SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF A VARIETY OF ALARM CONDITIONS
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1. A water detection system comprising:
- at least one water detector in a dwelling, the water detector configured to send an alarm upon detection of a water leak event; and
a base station having a phone number database and configured to receive and transmit alarm information to a central processor,wherein the alarm information is conveyed upon detection of the water leak event to a telephone number contact stored in the database to implement a water shutoff action to the dwelling.
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Abstract
A water leak detection and active surveillance system applied to single or multiple dwellings that timely alerts and contacts a decision maker of the leak so that that a corrective intervention may be implemented. The system includes multiple water detection endpoints and a base station that is connected by wireless telephone or other communication means. The system implements a water shutoff action to the water source of the affected dwelling.
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1. A water detection system comprising:
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at least one water detector in a dwelling, the water detector configured to send an alarm upon detection of a water leak event; and a base station having a phone number database and configured to receive and transmit alarm information to a central processor, wherein the alarm information is conveyed upon detection of the water leak event to a telephone number contact stored in the database to implement a water shutoff action to the dwelling. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A water detection system comprising:
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at least one water detector located in a dwelling, the water detector configured to send an alarm upon detection of a water leak event; a water shutoff valve connected with the water source of the dwelling; and a base station having a phone number database and configured to receive and transmit alarm information to a central processor, wherein the alarm information is conveyed to a telephone number contact stored in the database and a shutoff action is conveyed and implemented to the water shutoff valve.
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