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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7504930 | Alarm clock synchronized with an electric coffeemaker A system, including an alarm which is synchronized with a coffeemaker, is used to coordinate wake-up time with coffee brewing time. In one embodiment of the invention, the alarm includes an alarm timer, an alarm controller, alarm input (e.g., dial or button), a spea... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7366546 | Sports channel The present invention provides a sports channel that includes sports content to a user on a mobile device. Sports content associated with the sports channel is automatically delivered and stored on a mobile electronic device for access by a user. Using the device, u... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7362213 | Method and apparatus for remotely controlling a plurality of devices 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... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7327255 | Carrying case for a handheld device and methods thereof A user of a handheld device may be alerted to a possible risk of losing the handheld device. The handheld device is able to be secured to a carrying case. The carrying case may alert the user by activating one or more of its user interface elements. The handheld dev... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7233228 | Alerting system An alerting system for use in generating an alert in respect of usage of a device, the alerting system including a detector capable of detecting an event that is indicative of usage of the device, the alerting system being arranged to invoke a selected alert state p... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7216514 | Cloth washer, dish washer-dryer, and control system of the same The invention provides a cloth washer, a dish washer-dryer and a control system associated therewith, which facilitate establishing of a special operating program. The cloth washer comprises selector means for selecting one of a plurality of basic operating programs... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7173516 | Operating system for a motorized barrier operator An operating system which utilizes a multi-functional wall station for a motorized barrier includes an operator for controlling movement of a barrier between various positions. The operator may receive signals from a wireless or wired wall station transmitter, a wir... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7164345 | Apparatus and method for realizing alarm function in a charging device for a mobile terminal Disclosed is an apparatus for realizing an alarm function using a mobile terminal and a charging device for charging the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal includes a controller for generating an alarm control signal a predetermined time period ahead of a predeter... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7128121 | Fabric window blind A fabric window blind includes a head frame, a roller, an adjustment mechanism, slats, a bottom rail and a light-admitting shade. The roller is horizontally rotatably mounted inside the head frame. The adjustment mechanism has a control axle horizontally pivotally m... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7109848 | Applications and methods for providing a reminder or an alert to a digital media capture device A notification system that reminds and/or alerts a digital media capture device that a media event that warrants capture is imminent. The notification system is implemented in conjunction with a digital planner such that event reminders are placed in the digital pla... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7098772 | Method and apparatus for remotely controlling a plurality of devices 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... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7096104 | Control unit for a load Control unit for a load, in particular for a sliding sunroof control of a vehicle, having a microprocessor and having an integrated voltage regulator for generating the supply voltage of the microprocessor from the battery voltage of an on-board battery, in which ca... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7079019 | Registration and inspection alarm apparatus An alarm mechanism includes a first programming for programming an expiration date signifying that an event must be performed. A second programming is included for programming a notification date for notifying a user that the event must be performed. A display devic... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7064671 | Low power regulator system and method Methods are disclosed for collecting sensor data in a pressure regulator system including a controller and a plurality of sensors. The controller and each of the individual sensors are activated as required to collect sensor data during a sampling period thereby red... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7046123 | Parking meter key chain timer The present invention is a parking time indicator key fob which includes a housing and a timing device contained within the housing for counting down an amount of time. A display is connected to the housing for indicating an amount of time remaining on the timing de... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7038409 | Operating system utilizing a delay-open function for a motorized barrier operator An operating system which utilizes a multi-functional wall station for a motorized barrier includes an operator for controlling movement of a barrier between various positions. The operator may receive signals from a wireless or wired wall station transmitter, a wir... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7005972 | Portable transmitter for remotely controlling vehicular devices When the connection of a cable to a control interface is confirmed, and thereafter a write command is received, a data write process is executed to renew contents of a conversion table stored in a memory based on link data attached to the write command. Furthermore,... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6998961 | Alarm clock with voice message input The subject device is an alarm mechanism having a voice message or other sound input wherein the mechanism incorporates a taping mechanism to receive and store voice or other audio sounds to be subsequently or simultaneously projected audibly as a signal to awaken t... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6985071 | Electronic equipment and operation control method for electronic equipment An electronic unit that is permitted to undergo operation control on the basis of a timer reservation set by a user includes a setting section for setting a time designated by the user, an operation control section for controlling the operation of the electronic uni... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6975208 | Variable alarm for communication devices An apparatus in communication with a network having a tool for tracking connect time to the network. The apparatus may be communications device, a wireless handset, a personal digital assistant, a computer laptop, a portable communications device, a wired communicat... