Intelligent component management for fire and other life safety systems
First Claim
1. An automated method for managing a fire/security or other life safety system, the method comprising:
- electronically storing data at each component of a plurality of components of the system, wherein the data stored on each component relates to scheduling of maintenance tasks to be performed on the respective component;
acquiring the data from the plurality of components via a network;
providing a system log based on the data gathered via the network, the system log comprising a schedule associated with the plurality of components;
identifying which of the plurality of components requires action in compliance with the associated schedule; and
generating an output concerning the identified components.
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Abstract
Automated systems and methods provide for enhanced management of components of fire safety systems. Components are identified which require action to ensure compliance with a schedule associated with the components. User and/or electronic output is generated that identifies components and required actions, such actions including inspections, functional testing, maintenance and calibration activities. A record of the identified components may be stored in a system log along with maintenance information. The system log may be reviewed against the schedule based on conformance to ordinances or maintenance requirements. Required actions may be annunciated for the identified components, and the system log may be updated to indicate actions performed on system components. Components may be identified that will require action within a predetermined timeframe and an alert or report may be generated for components that are not in compliance with their associated schedule.
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41 Claims
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1. An automated method for managing a fire/security or other life safety system, the method comprising:
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electronically storing data at each component of a plurality of components of the system, wherein the data stored on each component relates to scheduling of maintenance tasks to be performed on the respective component; acquiring the data from the plurality of components via a network; providing a system log based on the data gathered via the network, the system log comprising a schedule associated with the plurality of components; identifying which of the plurality of components requires action in compliance with the associated schedule; and generating an output concerning the identified components. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A fire/security or other life safety system, the system comprising:
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means for storing data at each component of a plurality of components of the system, wherein the data stored on each component relates to scheduling of maintenance tasks to be performed on the respective component; means for acquiring the data from the plurality of components via a network; means for maintaining a system log comprising a list of components of the fire safety system, and a record of one or more of inspecting, testing, maintenance, and calibration of the components; means for determining which components require one or more of inspecting, testing, maintenance, and calibration based on a schedule associated with the component based on the data acquired via the network; and means for identifying the components that need one or more of inspecting, testing, maintenance, and calibration using a prioritization scheme. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A fire/security or other life safety system, the system comprising:
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a system controller; a plurality of system components each electronically storing data related to scheduling of maintenance tasks of the respective components, the plurality of system components comprising a plurality of sensors; a memory coupled to the system controller and configured to maintain a system log comprising a record of each of the plurality of system components, the records comprising information concerning one or more of inspecting, testing, maintenance, and calibration of the system components, the memory further configured to support a schedule of actions associated with the system components; a communications system configured to provide communications between the system controller and the system components; and a notification system configured to acquire the data from the plurality of system components via the communications system and produce an output concerning the schedule of actions associated with the system components based on the data, wherein the controller is configured to determine, using the system log and schedule of actions, which of the system components requires one or more of inspecting, testing, maintenance, and calibration. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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