Programmable infrared signal beacon

Details Programmable infrared signal beacon Programmable infrared signal beacon

1996-12-03

1998-09-08

Berman, Jack I.

Radiant energy

Radiant energy generation and sources

With radiation modifying member

340321, G08B 522

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058048294

ABSTRACT:
A portable signal beacon adapted to be worn on the body so as to provide a discernable signal to a remote observer during low light conditions. The signal beacon includes a lightweight housing containing a light source, such as a bank of infrared LEDs. A signal generating device is also contained within the housing, wherein the signal generating device controls the activation of the light source and provides the light source with one of a plurality of different flashing sequences. At least one selection switch is provided that enables the user of the beacon to select which of the plurality of flashing sequences will be transmitted by the light sources.

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Kohavi,"Switching and Finite Automata Theory",second edition,1978,pp.275-299.

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