Timer device for use in an audio/visual presentation

Details Timer device for use in an audio/visual presentation Timer device for use in an audio/visual presentation

2002-10-07

2008-05-27

Miska, Vit W (Department: 2833)

Horology: time measuring systems or devices

Combined with disparate device

C368S079000, C353S040000, C353S122000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07379393

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a time tracking device comprising a display incorporated into a housing of a projector, a control pad, and a power source. The time tracking device can provide a presenter with the ability to track the elapsed time of a presentation. The time tracking device is further capable of being projected onto a viewing screen using the light source and lens of the projector device. The device comprises a control pad which controls the functions of the timer device, such as on/off, start, stop, pause, reset, mode, illumination, and time of day. The present invention also provides a presentation timer comprising a presentation timer program module and an input control module operable for controlling timer functions associated with the presentation timer program module.

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