Devices and systems for remote and automated monitoring and control of water removal, mold remediation, and similar work
First Claim
1. A portable system to facilitate monitoring of progress at a work site, comprising:
- a. at least one programmable processor that can be placed and operated at a work site and that contains or interacts with;
(i) at least one data transfer device that enables data and signals to be transferred from said work site to a remote computer at a different site;
(ii) means that enable said programmable processor to receive data from at least one sensor that is positioned at the work site; and
, (iii) a memory array that enables said programmable processor to record and store data from at least one sensor; and
, b. at least one sensor that can measure at least one local condition that will change, as work is done at a work site, in a manner that correlates with desired progress of work at the work site, wherein said sensor is provided with means for transmitting data on said local condition to said programmable processor, when said portable system is operating at the work site.
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Abstract
Electronic devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for remote and/or automated monitoring of temperature, humidity, or other factors in a building during a remediation project, such as after a flood or mold infestation. These devices comprise sensors devices that can be distributed around a room or building, for transmitting data to a processor such as a laptop computer. Using telephone, cell phone, or internet connections, the processor can transmit compiled data to a website or remote computer, for analysis and use by a project supervisor. Sensor-switch devices also are disclosed for turning fans, dehumidifiers, or other equipment on or off. Using a telephone, cell phone, or internet connnection, a project supervisor at any location can download information, obtain current status information, and turn equipment on or off as needed.
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12 Claims
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1. A portable system to facilitate monitoring of progress at a work site, comprising:
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a. at least one programmable processor that can be placed and operated at a work site and that contains or interacts with;
(i) at least one data transfer device that enables data and signals to be transferred from said work site to a remote computer at a different site;
(ii) means that enable said programmable processor to receive data from at least one sensor that is positioned at the work site; and
,(iii) a memory array that enables said programmable processor to record and store data from at least one sensor; and
,b. at least one sensor that can measure at least one local condition that will change, as work is done at a work site, in a manner that correlates with desired progress of work at the work site, wherein said sensor is provided with means for transmitting data on said local condition to said programmable processor, when said portable system is operating at the work site. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7)
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- 2. The portable system of claim 2, wherein at least one sensor measures temperature and humidity, and wherein said portable system can be used for remote monitoring of progress in remediating water-related damage.
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8. A system that enables remote monitoring and control of water remediation work at a work site, comprising:
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a. at least one programmable processor that can be placed and operated at the work site and that contains or interacts with;
(i) at least one data transfer device that enables data and signals to be transferred from said work site to a remote computer at a different site; and
,(ii) means that enable said programmable processor to receive data from at least one sensor positioned at the work site; and
,b. at least one sensor that can measure temperature and humidity, wherein said sensor is provided with means for transmitting data to said programmable processor. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A sensor and switching device, comprising:
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a. means for conveying, in a switch-controlled and interruptible manner, current from an electrical current supply, to a switch-controlled outlet that can be used to provide electrical power to a powered device;
b. sensor means for detecting whether current is passing through said switch-controlled outlet to a powered device;
c. a programmable microprocessor within said sensor and switching device, which can be loaded with software that has been written to enable the sensor and switching device to exchange signals with a processor that is designed to interact with at least one sensor and switching device; and
,d. an antenna component designed to transmit wireless signals in either direction between said sensor and switching device, and said processor.
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11. A sensor and switching system that can be monitored from a remote location, comprising:
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a. a processor designed to process and transmit signals from each sensor-switch device among a plurality of sensor-switch devices; and
,b. a plurality of sensor-switch devices, each of said sensor-switch devices comprising;
(i) means for conveying, in a switch-controlled and interruptible manner, current from an electrical current supply, to a switch-controlled outlet that can be used to provide electrical power to a powered device;
(ii) sensor means for detecting whether current is passing through said switch-controlled outlet to a powered device; and
,(iii) means for conveying signals between said sensor-switch device and said processor, and wherein said processor is also provided with means for;
(a) polling any sensor-switch device within said plurality of sensor-switch devices, to determine whether such device is providing electrical current to a powered device, when such polling is activated by a human operator at a remote site; and
, (b) transmitting information to a human operator at a remote site, indicating whether a polled sensor-switch device was providing electrical current to a powered device when said sensor-switch device was polled by said processor. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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