WO2000026877A1 - Remote wireless warning equipment for hotels and the like - Google Patents
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- the object of the present invention relates to a wireless remote warning equipment for hotel and similar establishments, such as restaurants and hotels, and more specifically to a team through which the customer or diner will notify the waiter of his presence, remaining permanently visible your call in the appropriate place until it has been answered, equipment with which undoubted advantages are obtained compared to traditional warning systems, as will be explained below.
- the current team basically comprises several call units and one (or more) indicator panels, as will be detailed below.
- a customer When a customer needs to be served, he will place his calling unit in active position. Immediately, your table number will appear on the indicator panel and will remain there until the attention of your call by the waiter or the cancellation of it by the client. If the call is not answered or canceled before a certain period of time, the table number will appear intermittently on the indicator panel, indicating the urgency of serving that customer.
- Figure 1 illustrates a sectioned elevation view of one of the calling units that make up the present equipment.
- Figure 2 represents a front view of said indicator panel.
- Figure 3 corresponds to a block diagram of the components of the present equipment.
- the wireless remote warning equipment object of the present invention comprises a series of call units 1 and at least one indicator panel or alarm 2 of the calls.
- Each call unit 1 is basically constituted by:
- start-up means such as a switch 5 or button
- microprocessor block 6 in charge of controlling the unit itself: when it is activated, the microprocessor starts sending frames of start-up data to a transmitter 7 and sends it to the air; when it is left in the idle state, the microprocessor sends end data frames to said transmitter and it sends them to the air, then it remains in a low-power state for saving batteries. In addition, it stores a variable code whose mission is will explain later. It incorporates a RAM memory and an EPROM memory; Y
- the aforementioned radio frequency transmitter 7 for example 493.92 MHz. capable of sending that signal with a certain range. All this housed in a corresponding box 10 that can be placed on a table.
- the indicator panel 2 is basically constituted by:
- a microprocessor 13 responsible for interpreting that signal received from the receiver 12 to activate the corresponding display 14 of a relevant box 15 of the indicator panel 2 itself. It incorporates a RAM memory, an EEPROM memory for storing the table of table numbers, a Program EPROM memory, a port for connection to the aforementioned radio receiver, two adjustable timers capable of changing the permanent indication of a certain display for an intermittent indication after a certain time has elapsed, for example: 1 min., 1 min. 30 sec., Etc., several ports for connection with the display elements and several analog-digital inputs,
- the same indicator panel 2 also has a block 17 of buttons 18 for setting and associating numbers and codes whose operation will be explained later.
- the start-up switch 5 of each unit 1 will be of the type of mercury in a blister, so that when the box 10 of the corresponding unit is face up, it will establish contact and the relevant call will start towards indicator panel 2; when said unit case is placed face down the same switch 5 will open the circuit and no call will occur.
- the first case on the top face of the unit or box 10 there may be a number (not shown) coinciding with the number of the table itself; in the second case there will be an indication, written for example (not visible), indicative of the inactive situation.
- said start-up element 5 of each unit 1 may also be constituted by a common current type switch or push button.
- buttons 18 of the configuration block 17 are used to configure or associate a table number to each calling unit; each unit has a different code or number, between zero and several million; when panel 2 receives a code from the calling unit 1 the corresponding display 14 will show the table number associated with that code which table number may vary, for example, between 00 and 99.
- the codes, of various figures they will have nothing to do with the numbers of the tables and, surely, they will be different from those that the other establishment can assign for the components of its warning equipment, discarding any inconvenient interference.
- the waiter can take a trip to the lounge to attend several tables that require the service.
Abstract
Remote wireless warning equipment for hotels and the like, comprised of numbered tables, and of a plurality of calling units (1) with indicated display (2), each calling unit (1) consisting of a box (10) with a supply source (3), activation means (5) for the connection thereof, a microprocessor (6) sending data when activated and end transmission data when deactivated to a transmitter (7) and also susceptible of storing a variable series code. The indicator panel (2) is comprised of another box provided with a plurality of windows or frames (15) for displays, and having a supply source (11), a radio receiver (12), a microprocessor (13) intended to activate a display with a first type of signal, and also provided with timers.
