Abstract: A PC card slot and an information processing device using the PC card slot are provided which are capable of having a user recognize a state of a PC card so that the user should not pull out the PC card carelessly or accidentally during access to the PC card or before completion of software termination procedures. The PC card slot is equipped with a PC card interface and a light emitting unit which goes on or off in response to a state of the PC card connected to the PC card interface.

Abstract: An automatic keyboard testing apparatus includes a pair of support arms fixed to a machine frame for supporting a keyboard to be tested therebetween. A clamping device secures the keyboard between the support arms. A test module has testing units for operating/testing pushbuttons, a knob and indictors of the keyboard. A key actuating device comprises a plurality of key depressing elements movably mounted thereto. Each key depressing element forms a pressurized air stream outlet for applying a pressurized air stream to a corresponding key of the keyboard for actuating the key. A conveyor mechanism moves the key actuating device across the keyboard for sequentially actuating the keys of the keyboard. A keyboard coupling device electrically couples the keyboard to a processor-based determination device to receive signals therefrom for determining if the tested keyboard is properly functioning.

Abstract: Protection of manual override lock and key systems for an electronic security system is provided by an annunciator system which is activated when access to a manual override keyhole is attempted.

Abstract: A fire alarm pull station protector is provided comprising a wall mounted framing member and a cover adapted to abuttingly engage the framing member. The cover is pivotally connected to the framing member by hinge means having a laterally displacement pivotal axis to permit the cover to remain disengaged from the framing member once the cover has been opened to gain access to the fire alarm pull station. The cover includes a first, preferably opaque, portion which conceals a local alarm and switch unit, as well as a substantially transparent portion which provides a substantially unobstructed view of the pull station.