IPC Classification

Class code (prefix) Descriptions Number of results
G08B 1/00 Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal
G08B 1/02 Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using only mechanical transmission
G08B 1/04 Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using hydraulic transmissionSystems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using pneumatic transmission
G08B 1/06 Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using hydraulic transmissionSystems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using pneumatic transmission hydraulic only
G08B 1/08 Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using electric transmission
G08B 3/00 Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems
G08B 3/02 Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using only mechanical transmission
G08B 3/06 Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using hydraulic transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using pneumatic transmission
G08B 3/10 Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
G08B 3/14 Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using explosives
G08B 5/00 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied
G08B 5/02 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using only mechanical transmission
G08B 5/06 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using hydraulic transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using pneumatic transmission
G08B 5/14 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using hydraulic transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using pneumatic transmission with indicator element moving about a pivot, e.g. hinged flap or rotating vane
G08B 5/16 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using hydraulic transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using pneumatic transmission with indicator element moving about a pivot, e.g. hinged flap or rotating vane with reset means necessitating a separate operation to return the indicator element
G08B 5/18 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using hydraulic transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using pneumatic transmission with indicator element moving rectilinearly
G08B 5/20 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using hydraulic transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using pneumatic transmission with indicator element moving rectilinearly with reset means necessitating a separate operation to return the indicator element
G08B 5/22 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
G08B 5/24 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission with indicator element moving about a pivot, e.g. hinged flap or rotating vane
G08B 5/26 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission with indicator element moving about a pivot, e.g. hinged flap or rotating vane with reset means necessitating a separate operation to return the indicator element
G08B 5/28 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission with indicator element moving about a pivot, e.g. hinged flap or rotating vane with hinged flap or arm
G08B 5/30 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission with indicator element moving about a pivot, e.g. hinged flap or rotating vane with rotating or oscillating members, e.g. vanes
G08B 5/32 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission with indicator element moving rectilinearly
G08B 5/34 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission with indicator element moving rectilinearly with reset means necessitating a separate operation to return the indicator element
G08B 5/36 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
G08B 5/38 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources using flashing light
G08B 5/40 Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using smoke, fire or coloured gases
G08B 6/00 Tactile signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems
G08B 7/00 Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups
G08B 7/02 Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using mechanical transmission
G08B 7/04 Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using hydraulic transmissionSignalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using pneumatic transmission
G08B 7/06 Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
G08B 7/08 Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using explosives
G08B 9/00 Order telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships
G08B 9/02 Order telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships Details
G08B 9/04 Means for recording operation of the apparatus
G08B 9/06 Means for indicating disagreement between orders given and those carried out
G08B 9/08 Order telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships mechanical
G08B 9/10 Order telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships mechanical using ratchet
G08B 9/12 Order telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships mechanical using rotary shaft
G08B 9/14 Order telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships hydraulicOrder telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships pneumatic
G08B 9/16 Order telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships hydraulicOrder telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships pneumatic using ratchet
G08B 9/18 Order telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships hydraulicOrder telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships pneumatic by varying displacement of the fluid
G08B 9/20 Order telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships hydraulicOrder telegraph apparatus, i.e. means for transmitting one of a finite number of different orders at the discretion of the user, e.g. bridge to engine room orders in ships pneumatic by varying pressure of the fluid
G08B 13/00 Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
G08B 13/02 Mechanical actuation
G08B 13/04 Mechanical actuation by breaking of glass
G08B 13/06 Mechanical actuation by tampering with fastening
G08B 13/08 Mechanical actuation by opening, e.g. of door, of window, of drawer, of shutter, of curtain, of blind
G08B 13/10 Mechanical actuation by pressure on floors, floor coverings, stair treads, counters, or tills
