Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Safety and protection of systems and devices
Patent
1998-03-17
1999-09-28
Sherry, Michael J.
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Safety and protection of systems and devices
361119, 324 72, H02H 322
Patent
active
059598158
ABSTRACT:
A lightning detection system implemented via a modem or a soundcard is described. The modem is either internally or externally coupled to a communication or computer device. The modem uses one of the unused wires present in the four wire telephone cord that plugs into the modem as an antenna. A digital signal processor (DSP) internal to the modem is configured to function as an AM detector wherein the received signals are processed for determination of a potentially damaging lightning storm. The modem generates an interrupt request based upon the results of the DSP. The interrupt request notifies the communication or computer device which in turn is programmed via a software application to notify the user, such as displaying a warning message on a display device or in initiating a power down sequence.
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Gateway 2000 Inc.
Sherry Michael J.
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