Portable fluid level alarm system
OwnerKenneth Shea Middletoninventor
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Abstract
A portable solar-powered fluid level alarm system which uses a fluid level sensor electrically connected to electronic controls in a control box. The control box is mounted on an elongated member extending from a base which holds the system upright. The electronic controls within the control box operate up to four different alarms, including an audio alarm, a visual alarm, a remote notification signal via a global positioning system (“GPS”), and a remote notification signal via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). The alarm system is also a keyed system so that once an alarm sounds only authorized personnel may deactivate it.
Claims1
A method for remote notification of a portable fluid level alarm system, the method comprising the steps of:
- determining the level of a fluid in a fluid container;
- activating a fluid level sensor when said fluid reaches a predetermined critical level in said fluid container;
- generating a signal corresponding to said predetermined critical level;
- transmitting said signal from said fluid level sensor to electronic controls housed in a control box;
- converting said signal into an audible alarm;
- dialing an Internet Protocol address to a predetermined location preprogrammed to receive a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) signal;
- transmitting said VoIP signal to a first wireless bridge;
- transmitting said VoIP signal from a first wireless bridge to a second wireless bridge, said second wireless bridge located at a remote location from said first wireless bridge;
- transmitting said VoIP signal from said second wireless bridge to a telecommunications device;
- converting said VoIP signal into an audible alarm;
- receiving said VoIP signal;
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- hearing said audible alarm transmitted via said VoIP signal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.