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US 2016/0078744 A1Published application
Device and methods for monitoring environmental conditions
OwnerTravis John GIECKinventor
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a monitoring device comprising a sensor or probe for measuring an environmental condition inside a building, a display unit for displaying the level of the environmental condition, and a communication device that transmits text messages if the level of the environmental condition passes a predetermined threshold level.
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A monitoring device comprising:
- one or more probes for measuring an environmental condition inside a building, wherein at least one probe is/are each extendable and retractable and hidden from view when retracted;
- a display unit for displaying the level of the environmental condition;
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- a communication unit that transmits information if the level of the environmental condition passes a predetermined threshold level, wherein the communication unit operates as a mobile phone to send an automated text message notification, an automated phone call message notification and/or an email notification to one or more recipients.
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