Occupancy sensor and method of operating same
CA 2280165 C · Owner: Williams, Jonathan D. · Inventors: Woytek, Timothy W.; Williams, Jonathan D.; Myron, Douglas D.
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A multiple sensing technology-based occupancy sensor. Ultrasonic and infrared sensors are used to produce first and second occupancy estimator signals that are combined using a fusion based detection algorithm to produce a combined estimator signal. The combined estimator is then used to switch electrical loads when the combined estimator signal is above a predetermined threshold. The result is an occupancy sensor that has a very high probability of occupancy detection and a low probability of false tripping. In addition infrared sensitivity is adjusted based upon an estimation of the background noise in order to minimize the occurrence of false tripping.
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- Filed February 4, 1998 and granted January 4, 2011. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 4, 2018.
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