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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|21 Nov 2000
|Filing date
|14 Jul 1999
|Priority date
|14 Jul 1999
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Mark R. Lehman, Dan Gechtman, Jerome Keith Fuller, Michael A. Hreha
|Original Assignee
|American Xtal Technology, Inc.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (9), Referenced by (133), Classifications (10), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This invention relates to fire alarm systems, and, more particularly, to fire alarm systems that provide guidance for building dwellers to flee a building that is burning.
Fire alarms are generally triggered by manual emergency switches, heat sensors, or smoke sensors. Upon being alerted by a fire alarm, the occupants of a building must instantaneously take stock of their situations and decide if they should flee the building, and then what path they should take to evacuate. Although many persons cannot function well in such a sudden crisis environment, the situation is made more problematic by the physical conditions that occur during a building fire. Very often smoke from burning carpets and furniture is so dense and noxious that common visual landmarks become obscured, and individuals become disoriented and panicked. In these circumstances many individuals may not find the best path to the nearest exit door or window, even in surroundings that are otherwise familiar. It is known that most fire victims succumb to smoke, not to the heat of the fire.
There are devices known in the prior art that are intended to direct occupants in the event of an emergency such as a fire. Alarm systems in commercial and industrial buildings provide illuminated exit signs to indicate all designated exit doors, and the signs are typically connected to auxiliary power to continue operation in the event of main circuit power failure. Most municipal codes require that such signs be mounted above the door or window. However, most smoky fires proceed by first building up a smoke layer adjacent to the ceiling of a room or hall, and that smoke layer grows rapidly by expanding downwardly from the ceiling. The diffuse light of an exit sign is easily scattered or absorbed by the smoke. Thus heavy smoke may obscure the typical exit sign at a fairly early stage in the development of a blaze, even while survivors may move about close to the floor and seek escape.
Another apparatus in the prior art, described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,572,183, employs a rotating mirror to direct indicator light to a plurality of fiberoptic light guides that extend to sequentially spaced points along a ceiling of a room or hall. Each fiberoptic guide projects a path indicating image, and the rotating mirror causes a plurality of indicator images to be projected sequentially in a spaced apart, progressive manner along the floor of a room or hall. This same technique is taught using a plurality of laser diodes, each installed at one of the sequentially spaced points, and each projecting a path indicating image. These installations require extensive wiring or fiberoptic installation, as well as persistent maintenance to assure operability and alignment of all the high precision components of the system, and cannot be considered practical in commercial or mechanical terms.
Thus, although it is known to project a path indicating image using a laser diode as a light source, and that this light source is superior in penetrating the smoke accumulation that accompanies fire, there is no practical system for taking advantage of this attribute.
There are also known in the prior art alarm systems that provide secondary alarm indications in response to the audible signal of a primary alarm, such as a smoke detector. U.S. Pat. No. 5,177,461 describes an apparatus for attracting fire fighters and rescuers to the exterior of a building in which a smoke alarm has been triggered. However, there is no suggestion in the prior art of the provision of an alarm system that utilizes the audible alert of a smoke alarm as a trigger to actuate an escape path indicating system for the occupants of the burning building.
Moreover, it has been observed that the audible alarm signal of a smoke alarm or the like may form standing waves in a room or hall, particularly in the confined spaces of a typical alarm device mounting position, such as a wall corner or ceiling corner. A standing wave causes zones of compression and rarefaction to stagnate in stable positions. These zones are alternately spaced on a scale that approximates one-half wavelength of the alarm tone. Given an alarm tone in the range of 2.5 KHz, the half-wavelength distance is approximately 2.5 inches (6.25 cm). A typical prior art secondary alarm system, such as the patented one referenced above, uses a single microphone to detect the primary audible alarm. It is clear that a small change in the mounting position of the device can substantially affect the reception of the primary alarm audible signal, and that the standing wave problem may significantly impact the installation of the prior art device.
Even if a secondary alarm system is properly placed, it must continually pick up ambient sound and noise and constantly evaluate this signal for the presence of the primary alarm audible signal. Operating an acoustic pickup (microphone) and processing the signal for detection purposes generally requires the use of several active systems that ceaselessly draw electrical power. As a result, power requirements for these devices demand either large and heavy batteries, or frequent replacement of smaller batteries. Large and heavy batteries necessitate a housing sufficiently large to support them, resulting in a device that is cumbersome and too weighty for safe mounting on a ceiling or wall. On the other hand, the need to replace smaller batteries more frequently creates a high maintenance demand that many homeowners are not well-disposed to meet. Neither option is attractive for a successful product design.
The present invention generally comprises an apparatus for projecting beams or images along an escape path to direct persons within a building to evacuate in the event of a fire, thereby increasing the possibility that they may safely leave the premises even in the presence of smoke.
In one aspect, the invention includes a plurality of laser diode image projectors secured within a housing and aimed to project successive images along a predetermined fire escape path. The images may comprise simple arrow indicators, graphic symbols, or alphanumeric indicators (in serial, pneumonic or other order), The laser diodes may be any visible wavelength, such as blue, red, orange or green colors now available. The laser diodes are arranged in a group and aligned so that all laser beams are emitted through the same window in the housing of the apparatus. As a result, heat infiltration into the housing is minimized. The laser diodes may be triggered by an alarm condition, such as direct actuation by a smoke sensor, IR detector, networked smart appliance system connected through building wiring or other localized communications channels, or the like, or secondary actuation in response to the audio alarm signal of a primary fire alarm.
In another aspect, the invention includes a fire escape path indicator apparatus that is triggered by the audible alarm signal of another fire alarm system, such as a smoke alarm, building fire alarm, or the like. The apparatus includes a microphone input that is amplified in a two stage op amp and fed to a microprocessor. The microphone signal is connected to an analog/digital converter input of the microprocessor. The microprocessor includes stored programming to carry out the following functions: first, the microphone signal is digitally filtered to remove low frequency components in the band below the nominal frequency of smoke alarms (as set by national and international standards organizations); then, the filtered signal amplitude is compared to a trigger level, and, if it exceeds that level, the filtered signal is tested to determine if the waveform of an audible alarm signal is present, using a fast Fourier transform (FFT) or the like. If the audible alarm signal is detected for a minimum time period, the microprocessor actuates a fire escape path illuminating module.
