The present disclosure relates to the technical field of gas leakage
detection, and in particular, to a system and method for detecting gas leakage in a premises and facilitates in controlling the gas automatically.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG's) and other gases are well known
for their utilities, whether it being residential or commercial. Residential purpose includes cooking, which employs the gas in the gas-tanks, reservoirs or gas conduits installed in the houses or residential places. Commercially too, there are various types of gases such as LPG, nitrogen asphyxiation that are toxic or harmful in nature but are used in the industries for different purposes.
[0003] There may be certain reasons for leaking of the gases that are used
domestically or commercially and can be proven as dangerous and lethal to the people residing in the nearby areas. These gases must be handled with care to avoid any casualty in homes or industries.
[0004] There are various systems and methods known in the art that are
adapted to detect/monitor gas leakage in the industries or even in the houses but the
systems of the prior art are not capable to reduce casualty that may occur due to
such leak. Thus the systems and methods of the prior art are inefficient in solving
their purpose of being employed in industries or in the houses.
[0005] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide an efficient solution
that can obviate the above mentioned limitations, and provides a system and method for reducing casualty due to any gas leak.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] A general object of the present disclosure is to obviate the above-
mentioned problems and assists in detection of a gas inside a premises.
[0007] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that
take safety measures automatically.

[0008] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system to
reduce the casualty in the premises from gas leakage.
[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system to
notify owner of the premises, and notify people in the proximity.
SUMMARY
[0010] Various aspects of the present disclosure relates to the gas leakage
detection. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a system and method for
detecting gas leakage in a premises and facilitates in controlling the gas
automatically.
[0011] According to an aspect, the present disclosure pertains to a gas
detection and safety system may include a plurality of sensors deployed in a
premises to detect gas levels in the atmosphere, and correspondingly generate
analog signals, a communication circuit may be operatively coupled with the
sensors and configured to convert the analog signals received from the sensors into
a corresponding voltage value, a processing unit may be configured to analyze the
received voltage value from the communication unit and actuate a plurality of
components upon detection of the gas levels beyond a pre-defined range.
[0012] In an aspect, the plurality of components may further include
exhaust fan, mobile computing device, alert unit, and windows and doors of the
premises.
[0013] In an aspect, the processing unit may be configured to turn off power
supply in the premises, though provide power supply to turn on the exhaust fan,
upon detection of the gas levels beyond the pre-defined range.
[0014] In an aspect, the processing unit may be configured to transmit a
notification on the mobile computing device, upon detection of the gas levels
beyond the pre-defined range.
[0015] In an aspect, the processing unit may be configured to open the
windows and doors of the premises, upon detection of the gas levels beyond the
pre-defined range.

[0016] In an aspect, the sensors may be configured to detect the gas range
of 200-10000 parts per million (PPM) in the atmosphere.
[0017] In an aspect, the processing unit may be configured to actuate the
alert unit to generate acoustic signals, upon detection of the gas levels beyond the pre-defined range.
[0018] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a gas detection
and safety method for detecting, gas levels in atmosphere by sensors and
transmitting one or more analog signals to a communication circuit, converting the
received one or more analog signals from the sensors into a voltage value by the
communication circuit, transmitting the converted voltage value by a
communication unit to a processing unit, analyzing the received voltage value to
detect gas levels, and actuating, a plurality of components by the processing unit
upon detection of the gas levels beyond the pre-defined range.
[0019] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive
subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the proposed
system, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary method in order to explain its
working, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the
disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosures as defined by the appended claims.
[0024] Embodiments explained herein relate to the field of the gas leakage
detection. In particular, the present disclosure provides a system and method for detecting gas leakage in a premises and facilitates in controlling the gas automatically.
[0025] According to an embodiment, the present disclosure elaborates upon
a system to be installed in a premises for example, home, offices buildings, shopping malls, and etc. The system can be configured to detect gas leakage in the premises, and correspondingly perform various operations such as turn on exhaust fan to throw the gas outside, cut off power supply in the premises, simultaneously door and window of the area can be controlled. For example, when people detected in the area, the door can be opened to enable the person to move outside from the area, in some cases the door can be closed to prevent spreading of fire outside from the area. Similarly the windows can be opened to move the gas outside from the premises.
[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the proposed
system in order to explain its working, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a gas
detection and safety system (100) (interchangeably referred as system (100)) is disclosed. The system (100) can include one or more sensors (102) (collectively referred as sensors (102) and individually referred as sensor (102)), a communication circuit (104), and a processing unit (106). The sensors (102) can be configured to detect level of gas in atmosphere of the premises, and correspondingly

