OCCUPANT WARNING SYSTEM FOR SCHOOL OR DAY CARE BUS AND VAN
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1. A warning system for prompting a search of a passenger carrying vehicle for remaining passengers upon completion of a use of the vehicle, the system being selectively connectable to the vehicle electrical power system responsive to the positioning of the ignition switch of the vehicle, comprising:
- a) a switch actuated by a change of position of the ignition switch for alternatively connecting elements of the warning system to the vehicle electrical power system;
b) a voice module in said warning system for providing a repeating audible voice message upon positioning the ignition switch to its “
off”
position following the ignition switch having been positioned to its “
on”
position;
c) a timer in said warning system for timing a predetermined period of time following positioning the ignition switch to its “
off”
position following the ignition switch having been positioned to its “
on”
position;
d) alarm for providing an alarm initiated by said timer following a predetermined time signaled by said timer following positioning the ignition switch to its “
off”
position following the ignition switch having been positioned to its “
on”
position;
e) switch for disabling said voice module and said alarm, said switch being physically mounted in the vehicle at a distance from the ignition switch greater than the physical reach of an operator of the vehicle;
whereby upon positioning the ignition switch to its “
off”
position following the ignition switch having been positioned to its “
on”
position, said voice module prompts a search for remaining passengers in the vehicle and a later timed alarm is actuated if not disabled by activation of said switch subsequent to positioning the ignition switch to its “
off”
position following the ignition switch having been positioned to its “
on”
position.
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Abstract
The present invention is a warning system for alerting a driver and others to ensure an examination is made of a school or day care bus or van is thoroughly examined for remaining occupants following a transportation run.
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1. A warning system for prompting a search of a passenger carrying vehicle for remaining passengers upon completion of a use of the vehicle, the system being selectively connectable to the vehicle electrical power system responsive to the positioning of the ignition switch of the vehicle, comprising:
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a) a switch actuated by a change of position of the ignition switch for alternatively connecting elements of the warning system to the vehicle electrical power system; b) a voice module in said warning system for providing a repeating audible voice message upon positioning the ignition switch to its “
off”
position following the ignition switch having been positioned to its “
on”
position;c) a timer in said warning system for timing a predetermined period of time following positioning the ignition switch to its “
off”
position following the ignition switch having been positioned to its “
on”
position;d) alarm for providing an alarm initiated by said timer following a predetermined time signaled by said timer following positioning the ignition switch to its “
off”
position following the ignition switch having been positioned to its “
on”
position;e) switch for disabling said voice module and said alarm, said switch being physically mounted in the vehicle at a distance from the ignition switch greater than the physical reach of an operator of the vehicle; whereby upon positioning the ignition switch to its “
off”
position following the ignition switch having been positioned to its “
on”
position, said voice module prompts a search for remaining passengers in the vehicle and a later timed alarm is actuated if not disabled by activation of said switch subsequent to positioning the ignition switch to its “
off”
position following the ignition switch having been positioned to its “
on”
position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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