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US 2006/0079199 A1Published application
Interrupting chip
OwnerOmar Thompsoninventor
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Abstract
Provided is an interrupting chip designed to eliminate the problems related to disseminating information via electronic devices when those devices are not powered on, or are not tuned to the appropriate channel capable of receiving emergency broadcast information. By providing an interrupting chip within electronic devices that convey information to people, the greatest number of the public would be notified of emergency information. The interrupting chip would allow for dissemination of important information quickly, efficiently, and at a low cost.
Claims20
A method for alerting a user, said method comprising the steps of:
- generating a first signal from a transmitter;
- transmitting said first signal to an interrupt chip, wherein said interrupt chip is in communication with a device;
- querying said device to determine whether said device is powered on or off;
- powering on said device if said device is powered off;
- and
- conveying an alert to a user.
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