Patent ID: 6150944
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: A01M,G01V

Abstract:
A termite detection apparatus comprising:(a) a sensor adapted to be in communication with and positionable within an area infestible by termites, said sensor having a reactive area responsive to gases emitted by termites, said sensor producing an output signal responsive to the presence of gases contacting a reactive area of said sensor, said sensor in operative communication with a processor;(b) a processor in operative communication with said sensor,(c.) a plurality of predetermined sensor responses, each said pre-determined sensor response representing the output signal of said sensor in response to reaction with one or more gases known to be emitted by termites whereby said processor compares said output signal to to said pre-determined sensor responses to determine if termites are present; and(d.) an output device in operative communication with said processor, said output device adapted to generate an alert signal to a user when said processor detects the presence of one or more gases know to be emitted by termites through said comparison of said output signal with said pre-determined sensor responses, said alert signal being generated independently of ambient background environmental conditions.