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pyenergenie / src / games_console_minder.py
# games_console_minder.py  28/05/2016  D.J.Whale
#
# A simple demo showing how to turn the games console off after a timeout limit

# REQUIREMENTS
# - senses when the games console is turned on via energy usage monitor and/or switch status
# - starts a cumulative timer of game time used
# - when a limit is reached, sound an alarm by playing a warning sound
# - when 1 minute from turn off, sound a very anoying warning sound
# - turn the plug off when alarm time reached
# - persist game used time to a file for recall later
# - allow limits on total time per day, and total time in one sitting
# - simple status messages on the screen

# END