Abstract: The invention provides a dual thermometer system for the measurement and display of temperature data taken at two separate locations within an oven. In one aspect, the invention provides an elongated probe connected with a flexible electronic cable. The probe houses two temperature sensors—one for sensing internal food temperature, one for sensing inside oven air temperature. The sensors are space apart within the probe such that the one sensor can be positioned substantially within a food item and the other sensor can positioned substantially outside of the food item and within the oven. Signals from the sensors are relayed from the probe and through the cable; external electronics may attach to the cable to acquire the signals and display associated temperatures. In another aspect, signals from temperature sensors are relayed from the probe and through the cable to a first wireless termination.

Abstract: A water control module is provided that monitors water temperature in plumbing, such as shower plumbing, and receives certain input commands from a user. The water control module may, in one example, control shower water flow temperature to preferential temperature values. Control of shower water flow temperature is accomplished by receiving user input of desired water temperature on a user interface, sensing current water temperature in the plumbing, and processing the user inputs and sensed water temperature values to control water delivery temperature. In another example, the water control module may provide a display screen with numerical and/or graphical features to inform the user of desired and/or measured temperature values.

Abstract: An electronic device with interchangeable faceplate assembly is described. The assembly provides a faceplate with a viewing region, an electronic device having a device housing for interfacing with the faceplate, and a means for coupling the faceplate to the device housing to define a front viewing panel for the electronic device. A number of faceplate configurations may be implemented for coupling with the device housing.

Abstract: Alarm clock systems, methods and AC power sockets employ voice synthesis technology to control functions without physical manipulation. One or more processors control clocking and alarm functions within a modular unit. A speech recognition processor digitizes and processes audible commands. A microphone senses the audible commands. The alarm clock may be programmed by the user to recognize and associate user-chosen audible commands with specific alarm functions, for example, the alarm clock system may be programmed to activate the alarm function in response to the command “Turn alarm on”. Audible prompts generated by a voice synthesizer and icons shown on a display of the alarm clock system assist the user in programming and setting. Voice command data is stored in an internal memory of the alarm clock system.

Abstract: A water control module is provided that monitors water temperature in plumbing, such as shower plumbing, and receives certain input commands from a user. The water control module may, in one example, control shower water flow temperature to preferential temperature values. Control of shower water flow temperature is accomplished by receiving user input of desired water temperature on a user interface, sensing current water temperature in the plumbing, and processing the user inputs and sensed water temperature values to control water delivery temperature. In another example, the water control module may provide a display screen with numerical and/or graphical features to inform the user of desired and/or measured temperature values.

Abstract: A system for the generation and retrieval of voice memo reminders at designated time intervals. A user controls the system by selecting one or more buttons at a user interface, to initiate voice recording and chose a specific time delay for message playback. A microphone captures voice data when selected by the user. The system is microprocessor-controlled, for storing messages into digital memory and for processing audible replay of individual stored voice messages according to the time delay of the individually stored voice messages. A speaker is provided for audibly replaying the voice messages.

Abstract: The invention provides a dual thermometer system for the measurement and display of temperature data taken at two separate locations within an oven. In one aspect, the invention provides an elongated probe connected with a flexible electronic cable. The probe houses two temperature sensors—one for sensing internal food temperature, one for sensing inside oven air temperature. The sensors are space apart within the probe such that the one sensor can be positioned substantially within a food item and the other sensor can positioned substantially outside of the food item and within the oven. Signals from the sensors are relayed from the probe and through the cable; external electronics may attach to the cable to acquire the signals and display associated temperatures. In another aspect, signals from temperature sensors are relayed from the probe and through the cable to a first wireless termination.