In a further aspect, the microphone input of the invention includes a pair of microphones disposed in spaced apart relationship and disposed to detect ambient sound. The spacing of the microphones is approximately equal to one-half wavelength of the audible alarm signal of a smoke alarm to avoid having both microphones disposed in rarefaction zones of an acoustic standing wave of the audible alarm signal. Thus at least one of the microphones is well-disposed to pick up the audible alarm signal.
Another aspect of the invention is the provision of a system for operating the microprocessor in a low power mode, and activating the microprocessor only when the microphone signal exceeds a predetermined level. A logic system is connected to the paired microphones and arranged to sample the output signals of each microphone in an alternating, periodic manner. The sampled signal is fed through a two stage op amp, and fed to a threshold detector. If the sampled signal amplitude exceeds the threshold, the detector then signals the microprocessor to activate and begin processing the microphone signal. The microprocessor also locks the logic system to sustain the connection to the microphone that has provided the signal that has awakened the microprocessor. Thus the microprocessor may remain in low power mode for a large proportion of time, and carry out power consuming processing tasks only when the microphone input necessitates such power use. In a further power saving step, the microphones are comprised of piezoelectric devices that self-generate their signals and require no power drain from a battery. These design innovations permit a small battery to power the system for a prolonged period.
An additional aspect of the invention is the provision of a housing for the system described above, the housing formed of polycarbonate or the like to withstand the heat of a fire for some minimal nominal time. The fire escape trail illuminating system is disposed within the housing to project trail indicating markers through a small window in the housing, so that ambient heat intrusion therethrough is minimized. Furthermore, the housing is mounted at opposed ends in the opposed arms of a C-shaped bracket, so that the housing may rotate (yaw) through a large angle to orient the projection of the fire escape path indicators. In addition, the bracket mounting permits the housing to be tilted (pitched) through an angular range sufficient to point the fire escape path indicators to a desired portion of the floor of an enclosed space.
The housing also includes mountings for a pair of microphones disposed in a spaced apart relationship. Each microphone is positioned within a louvered section of the housing to receive ambient noise while blocking radiant heat input to the housing. A test button is also mounted on the exterior of the housing to enable actuation of the fire escape path indicators for alignment and verification purposes. The test button also serves as a reset button to stop the image projectors when the device has self-triggered and return the device to a quiescent ready status.
FIG. 1 is a top oblique perspective view of the apparatus of the invention for projecting a fire escape trail indication to mark the path toward a fire exit.
FIG. 2 is a bottom oblique perspective view of the apparatus of the invention for projecting a fire escape trail indication, as shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a side elevation of the apparatus for projecting a fire escape trail indication, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIG. 4 is a cutaway side elevation of the apparatus for projecting a fire escape trail indication, as shown in FIGS. 1-3.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional end elevation of the apparatus of FIGS. 1-4, taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is an end elevation of the apparatus of FIGS. 1-5.
FIGS. 7A and 7B are top views of the apparatus of the invention, showing various angular relationships of the support bracket and housing.
FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of the electronic circuit of the apparatus of the invention.
FIG. 9 is a three-dimensional representation of a fire escape path direction indication projected by the apparatus of the invention.
FIG. 10 is another perspective representation of examples of fire escape path direction indications projected by the apparatus of the invention.
FIG. 11 is a further perspective representation of an example of a fire escape path direction indication projected by the apparatus of the invention.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional side view of the apparatus, showing the housing tilted in pitch rotation to alter the directions of the fire escape path direction indicators.
FIGS. 13-17 are connected portions of a function flow chart depicting the algorithm that operates the microprocessor of the apparatus.
FIG. 18 is a functional block diagram of a further embodiment of the fire escape path indicator of the invention.
The present invention generally comprises an apparatus for projecting illuminated indicators along a fire escape path to direct persons within a burning building to evacuate safely. With regard to FIGS. 1 and 2, the apparatus 11 includes a housing 12 formed with comprises of a pair of shell members 13 and 14 (FIG. 5) formed in generally enantiomorphic relationship and joined in clamshell fashion. The housing 12 includes an upstanding back panel 16 extending contiguously with a generally planar surface 17 that is curved to wrap around and define the upper and lower ends 18 and 19, respectively, and the front panel 21. Formed in the front panel 21 are a plurality of parallel slots defining a pair of grill portions 23 that open generally toward the front of the apparatus. A test button 24 extends from a medial portion of the front panel, for purposes described below.
The apparatus 11 further includes a support bracket 26 adapted to support the housing 12 from a structural building surface such as a wall, ceiling, column, or the like. The bracket 26 includes a base panel 25 and upper and lower arms 27 and 28 extending outwardly from opposed ends of the base panel in generally orthogonal relationship. The base panel may be secured to a structural surface using screws or other common fasteners. A pair of mounting pins 29 and 31 extend from the upper and lower arms 27 and 28, respectively, and are received in the housing 12. The pins 29 and 31 are disposed in general axial alignment, whereby the housing 12 may be rotated about the common axis to permit adjustment of the yaw angle of the housing 12 with respect to the base panel 25 and the structural surface to which the base panel is secured, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B. In addition, the upper pin 29 extends through a slot 32 formed in the upper end 18 of the housing. The pin 29 is slidable in the slot 32 to permit the housing to be tilted to adjust the pitch angle of the housing with respect to the base panel 25 and the supporting structural surface, as shown in FIG. 12.
The housing 12 is also provided with a window 35 formed of glass or heatresistant transparent polymer or plastic material. The window is disposed in the lower end panel 19 adjacent to the front portion 21, and is disposed to function as an aperture through which at least one, and preferably a plurality of light images are projected toward a structural surface, such as the floor or ground, as depicted in FIG. 9. The housing 12 and support bracket 26 are formed of a heat-resistant material, such as formed sheet metal, polymer, plastic, fiber-reinforced resin, or the like. The material, such as polycarbonate, is chosen to maintain structural integrity while maximally enduring adverse ambient conditions created by a building fire, such as high temperature, smoke, and water from sprinkler systems and firefighting efforts.
The housing 12 encloses and supports the active system components of the device. With regard to FIGS. 4 and 5, a backing plate 41 is disposed within the housing and spaced apart from the front panel portion 21. The plate 41 extends behind the grill portions 23, and effectively separates the interior of the housing 12 from the openings of the grill portions 23. Thus the infiltration of heated air from a fire into the housing is blocked by the plate 41. In addition, the plate 41 supports the pushbutton 24 in a receptacle integrally formed therein.
