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Method and apparatus for a remote speaker microphone to indicate radio battery charge state with flashlight and strobe control

US9473908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2013
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/90
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communication system (100) formed of a portable radio (102) and radio accessory (106) is provided in which the accessory (106) provides emergency strobe and flashlight modes, the flashlight mode further providing a low battery indicator. Strategic control of lighting triggers and patterns allows for a single high intensity LED (132) to be used for both emergency strobe and flashlight modes, with minimized impact on battery life.

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