Watch hybrid mechanical-connected reversible.

[0001] la present invention is in the field of watchmaking, more particularly to a watch hybrid mechanical-connected with a mechanism providing reversibility relative to a bracelet.

[0002] certain mechanical watches now embed electronic functions to render the watch more interactive. Those so-called watches connected thus be only watches purely electronic but they may also be provided with a mechanical movement. For example, a manufacture horological has devised a mechanical timepiece with a physical activity tracker, the tracker being disposed inside the watch case.

[0003] by watch connected, is used to describe a watch connectable to a smartphone and this are essentially their functionality which will be used. Some models can directly access the Internet without any intermediate. Generally, the watch is provided with a display screen for displaying information (digital or not), and the link between a smartphone and watch is via wireless technology such as for example a 3g network or a WiFi network. Equipped for most of touch screens, they have roughly the same functionalities, often less developed, that the [...] and the tablets. For example, it is possible to receive alerts telephone calls, read and respond to calls through a speaker and a microphone integrated, send a call, be alerted when receiving email notifications or social (with Facebook, or Twitter, ...), of use applications or even, in some cases, access to the Internet, manage the as music from its smartphones, to use GPS provisions, or simply play.

[0004] d'have integrated a timepiece further manufactured an electronic module on a wristband, the module comprising additional functions to the watch.

[0005] ch 707,105 a mechanical watch comprising a device for obtaining electronically measuring the movement is working correctly. This device, triggerable by push button, particularly comprises a sensor consisting of a transmitter and a receiver positioned on either side of the balance. Thus, after being measured, the wearer can finely control of its watch via a regulating screw.

[0006] ep 0,718 910 described a wristwatch comprising, in addition to a device for measuring and displaying the time, a high-frequency transmitter, a power source for supplying power to the transmitter, a switch for switching on the transmitter and an extendable antenna wire form in a housing of the watch prior to use. The wristwatch is for use as a distress beacon and does not provide other functions.

[0007] further, innumerable devices for the reversibility of a watchcase with respect to a wristband are already part of the state of the technique.

[0008] un such mechanism is disclosed for example in the publication HM 659,167. It reveals a wristwatch having two alternate displays on each side thereof and which has a reversibility device comprising two movable elements on which there are disposed the horns of the watch. These movable elements are arranged on either side of the watch case and are capable of being actuated to rotate 180° centrally about a bearing pin along an axis perpendicular to the central axis of the watch case to orient one or the other of the faces of the watch according to the type of displays that the wearer of the watch wishes to fly. The locking of the watch case relative to one of the ends of the bracelet is provided by a first is a second ball arranged respectively in a first and a second housing located on either side of a rectangular portion of the watch case. These beads are subjected to the action of a return spring tending to engage them in a hollow arranged on the end of a snare rectangular in correspondence with the balls.

[0009] la ch-publish 138,929 discloses, in turn, a wristwatch comprising two diametrically opposite pins projecting fixed to the outside of the watch case and on which pivot the fasteners of the bracelet. These clips have a curvature in order to conform to a portion of the circumference of the watch case. However, this device does not have a locking system, the watch case is restrained solely by the wrist of the wearer.

[0010] le object of the present invention is to provide a reversible wrist-watch having a mechanical display time on one face and a multifunction display on the other face.

[0011] la wristwatch according to the present invention allows alloying the luxury to the innovation, by providing, a watch hybrid composed of a conventional watch and hearty watch connected.

[0012] in accordance with the invention, a wristwatch has a reversible watch case comprising two opposite surfaces each with a display device. The watch case on one face has a mechanical device time display driven by a clockwork movement inside the watch case and on the other side an electronic display device actuated by an electronic assembly inside the watch case. The wristwatch has, on the other hand, a support member arranged to be secured to a wrist-watch wristband or integral with holding elements of a bracelet. The support member comprises electronic elements, in particular sensors, for cooperating with said electronic module. The watch case is arrangeable on the support element in a first position where its face with the mechanical device display is arranged outside and in a second position or its face with the electronic display device is also disposed on the outside. A joint between the periphery of the watch case and the support member allows movement of the watch case between its first position and its second position while providing an electrical connection between the electronic elements of the support and said electronic module. For example the linkage may allow movement of the watch case by pivoting about two virtual axes perpendicular to each other.

[0013] in one embodiment, the watch case is arrangeable on the support member remains secured to the support member by the joint during its movement between the two positions.

[0014] in another embodiment, the watch case is separated from the support member during its movement between the two positions.

[0015] locking means are arranged so as to fix the watch case on the support member. For example, to ensure a proper locking of the watch case on the support member, the support member may include on its inner periphery spring-loaded balls held in their housing by crimping, while the watch case door upon its middle cylindrical holes. The spring-loaded balls are arranged such that, when the watch case is folded over the support member, they engage in one of the holes. For providing the pivoting of the watch case in the open position, is removed by pulling the watch case, so as to disengage the ball holes and also provides movement of the watch case with reference to the support member.