Supported between the backing plate 41 and the grill portions 23 are a pair of microphones 42 and 43, both directed to pick up ambient sounds passing through the grill portions 23. The spacing between the microphones 42 and 43 is approximately 2.5-3.0 inches, which is approximately the half-wavelength distance for a standard fire alarm warning tone in the range of 2.5 KHz. This spacing enables at least one of the microphones to be disposed to receive the fire alarm audible warning tone, even in situations where standing waves formed by the warning tone causes zones of compression and rarefaction to stagnate in stable positions near the housing 12. The microphone spacing may be selected in accordance with the wavelength of any expected fire alarm warning tone.
Also supported within the housing 12 is a printed circuit board 44, extending obliquely between the inner extent of the pushbutton 24 and a location adjacent the conjunction of the back panel 16 and lower end panel 19. The board 44 provides all the electronic components for carrying out the functions of the device, generally supported on one side of the board. In addition, a plurality of laser diode projectors 46, 47, and 48 are supported on the other side of the board 44 and connected to the electronic circuitry of the board. The laser diode projectors 46-48 are directed to emit focused beams or images through the window 35, the beams or images being designed to direct a fire victim toward a planned exit, as explained in more detail in the following description. Although three projectors are shown, the actual number may be greater or less than three.
The laser diode projectors 46-48 may make use of any laser diodes that emit light in the visible spectrum, including red, green, orange or blue laser diodes, or any combination of such diodes. The output power may be in the range of 0.1 mW-100 mW, depending on physical variables and regulatory limitations. The image content of each projector may be provided by a transmission hologram, and conventional optics collimates and directs the beam to a structural surface.
Also supported on the lower side of the board 44 is a microswitch 49 which is actuated by the inner end of the plunger of the pushbutton 24. The housing 12 also contains a battery 51, comprised of a quartet of AA cells or the like. The battery 51 provides electrical power for the electronic circuitry and the laser diode projectors.
With regard to FIG. 8, the electronic system of the invention includes a microprocessor 101 that has analog/digital input ports, a trigger input port, and analog and digital output ports. The microprocessor 101 also includes sufficient ROM or other memory to store instructions and values required to carry out the functional steps described below.
In general, the microprocessor 101 is set up to detect the audible alarm signal of a smoke alarm or similar alarm system that senses the presence of fire and warns occupants of a building. The electronic system includes the pair of microphones 42 and 43 having outputs connected together and fed through a two stage op amp assembly 107 to an ADC input of the microprocessor 101. The ground connectors of each microphone are connected to electronic switches 104 and 106, respectively, the switches being controlled by a logic array 105. The logic array in turn is connected to an output port of the microprocessor 101.
In addition, the output of the two stage op amp assembly 107 is fed to a threshold detector 108, which sets a minimum amplitude level for the amplified microphone signal. The output of the detector 108 is connected to a trigger port of the microprocessor, whereby actuation of the detector 108 by a microphone signal greater than the threshold level will cause the detector to pull the microprocessor port low and activate the microprocessor to begin to execute its programming.
Also, the logic array 105 is set up so that in the absence of a signal from the microprocessor 101, the switches 104 and 106 are triggered alternately and periodically to sample the signals from each microphone 42 and 43 regularly and frequently. If the signal from the op amp assembly 107 does not exceed the threshold of detector 108, the microprocessor 101 remains in low power mode. If the op amp signal is sufficient to trigger the detector 108, it activates the microprocessor to power up and begin processing the microphone signal. As an initial step, the microprocessor also signals the logic array 105 to maintain actuation of the switch 104 or 106 that has enabled the microphone signal sufficient to trip the threshold detector.
The microphones 42 and 43 are piezoelectric devices that generate a voltage in proportion to the acoustic energy impinging thereon. The microphones do not require any electrical power for their function, and are selected in size and resonance to be inherently tuned to the bandwidth that contains the audible signal of a primary fire alarm. Therefore the audio detection function of the circuit draws minimal battery power. Likewise, the combination of the threshold detector 108 and the logic array 105 serve to maintain the microprocessor 101 in low power, or sleep, mode through a great majority of time. Thus a significant aspect of the electronic circuit is that it is capable of sensing and detecting the audible alarm signal of a primary fire alarm while preserving the stored energy of the battery 51. As a result, the device provides a battery life of approximately one year or more, obviating the high maintenance requirements of comparable prior art devices.
The microprocessor 101 is a programmable device that executes a program (lists of encoded instructions) stored in a non-volatile memory. The instructions are written to provide a series of functional steps, as described below, that carry out the necessary tasks to achieve the system operation described herein.
With reference to FIG. 13, the program begins with an initial Power ON or Reset input. The microprocessor is initialized, as by loading the program or determining that the program is already loaded in memory.
The microphone signal is processed by first converting the analog signal to digital values, and then operating on those digital values according to the stored programming. Thereafter, the system begins alternating between the microphones 42 and 43 by actuating the logic array 105 to alternately activate the switches 104 and 106. The logic array continues to periodically change the microphone signal that is input to the microprocessor without further signal from the microprocessor. The microprocessor is then prepared for sleep mode and is placed in sleep mode, during which computational tasks are minimized to conserve electrical power consumed from the battery 51.
The microprocessor 101 remains sensitive to various signals at designated I/O ports. Upon receiving such a signal the software first checks to determine if the battery test timer initiated the wake-up signal. (A battery voltage test routine is initiated after a preset number of minutes of operation of the unit; e.g., every 10-1000 minutes.) If the wake-up signal was from the battery test timer, the battery voltage is assessed. If the voltage is outside a predefined nominal range, the system actuates a transducer to emit three short beeps. Whether or not the voltage is good, the program then loops back to the point just after initialization of the microprocessor.
If the wake-up signal is not from the battery test timer, the program then assesses if the wake-up signal was sent from the manual push button 24. If yes, the program goes to point 4C (FIG. 16) to initiate a brief laser indicator output flash, as will be described below. If the wake-up signal is not from the push button 24, the only possible remaining wake-up signal must come from the threshold detector 108, indicating that one of the microphones has picked up a sound of sufficient amplitude to overcome the preset threshold. Therefore, the program shifts to point 2A and begins a routine to analyze the microphone signal, as shown in FIG. 14.
