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System and method for monitoring use of a lamp

  • US 9,767,522 B2
  • Filed: 12/06/2012
  • Issued: 09/19/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for monitoring use of a lamp, said device comprising:

  • a first processor located remote from a lamp, said lamp including a second processor and a drive circuit and associated with an identification code;

    a memory coupled with the first processor; and

    a set of executable instructions stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the first processor, the executable instruction comprising instructions for;

    receiving a signal containing data that defines a usage parameter for the lamp as measured by at least one of a lamp meter or a lamp timer;

    calculating a lamp usage fee that relates the usage parameter to a first monetary value;

    generating an output comprising the lamp usage fee; and

    transmitting an authorization code to the lamp second processor via a lamp receiver, the authorization code associated with the identification code and generated based on the output and a verification that a user account associated with the identification code is not delinquent in payment for lamp usage, the authorization code triggering the lamp second processor to instruct the drive circuit to change an operating condition of the lamp from a) a suspended operating condition in which operation of said lamp is precluded to b) an activated operating condition in which operation of said lamp is available.

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