18300252. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING GAS AND PARTICULATE MATTER USING AN OPTICAL BEAM simplified abstract (HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.)
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING GAS AND PARTICULATE MATTER USING AN OPTICAL BEAM
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Inventor(s)
Andy Walker Brown of Richardson TX (US)
Stephan Bork of Murphy TX (US)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING GAS AND PARTICULATE MATTER USING AN OPTICAL BEAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18300252 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING GAS AND PARTICULATE MATTER USING AN OPTICAL BEAM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes methods, apparatuses, and systems for sensing gases and particulate matter using optical beams.
- Emit an optical beam within a sensing region.
- Detect particulate matter based on scattered light from the beam.
- Detect gases based on absorption of the beam at specific wavelengths.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes optical beams to detect gases and particulate matter.
- Combines photodetectors for particulate matter detection and optical gas sensing for gas detection.
- Enables simultaneous detection of multiple gases and particulate matter within a sensing region.
Potential Applications:
- Environmental monitoring.
- Industrial safety.
- Indoor air quality assessment.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient and accurate detection of gases and particulate matter.
- Real-time monitoring of air quality.
- Enhanced safety measures in various environments.
Benefits:
- Early detection of harmful gases.
- Improved environmental and workplace safety.
- Data-driven decision-making for air quality management.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include:
- Air quality monitoring systems for industrial facilities.
- Safety sensors for indoor environments.
- Environmental monitoring devices for public spaces.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to optical gas sensing, photodetectors, and particulate matter detection technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in optical sensing technologies, gas detection methods, and air quality monitoring systems.
Questions about Gas and Particulate Matter Sensing: 1. How does optical gas sensing differ from traditional gas detection methods? 2. What are the key advantages of using optical beams for gas and particulate matter detection?
Original Abstract Submitted
Various embodiments are directed to methods, apparatuses, and systems for sensing one or more gases and particulate matter. In various embodiments, a method of detecting a gas and particulate matter within a sensing region comprises emitting, from a beam component, an optical beam along a beam path defined within a sensing region; detecting particulate matter within the sensing region based on particulate data generated by one or more photodetector, the particulate data being defined by a detection of a scattered portion of the optical beam reflected from a particulate positioned along the beam path; and detecting a first gas based on gas data generated by the beam component, wherein the gas data is generated by the beam component via an optical gas sensing means, and wherein the gas data is defined by a detected absorption of the optical beam at a first wavelength corresponding to the first gas.
