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Gas detection system and method

  • US 6,182,497 B1
  • Filed: 08/20/1999
  • Issued: 02/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/20/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A gas detection system for detecting hazardous gases within a facility by way of a number of gas detectors situated at various locations in the facility, the system comprising:

  • a) a monitoring station comprising a programmed computer having a universal serial bus interface, the programmed computer comprising a universal serial bus port or hub;

    b) one or more remote gas detectors electronically communicating with the monitoring station on a data connection, the data connection having a length exceeding five meters and comprising;

    a universal serial bus, the universal serial bus comprising a universal serial bus cable connected to the universal serial bus port or hub of the computer; and

    , a universal serial bus device.

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