Honeywell International Inc.
Gas identification by measuring stain development at multiple specific wavelength regions with narrow band optical sensors

Abstract:

Systems and methods for detecting gas are described that use a wide band light source, and at least two narrow band light sensors. Each sensor may be operable to detect light at a different range of wavelengths. Additionally, the gas detector device may comprise a color changing indicator operable to react with gas in the air to change color. The different gases may react to create different colors, and the sensors detect light reflected by the color changing indicator from the wide band light source. The gas detector device may comprise a processor in communication with the at least two light sensors operable to receive detected reflected wavelength information from the light sensors, and determine the type of gas that reacted with the color changing indicator based on the color detected by the sensors. Each color may be associated with a different type of gas.