Abstract: A light system for a barrier operator includes a plurality of barrier operators each in communication with a respective wall console. The light system further includes a plurality of light kits, each light kit of the plurality of light kits being in communication with at least one barrier operator of the plurality of barrier operators. Each barrier operator of the plurality of barrier operators is configured to select one of the light kits of the plurality of light kits as a master light kit, receive a state information from the master light kit, and transmit the state information of the master light kit to other light kits of the plurality of light kits. As such the lights connected to a barrier operator may become synchronized.

Abstract: A system and method for sending a visual notification from a stage performer to an audio engineer. When a performer requires the attention of an audio engineer, she activates a switch that transmits a signal to a light board via standard stage cabling. Multiple performer positions can be run through a single light board. In fact, performer stations can be daisy chained together for a more efficient configuration.

Abstract: An electronic device for providing tactile feedback is provided. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback using any suitable approach, including for example vibration, heat, electrical, visual, or any other type of feedback. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to detecting any particular status of the electronic device, receiving any particular input, or detecting any suitable communication received by the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to identifying the current network of the device, the status of a particular electronic device component, or any other electronic device status. As another example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to receiving a particular type of communication, or in response to receiving a communication from a particular contact.

Abstract: A garage door opening system for alerting a user if the garage door is left open featuring an interface unit for integrating into the garage door, the interface unit comprises a motor microprocessor, a door position sensor; and an interface transceiver; and a remote device comprising a remote microprocessor, a remote transceiver, a speaker, and a push button, wherein the push button functions to move the garage door between the open and closed positions, wherein the transceivers are in two-way communication with each other within a range, wherein if the remote device is out of range and the garage door is left open the alarm is activated to alert the user.

Abstract: A moveable barrier operator includes a motor for moving a moveable barrier and a housing is disposed around the motor. The moveable barrier operator also includes a plurality of light sources and the plurality of light source are coupled to the housing along a periphery of the housing and being individually directable so as to illuminate at least one predetermined area outside the housing. The at least one predetermined area is proximal to a moveable barrier operator. A controller disposed in the housing and coupled to the motor. The controller is arranged and configured to automatically selectively actuate the motor to move the moveable barrier according to received user instructions.

Abstract: An electric device comprising a plurality of operating elements which can be operated by a user. Said device is associated with a status display device, and it also comprises a control logic unit which is coupled to the operating elements in order to detect user operations and which is adjusted. Furthermore, the electric device has an operational state which corresponds to the user operations which are to be adjusted. In a first state, the control logic unit displaces the status display of each operational element, from which it is able to process a user operation, according to an adjusted operational state, and in a second state, said unit displaces the status display of each operational element, whereby it is not possible to process a user operation, according to an adjusted operational state.

Abstract: A keypad backlighting apparatus includes an electroluminescence layer for lighting an input device of an electronic apparatus. The input device may be a keypad and the electronic apparatus may be a mobile communications terminal. The terminal includes an upper case having a plurality of button holes formed in a predetermined pattern, electroluminescence (EL) keypad on a lower surface of the upper case and having buttons exposed through the button holes. A printed circuit board (PCB) installed adjacent the EL keypad includes a backlight driving circuit for supplying power to the EL keypad. A lower case of the terminal is coupled to the upper case and supports the EL keypad and the PCB.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention enable a user to select from different appearances and sound types by providing different door chime assembly housing covers. The housing covers can be different in shape, size, appearance, and/or acoustic property, and preferably can be releasably mounted a housing base. A door chime assembler, manufacturer, or user can therefore select from different door chime assembly appearances and acoustic properties by selecting one of two or more different housing covers. The door chime assembly can employ a number of different features that change the sound quality of the door chime assembly, including a domed or tented housing cover shape, a housing cover having curved edges and corners, an open acoustic chamber unbroken by internal walls, and side wall housing apertures. Other significant advantages are provided by the use of a door chime assembly transformer that is mounted to the door chime assembly housing.

Abstract: A setting device includes a rotating actuator, a switch, an illuminated index display on which a value which is manually set at the rotating actuator is assigned to the rotating actuator and, by actuating the switch, the manual setting at the rotating actuator can be overridden. To improve the display of the setting device, a light device is provided in addition to the rotating actuator. The switch, aside from its actual switching function, is constructed for switching over between the illumination of the index display and the operation of the light device. The illumination of the index display is activated when the rotating actuator is a manual mode, and the light device is activated when a different mode is set by the actuation of the switch.