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UN EQUIPO DE AVISO A DISTANCIA INALÁMBRICO PARA ESTABLECIMIENTOS DE HOSTELERÍA Y SIMILARES. A WIRELESS DISTANCE NOTICE EQUIPMENT FOR HOSPITALITY AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS.
El objeto de la presente invención se refiere a un equipo de aviso a distancia inalámbrico para establecimientos de hostelería y similares, tales como restaurantes y hoteles, y más concretamente a un equipo mediante el cual el cliente o comensal avisará de su presencia al camarero, quedando permanentemente visible su llamada en el lugar oportuno hasta que la misma haya sido atendida, equipo con el cual se obtienen indudables ventajas frente a los sistemas tradicionales de aviso, como se va a explicar seguidamente.The object of the present invention relates to a wireless remote warning equipment for hotel and similar establishments, such as restaurants and hotels, and more specifically to a team through which the customer or diner will notify the waiter of his presence, remaining permanently visible your call in the appropriate place until it has been answered, equipment with which undoubted advantages are obtained compared to traditional warning systems, as will be explained below.
En efecto, actualmente cuando un cliente acude a, por ejemplo, un restaurante, después de tomar posesión de una mesa, éste levanta la mano, llama con la voz y cuando el camarero mira hacia dicho cliente y observa que precisa atención acude a cumplimentarle para darle el servicio. Esto, sin duda, tiene sus inconvenientes: por una parte es necesario, por parte del cliente, esperar a que el camarero mire hacia su mesa, lo que provoca desagradables parones en el ritmo habitual de una comida; por otra parte, el tiempo de atención al cliente es excesivamente largo; y además, muchas veces se atienden las peticiones según una ordenación caprichosa (depende de hacia donde mire el camarero en cada momento) lo que provoca el enfado de algún cliente al comprobar que no se tiene en cuenta su prioridad. El presente equipo, en cambio, permite potenciar el servicio de atención a los clientes, reduciendo las esperas al inimo. Asimismo, consigue optimizar el trabajo de los camareros, evitando realizar excesivos paseos para ofrecer una adecuada y ordenada atención a los clientes.In fact, currently when a customer goes to, for example, a restaurant, after taking possession of a table, he raises his hand, calls with his voice and when the waiter looks at that customer and observes that precise attention comes to fill in for Give him the service. This, undoubtedly, has its drawbacks: on the one hand it is necessary, on the part of the client, to wait for the waiter to look at his table, which causes unpleasant stops in the usual rhythm of a meal; on the other hand, the customer service time is excessively long; and in addition, many times the requests are attended according to a capricious ordering (it depends on where the waiter is looking at each moment) which causes the anger of some client to verify that their priority is not taken into account. The present team, on the other hand, allows to enhance the customer service, reducing waiting times. It also manages to optimize the work of the waiters, avoiding excessive walks to offer adequate and orderly attention to customers.
El actual equipo comprende básicamente varias
unidades de llamada y uno (o más) paneles indicadores, como se detallará más adelante. Cuando un cliente necesita ser atendido, colocará su unidad de llamada en posición activa. Inmediatamente, su número de mesa aparecerá en el panel indicador y permanecerá alli hasta la atención de su llamada por parte del camarero o la cancelación de la misma por parte del cliente. Si la llamada no es atendida o cancelada antes de un determinado periodo de tiempo, el número de mesa aparecerá intermitente en el panel indicador, indicando la urgencia de atender a ese cliente.The current team basically comprises several call units and one (or more) indicator panels, as will be detailed below. When a customer needs to be served, he will place his calling unit in active position. Immediately, your table number will appear on the indicator panel and will remain there until the attention of your call by the waiter or the cancellation of it by the client. If the call is not answered or canceled before a certain period of time, the table number will appear intermittently on the indicator panel, indicating the urgency of serving that customer.
