Re: coin operated TeeVee

[Charles Sullivan <cwsulliv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would think any child over 4 years old would quickly learn
how to defeat that system.  :-)

On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:15:24 -0700, AutomatedOutlet.com wrote:

> Probably a better way to do this is with HomeSeer software. There is a
> module that allows you to schedule an allowance for using certain
> devices. Here's what it says in the HomeSeer manual:
>
> "HomeSeer has the ability to track the use of any device connected to
> an X10 controller. If you would like limit access to the television or
> a video game console, you can create accounts for family members and
> give them a fixed amount of time to use the device. For example, you
> can give Bill 1 hour a day to play video games and give Sue 6 hours a
> week to watch TV. When the user uses up his/here time, HomeSeer will
> turn off the device. It is very inexpensive to setup and uses a single
> X10 appliance controller and a 4-button tabletop controller. "
>
> We have all of the parts needed in stock.
>
> Martin Custer
> www.AutomatedOutlet.com