# US 11,113,947 B2 · Smart reminder alarm for cars and other devices

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- Number: US 11,113,947 B2
- Document ID: US11113947B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/564,411
- Filed: 2019-09-09
- Published: 2020-09-17
- Granted: 2021-09-07
- Earliest claimed: 2019-03-15
- Applicants: Yeoshua Sorias
- Inventors: Yeoshua Sorias
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11113947B2

## CPC

- G08B 21/24: Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
- B60Q 9/00: Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00 {, e.g. haptic signalling}
- B60R 16/023: for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
- B60R 22/48: Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of the belt or harness
- B60R 16/02: electric {constitutive elements}
- B60R 2022/4816: {for sensing locking of buckle}
- B60R 2022/4866: {Displaying or indicating arrangements thereof}
- G08B 21/02: Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
- G08B 21/22: responsive to presence or absence of persons
- G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- B60Q: ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

## Abstract

A reminder device includes a frame-shaped base defining an opening and configured to be mounted over and around an operational button/handle located in a vehicle or in a home; a lid coupled to the frame-shaped base and configured to close over said frame-shaped base, covering said opening and blocking access to said operational button/handle; a circuit configured to product an audible message upon receiving a trigger signal, said circuit being located in at least one of said framed-shaped base and said lid; and a switch including a first component located on said frame-shaped base and a second component located on said lid and so configured that when said first component and second component are separated from each other by a predetermined distance, when the lid is opened, the switch causes the creation of said trigger signal and the production of said audible alarm.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A recording device, comprising:
a recorder that enables the recording of a short audible message reminder that is triggered for playback by built-in sensors;
a frame-shaped base defining an opening and configured to be mounted over and around an operational button/handle located in a vehicle or in a home; a lid coupled to the frame-shaped base and configured to close over said frame-shaped base, covering said opening and blocking access to said operational button/handle;
a circuit configured to produce the audible message upon receiving a trigger signal, said circuit being located in at least one of said framed-shaped base and or said lid; and
a switch including a first component located on said frame-shaped base and a second component located on said lid and so configured that when said first component and second component are separated from each other by a predetermined distance, when the lid is opened, the switch causes the creation of said trigger signal and the production of said audible alarm or message.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The recording device of claim 1, wherein the audio message is a reminder to the driver not to forget something in the car before leaving said car.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The recording device of claim 1, wherein the frame-shaped base is configured to fit over and to adhere around or next to a vehicle engine start/stop button.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The recording device of claim 1, wherein the frame-shaped base is configured to fit around a driver's door handle.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The recording device of claim 1, including adhesive strips associated with the frame-shaped base for enabling the frame-shaped base to be adhered to a body where operational button/handle is located.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The recording device of claim 1, wherein the first component and second components are magnetic components, at least one of which is capable of holding a switch in a first position.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The Recording device of claim 1, wherein the recording device is mounted to a home front door.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The recording device of claim 1, wherein the recording device is mounted to a door of a refrigerator.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The Recording device of claim 1, wherein the recording device is removable and mounted to a seatbelt in vehicle.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The Recording device of claim 1, wherein the recording device removably mounted to a buckle of a seatbelt.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The recording device of claim 1, wherein the circuit is mounted via a flexible strap to a seatbelt; includes an accelerometer sensor that senses the movement of the device when the buckle is disengaged and thereby triggers the audible message.