GB2155220A - Electronic sound detecting unit for locating missing articles - Google Patents

Electronic sound detecting unit for locating missing articles

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Publication number
GB2155220A
GB2155220A GB08505020A GB8505020A GB2155220A GB 2155220 A GB2155220 A GB 2155220A GB 08505020 A GB08505020 A GB 08505020A GB 8505020 A GB8505020 A GB 8505020A GB 2155220 A GB2155220 A GB 2155220A
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Prior art keywords
sounds
unit
sound detecting
battery
allows
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GB08505020A
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GB8505020D0 (en
Inventor
Edward B Bayer
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BKO Inc
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BKO Inc
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Priority claimed from US06/625,820 external-priority patent/US4507653A/en
Application filed by BKO Inc filed Critical BKO Inc
Publication of GB8505020D0 publication Critical patent/GB8505020D0/en
Publication of GB2155220A publication Critical patent/GB2155220A/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/18—Status alarms
    • G08B21/24—Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B1/00—Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal
    • G08B1/08—Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using electric transmission ; transformation of alarm signals to electrical signals from a different medium, e.g. transmission of an electric alarm signal upon detection of an audible alarm signal

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
  • Emergency Management (AREA)
  • Control Of Conveyors (AREA)
  • Measurement Of Velocity Or Position Using Acoustic Or Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
  • Emergency Alarm Devices (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)

Abstract

A miniature, battery-powered electronic unit adapted to be attached to a common article such as keys or eyeglasses. The unit is responsive to a plurality of sounds for emitting audible tones to enable a misplaced article to be located. A sound detecting and indicating circuit provides the audible tones upon receipt of a sequence of sounds falling within predetermined frequency, time spacing and amplitude ranges. The correct sequence of sounds is generated by the user by clapping, whistling or making any other loud sounds, and no additional transmitting device is required. Improper sequences of sounds are prevented from producing false activation of the unit. Extremely low power consumption, resulting in part from CMOS technology, allows the unit to remain on continuously for a period of six to nine months using standard camera (button cell) batteries. Special battery-saver circuitry prolongs battery life. The unit can be fabricated using gate array or custom chip technology, which results in extremely small size and low cost of manufacture. A visual indicator (270) allows the user to learn proper operation.
GB08505020A 1983-06-29 1984-06-29 Electronic sound detecting unit for locating missing articles Withdrawn GB2155220A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ZA834738 1983-06-29
ZA835445 1983-07-26
US06/625,820 US4507653A (en) 1983-06-29 1984-06-28 Electronic sound detecting unit for locating missing articles
PCT/US1984/001023 WO1985000233A1 (en) 1983-06-29 1984-06-29 Electronic sound detecting unit for locating missing articles

Publications (2)

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GB8505020D0 GB8505020D0 (en) 1985-03-27
GB2155220A true GB2155220A (en) 1985-09-18

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AU (1) AU3108784A (en)
DE (1) DE3490301T1 (en)
GB (1) GB2155220A (en)
WO (1) WO1985000233A1 (en)

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GB2434755A (en) * 2006-02-01 2007-08-08 Paul Joseph Caulfield Golf ball containing an acoustic generator

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DE8702723U1 (en) * 1987-02-21 1988-03-17 Hurwitz, Stefan, 4300 Essen Optical vision aid
DE3805014A1 (en) * 1987-02-21 1988-09-01 Stefan Hurwitz Optical visual aid
US5685821A (en) * 1992-10-19 1997-11-11 Arthrotek Method and apparatus for performing endoscopic surgical procedures
WO1999030302A1 (en) * 1997-12-09 1999-06-17 Albert Luque, Javier Telecontrol with sound-activated acoustic signalling device
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US3855575A (en) * 1972-05-03 1974-12-17 Texas Instruments Inc Ultrasonic remote control receiver
US3892920A (en) * 1974-06-05 1975-07-01 Eric A Kolm Acoustic activated switch
US3970987A (en) * 1972-08-17 1976-07-20 Signal Science, Inc. Acoustical switch
US4101873A (en) * 1976-01-26 1978-07-18 Benjamin Ernest Anderson Device to locate commonly misplaced objects
US4322718A (en) * 1980-05-19 1982-03-30 Paul Faierstain Sound-activated rotary device

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US3855575A (en) * 1972-05-03 1974-12-17 Texas Instruments Inc Ultrasonic remote control receiver
US3970987A (en) * 1972-08-17 1976-07-20 Signal Science, Inc. Acoustical switch
US3798600A (en) * 1972-09-11 1974-03-19 Trio Electronics Inc Method and system of remote control
US3892920A (en) * 1974-06-05 1975-07-01 Eric A Kolm Acoustic activated switch
US4101873A (en) * 1976-01-26 1978-07-18 Benjamin Ernest Anderson Device to locate commonly misplaced objects
US4322718A (en) * 1980-05-19 1982-03-30 Paul Faierstain Sound-activated rotary device

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2434755A (en) * 2006-02-01 2007-08-08 Paul Joseph Caulfield Golf ball containing an acoustic generator

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GB8505020D0 (en) 1985-03-27
DE3490301T1 (en) 1985-11-14
AU3108784A (en) 1985-01-25
WO1985000233A1 (en) 1985-01-17

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