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Photoreflective elevator call button

US5914466A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 31, 1997
Grant dateJun 22, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K17/968
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An elevator call button senses the position of a push button by means of a photoreflective sensor, thereby eliminating the need for a mechanical switch.

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