Vocal Smoke Alarm

Specifications

The vocal smoke alarm supplements the high-pitched beeps of conventional alarms with spoken instructions recorded by parents.

The Vocal Smoke Alarm is a new smoke alarm system based on childrens sleep and auditory patterns. Our system detects smoke, but uses an innovative method to inform the child of the fire. The Vocal Smoke Alarm supplements the high-pitched beeps of conventional alarmswith spoken instructions recorded by parents or other caregivers.

 

Conventional smoke alarms have two serious limitations. First, although extremely loud,these alarms do not reliably awaken children;many children sleep right through the beeping.Second, if the child does wake up, these meaningless sounds give no instruction about whatto do to escape the fire. Children do not naturally know what to do in these emergencies.Sometimes they attempt to hide under beds or in closets, which can have tragic consequences.

 

The Vocal Smoke Alarms method of recording a parents voice addresses both of these problems. Of course parents rescue their children whenever possible, but when they cant getthere, the Vocal Smoke Alarm provides the next best thing. The Vocal Smoke Alarm bringsyour voice to your child when he or she needs it the most.

 

There are over 400,000 home fires each year in the United States. Young children are at particularly high risk in home fires. In fact, each year more than 40,000 children under age 14are seriously injured or killed in these residential fires. Fortunately, there is something parentscan do to help: Teach children what to do if a fire occurs in the home. Nothing is more effective at preventing injury in home fires than preparation and practice.

 

Features and Benefits:

1) Familiar Voice

   This Vocal Smoke Alarm is the only smoke alarm that enables you to record a message

   using your own voice. Research studies from different independenttesting authorities have

   shown that using a familiar voice dramatically increases the chances of awakening a child,

   compared to traditional smoke alarm.The child hears the familiar voice message and is less

   afraid and disoriented and is able to follow the recorded instructions to exit the household.

 

2) Drill Function

   Rehearsing escape plans is a critical part of being able to effectively react in the event of a

   fire. Practice is vital to fire safety. Recorded messages are mosteffective when they remind

   children of instructions that have already been learned and practiced. Therefore, it is

   important to hold fire drills in which yourchildren practice their evacuation procedure. The

   Vocal Smoke Alarm is the only smoke alarm on the market with a specific and conveniently

   located FireDrill button that lets you practice fire drills with your children safely and easily.

 

3) Vocal Smoke Alarm Horn and High Quality Speaker

   The device alternates the standard smoke alarm horn and your familiar voice message. The

   high quality speaker plays back your recorded message atapproximately 85dbs at 8 feet or

   more depending upon the recording level of your original message. The horn meets all UL

   and ULC standards for audiblehorn (US and Canada.)

 

4) Indicator Lights

   The Vocal Smoke Alarm is equipped with a bright light ring that illuminates during drills and

   in case of an alarm.

 

5) Low Battery Warning

   The device checks its battery level automatically on a regular basis. If the battery level falls

    below a critical level, the device will emit a chirping sound once every minute to indicate a

    low battery status. Batteries should be replaced as soon as the chirping begins.

 

6) Self-Testing Function

    The device checks to make sure the batteries and smoke sensor are fully functional by

    performing a self-test. The self-test is indicated by a brief red flash ofthe light ring around

    the drill button. The self-test occurs once every forty seconds.

 

7) Weekly Test Function

   The device should be checked weekly for proper operation. By pressing the fire drill button

   briefly once, the device will run a self test. Upon successful completion of this self testing

   procedure, the device will playback your recorded message, and then beep three times.