Con el fin de facilitar la explicación que sigue, se ilustra a continuación un caso de realización a titulo de ejemplo no limitativo, acompañado de una hoja de dibujos en la que :In order to facilitate the following explanation, a case study is illustrated below as a non-limiting example, accompanied by a sheet of drawings in which:
La figura 1 ilustra una vista en alzado seccionado de una de las unidades de llamada que componen el presente equipo.Figure 1 illustrates a sectioned elevation view of one of the calling units that make up the present equipment.
La figura 2 representa una vista frontal del citado panel indicador.Figure 2 represents a front view of said indicator panel.
Y la figura 3 corresponde a un diagrama de bloques de los componentes del presente equipo.And Figure 3 corresponds to a block diagram of the components of the present equipment.
Según tales figuras, el equipo de aviso a distancia inalámbrico objeto de la presente invención comprende una serie de unidades de llamada 1 y, al menos, un panel indicador o avisador 2 de las llamadas.According to such figures, the wireless remote warning equipment object of the present invention comprises a series of call units 1 and at least one indicator panel or alarm 2 of the calls.
Cada unidad de llamada 1 está constituida básicamente por:Each call unit 1 is basically constituted by:
- una fuente de alimentación independiente 3 a base de pilas 4, unos medios de puesta en marcha, tales como un interruptor 5 ó pulsador,- an independent power supply 3 based on batteries 4, start-up means, such as a switch 5 or button,
- un bloque microprocesador 6 encargado del control de la propia unidad: cuando ésta se activa el microprocesador comienza a enviar tramas de datos de inicio a un transmisor 7 y éste los envia al aire; cuando
la misma se deja en estado de reposo, el microprocesador envia tramas de datos de fin a dicho transmisor y éste los envia al aire, luego se queda en estado de bajo consumo para el ahorro de pilas, Además, almacena un código variable cuya misión se explicará más adelante. Incorpora una memoria RAM y una memoria EPROM; y- a microprocessor block 6 in charge of controlling the unit itself: when it is activated, the microprocessor starts sending frames of start-up data to a transmitter 7 and sends it to the air; when it is left in the idle state, the microprocessor sends end data frames to said transmitter and it sends them to the air, then it remains in a low-power state for saving batteries. In addition, it stores a variable code whose mission is will explain later. It incorporates a RAM memory and an EPROM memory; Y
- el citado transmisor 7 de radiofrecuencia, por ejemplo de 493,92 MHz. susceptible de enviar aquella señal con un determinado alcance. Todo ello alojado en una correspondiente caja 10 colocable sobre una mesa.- the aforementioned radio frequency transmitter 7, for example 493.92 MHz. capable of sending that signal with a certain range. All this housed in a corresponding box 10 that can be placed on a table.
