Updating gas detector configuration using near field communication tags
First Claim
1. A method for updating the settings of a gas detector for a particular work area, when the user is entering the work area, the method comprising:
- providing a gas detector comprising a near-field communication (NFC) reader and memory storing initial settings, wherein the initial settings comprise alarm settings and exposure limits associated with gas detection, wherein the gas detector is configured to detect gas levels with the initial settings associated with gas detection;
programming an NFC tag with settings information associated with gas detection in the work area for use by the gas detector, wherein the NFC tag is located at the entry of the work area;
placing the NFC reader of the gas detector in proximity to the NFC tag that comprises the settings information associated with the work area, wherein the settings information comprises updated alarm settings and updated exposure limits for gas detection in the work area;
in response to placing the NFC reader of the gas detector in proximity to the NFC tag;
receiving, by the NFC reader of the gas detector, the settings information associated with the work area from the NFC tag;
based on receiving the settings information from the NFC tag, updating, by the gas detector, the gas detector to detect gas levels with the settings information for the work area received from the NFC tag instead of with the initial settings, wherein the gas detector detects gas levels based on the updated alarm settings and updated exposure limits of the settings information received from the NFC tag;
displaying, by the gas detector, a confirmation message to the user when the as detector has been updated to use the setting information for the work area; and
detecting, by the gas detector, gas levels in the work area in accordance with the settings information received from the NFC tag.
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Abstract
Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for configuring a gas detector using near-field communication (NFC). A gas detector may be equipped with an NFC reader that will allow the gas detector to scan and read NFC tags. Compatible NFC tags may be acquired and programmed with the configuration settings information. The NFC tag may then be attached to a poster with instructions that show where to place the detector in order to confirm their device'"'"'s configuration. When the detector is placed in the appropriate location near the tag on the poster, the detector may receive information from the NFC tag, implement the configuration settings, and possibly display a confirmation message to the user. The NFC tag may also be attached to a card carried by a monitor for that work area.
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1. A method for updating the settings of a gas detector for a particular work area, when the user is entering the work area, the method comprising:
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providing a gas detector comprising a near-field communication (NFC) reader and memory storing initial settings, wherein the initial settings comprise alarm settings and exposure limits associated with gas detection, wherein the gas detector is configured to detect gas levels with the initial settings associated with gas detection; programming an NFC tag with settings information associated with gas detection in the work area for use by the gas detector, wherein the NFC tag is located at the entry of the work area; placing the NFC reader of the gas detector in proximity to the NFC tag that comprises the settings information associated with the work area, wherein the settings information comprises updated alarm settings and updated exposure limits for gas detection in the work area; in response to placing the NFC reader of the gas detector in proximity to the NFC tag; receiving, by the NFC reader of the gas detector, the settings information associated with the work area from the NFC tag; based on receiving the settings information from the NFC tag, updating, by the gas detector, the gas detector to detect gas levels with the settings information for the work area received from the NFC tag instead of with the initial settings, wherein the gas detector detects gas levels based on the updated alarm settings and updated exposure limits of the settings information received from the NFC tag; displaying, by the gas detector, a confirmation message to the user when the as detector has been updated to use the setting information for the work area; and detecting, by the gas detector, gas levels in the work area in accordance with the settings information received from the NFC tag. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for updating the settings of a gas detector for a particular work area, when the user is entering the work area the method comprising:
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providing a gas detector comprising a near-field communication (NFC) reader and memory storing initial settings, wherein the initial settings comprise alarm settings and exposure limits associated with gas detection, wherein the gas detector is configured for gas detection with the initial settings associated with gas detection; programming an NFC tag with settings information associated with gas detection in the work area for use by the gas detector, wherein the NFC to is located at the entry of the work area; placing the NFC reader of the gas detector in proximity to the NFC tag having the settings information associated with the work area, wherein the settings information comprises updated alarm settings and updated exposure limits for gas detection in the work area; in response to placing the NFC reader of the gas detector in proximity to the NFC tag; receiving, by the gas detector, a work area identifier for the work area and settings information associated with gas detection in the work area from the NFC tag; updating, by the gas detector, the gas detector to detect gas levels with the settings information associated with the work area received from the NFC tag instead of with the initial settings, wherein the as detector detects gas levels based on the updated alarm settings and updated exposure limits of the settings information received from the NFC tag; storing, by the gas detector, the work area identifier from the NIT tag; and detecting, by the gas detector, gas levels in the work area in accordance with the settings information that were updated on the gas detector. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A gas detector system comprising:
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a near-field communication (NFC) tag that stores settings information associated with a work area for use by gas detectors, wherein the NFC tag is located at the entry to the work area; a gas detector, wherein the gas detector is operable to detect gas levels in the environment and provide alerts and alarms to a user, and wherein the gas detector comprises; an NFC reader operable to communicate with at least the NFC tag; a user interface; and a processor and storage communicatively coupled to the NFC reader and configured such that the processor; stores initial settings for detection of gas levels, wherein the initial settings comprise alarm settings and exposure limits associated with gas detection by the gas detector; in response to the NFC reader being in proximity to the NFC tag; receives, from the NFC tag, a work area identifier and settings information associated with the work area, wherein the settings information comprises updated alarm settings and updated exposure limits for gas detection in the work area; updates the gas detector to detect gas levels with the settings information associated with the work area received from the NFC tag instead of with the initial settings; stores the work area identifier received from the NFC tag; and detects gas levels in the work area based on the updated alarm settings and updated exposure limits of the settings information updated on the gas detector that were received from the NFC tag. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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