Abstract: According to an example embodiment, an electronic bookmark includes a header and an electronic timer disposed within the header of the electronic bookmark. The electronic bookmark further includes a display disposed on a first surface of the header. The display of the electronic bookmark is configured to display an output of the electronic timer. The electronic bookmark further includes a plurality of control buttons disposed on the header, where the control buttons are configured to control the electronic timer. The electronic bookmark further includes a substrate that extends from the header. In the electronic bookmark, a thickness of the substrate is less than a thickness of the header. In the electronic bookmark, a first surface of the substrate is substantially coplanar with a second surface of the header, and the second surface of the header is opposite the first surface of the header.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 12, 2011
Date of Patent:
September 13, 2011
Assignee:
Farinella & Associates, LLC
Inventors:
Maureen M. Farinella, Joseph A. Farinella
Abstract: According to an example embodiment, an electronic bookmark includes a header and an electronic timer disposed within the header of the electronic bookmark. The electronic bookmark further includes a display disposed on a first surface of the header. The display of the electronic bookmark is configured to display an output of the electronic timer. The electronic bookmark further includes a plurality of control buttons disposed on the header, where the control buttons are configured to control the electronic timer. The electronic bookmark further includes a substrate that extends from the header. In the electronic bookmark, a thickness of the substrate is less than a thickness of the header. In the electronic bookmark, a first surface of the substrate is substantially coplanar with a second surface of the header, and the second surface of the header is opposite the first surface of the header.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 12, 2011
Publication date:
May 19, 2011
Applicant:
FARINELLA & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Inventors:
Maureen M. Farinella, Joseph A. Farinella
Abstract: A bookmark (12) uses an integrated electronic timer circuit (18) to track reading time. A flat substrate (14) marks the page of the book. A header (16) is integral with the substrate. The header has a cavity for housing the electronic timer, a display (20) for displaying the timer count value, and a plurality of control buttons (22-28) for controlling the electronic timer. A sensor (54) can sense an external condition such as light or touch to control the electronic timer. A light source (56) is provided in the header. The substrate may contain a magnifying viewing port. The electronic timer has a memory (42) for storing the timer count values for individual and cumulative reading sessions.
Abstract: A bookmark (12) uses an integrated electronic timer circuit (18) to track reading time. A flat substrate (14) marks the page of the book. A header (16) is integral with the substrate. The header has a cavity for housing the electronic timer, a display (20) for displaying the timer count value, and a plurality of control buttons (22-28) for controlling the electronic timer. A sensor (54) can sense an external condition such as light or touch to control the electronic timer. A light source (56) is provided in the header. The substrate may contain a magnifying viewing port. The electronic timer has a memory (42) for storing the timer count values for individual and cumulative reading sessions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 18, 2004
Date of Patent:
August 21, 2007
Assignee:
Farinella & Associates, LLC
Inventors:
Maureen M. Farinella, Joseph A. Farinella