El panel indicador 2 está constituido básicamente por:The indicator panel 2 is basically constituted by:
- una fuente de alimentación 11 conectable a la red de suministro,- a power supply 11 connectable to the supply network,
- un receptor de radio 12 sintonizado obviamente a la misma frecuencia que los transmisores 7 de las unidades de llamada 1,- a radio receiver 12 tuned obviously to the same frequency as the transmitters 7 of the calling units 1,
- un microprocesador 13 encargado de interpretar aquella señal recibida del receptor 12 para activar el correspondiente display 14 de un recuadro pertinente 15 del propio panel indicador 2. Incorpora una memoria RAM, una memoria EEPROM para el almacenamiento de la tabla de números de mesa, una memoria EPROM de programa, un puerto para la conexión con el receptor de radio citado, dos temporizadores regulables susceptibles de cambiar la indicación permanente de un determinado display por una indicación intermitente después de haber transcurrido un cierto tiempo, por ejemplo: 1 min., 1 min. 30 seg., etc., varios puertos para la conexión con los elementos de visualización y varias entradas analógico-digitales,- a microprocessor 13 responsible for interpreting that signal received from the receiver 12 to activate the corresponding display 14 of a relevant box 15 of the indicator panel 2 itself. It incorporates a RAM memory, an EEPROM memory for storing the table of table numbers, a Program EPROM memory, a port for connection to the aforementioned radio receiver, two adjustable timers capable of changing the permanent indication of a certain display for an intermittent indication after a certain time has elapsed, for example: 1 min., 1 min. 30 sec., Etc., several ports for connection with the display elements and several analog-digital inputs,
El mismo panel indicador 2 cuenta además, con un bloque 17 de pulsadores 18 de configuración y asociación de números y códigos cuyo accionamiento se explicará más adelante.The same indicator panel 2 also has a block 17 of buttons 18 for setting and associating numbers and codes whose operation will be explained later.
Todo ello alojado en otra caja 19 dotada de los
citados pulsadores, de una serie de los recuadros visibles 15 para sendos displays, de una antena 20 y de un interruptor de servicio 21.All this housed in another box 19 equipped with mentioned buttons, of a series of visible boxes 15 for two displays, of an antenna 20 and of a service switch 21.
En una realización preferente, el interruptor 5 de puesta en marcha de cada unidad 1 será del tipo de mercurio en una ampolla, de tal forma que al quedar cara arriba la caja 10 de la correspondiente unidad, aquél establecerá contacto y se iniciará la pertinente llamada hacia el panel indicador 2; al poner dicha caja de la unidad cara abajo el mismo interruptor 5 abrirá el circuito y no se producirá ninguna llamada . En el primero de los casos, en la cara superior de la unidad o caja 10 podrá haber un número (no representado) coincidente con el número de la propia mesa; en el segundo de los casos habrá una indicación, escrita por ejemplo (tampoco visible), indicativa de la situación inactiva.In a preferred embodiment, the start-up switch 5 of each unit 1 will be of the type of mercury in a blister, so that when the box 10 of the corresponding unit is face up, it will establish contact and the relevant call will start towards indicator panel 2; when said unit case is placed face down the same switch 5 will open the circuit and no call will occur. In the first case, on the top face of the unit or box 10 there may be a number (not shown) coinciding with the number of the table itself; in the second case there will be an indication, written for example (not visible), indicative of the inactive situation.
No obstante, el citado elemento de puesta en marcha 5 de cada unidad 1 podrá igualmente estar constituido por un vulgar interruptor o pulsador de tipo corriente.However, said start-up element 5 of each unit 1 may also be constituted by a common current type switch or push button.
En la práctica, con un gesto tan sencillo como dar la vuelta a la caja 10 de la unidad de llamada 1 (activación) en el panel 2 aparece el número de mesa que solicita los servicios del camarero. Pasado un tiempo, programable por el jefe de la sala, si el camarero no ha atendido la petición, el número comienza a parpadear (intermitente) avisando de la urgencia. Bastará con dar otra vuelta a la caja 10 devolviéndola a su posición original (reposo) para dar por cumplimentada o por anulada la llamada, con lo que desaparece el número del panel indicador 2.In practice, with a gesture as simple as turning around the box 10 of the calling unit 1 (activation) in panel 2, the table number requesting the waiter's services appears. After a while, programmable by the head of the room, if the waiter has not answered the request, the number begins to flash (flashing) warning of the urgency. It will be enough to turn the box 10 again, returning it to its original position (rest) to complete or cancel the call, thereby disappearing the number of the indicator panel 2.
