| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 340384100 | AUDIBLE INDICATION | 49 |
| 20090195367 | Audible signaling device - The invention is an improved audible signaling device with a speaker, a sound chamber, and associated circuitry. The device creates a loud, audible fundamental frequency, and harmonic frequencies that are relatively equal in amplitude to the amplitude of the fundamental frequency. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20120169486 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A WIRELESS RINGER FUNCTION - Embodiments of the invention include a device and method for extending alerts for a wireless device. In one embodiment, a method for extending alerts for a wireless device includes linking the wireless device through a wireless connection with a wireless ringer module; wherein the wireless ringer module is removably coupled to a device having an interface for receiving and coupling with the wireless ringer module. The method further includes transmitting a signal to the wireless ringer that triggers an alert feature of the wireless ringer for notifying a user of an incoming communication in response to the wireless device receiving an indication of an incoming communication. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20130088337 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A REMINDER SERVICER USING VISUAL RECOGNITION - A downloadable reminder application uses object recognition technology to recognize one or more objects appearing on a display screen of the mobile computing device and matches them to a set of known target objects. The downloadable reminder application process any associated trigger conditions for the target object. The downloadable reminder application then sets the future reminder for the target object to activate. The downloadable reminder application when it detects that a mobile computing device is satisfying the trigger condition for a target object for which it has set a future reminder on, then the downloadable reminder application in the mobile computing device fires the future reminder that was set for that target object and provides the alert to the user along with any triggerable contributions associated with that target object. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20090091430 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AUDITORY FEEDBACK FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED WHEN DEFINING VISUAL MODELS - A system for providing auditory feedback to visually impaired users when defining visual models. As the visually impaired user creates a visual model, the system detects when an object is placed in such a way that it overlaps with at least one previously placed object. In response to detection of an overlap, the system causes an auditory warning signal to be produced, indicating to the visually impaired user that object is overlapping a previously placed object. The disclosed system operates to create an invisible object within the user interface to cause a warning to be output, or modifies the object whose placement caused the object overlap to include the overlap warning. The user interface focus is then changed or reset to be on the invisible object or the object that caused the overlap to occur, enabling the user to conveniently fix the overlap condition. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090051507 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR TONAL AUDIO-BASED MONITORING OF NETWORK ALARMS - A method, system and program product for audio tonal monitoring of an alarm generated by a device in a network. The method includes mapping a severity level for an alert to be generated for a device in a network to at least one audio tone having a plurality of audible characteristics, generating an alert for the device when an error associated with the device is learned and sending to a monitoring system the alert generated, the alert containing data or information. The method further includes decrypting the alert received and formatting the alert received to add additional information and forwarding the formatted alert to an alert-to-audio cue manager. Further, the method includes mapping the alert forwarded to the audio tone having the plurality of audible characteristics, and playing the audio tone, such that the audio tone played audibly alerts a client of the alert generated by the device. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20100102939 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING FINGER MOVEMENT BASED MUSICAL TONE GENERATION AND RELATED METHODS - An electronic device may include a finger biometric sensor and an audio output transducer. The electronic device may further include a controller cooperating with the finger biometric sensor for determining at least one biometric characteristic of a user's finger. The controller may also cooperate with the finger biometric sensor for causing the audio output transducer to generate at least one musical tone changing based upon movement of a user's finger relative to the finger biometric sensor. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20090051508 | SOUNDER - To provide a sounder that outputs alarm sound to notify an abnormality in a monitored region. The sounder includes: a sound source that outputs alarm sound when a pulse signal is applied to the sound source; a pulse signal application unit that applies the pulse signal to the sound source; a storage unit that stores plural combinations of a frequency and a pulse width that the pulse signal can take; and a pulse signal control unit that controls the pulse signal application unit so that the pulse signal corresponding to the combination of the frequency and the pulse width stored in the storage unit is applied to the sound source. