Abstract: A programmable locating method and system comprises a first electronic device having an actuator, a transceiver, and an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit is coupled to the transceiver and to the actuator. The integrated circuit is configured such that when the actuator is activated, the first electronic device transmits a first signal indicating that the first electronic device is in a program mode and identifies the actuator. One embodiment of the invention provides a locating system where the user may program the communication relationship between devices and allows one device to be assigned to a single or plurality of other devices. A single device may act as a response unit or a control unit, the response unit typically being “found” by the control unit. While acting as a response unit, the device may be “found,” or may act as a control unit and find other devices acting as response units.

Abstract: A locating system comprising a control unit, a first integrated circuit, a first actuator and a transceiver. The control unit is configured with a program mode and a locate mode. The first actuator and the transceiver are coupled to the first integrated circuit and configured such that when the control unit is in program mode and the first actuator is activated, the control unit transmits a first signal indicating that the control unit is in program mode and identifies the first actuator.

Abstract: A locating system comprising a control unit, a first integrated circuit, a first actuator and a transceiver. The control unit is configured with a program mode and a locate mode. The first actuator and the transceiver are coupled to the first integrated circuit and configured such that when the control unit is in program mode and the first actuator is activated, the control unit transmits a first signal indicating that the control unit is in program mode and identifies the first actuator.

Abstract: A system and methodology for a programmable and reprogrammable locating system comprising of at least one central control unit and at least one response unit. The central control unit, for activating the response unit and for programming/reprogramming the response unit, utilizes a serial bits stream signal to communicate the programming data and activation data to the response unit. Both the central control unit and the response unit utilize the generation of a square wave for discriminating between a signal as coming from a central control unit from those signals emanating from non-central control unit sources. This signal discrimination capability and signal data carrying capability allow multiple response units to be programmed/reprogrammed to one or more central control units.

Abstract: A system and methodology for a programmable and reprogrammable locating system comprising of at least one central control unit and at least one response unit. The central control unit, for activating the response unit and for programming/reprogramming the response unit, utilizes a serial bits stream signal to communicate the programming data and activation data to the response unit. Both the central control unit and the response unit utilize the generation of a square wave for discriminating between a signal as coming from a central control unit from those signals emanating from non-central control unit sources. This signal discrimination capability and signal data carrying capability allow multiple response units to be programmed/reprogrammed to one or more central control units.