sensors (3) located in different areas of the vessel with a set up frequency. Once said information is processed, the central monitoring unit (2) sends it to the stations of warnings (11), classifying the anomalous or unusual situations in said vessel, to inform the user of the vessel through SMS, email or PUSH notifications.

[0043] The main media used to establish connection between the station of warnings (11) and the vessel is radiofrequency. This media may not be always available due to the lack of coverage in certain areas. Accordingly, in order to assure a permanent connection with the station of warnings, the central monitoring unit (2) has a multi-operator SIM card to guarantee the delivery of the information received by the set of sensors (3) via 3G/GPRS, which is activated when the communication through radiofrequency is not available. A connection may be established with different telephone operators through a multi-operator SIM card. In the case the area where the vessel is located has no radiofrequency or mobile coverage, the central monitoring unit (2) is susceptible to store the last 50 packages of information for the subsequent delivery.

[0044] FIG. 2 shows the connectivity network between the central monitoring unit (2) and the set of sensors (3), comprising a sensor for water detection in the bilge (4), a sensor for the level of battery charge (5), a sensor for the level of current (6), a sensor for smoke detection (7), a sensor for gas detection (8) and/or a sensor for presence (9) in a preferred embodiment.

[0045] The set of sensors (3) is designed to work in a star way, such that all of them are connected to the central monitoring unit (2). Said connectivity is achieved through the Low Energy Bluetooth (LEB) system, having a low energy consumption and a range sufficient to detect the set of sensors (3) spread in the vessel.

[0046] The use of the Low Energy Bluetooth system provides a set of sensors (3) being connected to the central monitoring unit (2) in a wireless way. This feature makes the implementation easier and reduces the costs thereof, and it allows the transport of the multiple services system (1) to another vessel or other type of vehicle.