Integrated fire exit alert system

A fire exit alert system comprising:

• an exit device for a fire exit door, the exit device having a case;
• a control circuit mounted in the exit device case, the control circuit including:
• a storage element for storing a voice signal, the voice signal indicating in words that the source of the voice signal is an exit;
• a trigger input adapted for receiving a fire detection signal from a fire detection system;
• a white noise signal generator;
• a speaker output;
• and
• first and second light source outputs;
• a speaker connected to the speaker output of the control circuit for repeatedly broadcasting the voice signal and the white noise signal to provide an audible direction guide towards the fire exit alert system;
• a strobe light connected to the first light source output;
• and
• a laser connected to the second light source output, the laser producing a cone having an apex at the fire exit alert system to provide a visual direction guide towards the fire exit alert system;
• the control circuit flashing the strobe light in coordination with the voice signal.

A fire exit alert system comprising:

• an automatic door closer for a fire exit door, the door closer having a case;
• a control circuit mounted in the door closer case, the control circuit including:
• a storage element for storing a voice signal, the voice signal indicating in words that the source of the voice signal is an exit;
• a trigger input adapted for receiving a fire detection signal from a fire detection system;
• a white noise signal generator;
• a speaker output;
• and
• first and second light source outputs;
• a speaker connected to the speaker output of the control circuit for repeatedly broadcasting the voice signal and the white noise signal to provide an audible direction guide towards the fire exit alert system;
• a strobe light connected to the first light source output;
• and
• a laser connected to the second light source output, the laser producing a cone having an apex at the fire exit alert system to provide a visual direction guide towards the fire exit alert system;
• the control circuit flashing the strobe light in coordination with the voice signal.

A fire exit alert system comprising:

• a control circuit including:
• a storage element for storing a voice signal, the voice signal indicating in words that the source of the voice signal is an exit;
• a trigger input adapted for receiving a fire detection signal from a fire detection system;
• a speaker output;
• and
• a light source output;
• a speaker connected to the speaker output of the control circuit for broadcasting an audibly locatable signal, comprising at least the voice signal, to indicate that the source of the voice signal is an exit;
• and
• a light source connected to the light source output for providing a visually locatable indication of the location of the fire exit alert system;
• the control circuit turning on the light source, retrieving the voice signal from the storage element and repeatedly sending the voice signal to the speaker output upon receipt of the fire detection signal.