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Digital projector automation

CA 2528462 C · Owner: Wall, Bob · Inventors: Paige, Robert; Theiste, Christopher H.; Allen, Steven J.

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A method for controlling a digital projector (303) by sensing a condition of a switched power outlet (311) and determining and performing at least one programmed response to the sensed condition. Also a digital projector , interface (309) having a switched outlet interface for receiving a signal indicating a condition a switched power outlet (311) and a processor (403) coupled to the switched outlet interface. Processes implemented by the processor (403) are responsive to the switched outlet condition to perform a preselected function involving a digital projector (303) in response to the switched outlet condition.

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  • Filed March 5, 2004 and granted May 7, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 5, 2024.
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FiledMarch 5, 2004
GrantedMay 7, 2013
Term endedMarch 5, 2024
Patent numberCA 2528462 C
Classification (IPC)G03B21/32

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2005200720092011201320152017201920212023Application filedMarch 5, 2004Patent grantedMay 7, 2013Term endedMarch 5, 2024

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