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| 20080266079 | MOBILE EMERGENCY DEVICE FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL - An mobile emergency device is disclosed. The mobile emergency device includes a wireless communications component, a processor in communication with the wireless communications component, a memory in communication with the processor, the memory configured to store computer readable instructions executable by the processor. The computer readable instructions are programmed to communicate an emergency communication via the wireless communications component, wherein the emergency communication is conducted with an emergency device deployed within a building automation system, generate display data based on the received emergency communication, and communicate the display data for presentation to a user. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080272654 | Methods and apparatus for providing power to a notification appliance circuit - An arrangement for use in a safety notification system includes primary and secondary power sources and a voltage converter. The primary power source provides power to a notification appliance circuit of a notification system. The secondary power source includes at least one battery. The voltage converter is coupled between the battery and the notification appliance circuit of the notification system, and is configured to generate a regulated DC voltage from an output voltage generated by the second power source. In general, the secondary power source is employed when the primary power source is not available or otherwise is not functioning. However, the secondary power source may also be employed in other circumstances. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090040042 | METHODS FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION WITHIN A FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM - An emergency device or emergency system is configured for operation within a fire safety system, or a fire safety portion of a building automation system (BAS). For example, wireless devices, emergency devices and/or automation components within the fire safety system or the fire safety portion of the BAS may be configured to automatically provide or otherwise communicate emergency information to an emergency device or system. The emergency information may, in turn, be utilized by emergency personnel or first responders to determine location information regarding the structure and/or relative positions within the structure or communicate with a remote emergency system. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090042533 | EMERGENCY DISPLAY FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL - An emergency device or emergency system is configured for operation within a fire safety system, or a fire safety portion of a building automation system (BAS). For example, wireless devices, emergency devices and/or automation components within the fire safety system, or the fire safety portion of the BAS may be configured to automatically provide or otherwise communicate emergency information to an emergency device or system. The emergency information may, in turn, be utilized by emergency personnel or first responders to determine conditions with the structure. A heads-up display is configured to present the display data based on the received emergency communication to a user. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090059602 | Directional evacuation lights - A directional evacuation lighting apparatus used during an emergency evacuation situation for a building where an emergency sign with direction is projected on the floor to help direct and locate closest safety exit. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090322526 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES - An emergency notification arrangement includes a control unit, feed and return conductors, and a plurality of notification units. The control unit includes a controller, a modulator, and a bias power source. The controller is configured to generate modulation signals having a data frame format. The modulator is configured to modulate the modulation signals onto a bias power voltage generated by the bias power source. The feed conductor is operably coupled to receive the bias power voltage modulated by the modulation signals. A first notification unit includes a demodulator, a controller, a driver circuit and a signaling unit configured to provide an audible and/or visible notification under the control of a drive signal, wherein the demodulator is configured to provide a received signal representative of the modulation signals to the controller, wherein the controller is configured to cooperate with the driver circuit to cause the signaling unit to operate in a predetermined manner based on the received modulation signals. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100013643 | System, Converter and Method for Wide Area Distribution of Supervised Emergency Audio - A wide area fire safety and detection system is disclosed. The system includes a control node configured to execute a first detection routine, wherein the control node has a network interface, and an amplifier having an audio output, wherein the amplifier is configured to communicate the audio output to a plurality of fire safety nodes. The system further includes a remote node in communication with the control node, wherein the remote node has a network interface configured for communication with at least the network interface of the control node, and an audio converter configured to receive the audio output and generated a converted audio output, wherein the converted out is compatible with a microphone input. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100066557 | Methods and apparatus for controlling a notification appliance circuit - An arrangement for use in a safety notification system includes an alarm signal power source, a first semiconductor device, a current sensing unit, and a controller unit. The alarm signal power source is configured to generate bias power for activating a notification appliance circuit of a notification system. The first semiconductor device has a load path coupled between the alarm signal power source and the notification appliance circuit. The current sensing unit is operably coupled to generate a sensing signal that is dependent on the current in the load path. The controller circuit is operably connected to receive the current sensing signal and to control the first semiconductor device responsive to a current sensing signal that exceeds an in-rush current threshold. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100073175 | Methods and apparatus for controlling and testing a notification applicance circuit - An arrangement for use in a safety notification system includes a source of negative voltage, a first resistor arrangement, and a circuit arrangement. The first resistor arrangement is coupled between the source of negative voltage and the signal output of the safety notification system. The circuit arrangement is configured to detect a first voltage at the signal output of the safety notification system, and to generate a trouble signal output if the first voltage at the signal output is above a first threshold or below a second threshold. | 03-25-2010 |
