REMOTELY CONTROLLED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A method of remote and individual control of a plurality of individual residential and commercial fire protection systems, comprising:
- sending a control signal from a transmitting authority to an individual residential and/or commercial fire protection system to activate the fire protection system; and
sending information regarding the status of the fire protection system to the transmitting authority.
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Abstract
Method and apparatus for remotely controlling a fire protection system for buildings. This method of fire protection uses a wireless or wired control system to remotely activate a fire protection system by sending it an activation signal or activation message wherein one or more commands can configure the system with specified operation instructions. The system utilizes roof top sprinklers and may additionally utilize existing irrigation systems or additional zones only used during the prevention of wildfires to wet down area in advance of fires. The system can be controlled by various municipal fire authorities that are given the authority to control fires. Immediate control of the system is always available to the transmitting authority. When activated, the central processor communicates to the authority that activated the fire protection system. The central processor transmits information back to the transmitting authority such as but not limited to water flow confirmation, water pressure, air temperature, roof temperature, wind direction, humidity and still or live images of the protected property.
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1. A method of remote and individual control of a plurality of individual residential and commercial fire protection systems, comprising:
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sending a control signal from a transmitting authority to an individual residential and/or commercial fire protection system to activate the fire protection system; and sending information regarding the status of the fire protection system to the transmitting authority.
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17. A method of controlling or preventing residential or commercial fires comprising activating and individually controlling a plurality of water valves, water hoses and associated water nozzles using if available:
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a) existing irrigation system water valves and water nozzles; b) watering devices installed in fire fuel areas like trees, bushes and brush near the structure; c) watering devices installed to protect specific structures on or near the home such as decks, fences, sheds, roofs, exterior walls, vents, skylights, roof-mounted components such as solar panels and solar water heaters, roof features such as eves and overhangs, doors or areas determined to be at high risk of collecting wind blown embers.
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- 20. A fire protection system comprising two-way communication equipment configured to communicate with a central fire authority or centralized monitoring tool, wherein information is transmitted back and forth between the fire protection system and a central fire authority or centralized monitoring tool.
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