[0016] in a preferred embodiment, the clockwork movement is a mechanical movement, typically comprising a sprung balance. Of course, in an alternative embodiment, a quartz clock movement may also be integrated in the watch case.

[0017] in one embodiment, the electronics module includes a data storage unit of the type SD card (Secure in finger) or the SD card microwave removable and expandable. The storage capacity of these cards may range from a few to several hundred gigabytes gigabytes as e.g. [...] 2 gigabytes to 512. Further, the electronics module includes a sim card ([...][...] modulus).

[0018] in one embodiment, the electronics module is removably mounted in a housing provided in the watch case. The detachability is used in particular to recharging of the module. It is therefore possible to extract the electronic module of the watch case, cause it to load before the reinstall or for those who possess several electronic modules, of in delivering a recharged when the delivery now not battery is extracted.

[0019] de preferably, the support member comprises at least one backup unit and optionally at least one sensor.

[0020] in one embodiment, the electronics of the support member includes a sensor for the geolocation of the watch. The sensor for the geolocation of the watch may for example be arranged in a container made of a rigid material, such as for example [...] diamonds aggregated.

[0021] in a preferred embodiment, the electronic module is rechargeable, for example by mechanical energy of a mechanical timepiece movement, or by photovoltaic cells provided on the wristband of the watch or by a charger sector or even by induction.

[0022] regardless of the visible face, each of the faces desirably includes means such as an indicator light, a sound device or a function buzzer to indicate alert messages from an external electronic device such as a smartphone. Preferably, and for more than discretion, when the visible face is that carrying the electronic module, the carrier may choose to be alerted that the indicator lamp by but not another message is displayed on the screen. Alternatively, the carrier may choose to be alerted by the indicator lamp on the one hand and by displaying a message to display on the other hand.

[0023] in one embodiment, the wristwatch comprises a micro camera controlled by the electronic module. The microcamera is preferably at the periphery of the watch case at a location opposite to the pivot point of the support member. Micro camera may be located in an opening through the clockwork movement and the constituent elements of the watch case. The microcamera can be fully supported by the electronic module or, alternatively, a portion may be supported by the electronic module and another portion remain in the watch case.

[0024] de preferably, the electronic module comprises a contactless payment device. For further security, the payment device may be secured by a fingerprint, for example a fingerprint affixed by the owner of the wristwatch.

[0025] d ' generally, the electronics module may incorporate a great deal of functions in connection with the telecom, the geolocation, the contactless payment by PCC (control near field, English NFCs), home automation (-sensitive automated), or even health.

[0026] la health is increasingly a center of interest for everyone, therefore have functions in connection with the human body and health on a wristwatch which functions to first give the time is an asset. For example, the wrist watch can constitute a station electronic control body through sensors which will on or in the body of the wearer.

[0027] as for home automation, the wristwatch may act as a remote control which may be used for the opening/closing doors or on household appliances, or even as an installation control heating or even an alarm system.

[0028] la wristwatch comprises means to be watertight, that the electronic module 9 is positioned or not on the watch case 1.

[0029] le payment device and/or the activation of the functions of the electronic module can be securable by a fingerprint. Thus, only those persons having previously recorded a fingerprint can, or pay by the wristwatch, either access certain functionality of the electronic module. In one embodiment, each fingerprint is associated with a user profile provide the right to use some or all of the functions of the electronic module.

[0030] in one embodiment, some or all of the functions of the electronic module are disabled when opening the bracelet or by an external apparatus to the wristwatch. For example, a ring having a small push-button could be connected to the wristwatch and presses on the push button could then deactivating a portion or all of the functions of the electronic module. In an alternative embodiment, the external apparatus may erase all the data of the electronic module.

[0031] in another embodiment the wristwatch is arranged for automatic backup data if a grid loss is found or if a manual backup is requested by the wearer or another authorized user, particularly with the aid of an external apparatus.

[0032] thus, the wearer of such a wristwatch hybrid will have a multitude of applications on its forearm conveniently. The wearer of such a wristwatch hybrid will control of various object connected in the environment of the Internet.

[0033] another feature of the wristwatch hybrid is that the clockwork movement is not destined to change while the design and the functions of the electronic part can progress. Thus the wristwatch hybrid according to the present invention combines such a conventional watch luxury and a watch connected.

[0034] the features of the invention will appear more clearly upon reading the description of several forms of exemplary embodiments by way of example only, will not limited by referring to Figures schematic, in which:

Figure 1 represents a front view of a wristwatch hybrid in which a face indicating the time by a mechanical display is visible;

figure 2 represents a front view of a wristwatch hybrid in which a face indicating data from an electronic module is visible;

fig. 3 is a partial sectional view of fig. 2 according to the axis AA;

figure 4 represents a partial sectional view of the fig. 1 or fig. 2 according to the axis AA when the watch case is in an open position relative to its support member;

figure 5 represents the wristwatch of fig. 4 in which the watch case is pivoted about an axis BB and reveals the electronic side of the wristwatch;

the fig.. 6 represents a partial sectional view of the watch case without the electronic module in which a connector and a housing for receiving the electronic module and make an electrical connection with other components;

the fig.. 7 represents a schematic view of an electronic module that is part of the watch case; and

the fig.. 8 represents a schematic view of an electronic module to be supported on a recharging station sector.

