Abstract: A load control system may comprise load control devices for controlling respective electrical loads, and a system controller operable to transmit digital messages including different commands to the load control devices in response to a selection of a preset. The different commands may include a preset command configured to identify preset data in a device database stored at the load control device and/or a multi-output command configured to define the preset data for being stored in the device database. The system controller may decide which of the commands to transmit to the load control devices in response to the selection of the preset.

Abstract: A system for storing beginning and ending odometer readings of a plurality of individual trips made by a vehicle. The odometer readings for each trip are stored individually for future retrieval and use. The system can be directly connected to an odometer device included on the vehicle, or odometer information can be manually input by the vehicle operator. The date and other data such as the vehicle and operator identify, trip purpose, and customer identification codes, are stored for each trip. A data I/O port is provided to allow direct transfer of data from the system to a central computer where the data can be used by appropriate computer programs. The distance traveled during each trip can be calculated by a central computer, or the system can be programmed to calculate the trip distance. The apparatus is accommodated in a compact housing which slides into a cradle mounted inside the vehicle for convenient relocation from one vehicle to another or to a computer for data transfer.

Abstract: A vehicle trip odometer has a central shaft with both ends protruding for coupling of either end or both ends with other odometers. A total distance odometer likewise has both ends available for coupling to a trip odometer. Thus several arrangements of counter mechanisms are possible with a single design of trip and total odometers. Two trip odometers are serially driven by one end of the total odometer, or are each driven at opposite ends of the total odometer. A molded coupler connects shaft ends for joining adjacent odometers. Each shaft end has a flat for positive rotational drive of a coupler with a mating recess.

Abstract: A combination meter for vehicle comprises counter device, for displaying a distance traveled by the vehicle, having a plurality of numeral wheels rotatably juxtaposed to a flame provided with the counter device; drive device for driving a pointer provided with the drive device to display a measured vehicle source by obtaining a scale of a dial secured to the frame of the counter device; coupling device, provided with the counter device and the drive device, for integrally coupling the flame of the counter device with the drive device.

Abstract: An integrating meter comprising a rotatable masking ring integrally containing elastic members for applying a predetermined thrust pressure to a plurality of less to more significant digit number rings rotatably aligned on a support shaft, the masking ring being positioned to the left of the most significant digit number ring. This construction eliminates the need for a conventional coil spring for pushing the number rings in the thrust direction. With the number of its parts reduced, the integrating meter is easy and inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A device for installation in a motor vehicle for recording distances traveled on business or non-business journeys comprises an input from the vehicle indicative of the distance traveled by the vehicle and manually operable keys for inputting into the device the purpose of the journey. The distance traveled and the purpose can be recorded for later printing on a paper supply contained within the device. A clock also records the time and date of the journey. Gas purchases can be recorded. A decimal keyboard can be used to require the introduction of an identification code before the device can be operated.

Abstract: An electronic hub odometer employs a permanent magnet and a magnetic reed switch for recording the number of revolutions of a vehicle wheel to which the odometer is mounted. A programmable integrated circuit electrically communicates with a clock crystal and the magnetic reed switch to automatically produce data relative to the time, distance and rate of travel of the associated vehicle. The data is stored in a random access memory integrated circuit. An infrared light emitting diode is employed for transmitting the data from the odometer to a remote unit. Information is also transmitted to the odometer from a remote unit via a photo-optical detector.

Abstract: A microprocessor is utilized to store a total accumulated driven mileage (odometer) signal in a non-volatile random access memory (RAM). Trip mileage manual pushbuttons are coupled to the microprocessor and enable the calculation and display of elapsed driven mileage (trip mileage), and a units pushbutton converts the displayed total accumulated driven mileage and/or the elapsed trip mileage from a miles to a kilometer visual display. The microprocessor effectively retrieves non-volatile stored odometer signals, loads them into a microprocessor volatile memory, increments the volatile memory mileage signal in accordance with signals from an actual mileage sensor and provides a visual mileage display on an odometer display. The magnitude of the odometer signal stored in the non-volatile memory can be preset to a predetermined mileage after the non-volatile memory is coupled to the microprocessor.

Abstract: A mileage recording and service reminding accessory for a shared-use vehicle is provided as a self-contained unit which may be installed as original equipment at the time of manufacture or added as a modification accessory to an existing vehicle. The console includes auxiliary individual odometers or hour meters for different persons authorized to use the vehicle, a master meter within the console, an electric circuit operable to selectively connect a desired auxiliary odometer or hour meter to the master meter, and a service warning meter for registering and displaying pre-selected target mileages for prescribed service. The console also includes a key actuated switch for each of said individual odometers or hour meters. Actuation of each switch activates the ignition and contemporaneously activates only its respective odometer or hour meter to record the vehicle usage for the then current user independently of the usage recorded for the other users.

Abstract: A device for installation in a motor vehicle for recording distances traveled on business or non-business journeys comprises an input from the vehicle indicative of the distance traveled by the vehicle and manually operable keys for inputting into the device the purpose of the journey. The distance traveled and the purpose can be recorded for later printing on a paper supply contained within the device. A clock also records the time and data of the journey. Gas purchases can be recorded. A decimal keyboard can be used to require the introduction of an identification code before the device can be operated.

Abstract: An odometer for displaying the speed of a vehicle and the distance travelled, comprising an input shaft driven at a speed proportional to that of the vehicle, a speedometer unit connected to the input shaft, a mileage recording unit comprising a plurality of graduated drums mounted side by side on a common shaft and driven from the input shaft, a plurality of radially projecting stop lugs, and a frame for supporting said unit in rotation, the frame comprising two parallel walls provided with recesses for receiving the respective ends of the shaft of the mileage recording unit.The frame comprises a bar extending between said walls parallel to said common shaft and providing stop means for the projecting stop lugs. There is associated with the bar a locking element for immobilizing the stop lugs in their stop position, which element is force-fitted in recesses formed in the walls of the frame substantially in the plane of the bar.

Abstract: A system for budgeting fuel allotments includes a short-term odometer and a long term odometer, apparatus for entering allocated amounts of fuel on the odometers in terms of budget period and mileage, mechanism for connecting with a vehicle odometer cable to subtract mileage first from the allotment displayed on the short-term odometer and then through automatic changeover to the allotment displayed on the long term odometer, apparatus signalling the changeover, and mechanism for locking the settings and cover of the housing for the system; both built-in and externally attachable embodiments are disclosed, as well as an embodiment providing for flexible separate location of the odometers and associated equipment.

Abstract: To an odometer which has two parallel shafts, one being fitted with a plurality of distance-indicating wheels, while the other is fitted with a plurality of carry pinions which actuate said distance-indicating wheels, is fitted an alarm device, which comprises a means for triggering, which rotates together with one of said carry pinions, and an alarm switch, which is actuated by said means for triggering when it reaches a certain predetermined position during its movement together with its carrying pinion.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a service reminder when a vehicle has accumulated a predetermined mileage comprises a potentiometer operated by the highest order number wheel of the vehicle odometer to provide an output voltage which changes incrementally with each indexing motion of that number wheel. An electrical detector responsive to the potentiometer output energizes a signal lamp when the output reaches a voltage in a predetermined range representing a desired service interval. An electrical connector in circuit with the potentiometer can be disconnected to change the potentiometer voltage to a value outside the predetermined range to allow the service reminder circuit to turn off the indicator lamp when the indicated service has been performed. The apparatus is adapted to operate in conjunction with an electronic engine control module which can be programmed to detect the predetermined value of the potentiometer output and to operate a signal lamp.