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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8144547 | Wearable electronic device with multiple display functionality A wearable electronic device for conveying information in an analog manner at least in part by the use of at least one display hand positioned on the dial side of a dial, wherein the wearable electronic device uses the display hand(s) to convey information that is s... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8125853 | Watch bracelet A watch bracelet includes two straps (12, 14; 46, 48), designed to be fixed to a watch case (24, 44) at one of the ends thereof, characterized in being provided with a lentiform loop (18, 40, 58) fixed thereto. ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8120995 | Electronic timer with graphic time scale display panel An electronic timer graphically displaying programmed ON/OFF settings includes a microprocessor; a time setting unit electrically connected to the microprocessor for a user to set at least one programmed ON/OFF setting for at least one selected day; a memory unit el... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8102735 | Docking station for mounting and programming multifunction timer device and method A multifunction timer device provides a time/date stamp on a dispensing container and includes a housing, a controller with a timer circuit contained in the housing, a display for displaying information from the timer circuit, and a multifunction input button. The i... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8094521 | Caregiver personal alert device The present invention relates to a portable caregiver personal alert device to facilitate the improvement in the delivery of bedside patient care. The device assists caregivers in ensuring time-sensitive tasks are performed within a specific time frame and in a spec... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8068386 | Golf round pace regulator A Golf Round Pace Regulator timing device is shown and described. The invention, with a custom course specific face decal, illustrates the time allocated to each hole on the golf course to help golfers maintain a steady pace of play to complete the course in the tim... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8050146 | Method and system for providing greenwich mean time in mobile broadcasting service An apparatus and method for providing mobile broadcasting services through a communication network and a broadcast network, wherein a mobile terminal receives and stores Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) access address through an Electronic Service Guide (ESG) bootstrap Fil... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8050145 | Wall mounted programmable timer system A timing device is disclosed which is for controlling electronic devices and which is mounted in a wall switch box. This timing device comprises at least one controller, at least one transceiver in communication with the controller, at least one interface; and at le... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8045420 | Medicine timer A medicine holder encloses one or more medicines which are in their original labeled containers, and emits an alarm signal when each dose is due. The alarm is automatically silenced when the holder is opened to retrieve the medicine. The timer is then automatically ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8040757 | Sample analyzing apparatus A sample analyzing apparatus is provided with a memory for storing a schedule of maintenance, a display, and a controller for displaying on the display a screen of calendar format, wherein the screen includes a date display area for displaying a date and a maintenan... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8031559 | Pulse alarm clock with alarm and acupuncture functions The present invention relates to a pulse alarm clock consisting of a main body of the alarm clock and two quick-fastening straps, wherein it has a high-voltage pulse generator installed inside the main body of the alarm clock, which is controlled by a timing device ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8018795 | Electronic device and method of controlling reminder notifications A method of controlling reminders for an electronic calendar event record includes: generating a reminder notification at a first electronic device, the reminder notification associated with the calendar event record, providing an option at the first electronic devi... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8014232 | Drug delivery management system The present invention relates to assisting patients in the taking of medication, and to assisting third parties in accumulating information regarding patient medication intake. The invention may be embodied a system including a portable medication monitor used in as... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7986590 | Calendar apparatus A calendar apparatus includes a housing having opposed side rails for holding a calendar therebetween. The calendar apparatus includes a processor and a memory device in data communication with the processor. The apparatus includes a user input device, a microphone,... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7978564 | Interactive medication container This invention relates to an interactive medication container or console that hold or otherwise organizes one or more medication vials or containers. Each vial has a memory strip containing medication and prescription information. Each vial can also include a remind... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7961555 | Medication regimen communicator apparatus and method A “medication communicator” chart is used as a teaching tool to educate patients and to schedule events corresponding to a prescribed medication regimen. The “medication communicator” chart includes a scheduling graph having the shape of a 12-hour or 24-hour... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7961554 | Methods and systems for accurate time-keeping on metering and other network communication devices Methods and systems for providing accurate time-keeping on battery-powered communication devices used in AMI systems, mesh networks, and multi-channel radio networks. One embodiment allows the use of low power (and low cost) crystals in battery-powered endpoints by ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7916579 | 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... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7907476 | Electronic device with a touchscreen displaying an analog clock An electronic device, such as a mobile terminal, includes a touchscreen display and a control unit for operating responsive to user contact with the display. The control unit is configured to display an analog clock, detect user contact with the display, and adjust ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7907477 | Bottle cap medication timer A disposable electronic timer in the form of a disk having a liquid crystal or similar display, adapted to be glued to a medication bottle cap. A lower major surface of the timer has an adhesive layer with a cover that can be peeled off to expose the adhesive so tha... