Flashing “door open” button for an elevator car

A device for getting attention during the closing of doors of an elevator car in an elevator system comprising:

• a button operably connected to a device for opening and closing said doors of said elevator said button controlling said device to open said doors when said button is pressed;
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• a light source for illuminating said button and operably connected to said device for opening and closing said doors and and whereby said light source illuminates said button upon receipt of a door close command and ceases illuminating said button upon closure of said doors.