Method and apparatus for remotely controlling a plurality of...

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2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Nguyen, Phung T. (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Systems

Timer control

C340S010520, C348S725000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07098772

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method for controlling usage times for at least one device, including the steps of: (a) identifying a device to be controlled; (b) utilizing the device by a user; (c) tracking a device usage value for the device as the user utilizes the device; and (d) initiating an action sequence based upon the device usage value. Also disclosed is an apparatus for controlling usage times for at least one device.

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