Status indicating doorbell
First Claim
1. A status indicating door bell allowing a user to display a selected status prior to a visitor activating said door bell proximate the exterior side of a door on a house, wherein said status indicating doorbell utilizes an activation circuit installed between a button and a chime unit within said house, comprising:
- a. a display panel, located proximate said exterior side of said door, includingi. a button,ii. at least one status indicator, said status indicator configured to inform said visitor whether said user desires said visitor to ring said doorbell, wherein said status indicator is visible prior to said visitor pressing said button;
b. a controller, located on the interior of said house remote from said display panel;
c. user interface means allowing said user to select a desired status for said at least one status indicator;
d. electronic communication means allowing said controller to set said desired status of said at least one status indicator on said display panel by sending a signal over said activation circuit; and
e. a transportable wireless remote control, said transportable wireless remote control configured to actuate said status indicator.
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Abstract
A doorbell unit capable of displaying several status indicators or messages next to its activation button. The activation button is located on a display panel. The user can set the display panel to show a variety of messages, including “Do Not Ring,” “Ring With Care,” “Welcome,” or a custom text message. The display panel is preferably controlled by logic circuitry located within a controller, which replaces the conventional chime unit. A remote control is provided, so that the user can alter the status of the device without having to access the controller.
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1. A status indicating door bell allowing a user to display a selected status prior to a visitor activating said door bell proximate the exterior side of a door on a house, wherein said status indicating doorbell utilizes an activation circuit installed between a button and a chime unit within said house, comprising:
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a. a display panel, located proximate said exterior side of said door, including i. a button, ii. at least one status indicator, said status indicator configured to inform said visitor whether said user desires said visitor to ring said doorbell, wherein said status indicator is visible prior to said visitor pressing said button; b. a controller, located on the interior of said house remote from said display panel; c. user interface means allowing said user to select a desired status for said at least one status indicator; d. electronic communication means allowing said controller to set said desired status of said at least one status indicator on said display panel by sending a signal over said activation circuit; and e. a transportable wireless remote control, said transportable wireless remote control configured to actuate said status indicator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A status indicator allowing a user to display a selected status prior to a visitor activating said door bell proximate the exterior side of a door on a house, wherein said status indicator utilizes an activation circuit installed between a activation button located proximate said door and a chime unit within said house, comprising:
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a. a display panel, located proximate said activation button, including at least one indicator, said status indicator configured to inform said visitor whether said user desires said visitor to ring said doorbell, wherein said indicator is visible prior to said visitor pressing said activation button. b. a controller, located on the interior of said house remote from said display panel; c. user interface means allowing said user to select a desired status for said at least one indicator; and d. electronic communication means allowing said controller to set said desired status of said at least one indicator on said display panel by sending a signal over said activation circuit; and e. a transportable wireless remote control, said transportable wireless remote control configured to actuate said status indicator. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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