Abstract: A personal item theft deterrent system which sets forth two individual embodiments and one of which relies upon a physical attachment of a personal item to an individual as, for example, through a cord or cable. The other of the embodiments relies upon a wireless and uncoupled alarm responsive system. In the embodiment using a physical attachment, a cord or cable is connected to the personal item and to the individual to whom the personal item belongs by a tether or cord and preferably a decorative cord. A tensioning device which places tension on the cord is incorporated with the cord so that the user can sense someone attempting to move the personal item. In the second embodiment, a transmitter is located in or on the personal item and sends a proximity signal to a receiver located at or with the owner of the person item.

Abstract: An alarm system for alerting drivers and passengers of a non-emergency vehicle to the approximate presence of an emergency vehicle which may be approaching the particular non-emergency vehicle. In one embodiment, an alarm, such as a blinking light or the like, is generated within the non-emergency vehicle or non-emergency vehicles. In another embodiment, a positioning system is also provided and displays the approximate position of the emergency vehicle, such that the driver or passengers of the non-emergency vehicle or vehicles may be apprised of the presence of and approximate location and direction of that emergency vehicle.