Patents Examined by Edward Merz
  • Method and apparatus for automatic generation and notification of tag information corresponding to a received message
    Patent number: 5281962
    Abstract: In a selective call receiver (110) for receiving selective call messages, a method for generation and notification of tag information comprises the steps of receiving (310) a selective call message and generating (345, 355) tag information in response to receiving the message. A further step includes providing (350) the tag information to an interface (250) for coupling to an exterior electronic device (410).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean P. Vanden Heuvel, Charles J. Ganucheau, Jr.
  • Elevator button improved to function as a lock
    Patent number: 5276294
    Abstract: The invention prioritizes elevator service by an electronic lock and key circuit which uses a pre-existing capacitive touch button, an electronic key for receiving a 10 KHz first button pulse train from the face of the capacitive touch button and modulating said capacitive touch button pulse train with a signal of a preset frequency. A modulated first pulse train is provided back to the capacitive touch button face and an electronic lock for modulating a demodulated first pulse train received at the capacitive touch button face so as to provide a high priority hall call or a car call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Otis Elevator Company
    Inventor: Vincent P. Jalbert