G08B 13/12 Mechanical actuation by the breaking or disturbance of stretched cords or wires
G08B 13/14 Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
G08B 13/16 Actuation by interference with mechanical vibrations in air or other fluid
G08B 13/18 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
G08B 13/19 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems
G08B 13/20 Actuation by change of fluid pressure
G08B 13/22 Electrical actuation
G08B 13/24 Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
G08B 13/26 Electrical actuation by proximity of an intruder causing variation in capacitance or inductance of a circuit
G08B 13/181 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using active radiation detection systems
G08B 13/183 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using active radiation detection systems by interruption of a radiation beam or barrier
G08B 13/184 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using active radiation detection systems by interruption of a radiation beam or barrier using radiation reflectors
G08B 13/186 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using active radiation detection systems by interruption of a radiation beam or barrier using light guides, e.g. optical fibres
G08B 13/187 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using active radiation detection systems by interference of a radiation field
G08B 13/189 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
G08B 13/191 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems using pyroelectric sensor means
G08B 13/193 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems using focusing means
G08B 13/194 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
G08B 13/196 Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G08B 15/00 Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives
G08B 15/02 Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives with smoke, gas, or coloured or odorous powder or liquid
G08B 17/00 Fire alarmsAlarms responsive to explosion
G08B 17/02 Mechanical actuation of the alarm, e.g. by the breaking of a wire
G08B 17/04 Hydraulic or pneumatic actuation of the alarm, e.g. by change of fluid pressure
G08B 17/06 Electric actuation of the alarm, e.g. using a thermally-operated switch
G08B 17/08 Actuation involving the use of explosive means
G08B 17/10 Actuation by presence of smoke or gases
G08B 17/11 Actuation by presence of smoke or gases using an ionisation chamber for detecting smoke or gas
G08B 17/12 Actuation by presence of radiation or particles, e.g. of infrared radiation or of ions
G08B 17/103 Actuation by presence of smoke or gases using a light emitting and receiving device
G08B 17/107 Actuation by presence of smoke or gases using a light emitting and receiving device for detecting light-scattering due to smoke
G08B 17/113 Constructional details
G08B 17/117 Actuation by presence of smoke or gases by using a detection device for specific gases, e.g. combustion products, produced by the fire
G08B 19/00 Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
G08B 19/02 Alarm responsive to formation or anticipated formation of ice
G08B 21/00 Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
G08B 21/02 Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
G08B 21/04 Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
G08B 21/06 Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms
G08B 21/08 Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to the presence of persons in a body of water, e.g. a swimming poolAlarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to an abnormal condition of a body of water
G08B 21/10 Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to calamitous events, e.g. tornados or earthquakes
G08B 21/12 Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to undesired emission of substances, e.g. pollution alarms
G08B 21/14 Toxic gas alarms
G08B 21/16 Combustible gas alarms
G08B 21/18 Status alarms
G08B 21/20 Status alarms responsive to moisture
G08B 21/22 Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons
G08B 21/24 Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
G08B 23/00 Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
G08B 25/00 Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 25/01 Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
G08B 25/04 Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using a single signalling line, e.g. in a closed loop
G08B 25/06 Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using power transmission lines
G08B 25/08 Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using communication transmission lines
G08B 25/10 Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
G08B 25/12 Manually actuated calamity alarm transmitting arrangements
G08B 25/14 Central alarm receiver or annunciator arrangements
G08B 26/00 Alarm systems in which substations are interrogated in succession by a central station
G08B 27/00 Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations
G08B 29/00 Checking or monitoring of signalling or alarm systemsPrevention or correction of operating errors, e.g. preventing unauthorised operation
G08B 29/02 Monitoring continuously signalling or alarm systems
G08B 29/04 Monitoring of the detection circuits
G08B 29/06 Monitoring of the line circuits, e.g. signalling of line faults
G08B 29/08 Signalling of tampering with the line circuit
G08B 29/10 Monitoring of the annunciator circuits
G08B 29/12 Checking intermittently signalling or alarm systems
G08B 29/14 Checking intermittently signalling or alarm systems checking the detection circuits
G08B 29/16 Security signalling or alarm systems, e.g. redundant systems
G08B 29/18 Prevention or correction of operating errors
G08B 29/20 Calibration, including self-calibrating arrangements
G08B 29/22 Provisions facilitating manual calibration, e.g. input or output provisions for testingHolding of intermittent values to permit measurement
G08B 29/24 Self-calibration, e.g. compensating for environmental drift or ageing of components
G08B 29/26 Self-calibration, e.g. compensating for environmental drift or ageing of components by updating and storing reference thresholds
G08B 29/28 Self-calibration, e.g. compensating for environmental drift or ageing of components by changing the gain of an amplifier
G08B 31/00 Predictive alarm systems characterised by extrapolation or other computation using updated historic data