Dynamic Indicator and Bed Employing the Same
First Claim
1. A bed having an indicator associated therewith, the indicator having a first visually perceivable state and a second visually perceivable state differing from the first state in response to a change in a direction of observation, the states collectively indicating a feature of the bed.
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Abstract
A bed 20 has an indicator 80 associated therewith. The indicator has a first visually perceivable state and a second visually perceivable state differing from the first state in response to a change in a direction a of observation. Collectively, the states inform an observer of a feature or capability of the bed. The indicator may be in W the form of a label 82 associable with the bed and having the first and second visually perceivable states for collectively indicating the capability or feature of the bed. In general, the indicator is associated with an article to convey information about the article.
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- 1. A bed having an indicator associated therewith, the indicator having a first visually perceivable state and a second visually perceivable state differing from the first state in response to a change in a direction of observation, the states collectively indicating a feature of the bed.
- 17. A label for indicating a capability of a bed, the label being associable with the bed and having a first visually perceivable state and a second visually perceivable state differing from the first state in response to a change in a direction of observation, the states collectively indicating a capability of the bed.
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22. An indicator associable with an article and having a first visually perceivable state and a second visually perceivable state differing from the first state in response to a change in a direction of observation, the states collectively conveying information about the article.
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