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6970706 | Hierarchical call control with selective broadcast audio messaging system A cordless digital telephone system which allows hierarchical call control in a cordless phone system is provided. Based upon a priority level associated with the identified phone number, a call controller unit directs the call to a selected one of a plurality of mo... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6966666 | Battery-powered illuminated ice cube An illuminable electronic ice cube comprising an outer casing, inner unit, LED, circuit board, battery, bottom lid, and battery cover lid. The outer casing has a natural ice cube shape with ripple-shaped sides. The inner unit is fitted in the outer casing and compri... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6965300 | Method and device for showing conditions of a computer-related apparatus A method and device for displaying the condition of an information-processing device is provided. The device includes a time unit, a register unit, a display unit and a detecting mechanism. The method is to detect the condition of the information-processing device w... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6822581 | Traffic signal with adjustable cycles A traffic signal includes a micro-controller in communication with a switching system. The micro-controller executes a process for controlling a signal indicator according to a selected signal cycle. First and second actuators communicate with the corresponding firs... | 11/23/2004 |
| RE38528 | Alarm clock with time activated and speed controlled vehicle device The present invention is an alarm clock device which programmably and automatically coordinates the movement of one or more electric toy trains, or the like. The present invention alarm clock preferably triggers the movement of an electric toy train when a pre-set a... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6710703 | Signal device attachment for medication container A signal device is attachable to a medication container to provide periodic signals of times for a user to take medication. The device has its electronic circuitry enclosed in a casing compressible by the user to activate the circuitry. ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6700478 | Method and apparatus for time-staggered generation of identifying signals The invention concerns a method and an apparatus for time-staggered generation of identifying signals by programmable automation components (AK1, AK2) with a system time recorder (SZ). A user (A) or an automation component (AK1, AK2) or a user program (AP... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6691032 | System and method for executing user-definable events triggered through geolocational data describing zones of influence A system and method for executing user-definable events triggered through geolocational data describing zones of influence is described. One or more zones of influence are defined. Each zone of influence is described by stored geolocational data and forms... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6380867 | Traffic light sequence indication system A traffic light sequence indicating system for indicating time remaining before signal light changes. The traffic light sequence indicating system includes a housing. The housing has a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall. Control circui... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6377164 | High powered tri-mode light show An electrical circuit apparatus produces a light show utilizing simple mechanical relays. The apparatus includes electrical circuit elements that include electrical relaying means, lighting means, electrical timing means, DC power supplying means, and mea... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6373374 | Cordless phone system with speech recognition alarm A method for transmitting an alarm over a cordless broadcast system having a base station in communication with a mobile unit and a computer. The computer includes a speech recognition system. The method includes requesting an alarm setting for a specifie... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6326883 | Device for monitoring the delivery of a speech A device and method for monitoring the delivery of a speech having selected time limits for specific speech types, includes a housing having a control panel, a clock display, and an array of different colored light emitting elements that are activated cor... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6307463 | Telephone remote control timer The present invention relates to a telephone remote control timer having a control circuit board inside a housing thereof. The control circuit board contains an AC power source circuit, a stabilized rectification circuit, a ringing circuit, a signal recei... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6252494 | Timed dispenser for programmed fluid consumption This invention relates to a drink dispensing device, particularly to a device designed for dispensing of particular amounts of water or alternative fluids to an individual, and most particularly to a device which includes a timing function for prompting c... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6202540 | Beverage quality control apparatus and method A quality control apparatus for a beverage held in a beverage container. The apparatus includes a sensor configured to be in thermal communication with the beverage and detect attainment of a first predetermined temperature. The apparatus also includes a ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6204776 | Communication abnormality detecting/coping device and vacuum pump remote monitor control device A communication abnormality detecting/coping device and a vacuum pump remote monitor control device are provided, which are capable of detecting the presence/absence of an abnormality in data communication and reducing an influence of the abnormality on a... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6201470 | Locating devices A device usable in a plurality of environments such as in buildings, transport vehicles, pedestrian aids and sirens for producing a locating sound of broad band noise. The broad band noise is formed from frequencies emitted simultaneously within a human h... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6166634 | Garage door status signalling device An improved garage door signalling device comprising a switch actuable upon opening of the garage door, a transmitter actuable by said switch to transmit a signal indicating that the door is open, a receiver located at a desired location remote from the g... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6147593 | Message output controller and system A message output controller (103) which receives continuous pre-recorded advertising messages from a master message playing device and console (101). The system incorporating several controllers (103) and a single console (101) is intended to be installed... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6144297 | Automobile steering wheel and turn signal buttons with turning indicia and/or indicators thereon An automobile steering wheel and turn signal indicator for allowing a driver of an automobile to signal for a turn, includes a handle/hub arrangement adapted to be coupled to a steering column of the automobile, spokes disposed about the handle/hub and ho... | 11/07/2000 |
