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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7376050 | Electronic musical apparatus having volatile internal clock to be corrected by external clock and computer program therefor An electronic musical apparatus is of a data processing type which boots up when a power is supplied and shuts down when the power is removed. The apparatus comprises an internal clock which is not backed up by an uninterruptible power supply and stops counting time... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7350968 | Case for a watch movement A watch case for an analog watch movement has a housing and a setting ring in a rotatably moveable and axially slideable relationship. The setting ring is coupled with a setting stem of the analog watch for rotation of the setting stem by rotation of the setting rin... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7333396 | Digital audio devices An alarm clock radio is provided that handles downloaded audio files and streaming digital audio files. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and displays that allow the user to adjust various alarm clock radio settings. The user may also adjust settings remotely o... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7304563 | Alarm clock A mobile communication terminal comprising: a clock for maintaining an indication of the current time; a memory for storing a definition of an alert time; and an alerting unit configurable to issue an alert when the current time matches the alert time, the alerting ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7289016 | Portable timer apparatus, home system and method of timing for an object A home system includes a server having a first wireless communication port, and a plurality of devices, such as sensors. Each one of the devices includes a corresponding second wireless communication port. One or more of the devices is a timer/reminder sensor device... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7283427 | Machine for waking a sleeper Machine for waking a sleeper with water reservoir, water movement means, water lines, water outlet port, and timer/activation device. ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7266049 | Clock radio with integral digital music storage system and infrared interface An alarm clock is provide capable of alternately actuating a plurality of visual stimulative and auditor stimulative appliances in a programmable manner such that a variation and randomization of the type of stimulation will be used to prompt the waking of the user.... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7266047 | Time alarm A vibrational alarm device for use in combination with an alarm clock, includes a receiver for receiving a RF alarm signal transmitted by the alarm clock, an operating circuit for providing an operating signal in response to the receiver receiving the alarm signal, ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7224260 | System and method of tracking time and activating an alarm using a distributed network A clock includes a publicly accessible distributed network, a user interface, and a timing device or a personal computer. The timing device is configured to track universal time and harvest user selected media including text, graphics, sound, video and/or multimedia... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7190266 | Pre-installed appliance with warning system and methods of operation A limited-use appliance, such as a garage door operator or a home network bridge device, is disclosed which has at least one input device for generating an input signal and a controller associated with the input device and receiving the input signal. The controller ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7187625 | Shofar timekeeping apparatus and method Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for audibly playing through a speaker (12) of a timekeeping apparatus (1) comprising a visual replica of a shofar (11), at least one shofar call sound (14) in response to a timing device (17 | 03/06/2007 |
| 7184259 | Portable entertainment device A portable entertainment device including a right bay, a center bay and a left bay. The right and left bays are used to house the electrical speakers used in the portable entertainment device and the center bay is used to house both permanently mounted electronics a... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7173881 | Silent morning alarm A alarm system for providing silent notification to a user including an alarm device. The alarm device includes means for generating an alarm signal, and a transmitter connected to the generating means for transmitting the alarm signal. The system further includes a... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7162517 | Timekeeping apparatus providing premises-automation-related function through a network Timekeeping apparatus providing premises-automation-related function through a network. A household appliance or device such as a bedside alarm clock provides time-based control functions as well as premises automation related functions. The device is connected to t... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7112107 | Throttle control mechanism with haptic feedback A haptic throttle control mechanism includes a vibrating element that is connected in vibration transmitting relation with the control mechanism. The vibrating element can be a motor with an eccentric weight attached to its shaft or a piezoceramic component. The vib... | 09/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7050360 | Wrist watch with vibration function To provide a wrist watch with a vibration function which can more enhance the vibration effect so that even when the user is, for example, sleeping deeply, the vibration function can effectively act on the user. The wrist watch with a vibration function comprises a ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7006002 | Combination power failure light and FM/AM radio with a clock and alarm function A device comprising a housing, a battery source, a transformer, a light, a radio, and a clock. The battery source is held in the housing and provides a first source of direct current (DC). The transformer, which is also held in the housing, is configured for receivi... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6998736 | Apparatus and method for controlling driving of linear motor An apparatus and method for controlling driving of a linear motor, which is configured to increase efficiency of a linear compressor and stably drive the linear motor when the linear motor is overloaded. The apparatus includes a detector that detects a current appli... | 02/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6990047 | Method to track using a locator device This is a watch which allows a person to be tracked by the global positioning system and also incorporates safety features to protect an individual in the event of danger. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6968014 | Missing cycle based carrier modulation A sinusoidal R.F. carrier is modulated for the transmission of digital binary datastreams through the deletion of carrier wavelets. These wavelets are defined between zero crossover positions representing zero energy locations. One or more wavelets are switched out ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6963271 | System and method for an alarm with aroma selection A system for waking a person includes an input that receives an alarm time information and an aroma selection from a person, an alarm that generates an audible signal when activated, an aroma station that generates an olfactory signal when activated, an activator th... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6961286 | Combination noise blocking headset and alarm clock A combination noise blocking headset and alarm clock, having a pair of padded earpieces for blocking out ambient noise so that a commuter can sleep or read on a subway or train without distractions, and having an alarm clock unit within one of the earpieces for waki... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6947714 | Piezo-powered amusement device identification system An identification transmission system for use in an amusement device includes a transmitting antenna, a transmitter and a piezo-electric power source. The transmitter circuit is configured to broadcast a predetermined tone on a predetermined carrier frequency throug... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6947730 | Method enabling mobile telephones to have automatic multiple telephone number dialing capability to a same called party The invention is to provide a method enabling mobile telephones to have automatic multiple telephone number dialing capability to a same called party consisting of establishing a database recording a plurality of telephone numbers of a called party set by a user in ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6928031 | Alarm clock system, method of operation and program product therefor A programmable alarm clock system, method of operation and program product therefor with sleep analysis to identify and wake a person during non-REM sleep patterns, resulting in less subsequent drowsiness and better day-to-day functioning. The programmable alarm clo... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6920089 | System and method for delivery of audio content correlated to the calendar date and/or time of day An apparatus and method are provided for automatically playing a recorded message, from a uniquely formatted encrypted CD, correlated to a specific date and a time of day as an option on a CD clock radio or the like. Disclosed are means for distinguishing the unique... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6906983 | Autonomous ear-plug alarm with separate setting device An ear-plug alarm comprises a base station which sets the time, and ear-piece which provides autonomous timing and alarm functions after it is disconnected from the base station. The base station is implemented in personal computer software with an appropriate inter... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6795377 | Personalized alarm clock A personalized alarm clock allows a user to receive a predetermined audio and/or image signal, or to place a predetermined telephone call to a selected telephone number at a predetermined time. The personalized alarm clock is generally configured in the form of a po... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6792116 | Earphone with control device of timing call setting An earphone with control device of timing call setting, mainly comprises a earphone device with a plug body end and speaker end, a control circuit device that is disposed between the plug body end and speaker end of the earphone phone, as well as an external setting... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6717888 | Timer actuated by a burning incense stick A timer is provided which is actuated by an incense stick burning to a given point at which point a pivotally movable hammer is released. When the hammer is released, it moves from its first retracted position to a second position in response to gravitational forces... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6707763 | Closure cap including timer and cooperating switch member and associated methods A closure cap including a housing including a lower housing portion, an enlarged upper housing portion and defining a shoulder therebetween. The closure cap also includes a switch member being biased outwardly from the shoulder and movable between an outwardly exten... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6678215 | Digital audio devices An alarm clock radio is provided that handles downloaded audio files and streaming digital audio files. The alarm clock radio may have buttons and displays that allow the user to adjust various alarm clock radio settings. The user may also adjust settings... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6669650 | Breast self-examination prompter device A breast self-examination prompter device having the purpose of prompting a user to perform a routine breast self-examination is described. The device includes a "Start" for activating the device and selecting a time cycle. A motion sensor is used to dete... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6560802 | Pillow with alarm A pillow capable of being highly useful and convenient to a user. An alarm is arranged at a predetermined portion of a stuffed doll which is made in imitation of a real or fanciful animal or the like. The alarm may be actuated through a timer. The timer m... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6540396 | Watch including an additional electric apparatus The watch includes an electric battery housed in a removable drawer (6) engaged in the case (2), said drawer further including an additional electric apparatus powered by the battery. This apparatus may be a device operating in conjunction with the clockw... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6502264 | Articulated bed with a vibration awakening system An articulated bed includes head/back and foot/leg sections each provided with a conventional electrically powered motor driver for driving an associated massage/ vibrator motor. A remote control handset includes a microprocessor for generating time-of-da... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6377177 | Baby blanket with baby monitoring system A baby blanket with baby monitoring system for monitoring the weight of a baby. The baby blanket with baby monitoring system includes a blanket that has a weight sensor positioned in an interior of the blanket. The weight sensor is adapted for measuring a... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6373787 | System for generating a humanly perceptible signal as a reminder for administration of a medical treatment A system for generating a humanly perceptible signal at one or more predetermined points in time, at which one or more medications must be taken or a time-dependent medical procedure must be implemented, includes a control unit at which the time or times ... | 04/16/2002 |
