Designs and Manufacturing Portfolio

A chronological history of Micro Designs' products and innovations

Recent Audio Products (2000s-2010s)

  • Patent # 7,664,273 Approach for controlling audio signals in remote location February 16, 2010
  • Elan Home Systems VSE-100 2010
  • SpeakerCraft VSR-100 2010
  • Niles Audio EVC-100 2010
  • Xantech XVCE100IR 2010
  • DLA_SpeakerRouters for Aton Technology (www.atonhome.com) February 2006-2008
  • SE Asia design/production of IR blasters, IR transmitters, plastic injection, metal fabrication, etc. Elan Home Systems 1998-2004
  • Thailand production of over US$4,000,000 worth of over 33,000 volume controls, IR repeaters and other accessories 1998-2004
  • Design / re-packaging of mono / mono with override / stereo / stereo with override volume controls Elan Home Systems 2002

Audio & Control Systems (1990s)

  • Ac/dc/video controlled power outlet Elan Home Systems 1998
  • Ac/dc controlled power outlet Xantech Corp. 1997
  • Power line current sensor Xantech Corp. 1997
  • Ir to/from Rs232 suggested to Xantech Corp. 1997
  • Programmable ir transmitter (RC68) suggested to Xantech Corp. 1997
  • Local 40 watt amp (tv/line input) Xantech Corp. 1997
  • Ir tester with lcd display Xantech Corp. 1996
  • Pcir interface/ir learner/ir tester module for "Smartpad2" Xantech Corp. 1996
  • 10 disc changer controller Xantech Corp. 1996
  • Ir relay (CC12/SR21) Xantech Corp. 1996
  • Ir line level volume control (RGC11) Xantech Corp. 1996
  • Ir controlled autotransformer (RAT1) Xantech Corp. 1995
  • Ir controlled motor operated pot (MIRV1) Xantech Corp. 1995
  • Matching 8 ohm autotransformer volume control (760) Xantech Corp. 1995
  • Ir transmitter (RC68) Xantech Corp. 1995
  • Ir controlled 8x6 a/v preamp selector (ZPR68) Xantech Corp. 1994
  • Ir 4x1 a/v selector (RS41AV) Xantech Corp. 1994
  • 5x3 a/v selector Xantech Corp. 1994
  • Ir 4x1 a/v pre amp selector (RP41AV) Xantech Corp. 1994
  • Ir controlled relays (8) Micro Designs 1994
  • Ir to TTL decoder (2 types for 2 companies) Audio Matrix/ Melos Audio 1994
  • Ir motion detector International Global 1993

Microprocessor Control Systems (1990-1993)

  • Microprocessor Vertical Drape Control System AMSource International 1993
  • Microprocessor Room Control System (MR3) Atlas Soundolier 1993
  • Microprocessor card reader (re-design) Allsafe Inc. 1993
  • Microprocessor 8 in / 8 out audio/video Selector AVCM Inc. 1992 (later changed to ZPR68 for Xantech)
  • Microprocessor Line Volume/Treble/Bass Controller AVCM Inc. 1992 (later changed to RP41 for Xantech)
  • Microprocessor 8 ohm Volume Controller Jamo HiFi USA 1992
  • Microprocessor Window Blind Control System AMSource International 1991
  • Microprocessor Smart Keypad Controller MKO Electronic Systems 1990
  • Microprocessor Home Automation System (Ambiance) MKO Electronic Systems 1989 - Ir learner, a/v selector, keypads, relays, ir repeaters
  • Microprocessor Controlled Disabled Person Mover Research Foundation of State University of New York 1989 - Patent # 4,944,056 Method and apparatus for transporting a disabled person July 31, 1990

Industrial & Measurement Systems (1980s)

  • Microprocessor Vertical Drape Control System Solar Drape Ltd. 1987
  • Microprocessor Drape Control System Solar Drape Ltd. 1986
  • Microprocessor Skylight Shade System Solar Drape Ltd. 1986
  • Microprocessor Lab Mixer Mixing Equipment Co. 1986
  • Microprocessor Disco Lights Control System LightLabs 1985
  • Microprocessor Waste Water Measurement System Sigma Motors 1984
  • Microprocessor Fluid/Temp. Control System Frontier Micro Controls 1983
  • Microprocessor recipe vat mixing system (multi-user) Frontier Micro Controls 1983
  • Microprocessor Infusion Pump Control Sigma Motors 1983

Early Innovations & Patents (1970s-1982)

  • Microprocessor fuel delivery system Frontier Micro Controls 1982
  • Microprocessor three dimensional X-Ray Control System Phillips Medical Inc. 1982
  • Microprocessor Automated testers Columbus McKinnon Corp. 1982
  • Microprocessor Controlled Chain Lift Columbus McKinnon Corp. - Patent # 4,636,962 Microprocessor-controlled hoist system January 13, 1987
  • Microprocessor Temp. Control System for printing Niagara Micro Controls 1981
  • Microprocessor Measuring & Level Flow control for Fluids System NP Industries 1981 - Patent # 4,326,173 Digital phase locked loop frequency control system April 20, 1982
  • Microprocessor Flow Measurement System NP Industries - Patent # 4,272,761 Operations control system June 9, 1981
  • Microprocessor Controlled Self-Calibrating Echo Location System NP Industries - Patent # 4,254,482 Echo location system which provides for measuring liquid level and Flow rate and flow volume of flowing liquids March 3, 1981
  • Echo location system for measuring liquid level and flow volume NP Industries - Patent # 4,145,914 March 27, 1979
  • Flow measuring system NP Industries - Patent # 4,217,777 January 12, 1979
  • Over 40 different Microprocessor and related control boards for Motor Control Industry Emerson Industrial Controls 1972-1981
  • Microprocessor Controlled Cut to Length Control System Emerson Industrial Controls 1977
  • Microprocessor Controlled Traverse Winder Emerson Industrial Controls 1976
  • Digital Phase Locked Loop Motor Control System Emerson Industrial Controls 1973
  • 1st Digital Sampling Keyboard Moog Music 1973