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110032087 | VEHICLE PRESENCE NOTIFICATION APPARATUS - A vehicle presence notification apparatus generates a notice sound by emitting an ultrasonic wave in mid air based on an ultrasonic signal modulated according to an audible sound. During proceeding in mid air, the modulated ultrasonic wave is self-demodulating to become an audible sound. The audible sound posterior to the self-demodulation has a significant directionality like the ultrasonic wave. The notice sound is thus conveyed mainly to a pedestrian who is present in a dangerous area range where a danger needs to be taught. In addition, the vehicle presence notification apparatus includes a sensor-use ultrasonic transducer device having a transducers. The transducer device serves as a vehicle velocity sensor by transmitting an ultrasonic wave towards a road surface based on an ultrasonic wave signal or modulated ultrasonic wave, thereby enabling the vehicle presence notification apparatus to acquire vehicle velocity information by itself. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20100308981 | GREETING CARD WITH SUBSEQUENT AUDIO AFTER CLOSING - A greeting card having an audio message and playback device delivers a first sound recording upon opening of the greeting card and a second sound recording upon closing of the greeting card. The delivery of each sound recording may be delayed by a timing component within the audio message and playback device. Additionally, the delivery of each sound recording may be played simultaneously or in queue. Sound recordings may also be recorded by a user using a recording component that is in addition to the audio message and playback device. The audio message and playback device may also include an additional trial mode component that allows the user to test a recorded message before purchasing the greeting card and place the greeting card into a use mode that allows the user to permanently record the message. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100259369 | NAVIGATION TOOL WITH AUDIBLE FEEDBACK ON A HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE HAVING A FULL ALPHABETIC KEYBOARD - System and method that provides tactical feedback through a speaker of a handheld electronic device having a full alphabetic keyboard upon activation of a navigation tool. The audible feedback produced by the speaker is capable of being modified based on upon the location, speed, and other characteristics of the movement of a cursor on the display of a handheld electronic device. The sound produced by the speaker can originate from an audio file stored or otherwise available on the handheld electronic device. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100259368 | TEXT ENTRY SYSTEM WITH DEPRESSABLE KEYBOARD ON A DYNAMIC DISPLAY - A display component implements a text entry system for a device, such as a cell phone or other handheld device, has various layers that mimic characteristics of a conventional keyboard. A keyboard is displayed on a dynamic touch screen display. When a key is pressed by a user, the surface area of the key on the display depresses, thereby mimicking a conventional keyboard that would typically be used with a desktop or laptop computer. The display component is comprised of various layers or panels. One layer is a compressible touch sensitive or touch screen layer. Adjacent to this layer is a compressible display layer. Another layer is a deformable or cushion layer for supporting a specific weight, such as the weight of user fingers or hands. Adjacent to the deformable layer is a lower touch sensitive layer which has a coordinate system. A user pressing down on a key on the compressible display component at a specific spot creates a downward deformation at that specific spot, thereby providing a more ergonomic feel to the user when entering text into the device. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100052876 | NOVELTY DEVICE AND METHOD - Described herein is a novelty item and method for creating a novelty item that delivers a personalized message at the same time that at least a first sensory action occurs. The personalized message can be audio or visual and the sensory action can be audible, physical, visual or olfactory. The invention further provides a message can be rerecorded numerous times until a satisfactory message has been recorded. The invention further provides means for disabling the recording mechanism after satisfactory vocals are recorded. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110050403 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SWITCH AND DETECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A control circuit for a portable x-ray medical imaging system detector. The control circuit operates to reduce power consumption of the portable x-ray detector. The detector control circuit includes a multi-function switch coupled to the portable detector, and a detector control module installed in the portable detector, the detector control module receiving an input from the multi-function switch and based on the received input reconfiguring the portable detector from a first operational mode to a different second operational mode. A portable detector including the detector control circuit and a method of operating the portable detector are also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110205037 | CIRCUIT BUZZER - The presently disclosed embodiments, as well as features and aspects thereof, are directed towards providing a device that can produce an audible, and adjustable, noise signal or annunciation in response to being energized by an electrical circuit. Generally, embodiments of a circuit buzzer are useful for remote determination of a circuit's state, i.e. whether the circuit is “live” or “dead.” Embodiments of a circuit buzzer, at a minimum, may comprise components operable to electromechanically produce an audible signal. Further, embodiments may comprise an adjustable housing aspect, such as a housing having a base configured to receive a threaded top piece, useful for varying the decibel level of any produced audible signal. Even so, it is anticipated that some embodiments may comprise additional features and aspects such as, but not limited to, circuit connection adaptor components, LEDs, transformer circuitry, speakers, computer readable mediums, processors, electronics, etc. