Method and apparatus for indicating a status
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0919351
(2004-08-17)
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발명자
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- Arcaria,Angelo
- Taylor,Kenneth R.
- Greco,Scott
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
4 인용 특허 :
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초록
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A method and apparatus for a signaling device includes an audio device that generates either or both an audible output such as a tone and a voice. The output is based upon a status level. The signaling device further includes a light emitting diode (LED) strobe that illuminates in a variety of color
A method and apparatus for a signaling device includes an audio device that generates either or both an audible output such as a tone and a voice. The output is based upon a status level. The signaling device further includes a light emitting diode (LED) strobe that illuminates in a variety of colors, where the illumination of a specific color is based upon the status level.
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What is claimed is: 1. A signaling apparatus, comprising: an audio device configured to generate at least one output selected from the group consisting of a tone and a voice, the output is selected based upon a status level; and a light emitting diode (LED) strobe configured to illuminate in a vari
What is claimed is: 1. A signaling apparatus, comprising: an audio device configured to generate at least one output selected from the group consisting of a tone and a voice, the output is selected based upon a status level; and a light emitting diode (LED) strobe configured to illuminate in a variety of colors, where an illumination of a specific color is based upon the status level. 2. The signaling apparatus as in claim 1, wherein the LED strobe is detachable. 3. The signaling apparatus as in claim 1, wherein the audio device and the LED strobe are located within a housing. 4. The signaling apparatus as in claim 1, further comprising a motherboard interfaced to the audio device. 5. The signaling apparatus as in claim 1, further comprising a motherboard interfaced to the LED strobe. 6. The signaling apparatus as in claim 4, further comprising a daughter board interfaced to the motherboard, wherein the daughter board provides the output to the motherboard. 7. The signaling apparatus as in claim 5, wherein the motherboard is configured to provide the output to the audio device. 8. The signaling apparatus as in claim 5, wherein the motherboard is configured to provide the output to the LED strobe. 9. The signaling apparatus as in claim 8, wherein the LED strobe is linked to the motherboard with multiple conductors. 10. The apparatus as in claim 8, wherein the LED strobe is linked to the motherboard with no more than two wires. 11. The signaling apparatus as in claim 10, wherein the two wires are configured to serve as a medium for both power and control. 12. The signaling apparatus as in claim 1, wherein the voice is prerecorded. 13. The signaling apparatus as in claim 1, wherein the status level is an indication of at least one selected from the group consisting of a piece of equipment, an environmental condition, event, security level, operation level, time hazard and procedure level. 14. The signaling apparatus as in claim 1, wherein the LED strobe comprises a plurality of different color light emitting diodes. 15. The signaling apparatus as in claim 13, wherein the different color light emitting diodes are positioned to provide an even distribution of light. 16. A method for indicating a status level, comprising: activating an audio device with an output selected from the group consisting of a tone and a voice, the output is selected based upon the status level; and activating a light emitting diode (LED) strobe configured to illuminate in a variety of colors, an illumination of specific color is based upon the output. 17. The method as in claim 16, further comprising transmitting the output from a control board. 18. The method as in claim 17, wherein the output is transmitted with no more than two wires. 19. The method as in claim 18, wherein power is carried along the no more than two wires. 20. A system for indicating a status level, comprising: means for generating audio in response to an output selected from the group consisting of a tone and a voice, the output is selected based upon the status level; and means for generating a light emitting diode (LED) strobe, the means for generating is configured to illuminate in a variety of colors, wherein an illumination of a specific color is based upon the output. 21. The system as in claim 20, further comprising means for transmitting the output to the LED strobe.
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