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Security system keypad illuminated by proximate motion

  • US 6,107,930 A
  • Filed: 10/29/1997
  • Issued: 08/22/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/29/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A keypad for controlling a security system that issues alarm signals indicating predetermined detected events, the keypad including a light source operative to illuminate the keypad;

  • characterized in that;

    said keypad includes a proximity detector sensing a human approach to said keypad, and said proximity detector operates said light source independent of the alarm signals to increase illumination of said keypad in response to said human approach.

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