Methods for synchronizing a countdown routine of a timer key and electronic device
US9046268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04F3/08
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A timer key relating to monitoring a countdown time of a countdown routine of an electronic device is disclosed. The timer key comprises a processor configured to respond to a countdown time associated with operation of the electronic device, a display operably coupled with the processor, and a housing configured to house at least the processor. The housing has an associated structure configured to engage with the electronic device to share the countdown time between the electronic device and the timer key. The processor is configured to begin a countdown routine based at least in part on the countdown time, wherein the countdown routine is at least substantially synchronized with a countdown routine of the electronic device when the timer key is removed from the electronic device. A system and method for synchronizing countdown routines of a timer key and an electronic device are also disclosed.
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