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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8120505 | Emergency ingress/egress monitoring system A base computer that, under normal conditions receives and stores individual ingress/egress data transmitted from at least one card reader and that maintains a current occupancy census of a facility. Under emergency conditions, individual exit from the facility is r... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8102274 | Communication apparatus, communication system, communication method, integrated circuit and circuit module A communication apparatus which transmits data to another communication apparatus through a transmission channel, includes: a display which displays a plurality of communication rates; and a controller which permits the display to display the communication rates. Th... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8068035 | Weather-proof and tamper-proof audio/video display system and associated housing for outdoor use A weather and bullet proof display system includes a casing that is nested within a headstone and has an opening formed therein. Solar panels are mounted on the headstone. A bullet proof shield is conjoined to the casing within the opening. A display screen is dispo... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8049638 | Sensor for detecting hydrocarbons A fluid sensor comprises a sensor housing, a sensor package, an actuator and a switch. The sensor package is disposed within the sensor housing and includes first and second screens and at least one sensing membrane. The sensing membrane is disposed between the firs... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8026825 | Light sensing pull station An alarm pull station includes a housing, an alarm indicator carried within the housing, an alarm activation mechanism carried within the housing, such that the alarm activation mechanism is adjacent to the alarm indicator, and configured to generate an alarm signal... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7999692 | Non-addressable dual notification appliance The present invention provides a non-addressable notification appliance having multiple (e.g., dual) visual alarms such as strobes for notifying individuals of different types of detected events. For example, the notification appliance of the present invention could... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7994930 | Product placement A device may include a receiver to receive a data stream. The device may also include logic to insert a product placement into the data stream based at least one of a location of the device or information associated with a user of the device. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7990279 | Emergency ingress/egress monitoring system A system to monitor the entry and exit of individuals from a facility and to identify individuals who safely evacuated the facility and those who have entered, but apparently have not safely evacuated it and indicated safe evacuation by use of a card reader or simil... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7982627 | Meter device, information processing device, and meter driving method A meter device includes an indicator unit, movably supported within a predetermined range, for representing an amplitude value of an input signal by a movement amount Δθ from a reference position θ0 which is one end of the predetermined range. A gain acqui... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7916039 | System for conveying audio information with a spatial characteristic to a vehicle occupant A system is provided for conveying information to an occupant of a motor vehicle. In one example of an implementation, driving-relevant information is obtained for example using sensors or a navigation system. An audio message is determined based on the obtained dri... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7830271 | Audio coordinated visual indicator An audio-coordinated visual indicator device reducing vehicle operator distraction associated with using a communications device during vehicle operation. The visual indicator being placed within the operator's field of view and provides a synchronized visual displa... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7808396 | Substrate processing apparatus It is intended to provide a substrate processing apparatus capable of reliably informing a running state of the apparatus. The substrate processing apparatus 100 having a signal indicator for indicating the running state, including a signal indicator 306 | 10/05/2010 |
| 7800511 | Emergency lighting system An emergency lighting system comprises a control system, guide light devices, having multiple light members, guide light controllers, and signal devices. Each guide light controller is adapted to activate at least one guide light device operatively connected to the ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7791496 | Plug-in speaker for emergency notification and voice evacuation An alarm indicating output appliance can be releasably affixed to a mounting plate. The plate carries wire receiving terminals which couple to the appliance. In the absence of the appliance, at least two of the terminals can be short circuited. ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7777638 | Device for signaling immediate rainfall forecasts The inventive device comprises telecommunications transceiver interacting with a network for data exchange and a user interface interacting with the telecommunications transceiver for displaying information extracted from received data, wherein telecommunications tr... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7777639 | Indicator display module An indicator display module includes a display face for informing an operator of a monitored condition and a housing having first and second ends. The display face is attached to the first end. The housing provides support to electrical components located within the... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7764189 | Audio coordinated visual indicator An audio-coordinated visual indicator reducing vehicle operator distraction associated with using a communications device during vehicle operation. The visual indicator being placed within the operator's field of view and providing a synchronized visual display asso... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7710289 | Portable communication apparatus with an anti-theft mode and implementing method thereof A communication apparatus with an anti-theft mode is provided. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus includes an input unit and a CPU. The input unit is for generating an operational signal in response to an operational input. The CPU is for receiving an anti-thef... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7705745 | Traffic signal column An optical traffic signal column including stacked levels fixed to one another by rotation. The base of each level includes, distributed along its periphery, oblong passages and fixed connectors. The conductors include rods each having two ends angularly offset from... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7692554 | Sound generating device A sound generating device for invalid apparatus as herein defined comprises a monitoring circuit and an audible output device for outputting an audible indication corresponding to the status and/or relative proximity of the in use apparatus monitored by the monitori... