Method and apparatus to aide in emergency egress
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1. A method for operating an emergency egress system, the method comprising the steps of:
- receiving a plurality of hazard indications;
identifying locations of sensors detecting the hazard;
determining a path away from the hazard based on locations of the sensors detecting the hazard; and
sequencing a plurality of ceiling panel lights to direct traffic towards the path, wherein the plurality of ceiling panel lights are co-located with the sensors.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided to aide in emergency egress of a structure. More particularly, egress indicators are co-located with hazard sensors. During detection of a hazard condition, locations of sensors detecting the hazard are identified and a pathway directing traffic away from the hazard is determined. Finally, the egress indicators are operated to direct traffic down the determined pathway.
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11 Claims
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1. A method for operating an emergency egress system, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a plurality of hazard indications; identifying locations of sensors detecting the hazard; determining a path away from the hazard based on locations of the sensors detecting the hazard; and sequencing a plurality of ceiling panel lights to direct traffic towards the path, wherein the plurality of ceiling panel lights are co-located with the sensors. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 9)
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5. An apparatus comprising:
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a receiver for wirelessly receiving an indication of a hazard condition; logic circuitry for identifying locations of sensors detecting the hazard, determining a path away from the hazard based on locations of the sensors detecting the hazard; and a transmitter for wirelessly sequencing a plurality of ceiling panel lights to direct traffic towards the path, wherein the plurality of ceiling panel lights are co-located with the sensors. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A method comprising the steps of:
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detecting a hazard; wirelessly notifying a centralized controller of the hazard; receiving a message from the centralized controller in response to the notification; and sequencing ceiling panel lights based on the received message. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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8. An apparatus comprising:
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hazard detection circuitry; a wireless transmitter for wirelessly notifying a centralized controller when hazard detection circuitry detects a hazard; a wireless receiver for receiving messages from the centralized controller; an egress path indicator; and logic circuitry for sequencing ceiling panel lights based on the messages received from the centralized controller. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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