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120188064 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY INITIATING PLAYING OF SOUND ON A MOBILE DEVICE - When attempting to recover a lost or stolen mobile device, it is often desirable to remotely command the device to play a sound in order to allow the device to be located or alert nearby people. In order to allow the owner of a lost device to remotely initiate the sound, a server generates a remote access user interface and it is displayed on a client computer that allows the owner to send a request the server to initiate the playing of the sound on the device. The interface may allow the user to customize the sound by selecting from a list of pre-configured sounds, recording a sound, uploading a sound, or purchasing a sound. The sound may also be input as text and converted to sound for playing on the mobile device. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130120124 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT AUDITORY SIGNAL DETECTION - Methods and apparatus are provided for producing an auditory alert that comprises sonic properties to an equipment operator wearing an auditory headset prior to the presentation of the auditory alert to the operator. The method comprises measuring an at-ear ambient noise spectrum, determining frequencies within the at-ear ambient noise spectrum that have relative minimum intensities and enhancing the magnitude of the determined relative minimum intensities. The method then generates the auditory alert incorporating the enhanced relative minimum intensities. | 05-16-2013 |
| 340384200 | Ultrasonic pest control | 4 |
| 20090278669 | Device for Protecting a Photovoltaic Plant Against Rodent Bite Damage - The invention relates to a device for protecting a photovoltaic plant ( | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110080272 | MOUSE EXPELLER - The mouse expeller contains a casing member, a control circuit inside the casing member, and at least a set of pressurized audio or ultrasonic speakers also inside the casing member and connected to the control circuit. The speaker is positioned at an end of a tubular body made of a metallic or plastic material functioning as a resonant chamber so as to boost the sound power for an enhanced coverage area. At least a variable resistor is configured on the control circuit which is manually adjustable from outside the casing member so as to vary the output frequency of oscillator ICs. As such, the mouse expeller is able to produce a sound wave at various frequencies without the issue that the mice would get used to the sound wave. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20100245059 | WILDLIFE DISLODGING DEVICE - The wildlife dislodging device outputs sound signal while a frequency is changed to a different frequency stepwise, and suddenly outputs a sound signal pulse of a high frequency in changing the frequency. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20120286942 | FREQUENCY-ADJUSTABLE HIGH-POWER MOUSE EXPELLER - The mouse expeller contains a casing member, a control circuit inside the casing member, and at least a sounding device also inside the casing member and connected to the control circuit. The control circuit contains a voltage regulator IC, audio-frequency oscillator ICs, variable resistors, capacitors, transistors, resistors, and a light emitting diode (LED), a switch, and a power connector. The power connector is connected to a power adaptor. Adjusting the variable resistors is able to alter the frequencies of the audio-frequency oscillator ICs. The sounding device contains a tubular body functioning as a closed resonant chamber so as to boost the sound power to cover a large area. | 11-15-2012 |
| 340384300 | Simulation | 1 |
| 20090134983 | System and Methods for Vehicle Sound Font Creation, Playback, and Networking - Systems and methods provide for the creation of vehicle sound fonts, for utilizing the vehicle sound fonts to augment the engine sounds of a vehicle, and for establishing a network for sharing and controlling the playback of vehicle sound fonts and other media. The systems install in automobiles and play simulated engine sounds of other recorded vehicles in a controlled manner synchronized with the engine spark frequency of the playback vehicle. Automobiles with these systems may network together to share media and to coordinate playback in a synchronized manner among all vehicles of the network. | 05-28-2009 |
| 340384400 | Electronic siren (e.g., wail tone or yelp tone warning device) | 2 |
| 20090315687 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING AUDIO SIGNALS - An acoustic communication device includes a computer device having an acoustic transmitter and/or an acoustic receiver. A signal processing module processes sound signals such that the transmitter and/or receiver are employed to permit acoustic communication between computer devices using sound signals. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090085727 | SOUNDER - To provide a sounder that outputs a predetermined alarm to notify an abnormality in a monitored region, and includes an output device-side connection terminal on a surface facing a predetermined installation surface, to structurally and electrically connect the sounder to a base-side connection terminal provided on a predetermined fitting base fixed to the installation surface. One of the base-side connection terminal and the output device-side connection terminal is configured using plural plates disposed in approximately parallel on the installation surface, and the other is configured using a plate sandwiched by the plural plates. | 04-02-2009 |