Suponiendo el transmisor 7 con un alcance de unos 50m. y dándose el caso, probable, de que dentro de esa distancia haya otro establecimiento del ramo provisto de un equipo de aviso homólogo al descrito, podría ocurrir que al activar las unidades de llamada de un
establecimiento dichas llamadas fueran recibidas en el otro establecimiento próximo, creándose una serie de interferencias con la consiguiente e indeseable confusión. Para evitar esas contingencias, se utilizan los pulsadores 18 del bloque de configuración 17 para configurar o asociar a cada unidad de llamada un número de mesa; cada unidad tiene un código o número distinto, entre cero y varios millones; cuando el panel 2 reciba un código de la unidad de llamada 1 el correspondiente display 14 mostrará el número de mesa asociado a ese código cual número de mesa podrá variar, por ejemplo, entre 00 y 99. Asi pues los códigos, de varias cifras, no tendrán nada que ver con los números de las mesas y, con toda seguridad, serán distintos de los que el otro establecimiento pueda asignar para los componentes de su equipo avisador, descartándose con ello cualquier interferencia inconveniente.Assuming transmitter 7 with a range of about 50m. and in the event, likely, that within that distance there is another establishment of the branch provided with a homolog notice equipment described, it could happen that when activating the call units of a establishment said calls were received in the other next establishment, creating a series of interference with the consequent and undesirable confusion. To avoid these contingencies, the buttons 18 of the configuration block 17 are used to configure or associate a table number to each calling unit; each unit has a different code or number, between zero and several million; when panel 2 receives a code from the calling unit 1 the corresponding display 14 will show the table number associated with that code which table number may vary, for example, between 00 and 99. Thus, the codes, of various figures, they will have nothing to do with the numbers of the tables and, surely, they will be different from those that the other establishment can assign for the components of its warning equipment, discarding any inconvenient interference.
En definitiva, las ventajas que aporta el presente equipo son notables:In short, the advantages of this team are remarkable:
- coste nulo de la instalación: sólo se necesita una toma de la red de suministro eléctrico donde se vaya a situar el panel indicador,- zero cost of installation: only one outlet is needed from the power supply network where the indicator panel is to be located,
- control absoluto de la rapidez en la atención al cliente por parte del jefe de la sala e incremento notable en la rapidez del servicio, versatilidad y movilidad del equipo: si el establecimiento o empresa crece o varían sus necesidades de local el equipo se reutiliza sin necesidad de costes adicionales por nueva instalación, el cliente o comensal llama y continua el transcurso normal de la comida, sin necesidad de perseguir al camarero con la mirada,- absolute control of the speed in customer service by the head of the room and a significant increase in the speed of service, versatility and mobility of the equipment: if the establishment or company grows or its local needs vary, the equipment is reused without In need of additional costs for new installation, the customer or diner calls and continues the normal course of the meal, without the need to chase the waiter,
- atención al cliente según el orden de llamada, - ahorro de tiempo en el trabajo: el camarero puede aprovechar un viaje al salón para atender a varias mesas
que requieran el servicio.- customer service according to the order of call, - saving time at work: the waiter can take a trip to the lounge to attend several tables that require the service.
Finalmente, cabe citar que podrá haber más de un panel indicador (2) : por ejemplo, podrá haber uno para el jefe de sala y otro en la cocina. La invención, dentro de su esencialidad, puede ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran sólo en detalle de la indicada únicamente a título de ejemplo, a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba. Podrá, pues, fabricarse este equipo de aviso a distancia e inalámbrico en cualquier forma y tamaño, con los medios y materiales más adecuados, y con los accesorios más convenientes, por quedar todo ello comprendido en el espíritu de las siguientes reivindicaciones.
Finally, it should be mentioned that there may be more than one indicator panel (2): for example, there may be one for the room manager and another in the kitchen. The invention, within its essentiality, can be carried out in other embodiments that differ only in detail from that indicated only by way of example, to which the protection sought will also be achieved. Therefore, this remote and wireless warning equipment can be manufactured in any shape and size, with the most appropriate means and materials, and with the most convenient accessories, since all of this is understood in the spirit of the following claims.