[0035] referring to Figures 1 and 2, the wristwatch hybrid has a reversible watch case 1 comprising two opposite surfaces each with a display device. In the example illustrated in fig. 1, only the face having a mechanical device time display driven by a mechanical clockwork movement inside the watch case is visible. The mechanical display is carried out using needles hours and minutes. A micro-camera 8 is disposed around the periphery of the watch case 1, opposite a hinge 3 located between the periphery of the watch case 1 and a support member 2 for the movement of the watch case 1. the support member 2 is arranged to be secured to a strap 18 of the wristwatch. The wristwatch has on its visible face, an indicator light 17 to indicate alert messages from an external electronic device such as a smartphone. In addition, the wristwatch comprises a mechanical display multi. In effect, this wristwatch is provided with a main display needle centered on a dial, for displaying the current time on the dial. This display generally gives the indication of the time by the movement of the needle on the dial divided by a scale and by indices. This wristwatch further comprises three other displays auxiliary mechanical. A winding crown 20 in particular preserves the adjustment of the watch and access the helper functions.

[0036] as illustrated in Figure. 2, the wristwatch hybrid comprises on the other face an electronic display device actuated by an electronic module 9 inside the watch case 1. wrist-watch also on this face, an indicator light 17 to indicate alert messages from an external electronic device such as a smartphone. In addition to the indication of the arrival of a notification by the indicator lamp 17, the user can choose to reveal a message on the electronic display. Preferably, the indicator lamp will light up only 17 without displaying a message on the screen. The microcamera 8, controlled by the electronic module 9, is located in an opening through the clockwork movement and the constituent elements of the watch case. In this configuration, the functions of the electronic module are accessed using a touch screen displays a menu unwinding when pressure is exerted on said screen.

[0037] as shown in the Figure. 3, the watch case 1 is integrally provided on the support member 2 in a position where its face with the electronic display device is disposed outside. The support member 2 includes electronic components 12, such as a backup unit and a sensor for cooperating with the electronic module 9. these electronic components 12 are connected to the electronics module 9 by a conducting layer 13. The conductive ply 13 3 crosses the joint between the periphery of the watch case 1 and the support member 2. the sensor/transmitter serves for the geolocation of the watch and the backup unit stores various information. An automatic backup is made in case of loss of network of the sensor or in the event of battery of the electronic module 9 as a discharged battery. When the network is again active, the data saved in the saving unit are forwarded on storage servers called "clouds". By the geolocation, the watch can be recovered using signal emissions from the transmitter.

[0038] referring to Figures 4 and 5, once the watch case 1 pivoted open, the latter can be moved along a virtual plane perpendicular to the support member 2 and a pivoting of the watch case 1 about a second virtual axis represented by the axis 6h-to-12h of the wristwatch. In the example of the fig.. 5, the watch case 1 pivots relative to a plane defined by the support member at an angle greater than 90°. Depending upon the type of joint 3, the watch case 1 can pivot relative to a plane defined by the support member at an angle ranging from 0 to 180° or even beyond. In order not to break the web 13 by electric successive rotations in the same direction, the joint 3 may be limited to a rotation of a revolution in one direction and a rotation of a turn in the opposite direction. The microcamera 8 is mounted at the periphery of the watch case 1 at a location opposite to the pivot point of the support member 3 2. a winding crown 20 which is particularly used for setting the time of the mechanical part is disposed at 9:00 on the display of the electronic module, the microcamera 8 being to 12:00 to 6:00 and the joint 3.

[0039] le electronic module 9 can be removably mounted in a housing 7 provided in the watch case 1. To this end and as shown in the Figure. 6, a connector 11 and a housing 7 for receiving the electronic module and make an electrical connection with other components.

[0040] la Figure. 7 illustrates an electronic module 9 ready to fit within the housing 7 of the watch case 1. the electronics module 9 comprises a micro camera 8 which fit in an opening 15 through the clockwork movement and the constituent elements of the watch case 1. the electronic module 9 includes a connector 14 at an end opposite the one on which is positioned the camera 8. the connector 14 is arranged for connection with the connector 11 of the watch case 1, itself electrically connected to the sheet 13.

[0041] as shown in the Figure. 8, the electronic module 9, once removed from the watch case 1, alights on a recharging station sector 16. The indicator lamp 17 may indicate the end of the load.

[0042] a wristwatch hybrid according to the present invention, combines traditional preserve the beauty luxury clockwise and counterclockwise connected.

[0043] the displays and control means disclosed in the present application, also for much for the mechanical part that for the electronic module, is given only as an example, and other configurations are possible.