Communications: electrical – Systems – Timer control
Reexamination Certificate
2009-10-07
2011-12-13
Nguyen, Phung (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Systems
Timer control
Reexamination Certificate
active
08077016
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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Nguyen Phung
Scheidner Research LLC
Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP
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