Claims
1.- Un equipo de aviso a distancia inalámbrico para establecimientos de hostelería y similares, provistos de mesas numeradas, caracterizado porque está constituido por una pluralidad de unidades de llamada (1) y, al menos, un panel indicador (2), estando compuesta cada unidad de llamada (1) por una caja (10) que contiene una fuente de alimentación (3) , unos medios de activación (5) para conectar dicha alimentación, un microprocesador (β) dotado de memoria RAM y de memoria EPROM y susceptible, al ser activado, de enviar datos de inicio a un transmisor de radio (7) y de enviar, al ser desactivado, datos de fin al mismo transmisor y de almacenar un código o número de serie variable entre cero y varios millones; y estando compuesto el panel indicador (2) por otra caja (19) provista de una pluralidad de ventanas o recuadros (15) para respectivos displays (14), que contiene una fuente de alimentación (11) , un receptor de radio (12) sintonizado a la misma frecuencia que el transmisor (7) , un microprocesador (13) dotado de memoria RAM, de memoria EEPROM y de memoria EPROM y encargado de interpretar los datos recibidos del receptor (12) y de activar un display (14), correspondiente a un determinado número de mesa, con un primer tipo de señal y dotado también de unos temporizadores susceptibles de limitar la duración de la primera señal del display para introducir un segundo tipo de señal, siendo capaz el mismo microprocesador de almacenar una tabla de números de mesa, y conteniendo además aquel panel indicador (2) un bloque de configuración (17) susceptible mediante pulsadores (18) de configurar o asociar a cada unidad de llamada (1) un número de mesa correspondiente a un número de código.1.- A wireless remote warning equipment for hotel and similar establishments, equipped with numbered tables, characterized in that it is constituted by a plurality of call units (1) and, at least, an indicator panel (2), being composed each calling unit (1) by a box (10) containing a power supply (3), activation means (5) for connecting said power supply, a microprocessor (β) provided with RAM memory and EPROM memory and susceptible , when activated, to send start data to a radio transmitter (7) and to send, when deactivated, end data to the same transmitter and to store a variable code or serial number between zero and several million; and the indicator panel (2) being composed of another box (19) provided with a plurality of windows or boxes (15) for respective displays (14), containing a power supply (11), a radio receiver (12) tuned to the same frequency as the transmitter (7), a microprocessor (13) equipped with RAM, EEPROM and EPROM memory and responsible for interpreting the data received from the receiver (12) and activating a display (14), corresponding to a certain table number, with a first type of signal and also equipped with timers capable of limiting the duration of the first signal of the display to introduce a second type of signal, the same microprocessor being able to store a table of numbers table, and also containing that indicator panel (2) a configuration block (17) susceptible by means of push buttons (18) to configure or associate to each calling unit (1) a table number corresponding to a number of c I say.
2.- Un equipo según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque los medios de activación (5) de cada unidad de llamada (1) están constituidos por un
interruptor de mercurio en una ampolla susceptible de establecer conexión o no según la correspondiente caja (10) esté boca arriba o boca abajo respectivamente.2. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the activation means (5) of each calling unit (1) are constituted by a Mercury switch in a vial capable of connecting or not according to the corresponding box (10) is face up or face down respectively.
3.- Un equipo según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque los medios de activación (5) de cada unidad de llamada (1) están constituidos por un interruptor o pulsador de tipo conocido.
3. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the activation means (5) of each calling unit (1) are constituted by a switch or button of known type.
