Table 4.
Comparison of existing fire alarm systems and the proposed system.
Existing fire alarm systems | The proposed system | |
---|---|---|
Sensor | Flame, smoke, carbon monoxide detectors | Regular and thermal bi-spectrum camera |
Timeliness | After fire happens | Before fire happens |
False alarm prevention | None | Person detection |
Warning mode | Buzzer, phone call to fire station, delayed response | Buzzer, IM app, phone call to staff, shut off stove, quick response |
System upgrade | Device replacement, difficult | Model or parameter change, easy |