Patent ID: 7557704
Filing Date: 2009-07-07
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
1. An emergency location identification system associated with a telephone system, comprising: a monitoring unit configured to be connected to the telephone system for generating signals by monitoring phone calls made at the telephone system; and an emergency light unit controlled by the signals from the monitoring unit, the emergency light unit comprising one or more first light panels and a plurality of second light panels, wherein the light panels are disposed at a plurality of locations around a facility in which the telephone system is located, wherein the emergency light unit is activated when an emergency call is made at the telephone system, and wherein the emergency light unit displays a visual identification and direction of the location associated with the telephone system, wherein the first light panel is lit steadily upon receiving a first signal from the monitoring unit, wherein the second light panel flashes with a predetermined interval upon receiving a second signal from the monitoring unit, and wherein the second signal is issued by the emergency call.