With reference to FIG. 14, the first step of the signal analysis is that microphone 2 is turned ON and microphone 1 is turned OFF. A 20 KHz sample timer is initiated, and the microprocessor then takes 64 consecutive samples at the 20 KHz rate. If the signal samples are clipped, as from a loud, brief sound (sonic boom door slam, etc.),the program returns to point 1A (FIG. 13), so that the program will reiterate the steps leading to 2A only if the microphone signal continues. If the signal is not clipped, the microprocessor performs a FIR digital bandpass filter routine to remove all frequencies except those within a narrow passband;i.e., the band in which primary fire alarms (smoke alarms, etc.) emit audio warning signals. Regulations and product safety codes have created a defined passband that contains most of these audio warning signals.
The program then moves to point 3A, FIG. 15, and finds the maximum voltage range for the samples. If the voltage range is too small, indicative of an audio input with insufficient amplitude, the program routes to point 4B, FIG. 16, to switch microphones and check the signal from the other microphone, as will be detailed in the following description. If the voltage range is sufficient, the program next counts the number of cycles of the sound input. The cycles must have a minimum peak-to-peak change, indicative of an audio input having a generally constant amplitude. If the count is too low, the program routes to point 4B, FIG. 16, to switch microphones and check the signal from the other microphone. The program then determines if the count is within range to be a valid signal. If yes, the program goes to point 4A, FIG. 16, and increments the hits counter, as explained below. If the count is outside the range of validity, the valid hit counter is decremented, and the system goes to point 4B, FIG. 16, to change microphones.
Thus, with reference to FIG. 16, the program routes to point 4A to increment the hit counter only when the following actions have occurred: the processor wakes up, determines that the wake-up was caused by a signal passing the threshold detector; the signal is sampled, and the sample is checked to determine if it was clipped; the sample is digitally filtered to remove all frequencies outside an alarm signal passband; the sample is checked for amplitude, constant amplitude, and frequency; if the sample passes all these tests, the hit counter is incremented.
The program tracks the contents of the hits counter; if there are sufficient hits for a valid signal, indicative that a minimum number of cycles of a valid alarm warning tone have been received, the program goes to alarm mode and begins to flash the laser diodes 46-48. The program checks to determine if the push button 24 is depressed. If yes, the program returns to point 1A, the beginning of the program, enabling a return to the sleep mode. Thus the push button also serves as a reset button when the alarm is self-triggered. If no, the program counts 4 minutes while the lasers are flashed, and then returns to point 1A, initialization of the program.
If there are not sufficient hits to confirm a valid signal, the program goes to a change microphone routine. The program then continues to accept signals for approximately 7 seconds, after which it returns to point 1A a the beginning of the program, enabling a return to the sleep mode. With regard to FIG. 17, the change mike routine first determines if microphone 1 is on; if yes, the routine returns to the main program of FIG. 16. If not, the program checks to determine if less than half the signal sample time remains; if so, it determines if half of the samples have been taken, and, lacking a sufficient sample number, switches microphone 2 OFF and microphone 1 ON, and returns to the main program. This subroutine, in conjunction with the program step at point 2A, FIG. 14, which requires that microphone 2 is switched ON and microphone 1 is switched OFF, assures that the microphone signals are alternated whenever an incoming signal that passes the threshold fails to qualify as a valid signal.
Upon a confirmed indication that the audio alarm signal of a primary fire alarm system has been received, the microprocessor 101 delivers an actuation signal to a fire escape path illuminator 109. Although the program flow chart makes reference to laser diodes only, the device 109 may comprise any path illuminating device or devices, including lamps, LEDs, laser diodes, or the like. In correspondence with the previous description of the housing 12 and the components supported therein, the device 109 may comprise the driver circuitry for the laser diode projectors 46, 47, and 48. The devices 46-48 are actuated to flash in a predetermined order sequentially and serially, projecting path indicating images on adjacent floor or wall surfaces to lead a fire victim toward a designated exit door or window. The images are flashed in a sequence so that the images proceed along the path toward the exit, and, in addition, each image is pointed or otherwise aligned toward the exit.
With regard to FIG. 9, the device 11 may be secured by support bracket 26 to a wall surface adjacent to its junction with the ceiling of a room or hallway 206. The device 11 is adjusted in yaw and pitch angles so that it projects a plurality of arrow indicators 201, 202, and 203 sequentially along a path 204 which is a designated escape path leading toward an exit of the room or hallway 206. The arrows point in the escape direction, and the sequential illumination of the arrows in their numerical order also serves to lead a fire victim toward the exit.
As another example, with regard to FIG. 10, a device 11 may be mounted on a ceiling surface of a room or hallway 207, and the arrow indicators 201-203 may be directed to illuminate sequentially toward an exit door 208. Likewise, a device 11A may be wall-mounted above the exit door 208, and directed to project chevron images 201A-203A along a path 204A leading toward the exit 208. Thus any image may be used that conveys the notion of movement in a desired direction. Furthermore, a plurality of devices 11 (or 11A) may be employed within the same building space, the only limitation being proximity to a primary fire alarm annunciator.
A further example, shown in FIG. 11, shows a device 11 wall-mounted above a door 211 of a room 212. The device 11 is adjusted angularly so that the arrow indicators projected from the device 11 define a path extending obliquely across the floor of the room toward the door 211. Thus the path indicators need not be aligned in a path that parallels a structural surface of the building. It may be appreciated that as a building fire progresses, smoke rise and accumulates adjacent to the ceiling. Even though the smoke will diminish visual recognition of the images being projected, the light rays penetrating the smoke act as an effective directional indicator. And, as the smoke thickens and the laser beams become more scattered, the resulting flashing luminous glow around the device 11 further acts as a beacon to guide fire victims toward an exit.
It may be appreciated that aspects of the invention, such as the angularly adjustable housing and mounting, and the laser diode projectors supported therein, may be combined with another primary alarm actuator, thereby obviating the need for an audio pickup system and signal processing to detect the audible alarm signal of a distant fire alarm. Likewise, other path indicating image projecting means, such as high power LEDs of various colors, lamps, or flashlamp devices may be used in place of the laser diodes described herein. Although these devices may not be equivalent in penetrating smoke from fires, they may make use of more conventional image forming and projection optics, such as masks, lenses and reflective surfaces.
