18156706. COMBINED CONFIGURATION OF A FREE-FIELD SENSOR, A STRUCTURAL SENSOR, A DEEP-WELL SEISMOGRAPH, AND A REMOTE SIGNAL SOURCE, AND ITS EARTHQUAKE DETECTING SYSTEM simplified abstract (P-Waver Inc.)
COMBINED CONFIGURATION OF A FREE-FIELD SENSOR, A STRUCTURAL SENSOR, A DEEP-WELL SEISMOGRAPH, AND A REMOTE SIGNAL SOURCE, AND ITS EARTHQUAKE DETECTING SYSTEM
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Hung-Wei Chiang of Taipei (TW)
Hsiu-Hsien Wang of Taipei (TW)
COMBINED CONFIGURATION OF A FREE-FIELD SENSOR, A STRUCTURAL SENSOR, A DEEP-WELL SEISMOGRAPH, AND A REMOTE SIGNAL SOURCE, AND ITS EARTHQUAKE DETECTING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18156706 titled 'COMBINED CONFIGURATION OF A FREE-FIELD SENSOR, A STRUCTURAL SENSOR, A DEEP-WELL SEISMOGRAPH, AND A REMOTE SIGNAL SOURCE, AND ITS EARTHQUAKE DETECTING SYSTEM
The earthquake detection system described in the patent application consists of a main sensor, a first backup sensor, a second backup sensor, and a third backup sensor.
- The main sensor is placed in a free field.
- The first backup sensor is located on a structure.
- The second backup sensor is buried below the ground surface at a depth of at least 20 meters.
- The third backup sensor is positioned remotely from the main sensor and sends a signal through a network to prevent false alarms due to human activities.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Multiple sensors in different locations verify earthquake occurrences.
- Only when all sensors confirm an earthquake, a warning is issued to the protected area.
Potential Applications:
- Early warning systems for earthquakes in high-risk areas.
- Monitoring seismic activity in critical infrastructure.
Problems Solved:
- Preventing false alarms due to human activities.
- Ensuring accurate earthquake detection in various environments.
Benefits:
- Enhanced earthquake detection accuracy.
- Improved safety measures in earthquake-prone regions.
Commercial Applications: Earthquake detection systems can be used in:
- Seismic monitoring stations.
- Disaster response agencies.
Questions about Earthquake Detection System: 1. How does the third backup sensor prevent false alarms?
- The third backup sensor sends signals through a network to avoid misjudging earthquake occurrences due to human activities.
2. What are the benefits of having multiple sensors in different locations for earthquake detection?
- Having multiple sensors ensures verification of earthquake occurrences before issuing warnings.
Original Abstract Submitted
An earthquake detection system is disclosed. The earthquake detection system includes a main sensor, a first backup sensor, a second backup sensor and a third backup sensor. The main sensor is disposed on a free field. The first backup sensor is disposed on a structure. The second backup sensor is disposed below a ground surface at a depth of at least 20 meters. The third backup sensor is disposed at a remote end relative to the main sensor, and outputs a remote signal through a network so as to avoid misjudging the occurrence of earthquakes because of unnatural factors, and prevent the vibration caused by human activities from interfering with the detector. The earthquake detection system achieves the effect of verification through a plurality of sensors installed in different positions. Only when all the sensors confirm that there is an earthquake, an earthquake warning will be issued to the protected place.
