A timer based display has two sets of thumbwheel switches, and other switches for reset, start and on/off.
One thumbwheel switch sets the number of attendants.
The other thumbwheel switch sets the average hourly wage.
The display continuously shows the cost so far, when started.
Send a message to the boss by ordering the special 8 digit model, with no decimal places.
-- Ling, Mar 17 2004

U.S. Patent 4,445,181 http://www.freepate...ne.com/4445181.html
Someone patented this in the US, but I believe this patent has now expired so build away! [krelnik, Aug 02 2005]

[ling] you would need to add in a facility to specify the cost involved in getting the meeting participants to the meeting.
-- jonthegeologist, Mar 17 2004


10,000,000 Venezuelan Bolivars (8 digits with no decimals) equals $5,208.33 USD as of this date. While I was hoping to prove humorously otherwise, even this seems expensive for a boring meeting within a relatively small company.
-- jurist, Mar 17 2004


And maybe a timer for the boss to reflect halfbakery usage during company time.
-- FarmerJohn, Mar 17 2004


For *that*, we have the 10 digit model.., and you can't turn it off
-- Ling, Mar 17 2004



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