GB2344915A - Portable voice messaging and warning device - Google Patents

Portable voice messaging and warning device Download PDF

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GB2344915A
GB2344915A GB9827709A GB9827709A GB2344915A GB 2344915 A GB2344915 A GB 2344915A GB 9827709 A GB9827709 A GB 9827709A GB 9827709 A GB9827709 A GB 9827709A GB 2344915 A GB2344915 A GB 2344915A
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The device is a self contained unit with an onboard rechargeable battery. It is designed to be used in a variety of locations where external power is not readily available. It is fitted with an infrared movement detector, which, when activated, will initiate a warning or message. This detector has an adjustable range of detection to cater for confined spaces or large open areas. An electronic speech processor is fitted within the device. Facility is provided to programme, on site, any message, in any language, as may be required to suit the location and environment. This message which is transmitted through an onboard audio speaker can be changed as frequently as required, and will remain in the processor, even in complete power down. The device is fitted with a six position keyswitch, which controls all of the functions of the unit. Incorporated on the same control panel is a push button for programming the speech message and a socket for recharging the battery.

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PORTABLE VOICE MESSAGING AND WARNING DEVICE This invention relates to a portable voice messaging and warning device.
Portable warning devices such as written or pictorial signs and cones, and static voice messaging devices are in common use. Conventional signs have limited benefits for blind or partially sighted people, and voice messaging devices are generally fixed to deliver a message associated to the area or structure on which they are attached.
The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable, movement activated, programmable voice annunciator and visual warning device.
Accordingly, this invention is a self contained, portable unit, which can be programmed, on site, to detect movement at a preferred range and to deliver any spoken message, in any language, to suit the location and environment in which it is sited, whilst providing a visual warning light. The whole unit is powered by its own onboard rechargeable battery.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described : Drawings are provided for visual reference.
Figure 1 illustrates the front and side elevation Figure 2 illustrates the rear and side elevation The unit consists of a base with rubber feet or castors, a body in the form of a square section cone, which houses a rechargeable battery, a variable range Passive Infrared Detector, a six position programme and selector keyswitch, a loud speaker, a speech processor, a timed warning strobe and eyebolts for secure anchorage to a fixed object. The unit is controlled by the six position keyswitch. Each key position provides different functions as follows : OFF this position the unit is switched off to preserve battery life when the unit is in store.
PROGRAMME- In this position, when used in conjunction with the adjacent programme button, a message can be programmed onto the speech processor through the onboard microphone.
STANDBY-In this position, power is provided to the Passive Infrared Detector onlv.
STROBE this position, when the Passive Infrared Detector is activated, the strobe will be activated for a timed period.
STROBE/VOICE this position, when the Passive Infrared Detector is activated, the strobe will be activated and the pre-programmed spoken message bill be transmitted through the onboard speaker.
VOICE-In this position, when the Passive Infrared Detector is activated, the pre-programmed spoken message oniv will be transmitted through the onboard speaker.
The Passive Infrared Detector is fitted on the face of the unit. This is designed to detect movement within its field of view. This field of view can be adjusted to suit the conditions, using the external adjusting device.
The onboard battery is designed to provide power for the whole unit. A socket is provided adjacent to the keyswitch for recharging the battery via a separate battery charger.