Abstract: An operation panel 30 is provided with a plurality of operation buttons 36. A string-like resistor body 41 is held in a resistor holding plate 31. The resistor body 41 has a tube-like elastic outer resistor member 42, an inner resistor member 43 loosely arranged within the outer resistor member and insulating spacers 44 arranged between the inner resistor member and the outer resistor member at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of the inner resistor member so that the inner periphery of the outer resistor member 42 and outer periphery of the inner resistor member 43 are constantly separated from each other. A control unit 53 is provided to produce an operation signal.

Abstract: A light-producing warning device for skateboard includes a case connected to an underside of a deck of the skateboard for accommodating batteries; a control circuit unit mounted in the case to electrically connect to the batteries and including a switch; a cover closing the case and having a push button provided thereat corresponding to the switch on the control circuit unit; at least one light-emitting element attached to an outer periphery of the deck and connected to wires extended from the switch; and at least one light-transferring strip connected to the light-emitting element and fixed to the outer periphery of the deck with fixing nails and having a plurality of through holes spaced thereon. By pushing the push button to touch the switch, light is emitted by the light-emitting element to pass through the light-transferring strip and form light spots on the spaced through holes to provide good warning effect.

Abstract: A wireless remote-control transmitter includes means for entering an identification code so that only an authorized operator can use the device. Use as a keyless entry system provides the owner of a vehicle equipped with a wireless receiver with an additional keypad-operated transmitter which may be vehicle mounted to perform some or all of the same functions as those available through an existing remote. In this embodiment, the keypad may be mounted behind a small section of the vehicle's window glass, with command inputs being sensed using electrical, magnetic, or optical detection techniques. To save on battery power, the system automatically powers down during periods of nonuse, with some form of wake-up signal being used to enter operational modes requiring increased power consumption.

Abstract: A control lever for earth moving machines a plurality of control pushbuttons able to be connected to a plurality of devices of an earth moving machine and to be selectively activated between a condition of operation and a condition of non operation of the related device, and a plurality of visual indicators operatively connected each to one of the pushbuttons to visually indicate the condition of the related pushbutton. Said visual indicators are each constituted by a light source which is lighted when the related pushbutton is in the operating condition, and is turned off when the related pushbutton is in the non operating condition. The visual indicators are positioned in correspondence with a summit area of the lever, and have a mutual disposition similar to that of the respective pushbuttons to be easily associated visually to the related pushbutton.

Abstract: A control lever for earth moving machines a plurality of control pushbuttons able to be connected to a plurality of devices of an earth moving machine and to be selectively activated between a condition of operation and a condition of non operation of the related device, and a plurality of visual indicators operatively connected each to one of the pushbuttons to visually indicate the condition of the related pushbutton. Said visual indicators are each constituted by a light source which is lighted when the related pushbutton is in the operating condition, and is turned off when the related pushbutton is in the non operating condition. The visual indicators are positioned in correspondence with a summit area of the lever, and have a mutual disposition similar to that of the respective pushbuttons to be easily associated visually to the related pushbutton.

Abstract: The light flashing apparatus of the present invention is a four-button control switch in conjunction with an electronic circuit which is installed within an existing light switch junction box and replaces conventional switches. In addition to the two conventional on and off modes of a light switch, the apparatus allows for two different flashing modes; slow and fast flashing of the same light. The selection of any of the four modes overwrites the previous mode of operation, thereby having only one operating mode at a time. Any operating mode is selected by pushing a corresponding one of the four buttons. The slow flashing mode is used, for example, to help someone find your address when there is no hurry (taxi, delivery and so on) while the fast flashing mode corresponds to an emergency situation. The fast flash mode may also be remotely activated by a radio frequency RF signal transmitter.

Abstract: An optical switch of the push button type for producing a variable control signal which is proportional to the position of the push button includes a housing, having a first interior wall and a second interior wall, and a push button which extends into the interior of the housing from the exterior thereof. The push button includes a body portion disposed within the housing for movement though each of a plurality of positions, whereby changes in the position of the push button cause proportional changes in an output voltage produced by the switch. A stationary light shield is fixedly disposed within the housing between the body portion of the push button and the first interior wall of the housing, where the shield also includes a plurality of apertures. Light emitting means are disposed within the housing and between the stationary light shield and the first interior wall. Light responsive means are fixedly disposed between the stationary light shield and the body portion of the push button.

Abstract: The invention is a user control panel for a pitching system with a pitching mechanism. The control panel allows a user to separately control ball speed and tilt angle. The control panel also displays an estimated height at which the ball will cross the plate for the selected ball speed and tilt angle. In the preferred embodiment, a vertical row of lamps shows the estimated ball height. The control panel can include symbology to indicate strike zones for batters of different heights.