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7667613 | Evacuation status module (ESM) A new device used in institutions such as, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, and other patient-care facilities, and hotels and cruise ships which, when activated, provides a visual indication locally, at or near the room to which it is attached, and remo... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7663498 | Lockable signalling column The invention relates to a signaling column with levels which are assembled by a relative pivoting limited in amplitude and interconnected by axially-extending conductors. The body of a level includes a locking bar which extends axially to penetrate an opening in an... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7602308 | Plug-in alarm notification device An alarm indicating output appliance can be releasibly affixed to a mounting plate. The plate carries wire receiving terminals which couple to the appliance. In the absence of the appliance, at least two of the terminals can be short circuited. ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7561060 | Electroluminescent data cable identification and computer system diagnostics Cable identification and computer system diagnostics are facilitated with electroluminescent technology. In one embodiment, a computer data cable includes an electroluminescent strand having a first wire with an electroluminescent coating and a second wire in contac... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7557727 | Alert apparatus for use with fasteners To provide alert apparatus for use with fastener equipment, fasteners, wearable and portable items (for example, clothing and bags) including fasteners. The alert apparatus having a signal source (for example, a pull tab having a bell made of soft iron) that is help... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7525444 | Sensor for detecting hydrocarbons A fluid sensor comprises a sensor housing, a sensor package, an actuator and a switch. The sensor package is disposed within the sensor housing and includes first and second screens and at least one sensing membrane. The sensing membrane is disposed between the firs... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7522067 | Variable display Embodiments of the present application relate generally to methods and apparatus for relating information in a form either machine-readable, human-readable, or some combination thereof. More particularly, although not exclusively, these embodiments are concerned wit... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7492274 | Notification/alert motion for electronic equipment and or devices A motion producing motion-based notification/alert device to be used in and for attachment to mobile electronic equipment or devices, where the motion producing motion-based notification/alert device, upon receipt of an electronic signal from the mobile electronic e... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7466238 | Signal unit having and acoustic signal transmitter A signal unit is provided for signaling at least one operating state of a technical device such as a machine, installation, vehicle, or the like, having at least one acoustic signal transmitter (2) for generating an acoustic signal, thereby improving the moni... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7443305 | Hand wash monitoring system and method An identification badge worn by an individual is sensed when that individual enters a lavatory. The individual is also provided with an indication device which is worn on or about the hands. Inside the lavatory, there is also provided a hand cleaning station which i... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7439872 | Method and mobile device for non-visually signaling the state of a mobile device The present invention is related to a method for signaling the status of a mobile device, said mobile device comprising a user input interface, a storage including status information of said device and a signal generator, comprising the steps of receiving a status r... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7423548 | Multi-function egress path device A system and method for providing emergency egress path indication by providing a path direction indicator that is hidden from view during normal operation and is exposed to view upon activation by an emergency signal. Upon being exposed to view the indicator may be... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7417440 | Methods and systems for the rapid detection of concealed objects The present invention provides for an improved scanning process having microwave arrays comprised of microwave transmitters in radiographic alignment with microwave receivers. The microwave array emits controllably directed microwave radiation toward an object under... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414540 | Computer power indicator circuit In one preferred embodiment, a power indicator circuit for a computer comprises a light-emitting diode (LED) indicating power management states of a computer; a first resister connected between one pole of the LED and a power source; a second resistor connected betw... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7400228 | Retail service/server annunciator/pager, centerpiece and system A retail customer service annunciator/pager includes a base to recline on a retail tabletop; a tapered body extending upwardly from the base; a combination switch/light adjacent the apex of the tapered body, the switch/light alternately switching a visible light on ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7394396 | Electrical apparatus, image forming apparatus and operation program product An operation section (28) of an image forming apparatus main body (2) comprises an operation display panel (30) for displaying letters and/or symbols representing various functions with respect to an image forming operation to allow an operator ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7385495 | Illumination device for vehicles and method for controlling an illumination device for vehicles The present invention relates to an illumination device for vehicles with at least light-emitting diode (3) and a light control unit (1), wherein the light control unit (1) is connected to the at least one light-emitting diode (3) and a p... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7382252 | Mailbox support with lighted residence identification and alert signal apparatus An emergency signal apparatus for alerting police, medical service, neighbors and people passing by to emergency situations that may arise in or at a residence. The apparatus is designed for mounting on an upright post or column such as is commonly used for supporti... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7372370 | Remotely activated, multiple stage alarm system An alarm system (100) to wake sleeping occupants in the event of an emergency has a receiver (105) for detecting a warning signal (130) emitted from an external device (125), such as a smoke or carbon monoxide detector. A processor (11... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7372371 | Notification lights, locations and rules for a computer system Notifications to computer users are provided via indicators such as lights. The indicators are controlled according to rules, to convey computer-related state information to users in a consistent manner. Locations of visible indicators are chosen to facilitate easy ... | 05/13/2008 |