| 340384500 | With computer element | 5 |
| 20130088338 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING KEY SOUND EFFECTS IN A MOBILE TERMINAL - In an apparatus and a method for providing a key sound effect in a mobile terminal, when one key is selected among a plurality of keys included in a key pad, a key sound effect corresponding to the selected key is detected among key effect sounds corresponding to the plurality of previously stored keys in a pulse code modulation (PCM) method and the detected key sound effect is output through a speaker without conversion. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20100060436 | MICROPHONE DIAGNOSTIC INSIDE SYSTEM WITH VOIP ALERTING AND MONITORING - A computer implemented method, computer program product and a data processing system acoustically monitor an internal data processing system component. The internal data processing system component is selected for diagnosis. The internal data processing system component is within the data processing system and has an associated microphone located proximate to the component. The microphone associated with the internal data processing system component is enabled, and an acoustic signal for the internal data processing system component is identified. An exemplar fingerprint for the internal data processing system component is then identified from storage. A determination is then made as to whether the acoustic signal deviates from the exemplar fingerprint by more than a defined statistical variance. If the acoustic signal deviates from the exemplar fingerprint by more than a defined statistical variance, the acoustic signal and an identity of the internal data processing system component is stored in a failure log and a failure notification is triggered. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20110267180 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AN AUDIO NOTIFICATION FILE - A method and apparatus for generating an audio notification file for a computing device are provided. A first audio file associated with a first mental state is selected as a first section of the audio notification file. The audio notification file enabled for storage in a memory. The audio notification file is further enabled for processing by a processing unit to control a speaker. A final state of the audio notification file is determined, the final state designated as a final section of the audio notification file, the final state associated with a second mental state. At least one intermediate section of the audio notification file is generated, between the first section and the second section, by morphing the first audio file to the final state by processing the first audio file using a digital signal processor. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20100052877 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SOUND TO DIFFERENTIATE KEYPRESSES - A method for associating sounds with different keypresses, involving receiving an input of a first keypress from a keyboard including a plurality of keys, wherein the keyboard is associated with a computing device, determining whether a key corresponding to the first keypress is one of a plurality of significant elements, wherein the plurality of significant elements is a subset of the plurality of keys, determining a first sound event associated with the key, when the key is one of the plurality of significant elements, and outputting a first sound associated with the first sound event. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110109446 | ALARM ENABLED EARPLUG AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - The invention is directed to an enhanced earplug having a first and second portion. The first portion includes both an external casing and an internal cavity of sufficient size and dimension to maintain a digital sound system. Preferably, the first portion is essentially rounded in shape having a first flat and a corresponding second flat end. The second portion includes a deformable member having a first flat end, a cylinder and a semi-circular second end. The second flat end of the first portion can be connected to the first flat end of the deformable member through a pivot member. The digital sound system can include programmable memory, a processor, an internal power source, and a display that provides a read out. The digital sound system can be programmed through two programming buttons. Optionally, the digital sound system can include a temperature sensor and a GPS chip to gauge distance traveled. | 05-12-2011 |
| 340384600 | Piezoelectric | 6 |