Likewise, the battery 51 may be eliminated or augmented with the addition of a power supply that is plugged into a standard power receptacle and connected by wire to the device 11. In this alternative, an alarm activating signal may be transmitted through the building power wiring from the primary alarm system to the device 11, and the need is eliminated for audio pickup and processing to detect an audio alarm signal.
With regard to FIG. 18, it is also within the scope of the invention to combine the fire escape path illuminator 109 described previously with a fire detector module 121. The module 121 includes an alarm sensor 122 comprised of one which senses the presence of ambient smoke using ionization detection, light scattering detection, etc., as known in the prior art. Likewise, the sensor 122 may comprise an infrared sensor that directly detects the radiated IR indicative of a fire. In this embodiment the smoke detector module directly actuates the device 109, without recourse to the microphones, circuitry, and programming described reviously that is necessary to detect the audio alarm signal of a primary fire alarm. In addition, the module may also actuate an audio alarm annunciator 123, as is also known in the prior art. Alternatively, the fire escape path illuminator 109 may be triggered by a networked system of smart appliances that communicates through building wiring or other localized communications channels.
The foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching without deviating from the spirit and the scope of the invention. The embodiment described is selected to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as suited to the particular purpose contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto.
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|U.S. Classification
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|International Classification
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|European Classification
|14 Jul 1999
Owner name: AMERICAN XTAL TECHNOLOGY, INC., A CORP. OF CA., CA
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|Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
|18 Jan 2005
|Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee
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Handsome inside and out, and great to drive, the new BMW 5 Series comes well-equipped and is surprisingly affordable to run. Now in its seventh generation, this mid-size saloon should be top of your executive car shortlist.
View our new BMW 5 Series Saloon offer here or search our BMW 5 Series Used Cars
The new BMW 5 Series is bigger than before, but doesn't look it. It is also curvier and is adorned with a number of eye-catching features. These include a chrome kidney radiator grille (with chrome-faced and black-sided vertical louvers) which artfully blends into the car's sleek headlights. Other striking features include 17-inch alloy wheels and twin chrome exhaust pipes. LED headlights are among the vehicle's range of exterior lighting.
The BMW 5 Series' sumptuous five-person cabin is upholstered in leather. Everyone on board is provided with plenty of space to relax, and front-row travellers are treated to heated seats. Among other things, the driver benefits from gearshift paddles mounted on the vehicle's steering wheel. Other standard features include automatic two-zone air conditioning, plenty of cubby spaces and ambient lighting. The vehicle's 530-litre boot can be accessed with ease thanks to a low loading lip and wider aperture.
The latest BMW 5 Series has lost up to 100kg in weight, helping to make it quicker and more agile. A 2.0-litre 150bhp diesel engine is fitted as standard, delivering 360Nm of torque, 0-60mph in 9.7 seconds, up to 65.7mpg and a 114g/km CO2 emission figure. The most fuel-efficient option comes with plug-in electric hybrid models, returning as much as 141.2mpg and emissions as low as 46g/km.
Auto Start-Stop system, Brake Energy Regeneration and three Drive Performance Control modes are included as standard.
An iDrive Touch infotainment system comes complete with a high-resolution eight-inch display screen. Audio entertainment is provided by DAB radio and an MP3-compatible CD player. Bluetooth and USB connectivity and satellite navigation are featured as standard too.
The BMW 5 Series has been awarded Euro NCAP's five-star crash-test rating. eCall, a feature of the car's ConnectedDrive system, automatically informs the emergency services whenever an airbag is deployed. Other standard safety features include Electronic Stability Control, front and rear Park Distance Control, seatbelt pre-tensioners and load-limiters and ISOFIX preparation.
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CLINTON (WATE) – A mother wants answers from her son's school and school district after what she calls an attack on her son.
Leslie Byrge shared a video posted to Instagram with WATE 6 On Your Side that appears to shows her 13-year-old son getting punched repeatedly in the cafeteria of Clinton Middle School. Along with the video, there's an image appearing to show a student saying the beating would happen in exchange for 10 "likes" from their followers.
"It's really hard to explain how it feels to watch your child be hurt physically like that," said Byrge. "It's so hard to describe just that outrage, and that initial something has to be done, something has to stop, something has to give."
From her standpoint, the video and picture, which have since been deleted, are an example of cyberbullying. Byrge wants to know what the school is doing to prevent cyberbullying from happening in the future.
WATE 6 On Your Side reached out to the Anderson County school system. Director of Schools Dr. Tim Parrot said that while he cannot talk specifics about whether it was a fight or bullying, school policies were followed to a 'T.'
More: Tennessee's law on bullying and cyberbullying
Dr. Parrot said the incident is being investigated. He says that while he is satisfied with the outcome, it's unfortunate it happened.
"Their answers were vague and that's not okay with me when my son is getting physically assaulted and wailed in the head," said Byrge.
Because those involved in the incident are minors, Byrge doesn't know how the boys were disciplined, but she's encouraging her son to stand up for what is right, along with every parent, teacher and student in Anderson County.
"I feel like we need to come together and really focus on protecting our kids," said Byrge. "There has got to be stricter rules in place. There's got to be something put in place, whether it's more supervision… whether it's the school board taking accountability and stepping up saying 'okay, enough is enough.'"
Tennessee Code Ann. § 49-6-4503 requires that every school district have a policy prohibiting bullying and harassment as well as procedures for investigating reports of bullying and harassment. Call 1-800-824-3463 to reach Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's violence hotline.
Report cyberbullying when it happens
The United States Department of Health and Human Services said when adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying they send the message that it is not acceptable. They recommend taking simple steps to stop bullying on the spot.
- Intervene immediately. It is ok to get another adult to help.
- Separate the kids involved.
- Make sure everyone is safe.
- Meet any immediate medical or mental health needs.
- Stay calm. Reassure the kids involved, including bystanders.
- Model respectful behavior when you intervene.
Avoid these common mistakes:
- Don't ignore it. Don't think kids can work it out without adult help.
- Don't immediately try to sort out the facts.
- Don't force other kids to say publicly what they saw.
- Don't question the children involved in front of other kids.
- Don't talk to the kids involved together, only separately.
