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Emergency power-off button with proximity alarm

US8710999B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 14, 2011
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 26, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B21/22
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An emergency power off system is provided including an emergency power off button, a proximity sensor, and alarm connected to the proximity sensor, wherein the proximity sensor is configured to detect an object within a predetermined distance from the power off button, and further wherein the proximity sensor is configured to activate the alarm when an object is within a predetermined distance from the power off button.

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