| 摘要 |
<p>An intelligent floor covering that monitors itself by detecting environmental changes. The floor covering has a wear layer, a backing layer and a sensor typically positioned between the wear layer and the backing layer. The sensor generates a signal responsive to the environmental changes. The floor covering utilizes a controller, having for example, a computer chip to receive and process these signals. The microchip analyzes the signals and produces coded singals that indicate the environmental changes on the floor covering. These coded signals are then transmitted to an external controller, usually a device such as a computer or environmental controller, where the coded signals can be further processed and displayed if needed.</p> |
