Hazard Detection System

• US 20100039273A1
• Filed: 08/17/2009
• Published: 02/18/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 08/15/2008
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Milton L. Agurs
• Original Assignee: Milton L. Agurs
• Inventors: Agurs, Milton L.
• Granted Patent: US 8,134,470 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/628
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 17/10 Actuation by presence of smoke or gases , e.g. automatic alarm devices for analysing flowing fluid materials by the use of optical means
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 21/14 Toxic gas alarms G08B21/16 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G08C 17/00 Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0044 specially adapted for holding portable devices containing batteries H02J7/0045 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 2209/823 where the data is sent when the measured values exceed a threshold, e.g. sending an alarm
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 9/00 Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

A remote control system relating to a remote control and a base charger. A rechargeable battery contained within the remote control is charged when rested within a charging position of the base charger. Once a user removes the remote control from the charging position, the remote control doubles as a portable hazard detector that operates in a sustained manner for as long as the rechargeable batter has power. This means that the remote control will emit an alert noise if a hazard such as smoke or high level of carbon monoxide is detected by internal sensors located within the remote control. The base charger also has sensors and an alert speaker to inform the user of a potential hazard. In addition, the base charger is in communication with the remote control so that a user can locate a missing remote control.

Claims

1. A hazard detection system, comprising:

placing a base charger in a location, the base charger receiving power via a plug;

forming a charging position into the base charger;

forming a remote control to fit into the charging position such that power is transferred from the base charger to the remote control;

storing power within a rechargeable battery contained within the remote control;

causing sensors located within the base charger to scan for evidence of hazards when the remote control is removed from the charging position;

causing sensors located within the remote control to scan for evidence of hazards when the remote control is removed from the charging position;

emitting an alert via a remote control speaker when a hazard is detected by the sensors located within the remote control when the remote control is not connected to the charging position; and

causing a noise to be emitted from the remote control speaker when the remote control is not connected to the charging position and a button on the base charger is compressed, the button, when compressed, and the base charger in communication with a receiver located within the remote control.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising emitting an alert via the base charger when a hazard is detected by the sensors located within the base charger.

3. The system of claim 2, further comprising emitting an alert via the base charger when a hazard is detected by the sensors located within the base charger when the remote control is not connected to the charging position.

4. The system of claim 1, further comprising matching connection nodes located within the charging position with connection nodes positioned at the bottom end of the remote control.

5. The system of claim 4, further comprising transferring power from the connection nodes located within the charging position with the connection nodes positioned at the bottom end of the remote control when the remote control is connected to the charging position.

6. The system of claim 1, further comprising closing a circuit located within the base charger when the remote control is removed from the charging position.

7. The system of claim 6, further comprising causing the sensors located within the base charger to immediately and automatically scan for evidence of hazards when the remote control is removed from the charging position.

8. The system of claim 1, further comprising detecting smoke and carbon monoxide via the sensors located within the remote control and the sensors located within the base charger.

9. The system of claim 1, further comprising closing a circuit located within the remote control when the remote control is removed from the charging position.

10. The system of claim 9, further comprising causing the sensors located within the remote control to immediately and automatically scan for evidence of hazards when the remote control is removed from the charging position.

11. The system of claim 1, further comprising placing buttons on the remote control that are configured to blink when the remote control speaker is activated.

12. The system of claim 1, further comprising illuminating displays located on the remote control, the displays illuminated when triggered by a specific event.

13. A hazard detection system, comprising:

a base charger configured to receive power via a socket and plug;

a charging position located within said base charger, said charging position having connection nodes;

a remote control having connection nodes, said remote control configured such that said connection nodes of said remote control connect with said connection nodes of said charging position;

a rechargeable battery located within said remote control, said rechargeable battery in communication with said connection nodes of said remote control;

sensors located within said remote control configured to scan for evidence of hazards when said remote control is not connected to said charging position;

sensors located within said base charger configured to scan for evidence of hazards when said remote control is not connected to said charging position; and

a speaker located within said remote control, said speaker in communication with said sensors.