18267844. LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION DEVICE, LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION SYSTEM, AND LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION METHOD simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION DEVICE, LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION SYSTEM, AND LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION DEVICE, LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION SYSTEM, AND LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION DEVICE, LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION SYSTEM, AND LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION DEVICE, LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION SYSTEM, AND LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18267844 titled 'LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION DEVICE, LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION SYSTEM, AND LIGHTNING STRIKE DETECTION METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a lightning stroke detection device that can detect the occurrence of a lightning stroke in an optical fiber network by analyzing the sensing information included in an optical signal. The device uses the vibration pattern of the lightning stroke to determine its occurrence.
- Optical signal reception means for receiving sensing information from an optical fiber network
- Lightning stroke detection means for analyzing the sensing information to detect lightning strokes based on vibration patterns
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in various industries such as telecommunications, power distribution, and weather monitoring to detect lightning strikes and take appropriate actions.
Problems Solved
1. Early detection of lightning strikes in optical fiber networks 2. Improved safety measures in case of lightning strikes
Benefits
1. Enhanced safety for infrastructure and personnel 2. Minimized downtime and damage caused by lightning strikes
Potential Commercial Applications
"Lightning Stroke Detection Device: Applications in Telecommunications and Power Distribution"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing lightning detection systems that use various methods such as electromagnetic field sensors or acoustic sensors to detect lightning strikes. However, the use of optical signal reception means in an optical fiber network for lightning detection is a novel approach.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device differentiate between a lightning stroke and other sources of vibration in the optical fiber network?
The device may use algorithms to analyze the vibration patterns specific to lightning strokes, but the exact method is not detailed in the abstract.
What is the range of detection for the lightning stroke detection device?
The abstract does not specify the distance over which the device can accurately detect lightning strokes in the optical fiber network.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided are a lightning stroke detection device, etc., whereby the occurrence of a lightning stroke can be detected by a simple system configuration. A lightning stroke detection device () comprises an optical signal reception means () for receiving an optical signal including sensing information from an optical fiber network () for detecting the sensing information, and a lightning stroke detection means () for using the sensing information included in the optical signal to detect the occurrence of a lightning stroke in the optical fiber network, the sensing information indicating at least a vibration pattern of the lightning stroke, and the lightning stroke detection means () detecting the occurrence of a lightning stroke on the basis of the vibration pattern.