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  1. CLAIMS 1. A portable voice messaging and warning device, consisting of a self contained, unit, which can be programmed, on site, to detect movement at a preferred range and to deliver any spoken message, in any langage, to suit the location and environment in which it is sited, whilst providing a visual warning light. The whole unit is powered by its own onboard rechargeable battery.
  2. 2. A portable voice messaging and warning device as claimed in Claim 1 whereupon an extemal mechanism is provided to adjust the range of the Passive Infrared movement detector.
  3. 3. A portable voice messaging and warning device as claimed in Claim 1 whereupon a socket is provided to recharge the onboard battery from a separate battery charger.
  4. 4. A portable voice messaging and warning device as claimed in Claim 1 whereupon a six position keyswitch and push button is provided to select the various functions of the device and programme the voice message on the speech processor module.
  5. 5. A portable voice messaging and warning device as claimed in Claim 1 wherein an electronic speech processor is fitted, in such a manner as to provide external facilities to adjust the volume of the speech signal, and access to the onboard message programming microphone.
  6. 6. A portable voice messaging and warning device as claimed in Claim 1 whereon an electronically timed strobe light is fitted to provide visual warning.
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GB2376552A (en) * 2001-06-11 2002-12-18 Paul Andrew Wilson Voice messaging warning unit with movement detector
FR2833385A1 (en) * 2001-12-11 2003-06-13 Rubbermaid Commercial Products SAFETY WARNING DEVICE
FR2857138A1 (en) * 2003-07-04 2005-01-07 Philippe Raphael Andre Roberge Person detection programmable device for use in e.g. beach, has measurement and communication control electronic unit having program sequence to activate light source and voice message transmission system
GB2411506A (en) * 2001-12-11 2005-08-31 Rubbermaid Commercial Products Safety Device Emitting A Pre-recorded Voice Message
GB2467726A (en) * 2009-02-04 2010-08-11 Oxford Plastic Sys Ltd Barrier arrangement with integral lamp unit
EP2357845A3 (en) * 2010-01-11 2011-08-31 Go-Rock Technology Co., Ltd. Speaker box assembly
US8425089B2 (en) * 2001-04-09 2013-04-23 Frank Venegas, Jr. Lighted stanchion cover

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GB2215104A (en) * 1988-02-04 1989-09-13 Voicebox Limited Messsage apparatus
US4912457A (en) * 1988-12-21 1990-03-27 Ladd Electronics Detector and message annunciator device
US4954813A (en) * 1989-08-09 1990-09-04 Safety By Design, Inc. Portable warning device
GB2270585A (en) * 1992-09-01 1994-03-16 Vosper Thornycroft Ltd Electronic message presenting system

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GB2215104A (en) * 1988-02-04 1989-09-13 Voicebox Limited Messsage apparatus
US4912457A (en) * 1988-12-21 1990-03-27 Ladd Electronics Detector and message annunciator device
US4954813A (en) * 1989-08-09 1990-09-04 Safety By Design, Inc. Portable warning device
GB2270585A (en) * 1992-09-01 1994-03-16 Vosper Thornycroft Ltd Electronic message presenting system

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US8425089B2 (en) * 2001-04-09 2013-04-23 Frank Venegas, Jr. Lighted stanchion cover
GB2376552A (en) * 2001-06-11 2002-12-18 Paul Andrew Wilson Voice messaging warning unit with movement detector
GB2376552B (en) * 2001-06-11 2004-12-29 Paul Andrew Wilson Warning unit
FR2833385A1 (en) * 2001-12-11 2003-06-13 Rubbermaid Commercial Products SAFETY WARNING DEVICE
GB2383172A (en) * 2001-12-11 2003-06-18 Rubbermaid Commercial Products Safety device emitting a prerecorded voice message
GB2411506A (en) * 2001-12-11 2005-08-31 Rubbermaid Commercial Products Safety Device Emitting A Pre-recorded Voice Message
US6952168B2 (en) 2001-12-11 2005-10-04 Rubbermaid Commercial Products Llc Audio cone module
FR2857138A1 (en) * 2003-07-04 2005-01-07 Philippe Raphael Andre Roberge Person detection programmable device for use in e.g. beach, has measurement and communication control electronic unit having program sequence to activate light source and voice message transmission system
GB2467726A (en) * 2009-02-04 2010-08-11 Oxford Plastic Sys Ltd Barrier arrangement with integral lamp unit
EP2357845A3 (en) * 2010-01-11 2011-08-31 Go-Rock Technology Co., Ltd. Speaker box assembly

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