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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 22, 1998
Takashi Yanagisawa, Toyota, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Aichi, JP;
Abstract
A transmitted signal confirmation device includes a transmitter, a receiver, a situation detecting device, an indicating mode determining device, and an indicator. The transmitter transmits the signal of a location of an individual (e.g., a vehicle). The receiver receives a signal receipt confirmation signal from a distant facility indicating receipt of the transmitted signal. The situation detecting device detects the situation existing at the location. The indicating mode determining device selects one indicating mode out of plural different indicating modes based on the situation at the location. The indicator provides a signal receipt confirmation indication with the one indicating mode when the receiver has received the confirmation signal.