Sound generating device
First Claim
1. An invalid apparatus, comprising a sound generating device including a monitoring circuit and an audible output device for outputting an audible indication corresponding to status/condition of one or more parts of the apparatus and/or relative proximity of the apparatus to a user thereof, monitored by the monitoring circuit, the monitoring circuit of the sound generating device having means for determining position and/or the status/condition of one or more parts of the apparatus, wherein the sound generating device outputs an audible indication corresponding to a relative position and/or status/condition of the or each part, the audible indication being outputted upon detection of an approach towards the apparatus before the status/condition of the or each part changes and upon detection of a change in the status/condition of the or each part of the apparatus.
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Abstract
A sound generating device for invalid apparatus as herein defined comprises a monitoring circuit and an audible output device for outputting an audible indication corresponding to the status and/or relative proximity of the in use apparatus monitored by the monitoring circuit. Body soaking apparatus, a seat, a handle, and invalid apparatus having such a sound generating device are also provided.
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- 1. An invalid apparatus, comprising a sound generating device including a monitoring circuit and an audible output device for outputting an audible indication corresponding to status/condition of one or more parts of the apparatus and/or relative proximity of the apparatus to a user thereof, monitored by the monitoring circuit, the monitoring circuit of the sound generating device having means for determining position and/or the status/condition of one or more parts of the apparatus, wherein the sound generating device outputs an audible indication corresponding to a relative position and/or status/condition of the or each part, the audible indication being outputted upon detection of an approach towards the apparatus before the status/condition of the or each part changes and upon detection of a change in the status/condition of the or each part of the apparatus.
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