Patent ID: 6774787
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
A locator system, comprising:plural locators that are functionally identical to each other except for a unique locator identity, each of said plural locators further comprising; a controller; an actuator coupled to said controller, for selecting the locator identity of any other of said plural locators; an indicator coupled to said controller; a transmitter coupled to transmit search signals and found signals output from said controller; a receiver coupled to output received search signals and found signals to said controller, and wherein said controller outputs a first search signal that includes the locator identity of one of said plural locators selected by actuation of said actuator, and activates said indicator upon receipt of a first found signal responsive to said first search signal, and wherein said controller outputs a second found signal and activates said indicator in response to receipt of a second search signal that includes the locator identity of the receiving one of said plural locators.