Thermo isolation chamber for housing components and sensors

Abstract

A monitoring device comprises a housing, a thermally isolated chamber defined by the housing, and a temperature sensor supported by the housing within the thermally isolated chamber to detect a temperature of a location where the device is located. An air quality sensor may also be supported by the housing within the thermally isolated chamber, to sense a quality of air in the location. The housing may define a first vent through the housing to allow external air to flow into the thermally isolated chamber. A first open end of the chamber may be proximate the first vent to allow air flow through the vent, into the chamber. A second open end of the chamber may open into an interior of the housing, and the housing may define a second vent to allow air flow out of the housing. The thermally isolated chamber may comprises thermally reflective material.

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 815.223, which was filed on Apr. 23, 2013, is assigned to the assignee of the present application, and is incorporated by reference, herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]Home security and monitoring devices and systems and, more particularly, home security and monitoring devices comprising a plurality of sensors, and systems having learning capabilities.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Home security systems typically include a door alarm, which can trigger an audible sound, such as a siren, when the door is opened when the system is armed. The door alarm may be triggered when a contact between two surfaces is opened when the door is opened. Similar contacts may be provided on windows, to trigger an alarm when a window is opened when the system is armed. Sensors can also be provided to detect when the glass of a window is broken. Besides triggering a siren or other sound to...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent is about a device that combines multiple sensors to create a clear picture of what is happening in one location. This helps to determine what is ordinary and what is out-of-the-ordinary in a location, which helps to decrease false alarms and identify events that users need to be aware of. The device records a series of events and sends them to a processing system, which determines the time and who is involved in the activity. The processing system can communicate with users, authorities, and other groups to assist in responding to the event more quickly. Overall, the technology helps to make physical locations safer and secure, and provides immediate feedback for response purposes.

Problems solved by technology

There is no known integrated device comprising video and one or more sensors that can provide a more complete understanding of what is happening in a physical location, such as a home, office, or other location.

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