Notification system and method thereof

Details Notification system and method thereof Notification system and method thereof

2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Tweel, Jr., John A (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Systems

Periodic or flashing

C340S691100, C340S506000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07920053

ABSTRACT:
A notification system and method of visual notification of different types of events by flashing different colors is provided, wherein the notification system includes a master controller and a notification device. The master controller is configured to communicate at least one signal. The notification device includes an enclosure accepting a plurality of conductors providing both signaling and electrical power to the notification device, and at least one strobe drive circuit configured to supply an electrical signal for periodically flashing at least one strobe. The notification device further includes a strobe system configured to flash at least one strobe, such that the strobe system flashes one of at least two different colors, and a control logic configured to determine which color of the at least two different colors to flash at least one strobe based upon the signal received from at least one of the plurality of conductors.

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