Patent ID: 6166652
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
The method for locating a misplaced item comprising the steps of:attaching the item to a portable sound generation unit, the sound generation unit including circuitry adapted to operate within a beeper network to enable a user to activate the sound generation unit by using a telephone;remotely activating the sound generation unit through the beeper network when the item is misplaced to cause the sound generation unit to create an audible signal of sufficient volume to enable a user to locate the sound generation unit when the user is positioned remotely from the item; andusing the audible signal to locate the sound generation unit and the attached item,said step of remotely activating the circuit of the sound generation comprising the step of:calling from a telephone andchoosing from a plurality of programmable options from an automated menu, the step of choosing including the step of selecting a volume setting for the audible signal.