Multi-function replica traffic light

• US 20080136589A1
• Filed: 12/12/2006
• Published: 06/12/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Scott F. Baird
• Original Assignee: Scott F. Baird
• Inventors: Baird, Scott F.
• Application Number:
  US11/638,032
• Publication Number:
  US 20080136589A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/5.64
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 15/001 Concealed systems, e.g. disguised alarm systems to make covert systems
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 5/36 using visible light sources

Abstract

A multi-function replica traffic light device is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of lights of different colors aligned in a direction. The device also includes at least two selected from the group consisting of a motion detector, a timer, an audio detector, a gas detector, a smoke detector, and a visible light detector, each of which is configured to generate a signal. The device further includes a processor configured to turn on and off the plurality of lights in response to the signal.

Claims

1. A multi-function replica traffic light device, comprising:

a plurality of lights of different colors aligned in a direction;

at least two selected from the group consisting of a motion detector, a timer, an audio detector, a gas detector, a smoke detector, and a visible light detector, each configured to generate a signal; and

a processor configured to turn on and off the plurality of lights in response to the signal.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the device comprises at least three selected from the group.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the device comprises at least four selected from the group.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the device comprises at least five selected from the group.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the device comprises the motion detector, the timer, the audio detector, the gas detector, the smoke detector, and the visible light detector.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of lights comprise a red light, a yellow light, and a green light.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the direction comprises one of a vertical direction and a horizontal direction.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to sequentially turn on and off the plurality of lights.

9. The device of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to randomly turn on and off the plurality of lights.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein the motion detector is configured to detect motion of an object and generate a signal in response to the motion.

11. The device of claim 10, wherein the motion detector comprises a sensor using at least one selected from the group consisting of a radio frequency wave, infrared, microwave, and ultrasound.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein the timer is configured to set a duration for which the processor is on.

13. The device of claim 1, wherein the audio detector is configured to detect a sound and generate a signal in response to the sound.

14. The device of claim 13, wherein the audio detector is configured to detect at least one selected from the group consisting of the frequency, volume, and rhythm of the sound.

15. The device of claim 1, wherein the gas detector is configured to detect a gas in the air and generate a signal if the gas is in an amount greater than a predetermined value.

16. The device of claim 15, wherein the gas comprises carbon monoxide.

17. The device of claim 15, wherein the gas comprises a flammable gas.

18. The device of claim 1, wherein the visible light detector is configured to generate a signal upon receiving visible light if the visible light has a luminance greater than a predetermined value.

19. The device of claim 18, wherein the processor is configured to be turned on upon receiving the signal from the visible light detector.

20. The device of claim 1, wherein the visible light detector is configured to generate a signal if ambient light has a luminance lower than a predetermined value, and wherein the processor is configured to be turned on upon receiving the signal from the visible light detector.

21. The device of claim 1, further comprising a wireless receiver configured to receive a wireless signal from a remote controller.

22. The device of claim 21, wherein the remote controller comprises a remote controller of a garage door opener, and wherein the processor is configured to be turned on upon receiving the wireless signal from the remote controller.