| 20090121847 | CODED ACOUSTIC WAVE SENSORS AND SYSTEM USING TIME DIVERSITY - An apparatus and method for distinguishing between sensors that are to be wirelessly detected is provided. An interrogator device uses different, distinct time delays in the sensing signals when interrogating the sensors. The sensors are provided with different distinct pedestal delays. Sensors that have the same pedestal delay as the delay selected by the interrogator are detected by the interrogator whereas other sensors with different pedestal delays are not sensed. Multiple sensors with a given pedestal delay are provided with different codes so as to be distinguished from one another by the interrogator. The interrogator uses a signal that is transmitted to the sensor and returned by the sensor for combination and integration with the reference signal that has been processed by a function. The sensor may be a surface acoustic wave device having a differential impulse response with a power spectral density consisting of lobes. The power spectral density of the differential response is used to determine the value of the sensed parameter or parameters. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100102940 | Electronic sound level control in audible signaling devices - In further development of U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,540 B1, an audible signal device comprising of a microprocessor or microcontroller and a sounder element, or a microprocessor or microcontroller in conjunction with electronic circuitry such as discrete components, inductors, or IC's with a sounder element where the resulting sound pressure level is controlled by changing the drive signal's frequency, size, shape, and/or duty cycle. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20080303644 | Sounder Assembly for a personal alert safety system - A sounder assembly is provided for a personal alert safety system (PASS). The sounder assembly includes a housing and a piezoelectric assembly compressively held in the housing such that a sound chamber is defined by the housing and the piezoelectric assembly. The housing radially expands and contracts relative to the piezoelectric assembly based on temperature changes. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20110221583 | Skin-Patch Type Infusion Pump Comprising a Resonant Buzzer - Disclosed are methods and devices that include a therapeutic fluid dispensing device ( | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110241850 | STEERING WHEEL SENSORS - A sensor for installation on a steering wheel includes a pressure sensitive material mounted on a base material of the steering wheel. The pressure sensitive material is configured to provide an electrical signal to a controller when pressure is applied. The controller provides a command to a vehicle system based on the electrical signal. The pressure sensitive material has at least one of a variable resistance and a variable capacitance based on the amount or type of pressure that is applied to the material. The electrical signal is based on the at least one of a variable resistance and a variable capacitance. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20090033473 | Piezoelectric buzzer - A piezoelectric buzzer includes a housing unit, a buzzer unit, and first and second terminals. The housing unit includes first and second housings coupled together. The second housing includes a base plate and a pair of spaced apart insert seats, each of which protrudes inwardly from the base plate toward the first housing and is formed with an insert hole. The buzzer unit is disposed in the resonant chamber and includes a vibrating plate and a piezoelectric plate attached to the vibrating plate. The first and second terminals are inserted respectively into the insert holes of the insert seats, and have a respective connection section extending outwardly of the housing unit, and a respective extending section abutting against a respective one of the vibrating plate and the piezoelectric plate. | 02-05-2009 |
| 340384700 | Electronic | 6 |
| 20120223822 | HUMAN AUDIBLE LOCALIZATION FOR SOUND EMITTING DEVICES - Audible signals are created and emitted that provide a human user with improved sound localization cues to quickly and efficiently find the emitting device. Different emitted audible signals are sequentially emitted in response to receiving an activation signal. The different audible signals have been observed to efficiently help a human locate emitting devices that are 1) inside a sealed enclosure, such as a box; 2) in close proximity to the user; and 3) that is a large distance from the user. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20100225455 | Polyphonic Doorbell Chime System - A door chime system includes a microcontroller having a polyphonic MIDI music processor and a data memory for storing MIDI format sound files. The microcontroller includes an input for accepting signals from door chime actuators or pushbuttons and an output representative of distinct MIDI sound files. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100039244 | HAPTIC EFFECT CONTROL SYSTEM - A haptic effect control system includes: a user interface adapted to receive a user-provided input and transmit a control signal representing the user-provided input; a controller in communication with the user interface and adapted to receive the control signal, analyze the control signal, and generate and transmit a first haptic-audio signal in response to the analysis of the control signal, wherein the first haptic-audio signal represents a first audio output for creating a desired sound pressure deviation from the ambient pressure of the user's environment; and an audio system including a device capable of producing the first audio output having a desired sound pressure level, wherein the audio system is adapted to receive the first haptic-audio signal and transmit the first audio output in response to the first haptic-audio signal. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20080309466 | Adaptive intelligent electronic horn - An adaptive intelligent electronic horn ( | 12-18-2008 |
| 20130127606 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A display device and a method for controlling the same are provided, in which a flexible display panel is provided, and a plurality of strain gauges are arranged on at least one surface of the flexible display panel to sense bending deformation of the flexible display panel. | 05-23-2013 |
| 340384710 | Timing | 1 |
