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Transmitter detector for use in a moving vehicle
Assignee: COMMERCIAL CONSULTANTS Inc A NV CORP
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Filing: 1987-01-30
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Granted: 1989-06-20
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Expires: 2007-01-30
Abstract
Abstract Detection apparatus for alerting an operator of a moving vehicle to the proximity of a radio transmitter of known frequency and power, typically in a police vehicle. The detection apparatus includes a scanner radio having a selected channel set to the know frequency so that it provides a channel active signal during the time that the police vehicle transmitter is on. The detection apparatus further includes a timing circuit for generating a delay interval representative of the maximum time for the moving vehicle to pass the police vehicle and circuitry for generating a visual and/or audible operator alarm during the channel active signal and during the delay interval. The scanner radio is also utilized to monitor voice transmissions between the dispatcher and the police vehicle, thereby providing the vehicle operator with additional information regarding nearby police vehicles. In an alternative embodiment, a single frequency radio receiver is utilized to provide a visual and/or audible operator alarm and can also be utilized to monitor voice transmissions on the known polic vehicle frequency.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:26
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B21/00; G08B21/18; G08B7/00; G08B7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
Apparatus for detecting the proximity of a radio transmitter of known frequency and power to a moving vehicle, comprising: a radio frequency scanner having a selected channel set to said known frequency so that it provides a channel active signal during the time that a signal is received on said known frequency; timing means responsive to said channel active signal for generating a timing delay signal having a duration representative of the maximum time for said moving vehicle to pass said transmitter based on an estimated speed of said vehicle and the range of said transmitter; and alert means responsive to said channel active signal and said timing delay signal for generating an operator alert during said channel active signal and during said timing delay signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
Apparatus for detecting the proximity of a radio transmitter of known frequency and power to a moving vehicle, comprising: a radio frequency scanner having a selected channel set to said known frequency so that it provides a channel active signal during the time that a signal is received on said known frequency; timing means responsive to said channel active signal for generating a timing delay signal having a duration representative of the maximum time for said moving vehicle to pass said transmitter based on an estimated speed of said vehicle and the range of said transmitter; and alert means responsive to said channel active signal and said timing delay signal for generating an operator alert during said channel active signal and during said timing delay signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said timing delay signal is initiated by the end of said channel active signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said alert means comprises an alarm indicator light illuminated during said channel active signal and during said timing delay signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said alert means further comprises an audible alarm initiated by the beginning of said channel active signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said audible alarm comprises audible tone pulses during said channel active signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said audible alarm comprises a predetermined number of audible tone pulses.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 2 further including an all-clear indicator light which is normally illuminated and which is extinguished during said channel active signal and during said timing delay signal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said alert means comprises a first operator alert initiated by said channel active signal and a second operator alert which is continuous during said channel active signal and during said timing delay signal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said radio frequency scanner includes means for monitoring voice transmissions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said timing delay signal has a predetermined time duration.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
128 words
Apparatus for detecting the presence of a radio transmitter of known frequency and power within a predetermined distance of a moving vehicle, said apparatus comprising: radio receiver means for receiving a signal from said radio transmitter and providing a received signal; signal detector means responsive to said received signal for providing a channel active signal during the time that said received signal exceeds a prescribed level; timing means responsive to said channel active signal for generating a timing delay signal having a duration based on an estimated speed of said vehicle relative to the power of said transmitter; and alert means responsive to said channel active signal and said timing delay signal for generating an operator alert during said channel active signal and during said timing delay signal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
128 words
Apparatus for detecting the presence of a radio transmitter of known frequency and power within a predetermined distance of a moving vehicle, said apparatus comprising: radio receiver means for receiving a signal from said radio transmitter and providing a received signal; signal detector means responsive to said received signal for providing a channel active signal during the time that said received signal exceeds a prescribed level; timing means responsive to said channel active signal for generating a timing delay signal having a duration based on an estimated speed of said vehicle relative to the power of said transmitter; and alert means responsive to said channel active signal and said timing delay signal for generating an operator alert during said channel active signal and during said timing delay signal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein said timing delay signal is initiated by the end of said channel active signal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 12 wherein said alert means comprises an alarm indicator light illuminated during said channel active signal and during said timing delay signal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 13 wherein said alert means further comprises an audible alarm initiated by the beginning of said channel active signal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 14 wherein said audible alarm comprises audible tone pulses during said channel active signal.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 14 wherein said audible alarm comprises a predetermined number of audible tone pulses.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 12 further including an all-clear indicator light which is normally illuminated and which is extinguished during said channel active signal and during said timing delay signal.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
41 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein said alert means comprises a first operator alert initiated by said channel active signal and a second operator alert which is continuous during said channel active signal and during said timing delay signal.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein said radio receiver means includes means for monitoring voice transmissions by said transmitter.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein said timing delay signal has a predetermined time duration.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
106 words
Detection apparatus for modification of a radio receiver to detect the presence of a radio transmitter of known frequency and power within a predetermined distance of a moving vehicle, said apparatus comprising: sensing means responsive to a received signal from said radio receiver for providing a channel active signal when said received signal exceeds a prescribed level; timing means responsive to said channel active signal for generating a timing signal having a duration based on an estimated speed of said vehicle relative to the power level of said transmitter; and alert means for generating an operator alert during said channel active signal and said timing signal.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
106 words
Detection apparatus for modification of a radio receiver to detect the presence of a radio transmitter of known frequency and power within a predetermined distance of a moving vehicle, said apparatus comprising: sensing means responsive to a received signal from said radio receiver for providing a channel active signal when said received signal exceeds a prescribed level; timing means responsive to said channel active signal for generating a timing signal having a duration based on an estimated speed of said vehicle relative to the power level of said transmitter; and alert means for generating an operator alert during said channel active signal and said timing signal.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
Detection apparatus as defined in claim 21 wherein said timing signal has a predetermined time duration.
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