- Don't make the kids involved apologize or patch up relations on the spot.
Get police help or medical attention immediately if:
- A weapon is involved.
- There are threats of serious physical injury.
- There are threats of hate-motivated violence, such as racism or homophobia.
- There is serious bodily harm.
- There is sexual abuse.
- Anyone is accused of an illegal act, such as robbery or extortion—using force to get money, property, or services.
How to respond to bullying situations
The Tennessee Department of Education says that while every child must learn how to interact with others and deal with difficult situations they do not have to tolerate being bullied or harassed. They say addressing bullying is important to all students involved.
Here are their recommendations for parents:
When your child is the victim…
- Encourage your child to report any problems
- Keep documentation of instances — this will help you communicate the extent of the problem to school officials, etc.
- Talk with the teacher, counselor, or principal about the problem
- Do not try to fix the problem by confronting the bully or the bully's parents
- Guide your child through the process of addressing the problem, alongside them, empowering them to take appropriate steps to address the issue
- Notify the school administration immediately if your child is physically threatened
When your child is the bully…
- Be a positive role model
- Reinforce positive and kind behavior
- Teach your child how to be respectful and show anger appropriately
- Seek professional assistance, if necessary
When your child is a bystander…
- Encourage your child to report the incident immediately to school officials
- Have your child support the victim by including him or her in social activities
When cyberbullying is the problem…
- Document messages or posts
- Avoid interaction online – block future messages or emails, avoid any problem websites
- Discuss the situation with your child's school. Problems may extend from school to home, or home to school.
When bullying doesn't stop…
- When you are not satisfied with the response from the school contact the school district office and take the appropriate steps to file a grievance
- When the issue goes beyond bullying and appears to be harassment contact the Office of Civil Rights for more information and to file a complaint.
Additional resources
- The Unsafe School Policy – Provides any student who attends a persistently dangerous school, or any student who has been the victim of a violent crime while at school, the opportunity to attend a safe school.
- Stop Bullying Now – Provides information on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the community can prevent or stop bullying.


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Tag: Best Website Builder Software
What to Look for When Selecting the Website Builder Software
Whether you are planning to move your business online or starting a new one, you will need the services of the website builder to get your brand online. There are a variety of options available in the website builder and it is important that you find the one which fits your requirements. Choosing website builders is not easy for any of us. You can always save some time and effort from researching and searching by visiting website like ChooseBestWebsiteBuilder.com that provides many reviews from experts and straightforward comparison table.
Here we have a few things you need to consider while selecting the website builder software.
1-Domain and Branding
You should have a unique domain for your website. The domain is the address that your customers will use to access your online platform. It is important that the domain you select is easy to memorize because only the customers will remember your brand. Ensure that the website builder you select will allow you to create your own domain name and not force you to use the extension of their URL.
2-Content Ownership
You should be the owner of your content. It might seem simple but there are actually a few website builders that control your data. Remember that your website is your display to the world so you have to assure that you fully own and control the content you post.
3-Modern design templates
The most important thing to consider is the availability of the design templates.
- Some website builder offers remarkable templates that have modern design and functionality
- There are a few templates that seem like they have developed decades ago
- Ensure that the software you select has templates encoded by the graphic artists
- You should select the website builder that has a variety of templates available to select from
Before you hit the purchase option, the most important thing to consider is the purpose of your website. Is your website a
- E-commerce platform
- Video integration
- Podcast support
- Lead generation
- Forum management
Select the website builder that will meet the functionality of the website that you are planning to build. There are some platforms that will allow you to add extensions and plugins. You should buy the platform that supports your present and future requirements.
5-Ease of use
The website you develop should have an interactive user interface and it is only possible with an easy to use website builder. You have to assure that the platform you select is easy to understand so that you can build a reliable website.
6-Lead generation facility
A good online platform will always provide you with the positive results. You should select the platform that will provide you the facility of lead generation. Some of the website builders might make it hard for you to generate leads. You should select the one that would allow you to customize, add and edit the forum.
7-Customization options
Most of the time templates available are not according to your requirements and you have to add your own features. In this case, the best opportunity will be to select the website builder that will provide you the customization options. In this way, you can easily edit and design your own templates.
8-Multimedia support
The audio and video content is grabbing the attention of the clients and so it is important that you add videos regarding your products and services on your website. Select the software that will provide you the facility of adding video content.
9-SEO services
Search Engine Optimization is also important to consider while developing the website. In order to be recognized by the search engines and have a higher ranking, you will need the SEO services. You should select the website builder that will provide you the SEO services so you can make your site rank higher by adding
- Keywords
- Meta description
- Internal links
10-Responsive web design
With the increased utilization of the smartphones, people prefer to access the web content on their cell phones. You should look for the website builder software that will provide you the facility of the responsive web design so your website will be accessed on every platform.
11-Performance and speed
The loading time, uptime and downtime of your website are very important. The less loading time your site will have the more customers it will attract. Develop your site with the website builder that has the least loading time and minor downtime.
Do not forget to consider your budget while you are selecting the website builder. Some of the platforms are free but they will not provide you the facilities that you might have been looking for. Select the packages that will meet your budget and look for discounts and special deals if you want to save money.
13-Customer support
The website builder you select should have a 24/7 customer support so that you can get the help whenever you need. They should be responsive and should solve your problems quickly so you can move to the next step.
14-Upgrading options
You have to upgrade your website on a regular basis according to the changing trends and rules. It would be easy for you to update and change the content of your site with the software that you have selected. Look for the website builder that will allow you to upgrade your website and will notify you in case you have forgotten to update the content.
Bottom line
There are several website builders available in the market and you should properly compare them before selecting the best option. You might get easily confused when you will notice different features and specifications. Focus on the points listed above and pay attention to the following aspects while selecting the website builder:
- The type of looks, features and feel you want in your professional website
- The budget, time and effort you are willing to spend on your website
- Whether you want to experiment with different platforms or just need something that may last for years
It will help you make the right decision at the right time. Do not forget to share your experience with us about the website builder that you selected.


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- Durable plastic construction
- Bright Chrome finish
- Universal design fits any car, SUV, or truck
- Available in 4 sizes
- Cut the panels to fit, or carve your own pattern for a true custom look
- Install with included strong 3M adhesive
- Comes in a 5-piece set for full coverage
- 1 Year Warranty
Take your vehicle's looks to the next level with Dee Zee U-Cut Chrome Rocker Panels. These chrome trim pieces are the easiest way to customize your style. Trim the panels down to size for a perfect fit - or cut your own wild custom designs.
