Patent ID: 8018327
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: G04C

Abstract:
1. A night light and wake up indicator apparatus comprising: a display, the display comprising a common display region; a light source configured to provide illumination of the common display region in a first color and a second color; an interface for receiving a first state starting time and information related to a second state starting time; an interface for receiving an initial time; a processing unit that is configured to maintain a current time based on the initial time; a comparator configured to compare the current time to the first state starting time and at least the information related to the second state starting time; upon determining that the current time has reached the first state starting time, the processing being configured to cause the display to enter a first state wherein the light source illuminates the common display region in the first color, the first state providing an indication that it is time to wake up; and upon determining that conditions are met for entering a second state, the processor being configured to cause the display to enter a second state wherein the light source illuminates the common display region in the second color, the second state providing an indication that it is time to stay in bed.