Methods and systems for detecting, alerting and eliminating lethal gases

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer-readable mediums storing computer executable code for detecting and alerting of gases is provided. The method may include determining a parts per million of a specified gas. The method may also include comparing the determined parts per million to a pre-determined threshold. The method may include, when the parts per million meets or exceeds a threshold, generating a control signal. The method may also include transmitting the control signal to an alerting device to emit an alert to a user. The method may also include transmitting the control signal to a control device, wherein the control device performs a specified task.

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         21 . A method of detecting and alerting of gases comprising:
 determining a parts per million of a specified gas;   comparing the determined parts per million to a pre-determined threshold;   when the determined parts per million meets or exceeds the pre-determined threshold, transmitting a first signal to an action device; and   when the determined parts per million meets or exceeds a second threshold, transmitting a second signal to a communications device;   wherein the pre-determined threshold is 400 parts per million.   
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the specified gas is at least one of arsenic pentafluoride, arsine, bis(trifluoromethyl), boron tribromide, boron trichloride, boron trifluoride, bromine, bromine chloride, bromomethane, carbon monoxide, chlorine, chlorine pentafluoride, chlorine trifluoride, chloropicrin, cyanogen, cyanogen chloride, diazomethane, diborane, dichloroacetylene, dichlorosilane, fluorine, formaldehyde (anhydrous), germane, hexaethyl tetraphosphate, hydrogen azide, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen selenide, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen telluride, nickel tetracarbonyl, nitrogen dioxide, osmium tetroxide, oxygen difluoride, perchloryl fluoride, perfluoroisobutylene, phosgene, phosphine, phosphorus pentafluoride, selenium hexafluoride, silicon tetrachloride, silicon tetrafluoride, stibine, disulfur decafluoride, sulfur tetrafluoride, tellurium hexafluoride, tetraethyl pyrophosphate, tetraethyl dithiopyrophosphate, trifluoroacetyl chloride, or tungsten hexafluoride. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the action device is an electronic control unit (ECU), and the ECU is configured to disable an internal combustion engine. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 23 , wherein the internal combustion engine is located within a vehicle. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising transmitting the first signal to an alerting device. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 25 , wherein the alerting device is configured to generate an alert. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 26 , wherein the alert is one of a visual or audible. 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 25 , wherein the alerting device is a piezo buzzer. 
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the parts per million is determined by a plurality of sensors, and wherein at least one sensor is located at a position where the specified gas is generated. 
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the communications device is configured to transmit a third signal based on the second signal to a remote monitoring system, and the remote monitoring system is configured to perform one of contacting local authorities, contacting family members, contacting police, contacting EMS, opening a window, turning on or off a HVAC system, opening a door, or disabling an emitter of the specified gas. 
     
     
         31 . A detecting and alerting system for gases comprises:
 a memory; and   at least one processor coupled with the memory and configured to:
 determine a parts per million of a specified gas; 
 compare the determined parts per million to a pre-determined threshold; 
   when the determined parts per million meets or exceeds the pre-determined threshold, transmit a first signal to an action device; and   when the determined parts per million meets or exceeds a second threshold, transmit a second signal to a communications device;   wherein the pre-determined threshold is 400 parts per million.   
     
     
         32 . The system of  claim 31 , wherein the specified gas is at least one of arsenic pentafluoride, arsine, bis(trifluoromethyl), boron tribromide, boron trichloride, boron trifluoride, bromine, bromine chloride, bromomethane, carbon monoxide, chlorine, chlorine pentafluoride, chlorine trifluoride, chloropicrin, cyanogen, cyanogen chloride, diazomethane, diborane, dichloroacetylene, dichlorosilane, fluorine, formaldehyde (anhydrous), germane, hexaethyl tetraphosphate, hydrogen azide, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen selenide, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen telluride, nickel tetracarbonyl, nitrogen dioxide, osmium tetroxide, oxygen difluoride, perchloryl fluoride, perfluoroisobutylene, phosgene, phosphine, phosphorus pentafluoride, selenium hexafluoride, silicon tetrachloride, silicon tetrafluoride, stibine, disulfur decafluoride, sulfur tetrafluoride, tellurium hexafluoride, tetraethyl pyrophosphate, tetraethyl dithiopyrophosphate, trifluoroacetyl chloride, or tungsten hexafluoride. 
     
     
         33 . The system of  claim 31 , wherein the action device is an electronic control unit (ECU), and the ECU is configured to disable an internal combustion engine. 
     
     
         34 . The system of  claim 33 , wherein the internal combustion engine is located within a vehicle. 
     
     
         35 . The system of  claim 31 , wherein the processor is further configured to transmit the first signal to an alerting device. 
     
     
         36 . The system of  claim 35 , wherein the alerting device is configured to generate an alert. 
     
     
         37 . The system of  claim 36 , wherein the alert is one of a visual or audible. 
     
     
         38 . The system of  claim 35 , wherein the alerting device is a piezo buzzer. 
     
     
         39 . The system of  claim 31 , wherein the parts per million is determined by a plurality of sensors, and wherein at least one sensor is located at a position where the specified gas is generated. 
     
     
         40 . The system of  claim 31 , wherein the communications device is configured to transmit a third signal based on the second signal to a remote monitoring system, and the remote monitoring system is configured to perform one of contacting local authorities, contacting family members, contacting police, contacting EMS, opening a window, turning on or off a HVAC system, opening a door, or disabling an emitter of the specified gas.