A visual distress signal device that generates and emits bright light and/or infrared light to alert bystanders during times of distress. The device may be particularly suited for use on boats. The device may comprise a heat sink assembly that includes a collar that is attached to a housing of the device, such that the collar dissipates heat generated by electromagnetic radiation emitting elements away from an interior of the housing. The device may be configured for activation by a mobile phone or other mobile device which may be connected to the device via wireless communication. Furthermore, the mobile device may comprise a software application that can be used to alert persons in a contact list regarding the user's location and emergency status.


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    Title :

    VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNAL DEVICE


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    Publication date :

    2025-07-24


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G08B SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS , Signalisier- oder Rufsysteme / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS / H04W WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS , Drahtlose Kommunikationsnetze



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