System for indicating the status of a hotel or similar room
US6731200B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B5/36
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is described which replaces conventional “do not disturb” and “maid service” or “housekeeping” signs in hotel guestrooms. The system comprises means for allowing a hotel guest to choose, from within the hotel room, a message to convey to hotel staff and others such as “do not disturb”. The message is expressed by indicators housed within assemblies located outside of the hotel room, which are visible to passers-by. The system may also convey such messages to a more remote location such as a housekeeping office and the switch may be activated remotely.
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