Methods for synchronizing a countdown routine of a timer key and electronic device

摘要

A timer key relating to monitoring a countdown time of a countdown routine of an electronic device is disclosed. The timer key comprises a processor configured to respond to a countdown time associated with operation of the electronic device, a display operably coupled with the processor, and a housing configured to house at least the processor. The housing has an associated structure configured to engage with the electronic device to share the countdown time between the electronic device and the timer key. The processor is configured to begin a countdown routine based at least in part on the countdown time, wherein the countdown routine is at least substantially synchronized with a countdown routine of the electronic device when the timer key is removed from the electronic device. A system and method for synchronizing countdown routines of a timer key and an electronic device are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A method for monitoring a countdown time of an electronic device, the method comprising:
operably coupling a timer key with an electronic device having firing circuitry; transmitting a countdown time from one of the electronic device and the timer key to the other of the electronic device and the timer key, wherein the countdown time corresponds to a period of time for a countdown routine of the electronic device; initiating the countdown routine on the electronic device and on the timer key to be at least substantially synchronized; charging the firing circuitry during the countdown routine; initiating transmission of a charge responsive to the countdown routine being completed; and displaying the countdown time for the countdown routine of the timer key on a display of the timer key.