REIVINDICACIONES MODIFICADASMODIFIED CLAIMS
[Recibidas por la Of ic ina Internac ional e l 17 de marzo de 2000 ( 17.03.00) ; reivindicaciones 1 -3 reempl azadas por las rei vindicaciones 1 -3 modi f icadas (2 paginas ) ][Received by the International Office on March 17, 2000 (03.03.00); claims 1 -3 replaced by claims 1 to 3 modified (2 pages)]
1. Un equipo de aviso a distancia inalámbrico para establecimientos de hostelería y similares que 5 comprende :1. A wireless remote warning equipment for hotel and similar establishments that includes:
- unas mesas numeradas;- numbered tables;
- una pluralidad de unidades de llamada (1) en cada mesa;- a plurality of calling units (1) in each table;
10 - al menos un panel indicador (2) ;10 - at least one indicator panel (2);
- una fuente de alimentación (3) ;- a power supply (3);
- unos medios de recepción en el citado panel indicador (2), que es al menos uno, consistentes en un receptor de radio (12);- reception means in said indicator panel (2), which is at least one, consisting of a radio receiver (12);
15 - un microprocesador interconectado con el citado panel indicador (2), que es al menos uno15 - a microprocessor interconnected with said indicator panel (2), which is at least one
caracterizado porque cada unidad de llamada estácharacterized in that each calling unit is
20 integrada por una caja (10) que incorpora unos medios de activación (5) que están constituidos por un interruptor de mercurio en una ampolla susceptible de establecer conexión o no según la correspondiente caja esté boca arriba o boca abajo respectivamente.20 integrated by a box (10) incorporating activation means (5) that are constituted by a mercury switch in a blister capable of establishing connection or not according to the corresponding box is face up or face down respectively.
25 2. Un equipo de acuerdo con la reivindicación 1 caracterizado porque cada caja (10) contiene una fuente de alimentación (3), unos medios de activación (5) para conectar dicha alimentación, un microprocesador (6) dotado de memoria RAM y de memoria EPROM y susceptible,A device according to claim 1 characterized in that each box (10) contains a power supply (3), activation means (5) for connecting said power supply, a microprocessor (6) provided with RAM memory and EPROM and susceptible memory,
30 al ser activado, de enviar datos de inicio a un receptor de radio (7) y de enviar, al ser desactivado, datos de30 when activated, of sending start data to a radio receiver (7) and of sending, when deactivated, data of
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fin al mismo transmisor y de almacenar un código o número de serie variable entre cero y varios millones.MODIFIED LEAF (ARTICUL019) end to the same transmitter and store a code or serial number variable between zero and several million.
3. Un equipo de acuerdo con la reivindicación 2 caracterizado porque el panel indicador (2) está compuesto por otra caja (19) provista de una pluralidad de ventanas o recuadros (15) para respectivos displays (14), que contiene una fμente de alimentación (11), un receptor de radio (12) sintonizado a la misma frecuencia que el transmisor (7), un microprocesador (13) dotado de memoria RAM, de memoria EPROM y de memoria EEPROM y encargado de interpretar los datos recibidos del receptor (12) y de activar un display (14), correspondiente a un determinado número de mesa, con un primer tipo de señal y dotado también de unos temporizadores susceptibles de limitar la duración de la primera señal del display para introducir un segundo tipo de señal, siendo capaz el mismo microprocesador de almacenar una tabla de números de mesa, y conteniendo además aquel panel indicador (2) un bloque de configuración (17) susceptible mediante pulsadores (18) de configurar o asociar a cada unidad de llamada (1) un número de mesa correspondiente a un número de código.3. Equipment according to claim 2 characterized in that the indicator panel (2) is composed of another box (19) provided with a plurality of windows or boxes (15) for respective displays (14), which contains a power supply (11), a radio receiver (12) tuned to the same frequency as the transmitter (7), a microprocessor (13) equipped with RAM, EPROM and EEPROM memory and responsible for interpreting the data received from the receiver ( 12) and to activate a display (14), corresponding to a certain table number, with a first type of signal and also equipped with timers capable of limiting the duration of the first signal of the display to introduce a second type of signal, the same microprocessor being able to store a table of table numbers, and also containing that indicator panel (2) a configuration block (17) susceptible by means of push buttons (18) to configure or associate each unit of called (1) a table number corresponding to a code number.
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