Patent ID: 6014345
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: G04G,H04R

Abstract:
An apparatus for promoting sleep and preventing oversleeping comprising:a control unit comprising a time alarm; a radio; a music transmission means; at least one input jack; at least one speaker; at least one output jack; a selector switch whereby the user can select between said radio and said music transmission means; and a master volume control whereby the volume of either said radio or said music transmission means, as determined by said selector switch, may be adjusted; said time alarm, radio, music transmission means, and input jack are connected via parallel circuitry to said speaker and said output jack whereby said time alarm or an external alarm utilizing said input jack can be heard by the user even when music is playing; said time alarm comprising a first output switch whereby the output of said time alarm can be directed to said speaker, said output jack, or both; said time alarm further comprising a first volume control whereby the user can independently adjust the volume of said time alarm so as to be heard over any music playing; said input jack comprising a second volume control whereby the user can adjust the volume of any device being transmitted through said input jack;a second output switch whereby the user can direct the output from either said radio or said music transmission means to said speaker, said output jack, or both;a noise canceling means comprising a third output switch whereby the user can direct the output of said noise canceling means to said speaker, said output jack, or both; andat least one ear cover comprising a headphone and a wire lead; said headphone rigidly attached to the inside of said ear cover; said wire lead originating at said headphone and terminating in a plug complementary to said output jack whereby said headphone can be removably connected to said control unit by inserting said plug into said output jack.