Apparatus for monitoring and controlling an isolation shelter and providing diagnostic and prognostic information
First Claim
1. A controller for a shelter including an isolation environment, the controller comprising:
- a first processor;
an interface connected to said first processor and enabling, said first processor to accept signals from a sensor, and deliver signals to an actuator;
a user interface connected to said first processor, said user interface being able to take in instructions and display information; and
a communication link connected to said first processor for accessing material external to said controller;
wherein,said first processor uses said signals from said sensor and said instructions to provide, via said user interface, said information, said information relating to the operation of a plurality of components, said information being used to ensure the integrity of said isolation environment, andsaid first processor generates said signals to said actuators based on said signals received from said sensors and said instructions.
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Abstract
Monitoring and controlling apparatus and related methods for use with collective protection shelters or other isolation environments utilizing one or more digital processors to monitor and control the operation of the shelter. The apparatus affords shelter design and functional growth flexibility, along with diagnostic and prognostic capability, including condition based maintenance, interactive electronic manuals, and access to systems for replacement parts requisition. Further, the physical and functional expandability of the apparatus affords easy incorporation of shelter design changes, user interface design changes, and sensor design changes as well as improved functional and operational flexibility. The system also decreases volume and weight over prior designs.
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44 Claims
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1. A controller for a shelter including an isolation environment, the controller comprising:
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a first processor; an interface connected to said first processor and enabling, said first processor to accept signals from a sensor, and deliver signals to an actuator; a user interface connected to said first processor, said user interface being able to take in instructions and display information; and a communication link connected to said first processor for accessing material external to said controller; wherein, said first processor uses said signals from said sensor and said instructions to provide, via said user interface, said information, said information relating to the operation of a plurality of components, said information being used to ensure the integrity of said isolation environment, and said first processor generates said signals to said actuators based on said signals received from said sensors and said instructions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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23. The controller of claim I wherein said signals from said sensor comprise digital signals.
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40. A controller for a shelter including an isolation environment, the controller comprising:
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a processor; a plurality of actuators connected to said processor; an interface connected to said processor; and a plurality of sensors connected to said processor; wherein said processor accepts input signals from said sensors, and delivers output signals to said actuators; wherein said processor mathematically manipulates said input signals to produce information about the current and future operation of said shelter; wherein said processor provides a user with said information through said user interface; wherein said processor takes in instructions from a user through said user interface; and wherein said processor generates said output signals based on said input signals and said instructions from said user.
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41. A controller for a shelter, including an isolation environment, the controller comprising:
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at least two processors; a user interface; a plurality of actuators; and a plurality of sensors; wherein one of said processors accepts input signals from said sensors and delivers output signals to said actuators; wherein at least one of said processors mathematically manipulates said input signals to produce information about the current and future operation of said shelter; wherein at least one of said processors provides a user with said information through said user interface; wherein at least one of said processors takes in instructions through said user interface; wherein at least one of said processors generates said output signals based on said input signals and said instruction; and wherein two of said processors exchange data with each other via a communications channel. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44)
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