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Intelligent door plate and chime

US7053757B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by
8References
73Claims
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Filing dateDec 20, 2001
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B3/10
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system in operable communication with a doorbell chime for audio annunciation of a visitor to an occupant of a room in a multiple room building, the system configured to indicate a status of the room to the visitor or occupant, the system comprising: a switch assembly configured to convey a message outside of the room; the switch assembly operable from inside the room; an indicating assembly in operable communication with the switch assembly, the indicating assembly configured to indicate the message when the message is selected, the message viewable from inside and outside of the room; and a doorbell button in operable communication with the doorbell chime, the doorbell button operably connected with the indicating assembly and operable from outside of the room by the visitor.

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