Dee Zee U-Cut Chrome Side Panels are made from durable plastic that stands up to road debris, rocks, and mud. They're finished with bright Chrome that dresses up your vehicle. Dee Zee Chrome Rocker Panels are easy to install. Simply cut the panels to the size and shape you desire and mount them to your body with the included 3M tape.
Choose from 5 to 8-inch widths for your Dee Zee U-Cut Chrome Rocker Panels. They'll look great on any car, truck, or SUV. They come in a 5-piece set and are backed with a 1 Year warranty.
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Price war looms as sixth energy supplier enters Northern Ireland market
A price war is coming down the line for the electricity market as the number of major suppliers in Northern Ireland doubles to six.
Further sparks may fly as even more are expected to set up.
Electric Ireland yesterday became the sixth big supplier for homeowners, creating 45 new jobs in a total investment of £5m.
Click Energy and Open Electric are the other new arrivals - though Open Electric has yet to disclose its tariffs. They join established providers SSE Airticity and market leader Power NI - as well as Budget Energy in third place.
SSE Airtricity has operated in Northern Ireland since 2010, three years after the market was opened up to competition, and now has a 24% customer share. That compares to a 68% share by Power NI and a 7% share for Budget Energy. No market share figures are available for the new arrivals.
Economist John Simpson welcomed the arrival of a sixth supplier, though he warned: "The more suppliers you have, the greater the risk of a supplier going out of business and causing a panic among their customers."
However, a spokesman for the Utility Regulator, which regulates the largest supplier, Power NI, said a large number of suppliers did not pose risks. "There is no evidence to suggest that there is more risk for consumers from more entrants and should there ever be a situation where a supplier exits the market, customers are automatically protected by being allocated to the regulated supplier, which is Power NI."
Richard Williams, head of energy at the Consumer Council, said having a range of suppliers was good news for householders.
"Consumers can see real benefits from the increase in choice and competition in the electricity market, following the entry of new suppliers Click Energy NI and Open Electric, as well as the full scale entry of Electric Ireland.
"We encourage customers to check if they are getting the best possible deal. To help with this the Consumer Council has on our website an electricity and gas price comparison tool and a simple guide to switching supplier."
Open Electric launched in June and has not revealed its tariff.
Aodhan O'Donnell, a former head of the Consumer Council and now the owner of consumer advisor Power to Switch, said: "This is great news for competition."
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100 Jericho Turnpike
Directions Jericho, Long Island, NY 11753
Dodge is perhaps our most versatile car brand here at Westbury Jeep Chrysler Dodge, offering several body styles, performance features, and diverse technologies that are all available to Long Island and New York drivers.
Luckily, the team at Westbury Jeep Chrysler Dodge has plenty of Dodge model specials available to the greater New York area, which provide financing options that can be easily incorporated into your budget. Whether you're looking to buy or lease, we have plenty of great deals on Dodge models, and our finance center staff can help negotiate financing particulars.
Find the Dodge Lease Deal you want to fit your budget with Zero Down leases available. We also offer multiple option low down payment leases on all Dodge models. Our Dodge lease offers always come with our VIP plus program at no additional charge.
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Super Rugby round six
John Kirwan laments Blues' error count
March 25, 2013
The Blues lost in Sydney to a last-minute penalty goal from Bernard Foley © Getty Images
Blues coach John Kirwan blamed his side's high error count - not Argentine referee Francesco Pastrana - for the 30-27 defeat by New South Wales Waratahs in Sydney.
The men from Auckland ran in three tries to one to lead by 14 points at the break, but they repeatedly coughed up possession and infringed at the ruck in the second stanza. Tries from Israel Folau and Man of the Match Bernard Foley saw the Waratahs draw level before Foley nailed a penalty goal after the siren to snatch victory.
"At half-time we were reasonably happy," Kirwan said. "We felt that we needed to tighten up the ruck area, show a little bit more discipline and hang onto the ball; they were the messages at half-time. And then we went out and pretty much did the opposite.
"We had eight errors in the first half and 10 in the second half, and then I wouldn't like to see the penalty count against us at ruck time. So making 18 errors in a football game and having the penalty count against you is not two things you can do and win at this level.
"We really beat ourselves a wee bit. The Waratahs were really under the pump and played well; they've had a pressured week so they came out and they took their opportunity and fed off what they did. So we've got ourselves to blame and got to get back up for next week."
Blues lock Culum Retallick conceded the final penalty for being offside at the ruck. Asked his opinion on the ruling, Kirwan replied: "I think there are situations where if the half-back has two hands on the ball, it's out. But then you really can't take those risks when you're under the pump and it's 27-all; you've just got to wait for the ref to call out. If you look at that last penalty, you could probably say 'was it a penalty or not?'. But at the end of the day, you can't take those risks when you're under the pump like we were, so it's totally our fault."
The Waratahs defeated the Blues with a much-improved second-half performance%]
Kirwan also refused to blame the 30-degree temperatures for his side's second-half collapse, and he demanded a much-improved effort against defending champions the Chiefs in Mount Maunganui on Saturday.
"It's been like this all summer so these guys have been charging around in this and there's no excuses coming from us," he said.
"Eighteen errors; I think individually we're all going to have to have a look at ourselves because if we're going to do that again next week [against the Chiefs] then you'll be kissing any chance of the top six goodbye. So we've just got to get out and play our game because when we put it together we looked pretty good."
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A trailer has surfaced for Ben Lewin's R-Rated comedy The Sessions (formerly The Surrogate), which screened at Sundance earlier this year and stars John Hawkes in an Oscar-buzzed lead role. The film tells the true story of Mark O'Brien (Hawkes), a writer and poet crippled by polio who sets out at the age of 38 to lose his virginity, with spiritual guidance from his priest (William H. Macy) and the help of a sex surrogate (Helen Hunt). O'Brien's tale has already been the subject of the 1997 Oscar-winning documentary Breathing Difficulties, and based on this first trailer The Sessions looks like a warm, funny and accessible version of the story with a stellar cast. Hawkes has been around for years – you may recognise him from supporting roles in Deadwood, Me You and Everyone We Know and Eastbound & Down – but it wasn't until his magnetic, Oscar-nominated turn in 2010's Winter's Bone that his career truly took off. He's been on a roll since, delivering great performances in Martha Marcy May Marlene, Contagion, and Higher Ground last year, and I'm looking forward to seeing Hawkes in his first major lead role in The Sessions.