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7889602 | Watch with a multifunctional display Watch provided with a multifunctional aperture display capable of displaying symbols corresponding to one or several special functions and to the date. The movement of the display discs is ensure by bidirectional motors and the display discs or mobiles have several ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7859947 | Watch information content distribution processing system, information distribution apparatus, information distribution system, hand held terminal device, information recording medium, and information processing method A system for distributing and information processing watch information contents D1 concerning a variety of clocks, the system comprising: an information distribution device 19 that distributes watch information contents D1 concerning a variety o... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7856374 | Training retail staff members based on storylines Methods and apparatuses for manufacturer to present Web-based edu-games so as to train retail staff member about the manufacturer and its products and to access edu-game data and retail sales data from a database. A Website can be created to provide a point of inter... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7855936 | Diet watch A diet watch includes a housing with an adjustable wristband attached thereto, at least one accelerometer disposed within the housing, a microcontroller disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the accelerometer and a feedback device operatively couple... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7839723 | Electronic device and method of controlling reminder notifications A method of controlling reminders for an electronic calendar event record includes: generating a reminder notification at a first electronic device, the reminder notification associated with the calendar event record, providing an option at the first electronic devi... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7821874 | Systems, methods and computer products for multiple reminder and sub-events for calendar items Systems, methods and computer program products for multiple reminder and sub-events for calendar items. Exemplary embodiments include a method including creating an event having an event time in the electronic calendar, creating a first reminder associated with the ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7817498 | Medical apparatus having elapsed time indicated and method of use The time measuring and indication device is an invention that automatically measures and indicates elapsed time and is adapted to be connected to an IV or like medical apparatus. The device measures time by means of measuring the flow of a fluid having a known fluid... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7817499 | CO end of life timing circuit A system for indicating an end of a life cycle time period for a device which may include a sensor device or detector for measuring an environmental condition. A control device communicates with the device and includes a programmable timing mechanism for measuring a... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7800982 | Tide display device A tide display device comprises a storage mechanism that stores tide information by surf spot. The device has a microprocessor that is programmed to display the tide height both graphically and numerically. ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7796472 | Medicine cap timing apparatus A medicine cap with a timing mechanism that automatically resets upon the removal of the cap from a medicine bottle. A timing device is housed within a medicine camp, with a diaphragm housed below the timing device. The diaphragm has a rod extending upward from a ce... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7782713 | Apparatus for diarizing janitorial service The invention provides an apparatus for diarizing the performance of janitorial services that includes an electronic display unit for indicating when a service was last completed and an input device for signalling when the display is to be updated. The apparatus can... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7773460 | Medication regimen communicator apparatus and method A “medication communicator” chart is used as a teaching tool to educate patients and to schedule events corresponding to a prescribed medication regimen. The “medication communicator” chart includes a scheduling graph having the shape of a 12-hour or 24-hour... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7773461 | Method and apparatus for tennis watch Method and apparatus for a tennis watch having a watch-like case containing a central processing unit and an input/output controller connected to the central processing unit, a display driver that takes data from the central processing unit and converts it into the ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7746728 | Timer and display device A display device for displaying an event and method for monitoring and displaying a time interval related to a non-displayed past event and/or a non-displayed future event. A displayed event of a person or event is displayed on a support member, such as a frame or p... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7742360 | Date-identifying container for perishable food items A combined container and date-notification mechanism includes a container that has a body and a lid removably attached thereto for maintaining the perishable food item isolated from the environment. A mechanism is included for identifying a date when the perishable ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7738320 | Method and system for enhanced display of temporal data on portable devices A method for displaying temporal data on a portable device is presented. The method includes converting the temporal data to clock coordinates to generate a clock data set. In addition, the method includes presenting a clock plot representative of the clock data set... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7729205 | Low current microcontroller circuit A method and system for accurate timing in a low current system useful in fuzing applications generates a first count of oscillations of an oscillator of unknown frequency during a first period of unknown duration. A second count of oscillations of the oscillator is... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7719927 | Medicine bottle and associated method A medicine bottle for reminding a patient to take a dosage of medicine at a prescribed time includes a disposable bottle and a corresponding disposable cap. The system further includes a mechanism for recording and playing back instructions to take the medicine dosa... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7715277 | Interactive medication container This invention relates to an interactive medication container or console that hold or otherwise organizes one or more medication vials or containers. Each vial has a memory strip containing medication and prescription information. Each vial can also include a remind... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7715278 | Initiating playing of data using an alarm clock An alarm clock device includes a monitor for monitoring a transmission of a selected station, a detector for detecting, in the transmission of the selected station, at least one milestone. A controller operating in response to detection of the milestone is provided ... | 05/11/2010 |
