WO2003100994A3 - Method and apparatus for remotely controlling a plurality of devices - Google Patents

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WO2003100994A3
WO2003100994A3 PCT/US2003/016727 US0316727W WO03100994A3 WO 2003100994 A3 WO2003100994 A3 WO 2003100994A3 US 0316727 W US0316727 W US 0316727W WO 03100994 A3 WO03100994 A3 WO 03100994A3
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    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C17/00—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
    • G08C17/02—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
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    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
    • G08C2201/60—Security, fault tolerance
    • G08C2201/61—Password, biometric

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Disclosed is a method for controlling usage times for at least one device, including the steps of: (a) identifying a device (14) to be controlled; (b) utilizing the device (14) by a user; (c) tracking a device usage value for the device (14) as the user utilizes the device; and (d) initiating an action sequence based upon the device usage value. Also disclosed is an apparatus (10) for controlling usage times for at least one device (14).
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