Disclosed is a method for controlling usage times for at least one device, including the steps of: (a) identifying a device to be controlled; (b) utilizing the device by a user; (c) tracking a device usage value for the device as the user utilizes the device; and (d) initiating an action sequence based...http://www.google.se/patents/US8077016?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8077016 - Method and apparatus for remotely controlling a plurality of devices
