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PROGRAM TIMER ™    PT-1
(Description)

The PROGRAM TIMER ™    PT-1 system consists of a programmable control unit and a light indicator.  The control unit provides a means for setting allotted speaking time as well as a warning feature that tells the speaker he or she is running out of allotted time and should begin to close.  The lights which would normally be located on the speakers podium are green, yellow, and red indicators similar to a traffic signal (go, caution, and stop).

Similar lights are located in the control unit so that they are visible to the clerk/mayor.  An additional option to this system would be a buzzer that sounds when the red light is lit.

PROGRAM TIMER CONCEPT

The PT-1 consists of two (2) units.  One contains the solid state electronics and digital display, and the other is an extension unit, containing light indicators only.  The PT-1 indicator is unique because it's yellow alert signal politely reminds speakers when they should summarize a presentation.  This system is in sharp contrast to the less polite green to red system, which often causes annoyance.  The green-yellow-red light system of signaling is so universally recognized, one tends to react by reflex.  In addition, when the PT-1 red light indicator blinks steadily, even the most enthusiastic speaker cannot ignore its message.

FEATURES

The PT-1 Program Timer will maintain the pace and momentum of a meeting by helping to avoid the unpleasantness of canceling scheduled lecturers just because one or more speakers talked too long.

The PT-1 is supplied as a complete, ready to set up program timer.  All controls are self explanatory for ease of programming and operation.

The PT-1 displays, when selected, an overtime readout which provides a helpful means of determining the total time needed to put the meeting back on schedule.  When starting from zero, the PT1 becomes an event timer with a maximum time of ninety-nine minutes and ninety-nine seconds (99:99).

Because it is so easy and pleasant to use, chairpersons often prefer to operate the PT-1 Program Timer themselves.  However, at meetings involving heavy attendance, it would be best to assign the operation responsibility to one person.

The Program Timer can be used as a stand alone device on a lectern, or a meeting chairperson can operate the PT-1 with just the light indicator placed on the lectern.  The light indicator can be located any distance from the lectern by using standard Kodak Carousel remote extension cables.  The timer should always be located for easy access to the moderator, meeting planner, or others for prompt attention.