Fire alarm device, method for transmitting data with the fire alarm device and computer program

The fire alarm device integrates wired and wireless data transmission to stabilize communication, addressing latency and security issues in fire detection systems by segregating data types and using verification codes, ensuring reliable and efficient data transfer.

DE102014214344B4Active Publication Date: 2026-06-03ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
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Filing Date
2014-07-23
Publication Date
2026-06-03

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Technical Problem

Existing fire detection systems face challenges in efficiently transmitting data with low latency and high reliability, particularly in environments where wired bus connections are prone to failure or overload, and wireless connections may compromise data security.

Method used

A fire alarm device with both wired and wireless data transmission capabilities, where small data packets are sent via wired bus connections and larger data via wireless networks, ensuring stable and secure communication by employing identification and confirmation codes for data verification.

Benefits of technology

Ensures reliable and efficient data transmission with reduced latency and enhanced security by utilizing a dual connection system that maintains data integrity and availability even in the presence of signal interference.

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Abstract

Fire alarm device (1) with at least one fire alarm arrangement (2), wherein the at least one fire alarm arrangement (2) comprises at least one fire detector (3) for detecting a fire and at least one processing unit, in particular at least one image processing unit (4), wherein the at least one fire detector (3) and the at least one processing unit, in particular the at least one image processing unit (4), provide data, with a communication device (5), wherein the at least one fire alarm arrangement (2) is connectable or connected to the communication device (5) for transmitting the provided data, wherein the at least one fire alarm assembly (2) and the communication device (5) each have at least one wired bus connection (7), wherein the at least one fire alarm assembly (2) and the communication device (5) can be connected to each other via a wired bus connection (8) by means of the at least one wired bus connection (7), wherein the at least one fire alarm arrangement (2) for transmitting the data additionally has at least one wireless connection port (9), wherein the communication device (5) comprises a further wireless connection port (9), wherein the wireless connection ports (9) of the at least one fire alarm arrangement (2) and the communication device (5) are connectable or connected to each other for the transmission of data via a wireless network unit (10), where the data with a small data size are allocated to the wired bus connection (8) for transmission at low data rates, wherein the data with a large data size is assigned to the wireless network unit (10) for transmission at high data rates, wherein the fire alarm device (1) comprises at least one repeater (11), wherein the wireless transmission of the data between the wireless connection terminals (9) of the communication device (5) and the at least one fire alarm arrangement (2) is carried out indirectly via the at least one repeater (11).
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