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The sudden infiltration of Taraba State by hoodlums has become a source of worry to members of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Taraba has been known as the most peaceful state in the North before it turned to a theatre of bombings and violence.
Worried by this development which has continued to encourage bombing activities, the members have collectively resolved to work closely with security operatives to quickly track down the perpetrators of the nefarious act and halt further destruction of lives and property in the state and other parts of the country. The House Committee Chairman on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Bwacha during his condolence visit to the Monarch of Jukun kingdom, the Aku-Uka of Wukari, Dr. Shekarau Masa Ibi yesterday said the Senate would work round the clock to assist security agencies to bring to book terrorists terrorizing the state and the country.
The Senator who was sad over the massive destruction carried out by the bombers, urged the people, especially the youths to remain calm and not interrupt the ongoing investigations of the attacks. He declared would "work tirelessly with the security agencies to fish out perpetrators of the carnage."
For his part, the Aku-Uka observed that the wanton destruction of lives and property by the bombers" does not only affect the people of Wukari, but the state and nation as whole." He debunked claims that the youths of Wukari were planning reprisal attacks, adding that the "attack was not a religious or ethnic attack."
Bombers numbering over 30 recently breached the peace of Wukari when they attacked and destroyed buildings of three banks, police station and the branch of the Nigeria Brewery.
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What drew you to practicing medicine?
I always knew I wanted to be a doctor. My mom was an amateur homeopath, so she was a strong influence. I was pre-med at University of California, Davis, but desired to pursue a holistic route; I wanted to become a doctor, but also trained in alternative therapies.
What's your educational background?
I have a B.S. degree in psychology from the University of California, Davis and a degree in Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Before starting at naturopathic medical school, I served for six years as a medic in the Army National Guard. I was exposed to various aspects of medicine since we processed soldiers either returning or going overseas to get their medical clearances.
It's important to note that naturopathic doctors are trained at accredited, four-year, post-graduate medical colleges. The training consists of conventional basic sciences courses such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology and microbiology along with physical, clinical and lab diagnosis during the first two years of education.
How are naturopathic doctors licensed?
In the State of California, the Department of Consumer Affairs' Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine oversees the licensing of naturopathic doctors. Naturopathic doctors receive their education at one of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges approved naturopathic medical colleges. They must take and successfully pass the NPLEX Part I Basic Sciences Boards and NPLEX Part II Clinical Sciences Boards. Once licensed, a naturopathic doctor has to remain in good standing with the Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine and complete continuing education requirements. There are seven accredited naturopathic schools in the United States and Canada.
How does a naturopath differ from a conventional doctor?
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Here in the East Bay, there's still a lot of education that needs to be given to the general public; many people still have no idea what a naturopath is or what we do. But, I have definitely seen an increase in interest from people in naturopathic medicine as they seek alternative treatments. I've noticed that there are two types of people: People who have tried all the conventional therapies and then turn to naturopathic medicine, and people who naturally pursue naturopathic therapies.
What are some of your duties?
Consulting with patients for the first time or engaging in follow-up visits take up most of my time. I also receive test results, interpret them and put together treatment plans for each individual; interpret diagnostic imaging; call in prescription refills and supplement orders; answer phone calls; follow up with patients via phone. I focus on women's health, but I also treat men; 10-15 percent of my practice is male. I treat fatigue, allergies, cardiovascular and dermatological concerns, autoimmune conditions, endocrine imbalances and gastrointestinal issues.
What's sustained your interest in medicine?
One of the principles of naturopathic medicine is 'doctor is teacher.' But, another principle is 'physician heal thyself.' So, you're working on yourself as well as with your patients, and I think those collaborations really bring about powerful changes in my life as well as my patients. Often times, patients just need an alternative opinion in respect to their diet and lifestyle, and I am happy to give them the knowledge they need to begin bringing out positive changes in their life. When I come across a patient who has been through five other practitioners and hasn't had success, but I'm able to help them in some way, it's very rewarding.
What insight would you give to someone interested in this career?
Be aware that most naturopathic doctors go into private practice or they join existing practices. So, there is an aspect of being an entrepreneur and business owner along with being a doctor. Also, our scope of practice varies from state to state. Arizona has the widest scope of practice; naturopaths can prescribe pharmaceuticals and do minor surgery. In Washington, insurance covers naturopathic care. This field is undergoing a lot of positive change in order to widen the scope everywhere; naturopathic medicine is experiencing a boom right now.


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its been only one week i bought the jbl flip 3. i bought it from japan and brought it in Bangladesh through my cousin. After using it from the 1st day, i have been facing the problem, its taking "auto restart" even though having enough charge left on the speaker. But if i play the speaker connecting through charger, it isn't making any trouble then.
I am looking for urgent solution for the problem.
(P.S. i have updated the firmware version of the speaker too)
My speaker isn't charging. It's new and on its second charge and the first light goes on when it's connected to power and it flashes but after leaving it charge for an hour or two the same light is still flashing and when try to turn it on the red light comes on and then goes off again.. what do I do?
ehh, i have this problem too. but i guess the battery are already dead, you have to take it to the warranty or just change the battery by yourself.
iFixit is bullshit! To reset the device 1. Turn on the device 2. Press Plus and play/pause till the device turns off!
Indeed today my previous trick did not help anymore. Indeed reseting is done like you say. Although the icons look like Plus and Phone on my Flip 3. Red light will appear then speaker will power off and reset.
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I just bought the JBL flip 3 it was working since 2 days and now it connects but no audio is heard or any sound is played , any solution for this guys ?
I'm having the same problem. Any answers?
Two friends connected their smartphones to my flip 3. How can i remove those bluetooth connections from my flip 3? Each time they connect theire phones they connect to my flip
Just reset the device…To reset the device 1. Turn on the device 2. Press Plus and play/pause till the device turns off!
I have a flip 3 and flip 4. When i turn them on and the press the connect button on both they don't connect. How do i get a 3 and 4 to connect?


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