| 20100164695 | Electronic Disk-Type Horn And Horn Using Photointerrupter - The present invention relates to an electronic disk-type horn having no contact point and a non-contact horn using a photointerrupter. The electronic disk-type horn generates a sound, and includes a switch circuit for selectively supplying current to the coil, a pulse generation timer circuit for periodically providing a pulse to the switch circuit, and a pulse ratio adjustment circuit for adjusting ON/OFF times of one period of the pulse. Further, the horn using a photointerrupter includes a light blocking panel for blocking a light emitting device and a light receiving device to prevent light emitted from the light emitting device from reaching the light receiving device, a switch circuit for selectively supplying current to the coil, and a photointerrupter including the light emitting device and the light receiving device, the photointerrupter controlling the switch circuit. | 07-01-2010 |
| 340388100 | Diaphragm (e.g., horn or buzzer) | 3 |
| 20080258883 | Horn device - An electro-mechanical horn is configured with a body, a sound-generating unit mounted in the body, and a plurality of power source receiving regions for storing at least one removably mounted power source in a storage manner while containing a second power source in an operative manner thereby limiting discontinuity of the operation of the sound-generating unit. | 10-23-2008 |
| 340388400 | With resonance chamber | 1 |
| 20080272895 | Slim-Type Magnetic Buzzer - Contemplated magnetic buzzers include an elliptical or oblong resonator and magnet that significantly improve sound pressure level and audio quality. Most preferably, the resonator and magnet are disposed in a housing that comprises tab insertion channels that are fluidly coupled to solder channels, and tabs are coupled to and disposed within correspondingly shaped recesses in the housing to facilitate SMT mounting and to improve electrical contact stability. | 11-06-2008 |
| 340391100 | Housing or mounting | 1 |
| 20120229263 | ENHANCING DEPTH PERCEPTION - Apparatuses and methods enhance depth perception, e.g., the depth perception of a human being using an apparatus worn on the user's head. | 09-13-2012 |
| 340392100 | Percussion-type sound producer (e.g., signal chimes or bells) | 6 |
| 340392200 | Rotary actuator | 1 |
| 20090091431 | GONG, MORE PARTICULARLY FOR HOROLOGICAL MOVEMENT - A gong for a striking mechanism in a horological movement comprises a first end mounted to a heel and a second end that is free. The first end and the second end define a longitudinal axis along the length of the gong, wherein the gong has a cross-section size that is variable along all or part of its longitudinal axis including an end section of the gong that comprises the free end. | 04-09-2009 |
| 340393300 | Pushbutton | 1 |
| 20100245060 | Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Doorbell Chimes - A doorbell chime apparatus has an audio transducer that is responsive to both a wired-doorbell button input and a wireless-doorbell button input. Each of these inputs can respond, if desired, to a plurality of corresponding doorbell buttons. By one approach, the audio transducer can provide any of a plurality of selectable differentiated audible sounds. So configured, the resultant apparatus can provide a differentiated audible signal regarding which of the plurality of doorbell buttons is being annuciated. These teachings will accommodate providing a mains-dependent power input that provides operating power to at least one of the wired-doorbell button input and the wireless-doorbell button input. These teachings will also accommodate, in lieu of the foregoing or in combination therewith, providing a mains-supplemental power input that provides operating power to at least one of the wired-doorbell button input and the wireless-doorbell button input (at least when mains power is absent). | 09-30-2010 |
| 340393400 | Including timer | 1 |
| 20090278670 | GONG FOR THE STRIKING WORK OR ALARM OF A WATCH - The gong for the striking work or alarm of a watch is configured to produce a sound within the audible frequency range when it is struck by at least one hammer. This gong is made of a material, wherein the square root of the ratio of the elasticity module of the material divided by the volumic mass of the selected material is less than 3300 m/s, so as to allow the gong to produce a rich sound, comprising a large number of partials, within the audible frequency range. The selected material may be, for example, a material having an amorphous structure, such as a metallic glass. | 11-12-2009 |
| 340398100 | Nonelectrical driving means (e.g., spring or weight) | 1 |
| 20120092145 | GUNFIRE SOUND SYSTEM - A device includes a housing and a hammer. A motor is coupled to the hammer to move the hammer away from a side of the housing and release the hammer. A tension spring is coupled to the hammer to cause the hammer to strike the housing after the hammer is moved away from the housing by the motor and released. The housing acts as a sounding device to simulate the sound of gunfire. | 04-19-2012 |
| 340396100 | Housing or mounting | 2 |
| 20100164696 | Apparatus and Method Pertaining to a Doorbell Chime Cover - A doorbell chime ( | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100231366 | DOOR BELL WITH COMPACT PROFILE - A door bell includes a case and a frame is located within the open space of the case. An electromagnetic valve is connected to the frame and controls two hit pins and a circuit board is connected to the frame and electronically connected to the electromagnetic valve. Two resilient members are mounted to the hit pins which hit a sound plate located beneath the hit pins to generate sound. The sound is amplified by two sound boxes. The circuit board transfers alternative current into direct current so that no hulky part projecting from the door bell. | 09-16-2010 |
