System and method to provide talking feature and interactive voice menu in phasing meters
AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
InventorsAdishesha Cs, Edukondalu Yarlagadda, Michael D. Berg
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Abstract
A high voltage detection device comprises a probe comprising an electrode for sensing a high voltage electrical line. The electrode is connected in series with a resistor. A meter comprises a housing enclosing a control for measuring parameters of line voltage. The control comprises an input module for connection to the probe to develop a voltage signal. A signal processing module receives the voltage signal and determines parameters of line voltage and drives an audio module. The audio module provides an audio output representing the determined parameters of line voltage.
Claims20
A high voltage detection device configured with verbal communication comprising:
- a probe comprising an elongate insulated shield having a handle portion with an electrode for sensing a high voltage electrical line extending from a distal end of the shield;
- an elongate extension pole connectable to the insulated shield the extension pole being of a select length to position the probe proximate the high voltage electrical line;
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- a meter comprising a housing secured to the handle portion and enclosing a control for measuring parameters of line voltage, the control comprising an input module for connection to the probe to develop a voltage signal, a signal processing module receiving the voltage signal and determining parameters of line voltage and driving an audio module, the audio module providing an audio output announcing the determined parameters of line voltage with a verbal announcement using a predefined voice pattern with the probe proximate the high voltage electrical line at a distance, approximately the select length of the pole, from a user.
A method of providing verbal communication in a high voltage detection device comprising:
- providing a probe comprising an elongate insulated shield having a handle portion with an electrode for sensing a high voltage electrical line extending from a distal end of the shield, the electrode being connected in series with a resistor;
- connecting an elongate extension pole to the insulated shield the extension pole being of a select length to position the probe proximate the high voltage electrical line;
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- providing a meter comprising a control, the control comprising an input module for connection to the probe to develop a voltage signal, a signal processing module receiving the voltage signal and determining parameters of line voltage and driving an audio module, the audio module providing an audio output announcing the determined parameters of line voltage with a verbal announcement using a predefined voice pattern while the probe is proximate the high voltage electrical line at a distance, approximately the select length of the pole, from a user.
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