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US 2006/0138864 A1Published application
Illuminating key fob
OwnerMark Trahanovskyinventor
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Abstract
The present invention incorporates a key fob with rows of lights, and an intelligent controller. The lights are set up to simulate a popular lighting display. In one embodiment, the lights mimic the “Christmas tree” lighting system used to start racing cars. Space is available on the fob for an optional decal or logo. Optionally, sound effects may be included, for example to mimic the sound of race car engines.
Claims10
A lighted key fob comprising:
- a power source;
- a plurality of lighting elements;
- a switch operating an electric circuit to operate said lighting elements;
- a controller system to control the sequence of each lighting element being switched on or off;
- wherein
- said lighting elements being turned on in sequence as determined by the operation of said controller.
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A lighted key fob comprising:
- a power source, comprised of batteries;
- a plurality of lighting elements, comprised of LEDs;
- a switch operating an electric circuit to operate said lighting elements;
- a controller system to control the sequence of each lighting element being switched on or off;
- said controller system comprising a computer chip capable of issuing controlling instructions;
- an audio playback system, controlled by said controller system;
- wherein
- said lighting elements being turned on in sequence, and said sound playback system being operated as determined by the operation of said controller.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.