generate one or more analog signals (also referred as analog signals, hereinafter). In another embodiment, the sensors (102) can include but not limited to gas sensor, temperature sensor, load sensor, and MQ-2 sensor. The sensors (102) can be deployed in the area where probability of gas leakage is high for example, kitchen, and industries where gases are used. The sensors (102) can detect the gas range of 200-10000 parts per million (PPM) in the atmosphere.
[0028] In an embodiment, the communication circuit (104) can be
operatively coupled with the sensors (102), and upon receiving the analog signals from the sensors (102) convert the analog signals into a corresponding voltage value.
[0029] In an embodiment, the processing unit (106) can be configured to
receive the voltage value from the communication circuit (104). The received voltage value can be compared with a dataset having a set of pre-defined range. Upon detection of the the gas levels beyond the pre-defined range, the processing unit (106) actuate one or more components to assist in minimizing spreading of the gas. In another embodiment, the one or more components can include exhaust fan (112), mobile computing device (114), alert unit (116), and windows and doors (118) of the premises that can be actuated by the processing unit (106) upon detection of gas leakage inside the premises.
[0030] In an embodiment, the processing unit a processing unit (106) can
include one or more processor(s). The one or more processor(s) can be implemented
as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal
processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that
manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the
one or more processor(s) can be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable
instructions stored in a memory of the processing unit. The memory can store one
or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and
executed to create or share the data units over a network service.
[0031] The processing unit can also include an interface(s). The interface(s)
can include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, transducers, actuators, and the

like. The interface(s) can facilitate communication of the processing unit with various components coupled to the processing unit. The interface(s) can also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the processing unit. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) and database. A database can include data that is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processors(s).
[0032] In an embodiment, a power source can be provided to supply power
to the sensors 102, the processing unit (106), the exhaust fan (112) and the alert unit (116). Further, the power source can include any or a combination of rechargeable battery, lithium (Li) ion cell, rechargeable cells, electrochemical cells, storage battery, and secondary cell.
[0033] In an embodiment, the system (100) can include a communication
unit that can be communicatively coupled with the sensors (102), processing unit (106), and the mobile computing device (114). The communication unit can include, but not limited to GPS (global positioning system) module, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Module, Bluetooth, Li-Fi, and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
[0034] In an embodiment, upon detection of the gas leakage in the premises,
the processing unit (106) can transmit a first warning signal to the power source to
cut off power supply in the premises, though the power supply can be provided to
the exhaust fan (112) to turn on it. The exhaust fan (112) can be configured to
exhaust particles, smoke, gas and odors from the premises, and facilitate in
improving inside air that enable the people in the premises to breath easily.
[0035] In an embodiment, one or more relay(s) (110) can be provided with
the system (100), at least one relay (110) can be configured to cut off power supply in the premises, and another relay (110) can be configured to control power supply provided to the exhaust fan (112).
[0036] In an embodiment, upon detection of the gas leakage in the premises,
the processing unit (106) can transmit a second warning signal to the mobile computing device (s) (114) associated with one or more users. The mobile

computing device (114) can include but not limited to smartphone, phone, laptop, computer, and PDA. For example, the owner of the house is not present, gas leakage is detected, the message can be transmitted to the owner smartphone using internet, and in case internet facility is not available the message can be transmitted through the GSM.
[0037] In an embodiment, upon detection of the gas leakage in the premises
the processing unit (106) can transmit third warning signal to the alert unit (116). Upon receiving the third set of warning signal, the alert unit (116) can be activated to generate acoustic signals to alert entities in the pre- defined area of the premises. Moreover, the alert unit (116) can include but not limited to ultrasonic sensor, LED, buzzer, and/or combination thereof. In a way of example and not as a limitation the buzzer can produce sound, and the nearby people can assist the people inside the building where gas leakage is detected. Also, the buzzer can notify the people in the buildings to come outside from the building.
[0038] In an embodiment, upon detection of the gas leakage in the premises
the processing unit (106) can transmit fourth warning signal to the windows and doors (118) of the premises. The windows and doors (118) of the premises can be a part of a smart home automation system, the processing unit (106) can transmit the fourth set of warning signal to control the smart home automation system that can further control the windows and doors (118). The windows and doors (118) can be opened that facilitate in withdrawal of the gas from the premises, and enables fresh air to get inside the premises.
[0039] In an exemplary embodiment, when gas leakage (i.e. LPG) is
detected from a cylinder in a kitchen, and no member is at home, the processing
unit can automatically detect the gas leakage and notify the members of the family
on their registered phone. Thus, the user can come and can perform necessary
actions. Also, the system (100) can automatically open the doors and windows, and
turn on the exhaust fan (112) to remove gas from the air inside the house.
[0040] In an exemplary embodiment, the mobile computing device can
include applications (also referred as app, hereinafter), or web interface which may be downloadable from an app store and installable such as Andriod, iOS, Window

