Proximity Sensor System
OwnerPatricia Murphyinventor
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Abstract
A proximity sensor system configured to allow a user to identify a lost or misplaced item. The proximity sensor system includes a base unit and at least one remote unit that is disposed on a user's personal possession. The base unit includes a receiving assembly having a proximity sensor having a receiver, and each remote unit includes a transmitting assembly having a proximity sensor having a transmitter. The receiver and the transmitter are in continuous wireless communication within a set effective range. If the receiver and the transmitter exceed the set effective range, each proximity sensor is configured to transmit a signal to a microprocessor to emit an audible alert. Each remote unit has a unique audible alert, thereby allowing the user to quickly identify the specific personal possession that is lost.
Claims11
1) A proximity sensor system, comprising:
- a base unit and at least one remote unit adapted to be affixed to a personal possession of a user, wherein said at least one remote unit is in wireless communication with said base unit;
- each of said remote unit having a unique audible alert;
- wherein said base unit is configured to produce said unique audible alert and said remote unit is configured to produce said unique alert when said base unit and said at least one remote unit are out of a set effective range.
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