Horology: time measuring systems or devices – Time interval – Electrical or electromechanical
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-23
2007-01-23
Miska, Vit (Department: 2841)
Horology: time measuring systems or devices
Time interval
Electrical or electromechanical
C368S010000, C368S223000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10977465
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an improved interactive television having a timer. The timer alerts a television viewer of the expiration of preset timers. For example, the preset timers may be associated with events not traditionally related to television content, such as a kitchen timer. The exemplary kitchen timer can alert a television viewer that a baking time has expired. Thus, the timer can manage alerts in a non-intrusive manner to enhance the viewer's experience.
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Goodwin Jeanne-Marguerite
Marger & Johnson & McCollom, P.C.
Miska Vit
Sharp Laboratories of America Inc.
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