Phone BlackBerry etc. The app can include a user interface and protocols to
communicate. The user can control various setting of the system (100) from the
phone.
[0041] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary method in order to explain its
working, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0042] As illustrated, an exemplary method (200) for gas detection and
safety is disclosed. At step (202), the method (200) can include detecting gas levels
in atmosphere by sensors (102) and transmitting analog signals to a communication
circuit (104).
[0043] At step (204), the method (200) can include converting the received
analog signals from the sensors (102) into a voltage value by the communication
circuit (104).
[0044] At step (206), transmitting the converted voltage value by a
communication unit to a processing unit (106).
[0045] At step (208), analyzing, the received voltage value to detect gas
levels in the premises.
[0046] At step (210), actuating one or more components by the processing
unit (106), upon detection of the gas levels beyond the pre-defined range. . In
another embodiment, the one or more components can include exhaust fan (112),
mobile computing device (114), alert unit (116), and windows and doors (118) of
the premises that can be actuated by the processing unit (106) upon detection of gas
leakage inside the premises. The exhaust fan (112) can be turned ON, the windows
and doors (118) of the premises can be opened, and the alert unit (116) can produce
sound to notify nearby entities. Also, the power supply in the premises can be turned
off to prevent more causalities.
[0047] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the
invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without
departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by
the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments,
versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill

in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0048] The present invention provides a system to that facilitate in detection
of a gas inside a premises.
[0049] The present invention provides a system that take safety measures
automatically.
[0050] The present invention provides a system to reduce the casualty in
the premises from gas leakage.
[0051] The present invention provides a system to notify owner of the
premises, and notify people in the proximity.

We Claim:
1. A gas detection and safety system (100) comprising;
a plurality of sensors (102) deployed in a premises to detect gas levels in the atmosphere, and correspondingly generate one or more analog signals;
a communication circuit (104) operatively coupled with the plurality of sensors (102) and configured to convert the one or more analog signals received from the plurality of sensors (102) into a corresponding voltage value; and
a processing unit (106) configured to analyze the received voltage value from the communication circuit (104) and actuate a plurality of components upon detection of the gas levels beyond a pre-defined range.
2. The gas detection and safety system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of components further comprising exhaust fan (112), mobile computing device (114), alert unit (116), and windows and doors (118) of the premises.
3. The gas detection and safety system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing unit (106) is configured to turn off power supply in the premises, though provide power supply to turn on the exhaust fan (112), upon detection of the gas levels beyond the pre-defined range.
4. The gas detection and safety system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing unit (106) is configured to transmit a notification on the mobile computing device (114), upon detection of the gas levels beyond the pre-defined range.
5. The gas detection and safety system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing unit (106) is configured to open the windows and doors (116) of the premises, upon detection of the gas levels beyond the pre-defined range
6. The gas detection and safety system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of sensors (102) detect the gas range of 200-10000 parts per million (PPM) in the atmosphere.

7. The gas detection and safety system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing unit (106) is configured to actuate the alert unit (116) to generate acoustic signals, upon detection of the gas levels beyond the pre-defined range.
8. A gas detection and safety method (200) comprising;
detecting, gas levels in atmosphere by a plurality of sensors (102) and transmitting one or more analog signals to a communication circuit (104);
converting, the received one or more analog signals from the plurality of sensors (102) into a voltage value by the communication circuit (104);
transmitting, the converted voltage value by a communication unit to a processing unit (106);
analyzing, the received voltage value to detect gas levels; and
actuating, a plurality of components by the processing unit (106), upon detection of the gas levels beyond the pre-defined range.
9. The gas detection and safety method (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the plurality of components comprising exhaust fan (112), a mobile computing device (114), an alert unit (116), and windows and doors (118) of the premises.
10. The gas detection and safety method (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the processing unit (104) is configured to turn on the exhaust fan (112), transmitting a warning message on the mobile computing device (114), open the windows and doors (116) of the premises and actuate the alert unit (116) to generate acoustic signals upon detection of the gas levels beyond the pre-defined range.