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A pillow assembly having a supporting assembly and a retractable umbrella assembly that is easily transportable and allows a user to support his/her head while covering their face from sunlight.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8036067 | Alarm clock An alarm clock includes a processor and a plurality of stored audio message files in data communication with the processor. The processor is in data communication with an audio source, a speaker, a display, a user input, and a clock. The alarm clock includes a case ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7990807 | Electronic device with an alarm clock function and method of controlling the function An electronic device with an alarm clock function includes a storage unit storing at least one icon; a display unit including a plurality of display areas; an input unit including a plurality of input parts each of which corresponds to one of the display areas; a ma... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7751284 | Self-moving alarm clock A self-moving alarm clock shakes the user awake in addition to providing an audible alarm. The device includes a housing with a cavity therein to house an alarm clock. A housing moving mechanism, which moves the housing from a first position to a second position, is... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7573783 | Method for setting alarm in mobile communication terminal A method for setting an alarm in a mobile communication terminal. Different alarm times can be set for different alarm days according to an alarm time and an alarm day set in each of a plurality of alarm setting formats. An alarm setting table including the pluralit... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7457204 | Alarm clock with AM/FM radio, CD player, portable audio storage device docking input, battery backup, and keypad with folding cover The invention is an alarm clock with a keypad for setting the time as well as the time for the alarms. The alarm clock also has a keypad cover that when placed over the keypad will prevent the accidental depression of the time setting keys of the keypad. The alarm c... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7433274 | Rapid set handicapped alarm clock An easily set alarm clock which provides continuous and reliable assurance of correct alarm activation. The alarm clock comprises: a) an upright display screen having a large 4 digit time display portion and a smaller 4 digit alarm display portion; b) a lateral keyp... | 10/07/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7369463 | Electronic alarm timer for use with a medical regimen A timer for assisting in the control of various medical regimen is described. The timer is particularly adapted for use in avoiding or assuring conception by providing a graphic representation on the timer to alert a user as to when a medically correct step needs to... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7355928 | Mobile wakeup device A mobile wake-up device responds to a snooze-button in an alarm clock. The mobile wakeup device includes a mechanism for making the device mobile, a controller for directing the movement of the device and responding to input, and an alarm off input. When the alarm c... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7339580 | Method and apparatus for integrating manual input Apparatus and methods are disclosed for simultaneously tracking multiple finger and palm contacts as hands approach, touch, and slide across a proximity-sensing, compliant, and flexible multi-touch surface. The surface consists of compressible cushion dielectric, el... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7328236 | Method and system for accessing information and/or data available on a wide area computer network There is disclosed a method and a system for accessing information and/or data available on a wide area computer network (100), such as the Internet. A first modulated acoustic signal (A) is transmitted to a group of potential users each provided with a porta... | 02/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7292505 | Instrument for measuring intervals of time comprising a ringing mechanism Instrument for measuring intervals of time including a chronograph mechanism (4) which it is possible at least to start, stop and reset to zero, said instrument (1) being characterized in that it further includes a ringing mechanism (6) which em... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7280439 | Sunlight simulating microprocessor alarm clock The present invention relates to an improved countermeasure for circadian and sleep disruption as caused by a traditional alarm clock. It incorporates a lighting system at the alarm clock that, prior to the preset waking time, will emit a light that gradually increa... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7271705 | Mobile communication terminal and method for providing progressive alarm function A method for providing a progressive alarm function in a mobile terminal is provided. In an alarm setting mode, an initial alarm time input by the user is set as an alarm time of the terminal and a unit time for changing the alarm time is set. After an alarm is outp... | 09/18/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7252430 | Ergonomic watch case, time display and setting crown An ergonomic watch case, time display and setting crown are provided, with the case shaped generally in the form of an obtuse triangle and attached to a watch strap. A horizontal bisector through the case and time display is offset by a predetermined angle out of pe... | 08/07/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7218216 | Referee's wireless horn indicator system Referee's wireless horn indicator system for aiding a referee in accurately officiating in a sports event. The system includes a controller and a sensory receiver. The controller includes the official time clock for the sports event, a control circuit coupled to the... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7199700 | Breathminder Breathing reminder device and method of using the device. The device is housed in a case sized and adapted to be worn discreetly under the clothing of a user. The case holds a microprocessor, a tactile alarm, and batteries, which power the microprocessor and the tac... | 04/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7183908 | Alarm in electronic device An electronic device comprising means for setting a primary alarm method, means for setting an alarm time, means for checking at the alarm time one or more alarm conditions relating to the primary alarm method, means for giving the alarm by using the primary alarm m... | 02/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7106662 | Thermal alarm clock A thermal alarm clock including an alarm clock controller that activates a heating device to wake a slumbering person. The thermal alarm clock incorporates traditional alarm, clock, and radio functions as well. The heating device is located adjacent a sleeping perso... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7092317 | Chronograph timepiece A chronograph timepiece has a movable crown, a start button operable to start and stop measurement of a time period in a chronograph mode using at least one chronograph hand, and a reset button operable to reset the chronograph hand to a zero position. A control cir... | 08/15/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7035169 | Event planner timepiece The present invention relates to an electronic timepiece, of the wristwatch type, for providing information relating to an event comprising a plurality of scheduled events, like for example the Olympic Games, the football World Cup, or the public holidays across the... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7031225 | Wireless multiple non-synchronized athletic event time keeping and communication system The described invention combines wireless transmission and reception technologies with athletic event timers to remove and reduce human and environmental factors that interfere with the athletic event timekeeping process for improvement of the process. The system co... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7027362 | Multifunctional rotating ring in a timepiece A timepiece having a display for displaying a digit provided on a ring which itself has a plurality of digits provided thereon, wherein the timepiece comprises an integrated circuit operable in at least (i) a date display mode and (ii) a counting mode; a gearing ass... | 04/11/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6995307 | Self-playing musical device Apparatus and methods for a self-playing musical device configured to present a realistic music service as part of a musical wind instrument. The device may be fitted inside the sound pipe of a musical instrument to play music. If desired, the device is shaped and c... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6987710 | Alarm clock with dial illumination An alarm clock of the analog type with hands for indicating the time includes a battery, a housing, a dial with time indicia disposed in the housing and an illumination module disposed adjacently to the dial. The illumination module has one or more recesses defined ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6967900 | Combination clock radio, weather station and message organizer A combination clock radio, weather station and message organizer includes a base unit having a visual display, a controller located in the base unit including a central processor for controlling operation of the combination, and a temperature sensor for obtaining ou... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6965543 | Radio controllable clock A radio controllable clock includes an analog display having a plurality of clock hands each fastened to a uniquely associated one of a plurality of clock hand shafts that each rotate about a common axis. The clock also includes a plurality of rotary gears each uniq... | 11/15/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6934220 | Portable programmable medical alert device A portable programmable medical alert device can be used to program multiple events, each of which will be signaled by an audible and a visual alarm. The user can program and reprogram medication schedules using only the portable alert device. The device, including ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6934521 | System for automatically setting a portable object with a clock function The present invention concerns an automatic time-setting system for a portable object having an horological function. The present invention also concerns a portable object having an horological function capable of being automatically set to the right time, such as a... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6888779 | Method and apparatus for a waking control system A method and apparatus are disclosed for a waking system that wakes an individual gradually over a period of time in order to promote the wellness of that individual. The user sets the system controller with a desired final wakeup time, which is the time that the us... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6781922 | Electronic timepiece To reduce power consumption by operating hands only when needed. By operating to depress a mode changeover switch, a second hand is moved selectively to a hand operation start time setting mode (WAKE) position, a hand operation stop time setting mode (SLEEP) and an ... | 08/24/2004 |
