Bookmark with integrated electronic timer and method therefor

Details Bookmark with integrated electronic timer and method therefor Bookmark with integrated electronic timer and method therefor

2007-08-21

2007-08-21

Miska, Vit (Department: 2841)

Horology: time measuring systems or devices

Combined with disparate device

Ambient condition detector

C116S234000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10782606

ABSTRACT:
A bookmark (12) uses an integrated electronic timer circuit (18) to track reading time. A flat substrate (14) marks the page of the book. A header (16) is integral with the substrate. The header has a cavity for housing the electronic timer, a display (20) for displaying the timer count value, and a plurality of control buttons (22-28) for controlling the electronic timer. A sensor (54) can sense an external condition such as light or touch to control the electronic timer. A light source (56) is provided in the header. The substrate may contain a magnifying viewing port. The electronic timer has a memory (42) for storing the timer count values for individual and cumulative reading sessions.

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