Multifunction visitor information system
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A new and improved multifunction visitor information system comprising, in combination:
- a building structure including an electrical system, intercom system, door bell system, security system and telephone system;
a base plate formed in a planar generally octagonal configuration, the plate having a front face including a scenic design around its periphery and a rear face including coupling means to permit affixation to a desired mounting surface;
a central control unit formed in a planar generally octagonal configuration, the control unit having a smaller length and width than the base plate, the control unit having a greater thickness than the base plate and including an essentially hollow interior, the control unit being coupled to the approximate centerpoint of the front surface of the base plate, the control unit including a light positioned at opposite sides thereof, the lights being electrically coupled to the electrical system of a building structure;
a liquid crystal display panel including means for displaying a plurality of different messages for viewing by visitors to a building structure, the panel being positioned at the approximate centerpoint of the central control unit, the panel being electrically coupled to the electrical system of the building structure;
a plurality of function buttons being positioned within the display unit and operatively coupled to the liquid crystal display panel, the function buttons permitting users to send a plurality of different coded sequences to the panel thereby causing different messages to be displayed on the panel;
a door bell being positioned within the central control unit, the door bell being operatively coupled to the door bell system of the building structure, the door bell being depressed by a user to activate the door bell system;
a speaker and microphone assembly being positioned within the central display unit, the speaker and microphone assembly being electrically coupled to the intercom system and telephone system of a building structure, the speaker and microphone assembly permitting two-way communication between a visitor and occupant of the building structure;
a motion detector being positioned within the central display unit, the motion detector being operatively coupled to the liquid crystal display, speaker and microphone assembly and security system, the motion detector activating the liquid crystal display, speaker and microphone assembly and security system when visitors or intruders approach the central display unit, wherein the liquid crystal display depicts a greeting upon the detection of a visitor; and
electronic signal transmission means being included in the liquid crystal display panel and operatively coupled to the speaker and microphone assembly and motion detector, a beeper device having a sound emitting component and including means to receive an electronic signal from the electronic transmission means thereby activating the sound emitting component.
0 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A multifunction visitor information system for use in association with a building structure including an electrical system, intercom system, door bell system, security system and telephone system, the apparatus comprising: a central control unit formed in a planar configuration with an essentially hollow interior, the control unit being couplable to a desired mounting surface, the control unit including at least one light, a liquid crystal display panel including means for displaying a plurality of different messages for viewing by visitors to a building structure, the liquid crystal display panel and each light being electrically coupled to the electrical system of a building structure; and a plurality of function buttons being positioned within the display unit and operatively coupled to the liquid crystal display panel, the function buttons permitting users to send a plurality of different coded sequences to the panel thereby causing different messages to be displayed on the panel.
-
Citations
1 Claim
-
1. A new and improved multifunction visitor information system comprising, in combination:
-
a building structure including an electrical system, intercom system, door bell system, security system and telephone system; a base plate formed in a planar generally octagonal configuration, the plate having a front face including a scenic design around its periphery and a rear face including coupling means to permit affixation to a desired mounting surface; a central control unit formed in a planar generally octagonal configuration, the control unit having a smaller length and width than the base plate, the control unit having a greater thickness than the base plate and including an essentially hollow interior, the control unit being coupled to the approximate centerpoint of the front surface of the base plate, the control unit including a light positioned at opposite sides thereof, the lights being electrically coupled to the electrical system of a building structure; a liquid crystal display panel including means for displaying a plurality of different messages for viewing by visitors to a building structure, the panel being positioned at the approximate centerpoint of the central control unit, the panel being electrically coupled to the electrical system of the building structure; a plurality of function buttons being positioned within the display unit and operatively coupled to the liquid crystal display panel, the function buttons permitting users to send a plurality of different coded sequences to the panel thereby causing different messages to be displayed on the panel; a door bell being positioned within the central control unit, the door bell being operatively coupled to the door bell system of the building structure, the door bell being depressed by a user to activate the door bell system; a speaker and microphone assembly being positioned within the central display unit, the speaker and microphone assembly being electrically coupled to the intercom system and telephone system of a building structure, the speaker and microphone assembly permitting two-way communication between a visitor and occupant of the building structure; a motion detector being positioned within the central display unit, the motion detector being operatively coupled to the liquid crystal display, speaker and microphone assembly and security system, the motion detector activating the liquid crystal display, speaker and microphone assembly and security system when visitors or intruders approach the central display unit, wherein the liquid crystal display depicts a greeting upon the detection of a visitor; and electronic signal transmission means being included in the liquid crystal display panel and operatively coupled to the speaker and microphone assembly and motion detector, a beeper device having a sound emitting component and including means to receive an electronic signal from the electronic transmission means thereby activating the sound emitting component.
-
Specification
-
- Resources
Litigation Campaign Assessment
Thank you for your request. You will receive a custom alert email when the Litigation Campaign Assessment is available.
×
-
Current AssigneeDaniel M. Lutes
-
Original AssigneeDaniel M. Lutes
-
InventorsLutes, Daniel M.
-
Primary Examiner(s)Hofsass, Jeffery
-
Assistant Examiner(s)MANNAVA, ASHOK K
-
Application NumberUS08/502,475Time in Patent Office809 DaysField of Search340/326, 340/330, 340/331, 340/332, 340/311.1, 340/286.11, 340/541, 340/387.1, 340/396.1, 340/565, 340/691, 340/692, 340/693, 379/102, 379/103US Class Current340/326CPC Class CodesH04M 11/025 Door telephones adapted for...
