Patent ID: 6012029
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: G08B,G10L,H04N

Abstract:
A voice-activated location system for locating misplaced items, comprising:a transmitter unit to receive an audio sound, to recognize said audio sound represents a voice command, and to produce a control output code, the transmitter unit including a code select circuit to produce a digital code having a first portion and a second portion in response to said control output code, said first portion of said digital code identifying said transmitter unit, said transmitter unit to transmit said digital code; anda receiver unit in communication with the transmitter unit and coupled to an item, said receiver unit to (i) receive said digital code, (ii) determine whether said receiver unit is configured to operate exclusively with said transmitter unit by reading said first portion of said digital code, and (iii) emit an audible tone in response to a determination that said transmitter unit is configured to operate exclusively with said receiver unit, said audible tone being generated in a period determined by a timer.