Patent References 1984599 2154478 2376278 2500507 2536290 3751825 InventorApplicationNo. 06/168601 filed on 07/14/1980US Classes:340/815.53, Lighted alphanumeric or character indicator matrix340/286.01, SYSTEMS340/815.55, Transparent or translucent indicator with means for blocking light345/168, Including keyboard434/112COMMUNICATION AIDS FOR THE HANDICAPPEDExaminersPrimary: Caldwell, Sr., John W.Assistant: Myer, Daniel Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG09B 21/00 (20060101)AbstractApparatus and method for communicating comprises a control box having an alphanumeric keyboard with a plurality of switches. A control box electronic circuitry is disposed within the control box and has a power source and a plurality of conductors. The apparatus also includes a display box for displaying what's on the alphanumeric keyboard, and a display box electronic circuitry which is disposed within the display box. Communication with a mute is accomplished by working the keyboard and thereby lighting up in the display box a numeral and corresponding hand sign, or a letter and corresponding hand sign, and with the mute watching the display communication with him or her is accomplished.Other References
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