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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2002
David Davenport, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Ralph Hoctor, Saratoga Springs, NY (US);
William Hatfield, Schenectady, NY (US);
Kuna Kishore, Banagalore, IN;
Mukesh Soni, Chhattisgarh, IN;
Dennis Cusano, Scotia, NY (US);
David Davenport, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Ralph Hoctor, Saratoga Springs, NY (US);
William Hatfield, Schenectady, NY (US);
Kuna Kishore, Banagalore, IN;
Mukesh Soni, Chhattisgarh, IN;
Dennis Cusano, Scotia, NY (US);
General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Abstract
A system for monitoring and controlling activation of a warning system includes a sensor module locally coupled to the warning system for sensing and controlling a flashing light of the warning system, a transceiver responsive to a microcontroller, and a power line interface for interfacing between the transceiver and the power line servicing the warning system. The sensor module includes a sensor arranged for sensing the flashing light, the microcontroller coupled to the sensor, and a power supply for providing power to the sensor module.