Infrared communication system and method
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1. A system comprising:
- a plurality of spaced apart nodes, the nodes each include communications circuitry and can communicate with one another via a medium;
at least some of the nodes each include a receiver of wireless communications from a displaced source and circuitry for determining if the respective receiving node is a final recipient of a received communication where,at least some of the nodes include at least one sensor selected from a class which includes heat sensors, flame sensors, smoke sensors and gas sensors with one of the nodes comprising a common control element where the common control element includes a graphical output device for operator information;
where the receiver of wireless communications includes a second sensor of incident radiant energy;
a portable source of radiant energy signals; and
where the portable source includes circuitry for specifying a message recipient.
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Abstract
A wireless communications capability enables field personnel to communicate with a remote control console of a distributed system. A hand held communications unit generates console related messages that are coupled, via local devices, to the remote console.
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1. A system comprising:
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a plurality of spaced apart nodes, the nodes each include communications circuitry and can communicate with one another via a medium; at least some of the nodes each include a receiver of wireless communications from a displaced source and circuitry for determining if the respective receiving node is a final recipient of a received communication where, at least some of the nodes include at least one sensor selected from a class which includes heat sensors, flame sensors, smoke sensors and gas sensors with one of the nodes comprising a common control element where the common control element includes a graphical output device for operator information; where the receiver of wireless communications includes a second sensor of incident radiant energy; a portable source of radiant energy signals; and where the portable source includes circuitry for specifying a message recipient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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