Contaminant monitoring and air filtration system
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1. A method for analyzing and filtering air in a hospital or a healthcare related facility, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing an air-monitoring unit in each of a plurality of rooms, each air-monitoring unit comprising at least one filter, an air sampling device, an airflow path, and a microprocessor;
drawing air through the airflow path of each of the air-monitoring units;
determining a particulate count of the air entering each of the air-monitoring units, the particulate count comprising at least one of bacteria, pollutants, viruses, dust and dander;
comparing the particulate count to a predetermined set of stored values, the stored values comprising at least one of particulate type and particulate quantity;
transmitting data related to the particulate count to at least one of a local server and a remote server for at least one of storage and further processing;
identifying one of the plurality of rooms that comprises the highest level of particulate count;
providing a portable air filtration system;
moving the portable air filtration system into the room identified as comprising the highest level of particulate count; and
adjusting an operating parameter of the portable air filtration system provided in the room identified as comprising the highest particulate count.
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Devices, methods and systems for monitoring, sampling, and filtering or sanitizing the air of an environment are provided. Devices and methods including air filtering units with smart features including connectivity and reporting features are provided wherein a unit is provided to communicate with a system. Based on detected values related to air contamination and particulates entrained in the air, the system and methods are capable of performing various functions including reporting and remediation functions.
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1. A method for analyzing and filtering air in a hospital or a healthcare related facility, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing an air-monitoring unit in each of a plurality of rooms, each air-monitoring unit comprising at least one filter, an air sampling device, an airflow path, and a microprocessor; drawing air through the airflow path of each of the air-monitoring units; determining a particulate count of the air entering each of the air-monitoring units, the particulate count comprising at least one of bacteria, pollutants, viruses, dust and dander; comparing the particulate count to a predetermined set of stored values, the stored values comprising at least one of particulate type and particulate quantity; transmitting data related to the particulate count to at least one of a local server and a remote server for at least one of storage and further processing; identifying one of the plurality of rooms that comprises the highest level of particulate count; providing a portable air filtration system; moving the portable air filtration system into the room identified as comprising the highest level of particulate count; and adjusting an operating parameter of the portable air filtration system provided in the room identified as comprising the highest particulate count. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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