Systems and methods for activation and deactivation of appliances

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for an appliance system. The system includes an appliance, and a processor connected to the appliance such that the processor places the appliance in one of an enabled state and a disabled state. The processor is configured to track usage of the appliance and to place the appliance in a disabled state when the usage of the appliance exceeds a threshold amount. The system also includes a data receiving device configured to receive a code, wherein upon receipt of a valid code, the processor is configured to adjust the threshold amount to allow additional usage of the appliance.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
at a computing device having one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors:
receiving an indication of payment for usage of a first appliance in a plurality of appliances;crediting the payment for usage of the first appliance within a first code for the first appliance wherein, responsive to the payment, the first code represents an amount that the first appliance is authorized to be used; andwirelessly communicating the first code to the first appliance thereby permitting usage of the first appliance by an amount of time indicated by the first code.