Apparatus and method for return notification for stand-alone equipment
US8125319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/24
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The apparatus and method of the present invention provide an automatic notification 105 produced by a standalone equipment 100 to indicate that the equipment 100 is due to be returned to an issuing organization or individual. Only the issuing organization or individual has the capability to reset 104 or disable the automatic notification 105. Return notification comprises visual 107 108 and/or audible 106 components that are triggered by the expiration of a timer 102 204. Optionally, for non-essential equipment, the equipment is disabled 109 until reset 104 by the issuing organization or individual.
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