Instructional CD player
First Claim
1. A device for giving audio instruction comprising:
- (a) a controller including a processor and a control program;
(b) a CD player coupled to the controller and operative under the control of the controller;
(c) a plurality of playback selectors coupled to the controller;
(d) an amplifier coupled to the CD player;
(e) a speaker coupled to the amplifier; and
(f) a plurality of individually selectable program selectors for selecting specific programs on a CD to be played, the selectors coupled to the controller, wherein each program comprises plural audio instruction messages comprising steps in a procedure, and playback control information for directing the playback of the audio step messages in a predefined pattern and in accordance with operation of the playback selectors, the playback control information including the location of each audio instruction message on the CD and the order of playback of the audio instructions within the program;
wherein the control program in the controller includes instructions responsive to operation of the playback selectors for using playback control information from the CD to select the next audio instruction message to play.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for providing emergency information. This emergency information device is a portable unit which may be carried to an emergency site. It is operative in response to parameter entries by the rescuer according to the victim'"'"'s condition to provide sequential procedural displays of medical standard rescue steps for assisting the rescuer in carrying out the correct rescue operation. The standard rescue procedure is stored in a microprocessor which, if necessary, can be re-programmed to update to a new rescue standard procedure. It includes a recall feature operative for reverse searching of any desired step in the display if the condition of the victim changes during the rescue operation. Additionally, distinct tone signals are emitted at selected steps of the rescue operation procedure to assist the rescuer in memorizing and conducting such steps in the rescue.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for giving audio instruction comprising:
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(a) a controller including a processor and a control program; (b) a CD player coupled to the controller and operative under the control of the controller; (c) a plurality of playback selectors coupled to the controller; (d) an amplifier coupled to the CD player; (e) a speaker coupled to the amplifier; and (f) a plurality of individually selectable program selectors for selecting specific programs on a CD to be played, the selectors coupled to the controller, wherein each program comprises plural audio instruction messages comprising steps in a procedure, and playback control information for directing the playback of the audio step messages in a predefined pattern and in accordance with operation of the playback selectors, the playback control information including the location of each audio instruction message on the CD and the order of playback of the audio instructions within the program; wherein the control program in the controller includes instructions responsive to operation of the playback selectors for using playback control information from the CD to select the next audio instruction message to play. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A device for giving audio instruction comprising:
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(a) a controller including a processor and a control program; (b) a CD player coupled to the controller and operative under the control of the controller; (c) a plurality of playback selectors coupled to the controller; (d) an amplifier coupled to the CD player; (e) a speaker coupled to the amplifier; and (f) a plurality of individually selectable program selectors for selecting specific programs on a CD to be played, the selectors coupled to the controller, wherein the device has a power-on state and a power-off state and operation of one the program selectors causes the device to be in the power-on state without the operation of a dedicated power switch. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A device for giving audio instruction comprising:
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(a) a controller including a processor and a control program; (b) a CD player coupled to the controller and operative under the control of the controller; (c) a plurality of playback selectors coupled to the controller; (d) an amplifier coupled to the CD player; (e) a speaker coupled to the amplifier; (f) a plurality of individually selectable program selectors for selecting specific programs on a CD to be played, the selectors coupled to the controller; (g) a handle having a longitudinal axis and (h) a flashlight aimed about 90°
from the longitudinal axis of the handle. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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