Hazard detector contained within a fixture serving an unrelated purpose
AssigneeMicrochip Technology Incorporated
InventorsPatrick McFarland, Arthur B. Eck
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AssigneeMicrochip Technology Incorporated
InventorsPatrick McFarland, Arthur B. Eck
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An apparatus, system, and method for incorporating monitoring systems, e.g., smoke detectors, in pre-existing devices, e.g., a garage door opener, light switch, or electric outlet is disclosed. The apparatus may include an interface to a hazard detector. The hazard detector may have dimensions that fit substantially within a fixture installed in a wall or a ceiling of a building and attached to the fixture such that the hazard detector is contained substantially within the fixture, the fixture to serve a purpose unrelated to hazard detection. The apparatus may also include a control circuit. The control circuit may be configured to receive a signal from the hazard detector via the interface. The control circuit may also be configured to detect an unsafe condition based on the signal. The control circuit may further be to raise an alarm in response to the unsafe condition.
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