Monitoring and alert system for industrial cables

This invention describes a system to detect wear and damage in industrial cables. It works by embedding a simple electrical circuit, made of two conductors, directly within the cable's insulation layers. If the cable gets damaged or worn enough to break these internal conductors, the circuit opens, triggering a smart device to send a wireless alert, potentially also reporting the cable's temperature.

Why it matters: Filed before the widespread adoption of low-power, long-range wireless protocols and the full maturation of the Industrial IoT ecosystem. The cost and efficiency of wirelessly transmitting cable health data from harsh environments have significantly improved since 2017, making such a system more practical and economical today.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom cable manufacturing, electronics, wireless communication

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